Case IH lifts cover off Axial-Flow 250

It will be a harvester extravaganza at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days next week as Case IH will be launching not one, but two combine harvester line-ups into the Australian market.

In addition to the limited-edition vintage-inspired 150 series Axial Flow, Case IH will also be debuting the 250 series which features multiple improvements for better productivity in the tank and in the cab.

“There are a number of new automated features that assist in maximising the efficiency and performance of the combine, which in turn optimises grain quality and grain savings,” said Case IH ANZ Product Manager for Hay and Harvest, Tim Slater.

“Ease of operation has also been enhanced, meaning operators of all experience levels can make the most of their time in the cab.”

Some of the upgrades include new styling, 2-speed electric shift ground drive transmission, more simply adjustable rotor cage vanes, improved feeder house design and the optional AFS Harvest Command combine automation system.

There will be three models from the 250 series – the 7250, 8250 and 9250; and the 7150 from the 150 Series released on to the Australian market.

Standard features on the 250 series include enclosed hydraulic powered disc brakes, new front axle and final drives, scalable MFH speed control, improved AHHC control logic, new Ground Speed Adaptive Sensitivity (GSAS) and new in-cab adjustable pre-sieve.

The 250 Series is also available with a range of options including new technology in the shape of AFS Harvest Command automation, which utilises 16 sensor inputs to continuously monitor the machine and adjusts seven different settings to maximise combine performance.

Operators can manage this new technology through the in-cab AFS Pro700 display, and it can be set to suit the level of experience of the operator, as well as the crop condition and type, and harvesting conditions.

According to Slater, the piece of technology was not designed to replace a skilled operator, but rather to maintain the 250’s focus on consistency.

“AFS Harvest Command is about ensuring the high-performance levels are sustained as conditions change during the harvest operation, with the combine adjusting its settings to react to the changes,” he said.

“It also means the operator is less concerned about losses, fan speed and rotor speed, allowing for a greater focus on other aspects of the machine’s operation.

“The AFS Harvest Command assists experienced operators enhance the results they’re already achieving, while helping less experienced ones get up to speed more quickly.”

The Wimmera Machinery Field Days will be held from March 5 to 7.