Case IH ‘Mad Max tractor’ surfaces
Unique looking machine is in fact Case IH’s orchard cab tractor designed for work in orchards and nut plantationsA tractor that looked like it came straight out of the popular Aussie film franchise, Mad Max, is now available for sale in Australia and New Zealand.
The Case IH Farmall C 115hp Orchard Cab tractor made its way around the country for a series of demonstrations last year, with a few lucky growers who had the chance to glimpse it in action dubbing it the ‘Mad Max tractor’ thanks to its futuristic design.
Cool aesthetics aside, the orchard cab tractor offers plenty of features to make tasks like mowing, fertilising, harvesting and spraying in and around orchards and nut plantations easy and efficient, Case IH said.
The low-profile cab of the tractor was designed specifically for the likes of almonds, but is also suited to other similar tree crops like macadamias, with an overall height of just 7ft making it possible for the tractor to work in most orchards without damaging tree limbs and valuable fruit.
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The tractor was taken on a road trip from Mildura in Victoria to Bundaberg in Queensland at the end of last year, during which a series of customer demonstration days were held. Case IH dealership TMI, located at Nambour on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, hosted the orchard cab for a number of weeks late last year for a series of demonstration days for local producers who were impressed with what they saw.
“We’ve got a lot of macadamia farms around our region, and a couple of these farmers were really keen on what the orchard cab tractor could do and the benefits of having one as part of their operations. In our area, there’s also a lot of potential for persimmons and limes, too,” said TMI owner, Shane Green.
He added the machine drew a lot of attention at last year’s Farm Fantastic field days in Queensland, with visitors commenting on the height, the cab comfort and overall set-up of the tractor.
Despite the low-profile, the cab offers plenty of room with an emphasis on operator comfort, Case IH said. It offers an ergonomic control layout, large doors, cab pressuriser and climate control system, all aimed at minimising operator fatigue. There’s also the benefit of a 360-degree view, with all the windows recessed into the cab for a smooth exterior surface that will not catch on tree limbs.
An integrated ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) helps safeguard the operator no matter where the tractor is utilised.
Other features include:
- Heavy-duty all-steel orchard fenders
- Solar-tinted toughened laminated safety glass
- Swing-out rear window
- Interior dome light aiding evening and early morning work
- Additional 49-litre fuel tank
- Generous-sized flotation tyres to minimise surface impact
“Case IH identified a need for this type of product for the orchard and nut industries in Australia and has worked to source a quality cab design that will complement our Farmall C range of tractors,” said Case IH Australia/New Zealand Product Manager for Mid Horsepower & Compact Tractors, Seamus McCarthy.
“Designed with industry-leading features, this tractor has what it takes to help growers with the variety of jobs they need to do on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the highest level of performance, efficiency and comfort.”
The Case IH Farmall C Orchard Cab tractor is available in 105hp or 115hp models and is ready to order now from Case IH dealerships.
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