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Farmall tractors are being relaunched.
Farmall tractor maker Case IH will soon launch a new range – the Farmall C, Farmall U and Farmall U Pro series of utility models.
All will be powered by the same, new 3.4L electronically controlled common rail engine made by sister firm FPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies).
This has a wastegate turbocharger and intercooler, and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) which lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases then blends them with fresh air and returns the mixture to the cylinder for best combustion efficiency.
It also has new diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and maintenance-free particulate matter catalyst (PMC) technology which automatically burns off particulates in the exhaust gases, keeping the system clean and running at peak efficiency.
Improved fuel economy, less noise and vibration, greater lugging ability and a more constant power curve are characteristics of this development, says Case IH.
The Farmall C (four models 85-115hp, ROPS or cab) replaces the JXU series as a medium-duty workhorse, good for livestock and all-round farm work. It is manoeuvrable, has “outstanding” power-to-weight ratio, strong hydraulic performance and superb all-round vision, the maker says.
Its 24x24 gear synchromesh transmission with two speed powershift, power clutch and electro-hydraulic powershuttle (wet clutch), makes it capable of 40km/h. Optional creeper transmission allows speeds down to 123m/hr.
The Farmall U series (105-115hp, cab only), completely new, suits slightly heavier work such as ground cultivation.
The transmission is a 16x16 semi powershift familiar to operators of the larger Case IH Maxxum XL tractors, the maker says.
This transmission is re-designed in the Farmall U. It enables the driver to select up to eight gears via up or downshift buttons on the transmission lever without moving it. It will do 40km/h at 1870rpm, suiting transport work.
Cab suspension is standard, so are a passenger seat and Bluetooth stereo.
Maximum lift capacity of the electronically controlled linkage is up to 5400kg, with fingertip operation of all key functions, including float, transport lock and maximum hitch height.
Same but different
Unlike the Farmall C and Farmall U, both made in Jesi, Italy, the Farmall U Pro is designed and made at Case IH’s European headquarters in St Valentin, Austria.
The Farmall U Pro (105-115hp) has many features normally found only on much larger machines, such as a programmable automatic gear shift, electronic remote valves with an integrated joystick for front end loader work and a four speed PTO.
Running economy stems from numerous ‘big tractor’ features like the 100L/min closed-centre load-sensing hydraulic system – it pumps oil only on demand. It has eco PTO speeds and reaches 40km/h at only 1750rpm.
Mechanical cab suspension, heated air-suspended seat, low noise levels and light and easy controls ease the working day, says Case IH.
The new Multicontroller provides the operator with the most commonly used functions at their fingertips, including power shuttle, gear shifts, rear hitch, remote valves, two constant engine speeds and a power clutch. The new 32x32 gearbox was developed in partnership with ZF and is also built in Austria. It has a four step powershift with four shift modes; the dual throttle, the shift point can be programmed according to engine load and speed – lower for loader work and higher for heavy draft work.
There are options of factory loader ready, integrated front hitch and PTO and “municipal” hitches available to fit various needs.
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