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Case IH Unveils New RB6 Round Balers & 2026 Square Baler Upgrades

Written by Mark Daniel

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The new variable chamber RB6 series balers are built to deliver greater reliability and connectivity.

Case IH has released details of its all-new round balers and redesigns to its large square balers aimed at increasing productivity.

The new variable chamber RB6 series, offered in the RB456 and RB466 models are built to deliver greater reliability, usability in tough conditions, alongside greater connectivity.

An upgraded chain drive system with premium, higher-strength chains is said to help boost performance in heavy crops, while tripleseal bearings help achieve extended durability by keeping contaminants out and lubricants in.

Extruded rollers now feature a seamless design to increase strength and service life. Reinforced rolls and sealed bearings further enhance resilience and reduce maintenance.

Looking at technology, ISOBUS is standard, making setup easier and offering features such as tractor-baler automation to be unlocked when paired with Case IH tractors. Automated baling steps, such as stopping when the bale is ready, net start and tailgate operation, improve throughput and reduce fatigue. Functions can be directly controlled from the cab with optional Pro 700 Plus or Pro 1200 displays available for non-ISOBUS tractors.

Optional Case IH connectivity solutions, including Basic and Advanced Telematics, allowing baler data to be brought into FieldOps for access anytime, anywhere, allowing operators to view field totals, bale drop locations and moisture data to improve transport, storage planning.

In addition, Case IH is introducing model year 2026 updates for the LB436 HD and LB4 XL series large square balers to boost productivity and bale quality for producers.

Each series includes technology and automation upgrades to maximize throughput and produce consistent, high-quality bales regardless of operator experience.

Both balers feature updates a new greasing system for automatic chain lubrication instead of oil, said to deliver over four times longer service intervals and requiring only one fluid, while eliminating the oiler pump system for easier maintenance making pre-field preparation faster and easier. A new load-sensing package enables bale ejection and bale ramp activation from the back of the baler as well as from the cab, adding convenience and efficiency.

Baler automation improves capacity, density, ease of use and overall throughput, especially for less experienced operators. Soon compatible with Tractor Implement Management (TIM), the system automatically adjusts tractor speed to match crop flow and density. By monitoring swath consistency and preventing overloads, the baler produces more bales per hour with uniform shape and shape and superior density, while reducing operator fatigue and fuel consumption.

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Case IH Wins EIMA Award for Optum Suspension System

With the biannual Italian EIMA machinery Expo less than a month away, Case IH has taken out a Technical Evolution award for the Advanced Vehicle Suspension system available on its Optum 360–440 series tractors.

The Advanced Vehicle Suspension system, available on Optum 360, 390, and 440 models, responds to changing conditions, automatically adjusting how the suspension reacts to absorbs shocks and controlling vehicle movement.

In operation, sensors monitor the vibrations transmitted from the tractor chassis to the operator cabin, allowing the system to adjust suspension damping in real time. The control system incorporates key priorities, such as comfort at lower speeds and stability as speed increases, while also reacting to factors such as lower tyre pressures, where the tyres absorb more of the initial shock.

Case IH said as suspension requirements change throughout the working day, as tractors move between the paddock and road transport, the system manages suspension response in the background as tasks, speeds and conditions change, leaving the operator without the need to make manual adjustments.

Richard Hollins, Optum series tractors global product manager, said: “Pioneering technology must earn its place in the working day. Farmers and contractors will judge an investment by what it delivers, including manageable ownership costs, dependable up-time and the versatility to tackle different jobs. With AVS, we are putting intelligent control to work for comfort and stability, without giving the operator another setting to manage.”

Organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, the contest has been part of EIMA since 1986, with the Technical Evolution distinction awarded to products that introduce original improvements to solutions already manufactured or patented.

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