Thursday, 09 October 2025 11:55

Case IH unveils Optum for CTF practices

Written by  Mark Daniel
Optum’s new 3-metre centre set-up. Optum’s new 3-metre centre set-up.

Case IH has unveiled a new 3-metre centre set-up for the the Optum tractor range, designed to meet the needs of growers operating under Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) practices.

The factory-supported set-up allows the Optum tractor range, available up to 340hp, to seamlessly integrate into fixed tramline systems, helping reduce soil compaction, improve water infiltration, and enhance long-term productivity with full factory warranty support.

Reflecting Case IH’s ongoing commitment to delivering practical, high-performance solutions for broadacre and horticulture operations, Seamus McCarthy, Case IH medium tractor product manager for ANZ, said the set-up was introduced in response to strong demand from growers looking to align their machinery with CTF practices.

“We’ve seen a real shift in the market toward precision farming systems, particularly in cereals and horticulture.

“The set-up will be fully covered by warranty, and allows customers to operate the Optum range with peace of mind and without compromising on power or technology. The Optum range, now with the 3-metre centre option, offers a smart solution for growers who need to travel between bed spacings with accuracy and consistency,” Seamus said.


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