Case IH Puma Tractor Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award
While equipment sales teams bask in the glory when they sell a product, they often forget the designers and engineers who bring that product from an idea to production.
Available in 155, 165 or 185hp models and equipped with an advanced CVXDrive transmission, the Puma is said to offer improved load handling, alongside renewed traction and working speeds, allowing operators to use power more economically. Costs are lower thanks to more efficient fuel consumption, while productivity increases due to a 750-hour service interval and the powerful FieldOps platform.
The gross vehicle weight has increased by 18% to 13,500kg and a max payload of 5500kg. The tractor’s compact design improves manoeuvrability, while a new front axle suspension offers a turn radius of 11.4m, with greater safety and stability at high speeds of 50km/h. Improved braking responsiveness, updated linkage and hitch, and a new transmission improve the tractor’s drivability and implement control.
Changes to the cabin see improved entry, increased storage, a fully active seat option, new cab suspension layout and a new multicontroller armrest, all combining to increase operator comfort, even during long hours in the cab.
On the precision technology front, the new Puma is available with three technology packages available to meet individual operators’ needs. The Puma is configured with ISOBUS and Tractor Implement Management (TIM) for compatibility with the implements of today, as well as Connectivity Included and expandable electronic architecture for ease of future technology integration.
“The Puma series is known for reliability, versatility and getting the job done,” said Ross Macdonald, product marketing manager for Puma Tractors at Case IH.
“The new design, not only upgrades the operator experience but allows users to accomplish more in the paddock each day.”
