Case IH partners with Meet the Need
Tractor manufacturer and distributor Case IH has announced a new partnership with Meet the Need, the grassroots, farmer-led charity working to tackle food insecurity across New Zealand one meal at a time.
FARM WORK rates are optimised by a raft of technical features and operating benefits in a new tractor from Case IH NZ Operations.
The Puma CVT standard wheelbase (SWB) series, “highly productive and versatile, [has] everything needed to handle daily tasks – simplicity, productivity, economy and comfort,” says Case IH NZ.
The SWB Puma CVT is powered by common-rail electronic-ignition diesel engines with outputs between 131 hp (96kW) and 160 hp (118kW). All have selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to comply with Tier 4a emissions rules. Not yet in force in New Zealand for new tractors, these rules have applied since 2011 in Europe and the US.
Features include:
Power growth of an extra 21hp gives 10% extra performance available by throttling back to 1800/1900rpm.
Engine power management gains as much as 38hp extra – up to 23% higher performance available when driving faster than 15km/h and in PTO applications.
Constant engine speed allows the engine revs to be programmed to two different values for specific applications; whether powering PTO, draft or hydraulic operations the speed will be constant regardless of load.
Constant power range gives the tractor the same performance at 1500rpm as at rated speed; this allows the operator to throttle back for higher fuel efficiency without compromising productivity. Low engine revs while driving at road speed.
Service intervals of 600 hours, said to be the longest in the industry.
The Case IH CVX transmission series embodies the maker’s “next generation of CVT technology, already positively reviewed in many regions of the globe,” the company says. The machine has DKT double-clutch technology for best transmission efficiency, giving “a smooth ride and best-in-class fuel and power efficiency.”
Case IH NZ also claims for the SWB Puma CVT “best-in-class hydraulics with a hitch lift capacity of up to 8257kg.” Hydraulics running at 140L/min. make for responsive on-board systems and remote-controlled machinery. Up to eight remote valves (five rear, three mid-mounted) can be supplied.
Case IH will later this year launch the reat of the latest Puma series – standard wheelbase full power-shift (130, 145, 160) and long wheelbase CVT (170, 185, 200, 215, 230) and full power-shift (170, 185, 200, 215). These launches will complete the Case IH Puma upgrade to the ‘efficient power’ series.
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