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Case IH Soil Management Portfolio Delivers High-efficiency Seedbeds

Michele Catinari — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:03:22 +0000

Building on robust lineup of soil management solutions, Case IH adds new Ecolo-Til 2500 configurations

With the recent launches of the Speed-Tiller high-speed disk and AFS Soil Command seedbed sensing technology, and a new configuration for the Ecolo-Til 2500, Case IH is continuing its commitment to develop and provide agronomically correct soil management solutions for use in the 2020 season. The Case IH soil management portfolio offers more options to fit a range of operations, effective for both conventional and conservation tillage practices.

Every Case IH soil management tool is designed to promote a healthy soil profile and create the field conditions necessary for greater yields. Ensuring optimum residue management, ideal soil tilth, a smooth field surface and consistent seedbed floor, agronomic performance sets the lineup apart from competitive units.

Chris Lursen, Case IH tillage marketing manager, said:

“The last few years in agriculture have showed us how quickly field conditions can change, and producers need durable options that can not only adapt but also continue to perform effectively. With new product offerings and the latest technology, Case IH is re-enforcing its commitment to improving soil conditions — and that commitment begins with creating a high-efficiency seedbed using soil management solutions worthy of our Agronomic Design badge.”

Case IH recently launched the Speed-Tiller high-speed disk, furthering the company’s commitment to providing agronomically correct soil management solutions. Courtesy of cnhindustrial.com

New Ecolo-Til 2500 configuration and options for added durability

Designed to break soil compaction and improve water infiltration and root penetration, the Ecolo‑Til 2500 is now available in a rigid-mounted configuration that performs effective primary tillage in six shanks with 38-inch spacing. Long offered in a compact, convenient folding configuration, the new rigid-mounted option provides an increasingly simple, yet durable, option.

The new rigid-mounted configuration for the Ecolo‑Til 2500 is available with spring reset and shear bolt options designed to address any compaction removal producers need. While a spring reset option is perfect for producers who regularly experience rugged, rocky conditions, the shear bolt option will satisfy growers who need added shank protection under standard field conditions. Additionally, the no-till point on Case IH no-till shanks will feature an extended-wear fin, further improving the life of the shank.

The Case IH Ecolo-Til 2500 is now available in a rigid-mounted configuration that performs effective primary tillage in six shanks with 38-inch spacing. Courtesy of cnhindustrial.com

Now available: Speed-Tiller high-speed disk

Designed to create a high-efficiency, agronomically correct seedbed that ensures plants thrive, the Speed-Tiller high-speed disk is now available for producers to incorporate into their soil management practices for use in late spring and fall of the 2020 season. Able to withstand the harshest soil conditions, the Speed-Tiller is a true dual-season tool for fall and spring seedbed preparation. With the ability to make quick, simple adjustments, and operate effectively at speeds higher than conventional disks and under a wider range of conditions, the tillage tool ensures a smooth surface and seedbed floor, cementing its place as the only agronomically correct high-speed disk on the market.

Lursen said:

“The Speed-Tiller high-speed disk is an easy-to-operate option, and a perfect fit for operations with less-experienced operators. Gone are the days of sacrificing agronomics as productivity levels are pushed higher. Now, producers can perform fall and spring tillage efficiently under a wider range of conditions, and they can rest easy knowing it’s been done correctly.”

Seedbed sensing technology
Producers are now using the new AFS Soil Command seedbed sensing technology to put finishing touches on their high-efficiency seedbeds. AFS Soil Command is designed to measure and optimize the agronomic quality of the seedbed, without the producer ever having to leave the tractor cab. Rounding out the soil management lineup, the feature will be available for order from any Case IH dealer on the Tiger-Mate 255 field cultivator in spring 2021.

AFS Soil Command seedbed sensing technology provides real-time insights from below the soil surface to help producers perform timely yield-enhancing adjustments that minimize planter row unit bounce. Courtesy of cnhindustrial.com

In many fields, the seedbed floor is not even — it can be gouged and rough from maladjusted tillage tools, inexperienced operators or a set-it-and-forget-it mentality during spring tillage operations — and it’s hidden from view. These imperfections can cause the planter row unit to bounce, causing uneven seed placement or skips, and lower planter productivity overall. Inconsistent seed spacing and depth can lead to nonuniform emergence and limit yield potential.

Now, with AFS Soil Command seedbed sensing technology, producers can get real-time insights from below the soil surface and perform timely yield-enhancing adjustments that minimize planter row unit bounce.

Factory-integrated seedbed sensors are strategically mounted to shank assemblies throughout the machine, providing real-time feedback on seedbed quality. Based on proven Agronomic Design principles, these rugged sensors monitor each time the shank begins to trip or float, alerting the operator to an uneven seedbed floor. AFS Soil Command seedbed sensing is designed to identify any problem areas with the Tiger-Mate 255 field cultivator and give operators the knowledge something is wrong and to make adjustments before and tools to address them.

Lursen said:

“AFS Soil Command delivers a high-tech option for producers who want to take their high-efficiency seedbed to the next level. The seedbed sets the planter speed limit. Case IH seedbed sensing technology gives producers the ability to see below the field surface and delivers the tools needed to create a high-efficiency seedbed and ensure maximum yield.”

Source: Case IH

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Case IH partecipates at National Farm Machinery Show

Michele Catinari — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:09:45 +0000

Case IH will partecipate at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, from February 12 to 15 to get a firsthand look at new equipment, experience new technologies and more.

2020 National Farm Machinery Show Case IH Booth Highlights:

Farmall^® series tractors: New models deliver more horsepower, durability and value to take on demanding tasks.
Speed-Tiller high-speed disk: New to the Case IH soil management portfolio, this dual-season tillage tool digs like a disk and finishes like a finisher.
Baler accumulator: Expanding its livestock offerings, the accumulator collects up to five uniform bales that are ready for handling to maximize productivity.
New premium tractor series: Comfort and power meet compact design and maneuverability.
AFS Connect Magnum: This powerful line up gives producers the freedom to perform diagnostics remotely and to make data-driven decisions related to operations from anywhere.

Source: Case IH

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Case IH presents new Speed-Tiller High-speed Disk

Michele Catinari — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:16:08 +0000

New dual-season disk delivers agronomic tillage solution for North America producers

Case IH is expanding its tillage lineup with the new Speed-Tiller high-speed disk. The Speed-Tiller is a true dual-season tool for primary and secondary tillage and It was designed to create a high-efficiency, agronomically correct seedbed that helps plants thrive. It’s built productive and rugged to withstand the harshest soil conditions. The Case IH Speed-Tiller high-speed disk is offered in rigid mounted and trailing configurations, and it will be available in 2020.

“The Case IH Speed-Tiller gives producers a high-speed, agronomic solution to create an ideal seedbed, for both fall and spring tillage,” said Chris Lursen, Case IH tillage marketing manager. “With the ability to make quick, easy adjustments, the Speed-Tiller is designed to help producers achieve a higher level of productivity at their speed, in their conditions, while competitive tools require higher speeds for optimal performance. This tool ensures a smooth seedbed surface and consistent seedbed floor as the only agronomically correct high-speed disk on the market.”

The Case IH Speed-Tiller high-speed disk has two models: the Speed-Tiller 465 high-speed disk is a rigid mounted model, and the Speed-Tiller 475 high-speed disk offers a trailing configuration. A true dual-season tool, the Speed-Tiller high-speed disk is designed to dig like a disk and finish like a finisher, maximizing the agronomic quality of the seedbed from surface to floor, for both primary and secondary tillage.

The ability to move more soil than traditional high-speed compact disks makes the Speed-Tiller high-speed disk ideal for fall tillage. Deeper soil penetration — from 3 to 6 inches — manages crop residue, controls weeds and destroys root balls. And in spring, producers can complete their secondary tillage pass with the ability to run at shallower depths and create an ideal spring seedbed finish. Producers can select between three conditioner attachments to achieve the field finish that best fits their fields: Crumbler roller, spring conditioner and rubber roller.

“Our teams conducted extensive research, gaining valuable input from our customers across North America about the demands of today’s operations, and testing many tools offered across the industry,” Lursen said. “Surface levelness and residue mixing is important, but it’s level conditions below the soil surface that enable smoother planter row unit ride and seed placement accuracy — especially at higher speeds.”

The Speed-Tiller high-speed disk is equipped with 5-bolt heavy-duty disk bearings and 1.25-inch-thick disk arms, which are the heaviest and strongest on the market and nearly double the thickness of competitive units. Rubber torsions on the heavy-duty disk arm mount provide the needed down pressure to penetrate the hardest conditions with the needed protection in rocky soil conditions, while the hydraulically positioned conditioner attachment allows the operator to lift it in muddy conditions.

Source: Case IH

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