Case IH has launched two new Farmall A tractors, the 90hp 90A and 100hp 100A that form part of the company’s extended Farmall range from 55hp to 120hp.
Designed for small and medium mixed farms, together with specialist livestock enterprises and smallholdings, these robust, versatile all-round tractors are said to be highly productive, comfortable and manoeuvrable.
With common rail fuel injection and four valves per cylinder design, the new four-cylinder, 3.6-litre FPT F5 engine is able to provide outstanding maximum torque at lower engine speed – 380Nm and 450Nm at 1300rpm in the Farmall 90A and Farmall 100A respectively. The excellent 47 per cent torque rise delivers strong lugging ability in high load situations.
Despite its considerable responsiveness, the FPT F5 is highly fuel efficient, which combined with the larger 130-litre fuel and 14.4-litre AdBlue tanks means more time can be spent working before refuelling. Another significant benefit is the 600-hour service intervals that minimise downtime and maintenance costs.
A key feature of the engine is its highly efficient and maintenance-free After Treatment System (ATS). Developed to meet Stage V legislation, the Compact Hi-eSCR2 emissions reduction technology requires no filter replacement or mechanical cleaning. It integrates a diesel oxidation catalyst, a diesel particulate filter and a selective catalyst reduction system that’s very compact due to an exhaust gas recirculation rate of less than 10 per cent.
This advanced technology is contained under the engine hood, allowing simple, fast loader installation, together with easy access to oil and engine filters located on the left side of the tractor. With no external components, the design also maximises ground clearance, which contributes to operator safety during row crop and hay-making operations, provides excellent forward visibility and makes the tractor very easy to manoeuvre precisely.
Power is transmitted through a simple, efficient, dependable and durable 12×12 40km/hr mechanical transmission or optional hydraulically actuated Powershuttle, the four gears in each of the three ranges enabling exactly the right speed to be selected for each task. A 20×20 creeper transmission option is also available.
Four-wheel-drive Farmall 90A and 100A models feature a Class 1.0 front heavy-duty axle with electro-hydraulic differential lock, while adjustment-free annular disc brakes deliver powerful braking performance. Automatic engagement of the four-wheel-drive system under braking is also available to improve performance, stability and safety even further.
To extend the versatility of these new Farmall A models, the rear linkage has a maximum lift capacity of 4,400kg, while the Case IH Lift-O-Matic system offers fast raising and lowering of implements to a pre-set position on headlands. The tractors also feature a smooth, self-modulating electro-hydraulic independent three-speed PTO (540/540E/1000) with ECO and ground-speed options.
Other options includes a mechanical front linkage that can lift up to 1,400kg, a front 1,000rpm PTO and an Extra Flow open-centre pump with a very high hydraulic flow rate of 82 lit/min. This improves loader cycle times further and will be beneficial when operating linkage-mounted implements through up to three remote outlets.
Both new Farmall A models can also be specified from the factory with loader-ready brackets and hydraulics, making them compatible with the Case IH front loader offering. The ideal loader for the new Farmall A is the Case IH L3815A. Utilising a simple plug-and-play design, it has a lift height of up to 3.8m and a maximum capacity of 1,922kg, ideal for general handling tasks.
Operators will enjoy the new four-pillar, flat-floor cab, with up to four external working lights and easy access up wide steps to the large single door. Inside there’s more space, air conditioning is standard and the maximum sound level is just 77db. The optional roof hatch has been made wider to improve overhead visibility, while a 320-degree angle of vision provides outstanding all-round vision, perfect when working in confined areas.
All controls are positioned in a panel to the operator’s right-hand side and are within easy reach, the air suspended seat optimises ride comfort, while a USB socket and ‘phone holder provide added convenience.
