With the launch of the new Case IH 7240, 8240 and 9240 models, Axial-Flow harvesting technology has made yet another leap forward. Engine power and rotor efficiency have been further improved in these new models to optimise throughput in high-yielding crops under European harvesting conditions.
“The new Cursor 11 engine in the 7240 and 8240, and the new Cursor 16 engine to be used in our 9240 combines provide the basis for unrivalled power and efficiency,” Case IH harvesting co-ordinator Paul Harrison said. “With the 16- litre Cursor 16 engine, FPT Industrial has developed an extraordinary efficiency wonder for new top-end 9240 combine with a 634hp peak.
“The new variable-speed cooling fan drives at reduced rpm if not all cooling power is required, reducing engine noise and freeing up power to be used where it should be used. In combination with the further optimised design of our Axial-Flow rotor, throughput and performance of these combines indeed set new standards. This is also true with regard to meeting Stage IV emissions; the HI-eSCR technology patented by FPT Industrial cuts emissions by 95 per cent, while further increasing performance, fuel efficiency and reliability.”
The engine power on all models of the 240 series meets the demands of large modern farms and contracting businesses: high-capacity harvesting, increased separation capacity and the capability to work smoothly even under most challenging conditions.
“As inventor of the single Axial-Flow rotor design, Case IH continuously invests in engineering to further optimise what is already setting industry standards,” Mr Harrison added. “Rotor and feeder design for example were specifically enhanced to match the Cursor’s engine power on all our 240 series combines perfectly to European harvesting conditions, at the same time optimising productivity and minimising grain losses during high-capacity harvesting. In addition, a larger capacity grain tank coupled with our high-capacity unloading system will reduce the time needed for unloading.
“When improving our harvesting machines, there’s one clear principle we always follow: Case IH Axial-Flow combines are developed and built for our custumers to deliver efficient reliable productivity with ease of operation. When changing between crops or fields, for example, the Clean Out function on the AFS Pro 700 screen helps to quickly clean out the combine. When activated, this is a major time saver and particularly useful for seed growers for example.”
The 240 series combines can be operated with the latest generation of Case IH VariCut headers which are available in widths of up to 12.5m. These headers are designed specifically for European conditions and allow Case IH customers to make the most of these combines’ capacity.
“We offer our customers a wide selection of headers for our combines,” Mr Harrison said. “These include variable-position knife headers, Terra-flex flexible-knife headers, Draper headers for combinable cereal and pulse crops, pick-up headers for speciality crops and multi-row corn headers for sunflowers; all are capacity matched to our combines to deliver ultimate productivity.”
Farmers and operators pay attention to ground pressure. Case IH Axial-Flow combines are offered with the latest tyre technology from Michelin and Mitas, utilising low tyre pressure to support high cyclical loads. This results in a large footprint, reduced ground pressure and undamaged fields, even if large headers are used.
In addition to the proven tracks that reduce the ground pressure on soft fields, Case IH is introducing the fully suspended tracks for the 7240, 8240 and 9240 combines. These will be available in two widths, 610 mm and 724 mm, giving a total width of just under 3.5m for the 610mm version. In addition to the soft ride on rough fields and roads, their additional fourth idler roller gives a larger ground contact area, thus reducing ground pressure and actively supporting the larger 14,400-litre grain tank.
“There’s no combine simpler or more comfortable to operate,” Mr Harrison said. “All key external functions are placed in the palm of the operator’s hand with the Multifunction Propulsion Control Lever, thus giving full control. Grouped and arranged in the most ergonomic and logical layout on the right hand console, the commands follow the combine from front to back positions. All header functions and unloading auger operations can be handled the easy way – for long, productive and comfortable days in the field.”
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