Case IH Introduces New Tractor Lines

Case IH Introduces New Tractor Lines TRACTORS New Tractors 26-4-19 Case IH unveiled four new tractor lines last month that share common platforms with tractors built by its sister company, New Holland. When asked about possible similarities between the new Case IH tractors and a new line of New Holland tractors that are also slated to be unveiled this summer, Case IH vice president Jim Irwin remarked, "You'll have to ask Al what those tractors will feature." He was referring to Al Rider, head of New Holland's North American operations. The remark reinforced the fact that both companies continue to operate separately as competitors even though they're both part of the same international corporation, CNH. The just-introduced Case IH tractors are so new that when FARM SHOW saw them in mid-June, only prototype machines were available. Actual production models may look slightly different. However, all the new tractors will feature sloped hoods and control panels designed to be easier to see and reach. Tractors with ROPS have clear, roomy operator stations with access from either side. All cabs have two working doors. One feature on all the new cabs is a removable window below the back glass. Not only does this lower window give you a clear view of the hitch, it has a triangular cutout on one corner that can be repositioned to make a small opening for electric cables needed for monitors and other controls. "With the launch of these four new tractor lines, we will be able to provide our customers and dealers with ranges of tractors that will compete favorably with anything on the market," says Irwin. He also noted that while these tractors may share platforms with New Holland, they were developed independently so styling and features will be different. The new tractors include: • The JX MaxximaÖ Series, which marks Case IH's reentry into the 40 to 80 hp lower-priced utility tractor market. These should be available by early 2003. They'll be produced at a plant in Ankara, Turkey, and are designed to compete head-to-head with Kubota. • The JXU Maxxima Series, a higher spec utility tractor with three models from 66 to 82 hp. These will replace the Case IH C and CX Series tractors. They should be available later this summer and will be produced at a plant in Italy. • A completely renovated MXM Maxxum« Series, built new from the ground up to replace the current MX Series Maxxum, with six models from 95 to 160 hp. Available later this summer, the new Maxxums will be built in England. • An upgraded MX MagnumÖ Series, with better fuel injection for increased horsepower and beefier designs on the hydraulics and 3-pt. hitch. Built in Racine, Wis., the Magnums are slated to reach the market in November. Some notable features include: Case IH-built 3- and 4-cylinder diesel engines in the Maxxima tractors; mechanical forward-reverse shuttle lever on Maxximas; optional electro-hydraulic shuttle on JXU Maxximas; programmable clutchless shuttle on Maxxums and Magnums; semi and full powershift options on Maxxum and Magnum tractors; and programmable end-of-row function buttons on Maxxum and Magnums, allowing the operator to turn over control of lift, transmission and throttle to the tractor's computer, and focus on driving. Company engineers also designed all-new front end loaders specifically for the new tractors called the LX series, which comes in six models. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Case IH, 700 State Street, Racine, Wis. 53404 (ph 414 636-5678; Website: www.caseih.com).

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