TION RODUC INT WELCOME

Welcome to the first edition during this earthquake. Patrick productivity increases, fuel ef- of our new look Case IH New was at his work in the PGC build- ficiencies and improved opera- Zealand Farm Forum. Again we ing at the time of the quake. tor environment. Both models have a lot of new information Patrick was a valuable member will be discussed in this Farm to share with you about some of our Case IH Finance team, Forum. of our latest products, further responsible for supporting our dealership changes, positive South Island and Lower North On the dealership front, Case IH outlooks in sheep / beef / arable Island dealer network and he NZ and Giltrap Agrizone have and dairy and a quick look back will be sorely missed. worked through a process of at what has happened since our further improving representa- last edition. In the New Zealand agricultur- tion in the Waikato market and al scene, we are experiencing as a result the owner, Mr. An- Nothing has captivated the na- good times. Commodity prices drew Giltrap, decided in Janu- tion’s attention more than the are strong, productions have ary to convert his Otorohanga earthquake in Christchurch on generally been good and the New Holland dealership to Case 22 February. We thought that outlook, especially for dairy, is IH. You can read more about the September one was bad very positive. At the same time this change in this edition. enough, but little did we know the sheep and beef farmers are and this time unfortunately it finally getting better prices at As usual, I do ask you to give us took a lot of human lives. With the gate, which brings some feedback on our Farm Forum. only 4 million people in this welcome relief after years of de- We always look for ways to im- country, just about all of us pressed production and price prove and your comments are know of someone who has been conditions. invaluable to us. affected by this natural disaster, so we all have been touched by At Case IH we are not stand- Please enjoy. it. ing still either. In a few months the first of our new generation Frans Onland In our Case IH network we have Magnum and Steiger tractors Operations Manager also been affected by the unfor- will arrive on New Zealand soil, Case IH NZ Operations tunate passing of Patrick Coupe bringing with them impressive

JXU demonstration at Ag in Action - February 2011

2 CONTENTS

4 New Generation Magnum 16 Get Fly Buys Points on Your Tractors Farm Spend

6 High Country Assignment 6 19 Case IH Finance Report for Puma CVT

20 Big Case IH 9120 Combine 8 Red tractor Numbers Grow Raising Eyebrows in with Giltrap AgriZone on the Canterbury Case 10

22 New JXU Latest Stage in 10 Updated Steiger Tractors Family’s long Journey with Case IH 12 Case IH Bulletin Board 22 14 Market Gardeners Say Proof Is In the Pudding

20 DROP US A LINE

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This magazine is published by Case IH NZ Operations, P O Box 1265, Palmerston North. Phone 0800 CASE IH, www.caseih.co.nz

3 ATE CT UPD NEW GENERATION ODU PR MAGNUM TRACTORS 2011

235 TO 340 ENGINE HORSEPOWER. MultiController™ Handle The MultiController™ handle places the controls operators use 85-90% of the time in one hand. Previously, the operator would have to move the right hand from the throttle, but this is no longer the case. Now, the operator can control tractor direction, speed, gear changes, hitch and hydrau- lic valve operation using the MultiController™ handle, pro- viding unprecedented operator convenience.

Instead of searching around for For 2011 and beyond, the Mag- State-of-the-art MultiControl Armrest these functions on a console, the operator can stay focused num tractor continues the Case The MultiController™ Arm- IH tradition that began with on the task, which translates to rest currently used in the LWB more productivity, less fatigue the 7100 Series more than 20 Puma® is now standard on the years ago by “Building the Best” and stress and ultimately, an im- Magnum 235-340 tractors. The proved bottom line! with customer needs in mind… MultiController™ armrest panel building tractors that exceed brings innovative functionality customer expectations. Listed for easy operation of all tractor in this article are some of the functions. The MultiController™ key features of this new genera- armrest moves with the seat, tion of Magnum tractors that providing access to all tractor are most appreciated by farm- controls as the seat rotates, ers and contractors. allowing the operator to watch and control the implement at Operator Environment work. • Industry-leading cab for Power and Productivity comfort during long hours • Most engine power growth in the field. (up to 14% HP) and boost • Cab suspension provides handle tough conditions. smooth, comfortable ride • Most hydraulic flow in the for field and road. industry (up to 282 lpm) • Ergonomic MultiCon- provides top productivity. troller™ Armrest with AFS • Industry’s tightest turning Pro™ 700 means no wasted radius for end-of-row pro- motion. ductivity.

4 MAGNUM 235-340 SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM ENGINE RATED PTO HP @ RATED ENGINE HP @ MAGNUM MODELL ENGINE TURBOCHARGER HP WITH POWER 2000 RPM 2000 RPM BOOST*

340 Case IH 8.7L Wastegate 280 335 390

315 Case IH 8.7L Wastegate 255 307 360

290 Case IH 8.7L Wastegate 230 280 330

260 Case IH 8.7L Wastegate 205 253 300

235 Case IH 8.7L Wastegate 185 232 275

Note:- Imperial HP values stated. Power boost available during mobile PTO/hydraulics operation, or 16th gear & higher.

Intuitive Innovation Bronze, Silver and Gold Magnums ers who are more feature driven Case IH innovation is born in In our previous Farm Forum and who are seeking more ben- the field, not in the board room. we discussed Case IH offering efits in fuel economy or produc- That’s why Case IH tractors offer farmers three different levels tivity. real, customer-developed inno- of specifications for their prod- vation that delivers meaningful, uct range. What this means for Gold stands for machines that easy to use performance advan- the customer is that they can have the full range of features to tages. choose what is most suitable achieve high output and com- to their operation and this is re- fort. Gold models suit contrac- • Diesel Saver™ Auto Produc- flected in the purchase price. tors and large owner operators. tivity Management (APM) for up to 24% fuel savings. A tractor specified to a bronze If you are thinking about pur- • AFS AccuGuide™ Autoguid- standard will suit value driven chasing one of these new gen- ance available completely customers who are seeking the eration Magnums, be sure to factory-installed. lowest dollar per horsepower talk to your local Case IH dealer • Ground-level maintenance investment. and discuss your requirements. access. The silver option is for custom-

5 ER PROFILE HIGH COUNTRY TOM US C ASSIGNMENT FOR PUMA CVT

A reliable hard-working tractor than 10 years of CVT transmis- Case IH’s Puma 165 CVT fea- is critical for Andrew, Karen and sion design that delivers the tures an advanced ergonomic Sam Simpson, who have a long maximum amount of power to control layout, with the latest winter feeding programme to the ground for primary tillage, MultiController™ armrest and maintain on their South Island cultivation, drilling and trans- A-post instrument panel, mak- high-country station. They re- port. “The transmission is one of ing the tractor extremely easy cently bought a new Case IH the key things that brought us to use. Puma 165 CVT tractor for use on to this tractor. We’ll use it for our Balmoral Station, their 10,000 winter feeding, as well as all our Puma CVT tractors are built hectare property at Lake Teka- general ag work for cropping. with high-performance Case po. The station runs 5000 Meri- It will also be used to make hay IH engines to deliver a reliable no sheep, 400 stud Merino ewes and baleage,” Andrew says. source of power. High-pressure and 200 deer. The Simpsons common rail diesel technology also have consent to plant 900 “It’s a reliable tractor for feeding combined with electronic fuel hectares of forest, and they out in the winter. We get a lot of management ensures cost-ef- plant 20 hectares annually. They snow where we are, being one fective operation for all farming also do 50-60 hectares of crop- of the highest homesteads in applications. ping each year. New Zealand. Some years we’re feeding out for up to 150 days, Andrew and Karen purchased They’ve previously owned two although it’s normally a 120-130 the new tractor from Redline Case IH tractors and like the day feeding programme.” Tractors in Timaru. Andrew says reliability of the brand. The Puma they have always received ex- 165 is replacing a CVX170. “The The Puma 165 also pushes a cellent service from them. new tractor is 165hp, which is a snow plough, which is mounted little smaller than the CVX170. on front. “It’s pretty important It’s about the right size for us In addition to their farming ven- that we get around in the winter tures, the Simpsons manufac- and has all the features that we to feed all the stock. Last winter require,” Andrew says. ture exclusive Merino clothing we were feeding on snow pads under their Mini Merino brand for 80 days, so it’s very impor- and are involved in developing He particularly likes the contin- tant that we get to them. I be- a subdivision and nine-hole golf uously variable transmission on lieve this new tractor will give course around Lake Tekapo. the well-appointed Puma 165. us the reliability that we require. Puma CVT tractors are built on Reliability is key for us.” the proven experience of more

6 (From left) Andrew, Karen and Sam Simpson with the Puma 165 CVT 7 UPDATE SHIP RED TRACTOR NUMBERS GROW WITH LER EA D GILTRAP AGRIZONE ON THE CASE

Farm machinery dealers don’t of- Giltrap AgriZone. His initial plan attachments to the Case IH her- ten change brands. Allegiances was to keep the two franchises itage. We could see that with and customers are built up over separate, and for a year and a high horsepower Magnums in time, and that is not something half he did so. After seeing the our yard our salespeople have to give up lightly. Andrew Giltrap interest in the big red tractors the ability to compete with cer- has made a switch, however, giv- and doing lots of talking, think- tain brands that we could not ing up his long-standing New ing and number crunching, match with New Holland.” Holland agency to sell and ser- Andrew made the call to focus vice Case IH in the central Wai- solely on Case IH. With its two dealerships, Giltrap kato. AgriZone now covers about 75 On February 7th he hosted an percent of the Waikato for Case Giltrap Farm Machinery Ltd in open night to announce the IH. Case IH NZ Operations Man- Otorohanga was a New Holland change, which includes making ager Frans Onland is delighted and Fiat agent for decades. Its the Otorohanga facility a sec- to have Andrew solely focused roots went back to Giltrap Engi- ond branch of Giltrap AgriZone. on selling red tractors. He says neering, formed in 1959. Since The event drew 200 people. the brand has made massive 2001 it has operated from a pur- strides in the region since An- pose-built facility that provides “I made the switch for a num- drew has taken it on. “Giltrap maximum efficiency for staff and ber of reasons,” Andrew says. AgriZone has made a huge customers. It has a good display “One is I like the build quality difference to Case IH’s market of stock and holds a million dol- and finish of Case IH machines. share in Waikato and nation- lars worth of parts. Tractors made at the Case IH ally,” Frans says. “We have more plant in St Valentin, Austria are than doubled sales in Waikato.” In 2009 Andrew bought the excellent machines. Also, at the Cambridge Case IH dealership, Cambridge branch we saw that Andrew says he is passionate Ross Todd Motors. He renamed it many people have very strong about business; not just selling

8 The Otorohanga open day tractors but achieving custom- a training centre for agricultural Giltrap AgriZone in Cambridge er satisfaction. “I value the loyal- mechanics at Waikato Institute of ty and the relationships. Mutual Technology’s Otorohanga cam- respect and working together pus. Andrew is chair of the group with our customers are core that keeps it running. The train- values of the business. We have ing centre has been wildly suc- built it up over a long time. It’s cessful. Otorohanga is the only about taking responsibility for region in New Zealand with zero issues and making things hap- unemployment for under 25s. pen.” Nationally the apprentice pass Giltrap AgriZone employs 50 rate is 37 percent but it is 93 per- staff, seven of whom are rov- cent in Otorohanga. Youth crime ing technicians who respond has also dropped dramatically to breakdowns any time of day and businesses like Giltrap Agri- or night. The company’s techni- Zone have high quality appren- cians service customers as far tices to choose from. Andrew The whole drive behind creating afield as Rotorua and Taupo. says, “We get better training for the Training Centre was to stop “Our technicians are not just our apprentices and a better the mass exodus of young peo- mechanics. They have to be an quality apprentice. They qualify ple from the area, and the ensu- electrical expert, a computer in three to four years, so we pay ing labour shortage. It is also a expert, a hydraulics expert,” An- more but get more. It’s a win, way to give back to the local com- drew says. win.” munity. “It takes a whole village to raise a child and this is a pas- Training technicians is a partic- Andrew even teaches sessions sion, a project that has achieved ular concern of Andrew’s, and on employer/employee relations a lot. It’s been hard work, but it’s his efforts in this regard have and responsibilities. “For some giving back for the greater good, been a boon to Otorohanga. students it’s only about pay but not just taking,” Andrew says. Along with the mayor, Andrew others realise that both sides has pushed for the formation of have their own responsibilities.”

Giltrap AgriZone in Otorohanga

9 T UPDATE DUC CASE IH STEIGER® TRACTORS.. RO P FOR THOSE WHO DEMAND MORE™

The Case IH brand is committed WHAT’S NEW…AT A GLANCE large, heavy implements like to providing tractors that offer Steiger 600 –New Model 20 to 30-inch spacing (36 row) superior reliability, durability and The new Steiger tractors prom- planters while being able to fit performance. The Steiger tractor ise greater levels of productivity in between rows. is identified in the world as the than ever before, with increased best four-wheel drive tractor in horsepower levels delivered by The longer wheelbase of these the business. The new Steiger the Steiger 600. tractors provides more power line-up continues to embody to ground, with built-in weight this tradition. To handle large acreage opera- of a heavy frame. tions, implements are getting In keeping with providing the larger, wider, and heavier, mak- At the end of the day, efficient most powerful, reliable and du- ing them harder to pull. To han- power results in maximum rable four-wheel drive tractors in dle the demands of increasingly productivity…which is why the industry, Case IH engineers bigger implements, the Steiger Case IH tractors deliver more designed the new product line 600 is capable of delivering up useable horsepower when using the following pillars or to 660 horsepower when the and where producers need it. principals as the foundation for application requires it. the new Steiger tractors: • Power and performance New Row Crop Frame -350 to 450 HP • Operator environment The new Steiger product line • Maximum uptime offers the Steiger 350, 400 and • Intuitive innovation 450 in a Row Crop chassis size, giving the capability of pulling

10 HIGHEST HORSEPOWER IN CLASS CASE IH STEIGER PUT TO AN UNUSUAL TEST RATED POWER PEAK POWER PEAK TRACTOR MODEL CURVE RATED RPM HP (kW) HP (kW) POWER RPM Standard 350 (261) 2000 385 (287) 1800 STEIGER 350 Boost 385 (287) 2000 385 (287) 1800 Standard 400 (298) 2100 440 (328) 1900 STEIGER 400 Boost 440 (328) 2100 440 (328) 1900 Standard 450 (336) 2100 495 (369) 1900 STEIGER 450 Boost 490 (365) 2100 495 (369) 1900 The Carter Holt Harvey wood process- Standard 500 (373) 2100 550 (410) 1900 STEIGER 500 Boost 540 (403) 2100 550 (410) 1900 ing plant ‘Kinleith’ near Tokoroa has Standard 550 (410) 2100 605 (451) 1900 been investigating alternative ways of STEIGER 550 Boost 590 (440) 2100 605 (451) 1900 moving wood chips into their manu- Standard 600 (447) 2100 660 (492) 1900 facturing plant. Looking overseas for STEIGER 600 Boost 640 (477) 2100 660 (492) 1900 solutions they came upon Case IH Steigers with front blades, used very effectively for this task in Canadian processing plants. In these plants the Steigers are working day and night and clocking anywhere from 5,000 – 7,000 hours per year. Earlier this year Case IH NZ trialled this system at the Kinleith plant and at the same time gave a number of operators a totally new experience in driving the Case IH Steiger 535 Quadtrac with a 14’ blade, supplied by Ag Attachments. The demonstration gave senior man- agement at the Kinleith plant a totally new perspective on what’s possible. This alternative system is now being The new Steiger product line • The operator swivel seat has evaluated on commercial viability. features new model designa- been redesigned and is now tions for Model Year 2011, with able to turn up to 40 de- increased horsepower levels. grees increasing operators In addition, a new model, the visibility whilst working. Steiger 600, brings horsepow- • Engine braking is an op- er levels as high as 660 horse- tion which comes in handy power. when hauling heavy loads. • Fuel savings per hectare Other key features are: through increased capacity. • Cab suspension is now an • State of the art MultiCon- option for the Steiger pro- troller™ armrest similar viding even more driver to the new Magnum and comfort. Puma series.

11 S IPPET SN

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CASE IH NEW SPONSOR FOR SILVER PLOUGH CASE IH PARTS AND SERVICE NOW Among the tractors that were dem- onstrated by Case IH was the popu- The New Zealand Ploughing Associ- AVAILABLE IN GISBORNE REGION lar Maxxum and Puma Full Power ation has signed a deal with agricul- Case IH NZ and Stevenson & Taylor Shift range as well as the latest Puma tural equipment manufacturer Case Ltd have agreed to appoint D P Wil- CVT. IH, making it sponsor and giving it liams Agricultural Repairs as a Case naming rights to the Silver Plough IH parts and service outlet for the The event was attended by well over competition. At the beginning of East Cape region. D P Williams will 3,500 contractors and farmers and March, New Zealand Ploughing As- be operating as a sub dealership to was considered to be a success. sociation executive officer Noel Stevenson & Taylor ensuring that PUMA TRACTOR TURNED WEDDING LIMO Sheat and vice-president Paul Mur- the Case IH products that are pre- phy met with Frans Onland, Case IH sent in the region, will be supported Since the introduction of the Puma NZ operations manager, in Timaru to in a professional way. tractor series to the New Zealand, sign the agreement. Mr Sheat said it Case IH have claimed that the Puma Business owner Darrel Williams from was a historic occasion for the asso- is the most versatile tractor in the D P Williams and Dealer Principal Bill ciation and Case IH. market. This has been proven by the Donnithorne from Stevenson & Tay- Puma’s recent use at two weddings. ‘‘We both look forward to a long and lor, Waipukurau, were pleased with rewarding relationship.’’ Mr Sheat the arrangements made and believe said the association’s links to Case IH the cooperation between the two extended back 55 years. In 1956, the companies will greatly benefit the International Harvester Company farmers and contractors in the Gis- offered New Zealand contestants a borne region. “With the latest Case tractor and plough to use at world IH product reportedly performing ploughing contests. This offer was very well for farmers and contrac- taken up for several years, he said. tors throughout New Zealand and The winner of the annual Case IH with the back up support from a Silver Plough gains the right to com- longstanding reputable firm such Congratulations to Giltrap AgriZone mechanic pete at the World Ploughing Contest as Stevenson & Taylor, I am looking Oliver Johnson who married Suzanne on 19th the following year. The prize is worth forward to being part of the Case IH February in Rotorua about $8000. family of businesses”, says Darrel. This year’s national competition was CASE IH AND AG IN ACTION run by the South Otago Ploughing Association, at Clinton, on April 8 and 9. Conditions were challenging, but most contestants managed well. This years Silver Plough winner was Murray Redmond from Methven.

In February Case IH attended the first Ag in Action demonstration Congratulations to Giltrap AgriZone sales event just outside of Hamilton. The representative Andrew Gibbs who married purpose of Ag in Action was for ma- Maryanne on 16th April in Rotorua jor tractor and machinery brands to James Burnby from Norsewood competing in ‘strut their stuff’ and show what their Case IH wish both couples all the the Case IH Silver Plough machinery can do in the field. best for the future.

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FILE ER PRO MARKET GARDENERS SAY TOM US C PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

CASE IH TRACTORS The Wai Shings recently pur- The design of the spacious RELIABLE PERFORMERS chased a Case IH Magnum 335, and comfortable Magnum which they believe is their sixth cab offers 3.1 cubic metres of The Wai Shing family in Puke- Magnum. They also have a fleet space and 6.3 square metres of kohe have a fleet of Case IH of Pumas, MXCs, MXs and JXUs. glass, meaning you won’t feel tractors in their shed and say Franklin says he’s always had a cramped or crowded during they’re invaluable for their large good run from his Magnums, long days in the field. The Sur- market garden operation. The which have proven to be con- veyor cab delivers plenty of leg Wai Shing family has been in sistent and reliable. room and storage space, plus business for more than 50 years 360-degree panoramic visibil- and are cropping 2500 acres in “We’ve had Case IH since my fa- ity. their business, Wai Shing Lim- ther was alive. The new 335hp ited. Brothers Franklin, Clinton Magnum has replaced a Mag- “We’re not going to do any PTO and Wellingford grow a range of num 245,” he says. The Magnum work with it. It’s for subsoil- fresh vegetables including on- 335’s electronics and the AFS ing, ripping and discing – ba- ions, potatoes, cauliflower, broc- AccuGuide™ Auto-Guidance sic cultivation. It will handle all coli, cabbage, carrots, pumpkin System allow less fatigue, more the implements easily.” Power and squash. accurate fieldwork and lower in- growth of up to 41hp provides put costs. extra pulling power with the

Magnum 335 at work at Wai Shing’s farm.

14 Magnum 335 when you need it most. The sculpted front end allows for best-in-class 16-foot (4.9m) turning radius with typi- cal row-crop tyres. A hydraulic flow capability up to 78 gpm and greater hitch lift capacity means the Magnum 335 can handle the most demanding implements.

Franklin and his brothers have confidence in the Case IH brand. They like the red tractors’ consistency and trouble-free operation. They purchased the Magnum 335 from Roger Gill Motors in Pukekohe.

Puma 125 (top) and Puma 155 (bottom) prepairing ground for planting.

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FLY 2038 CASE IH IRRIGATION POWER UNITS

Turn key ready - complete with canopy, radiator and electrics. Whichever CASE IH model you select, you’ll Four models available from 74kw/99hp to 192kw/257hp. benefit from these standard features: PRODUCT FEATURES P 85 P 110 P 170 PE 240 • Rodent proof control ENGINE - CNH ENGINE CORPORATION Engine model F4GE940F*J610 F4GE9684D*J6 F4GE9684A*J6 6TAA-830 panel Cylinder bore 104 mm 104 mm 104 mm 114 mm Cylinder stroke 131 mm 131 mm 132 mm 135 mm • Dual element cyclonic Displacement 4.51 / 272 ci 4.51 / 272 ci 6.81 / 411 ci 8.31 / 504.5 ci Compression ratio 17.5:1 17.5:1 17.5:1 18.0:1 air cleaner Engine configuration 4 cyl / 2 valve 4 cyl / 2 valve 6 cyl / 2 valve 6 cyl / 2 valve Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged Turbocharged Turbocharged • Air restriction indicator CONTINUOUS HORSEPOWER RATINGS 2200 RPM • Alternator 12V 90 amp Rated power, gross 74 kW / 99 hp 93 kW / 125 hp 129 kW / 173 hp 179 kW / 240 hp Rated torque 293 Nm / 216 lb ft 403 Nm /297 lb ft 559 Nm / 412 lb ft 777 Nm / 573 lb ft • Starter 12V Fuel consumption BSFC g/kw-hr 257 240 244 239 Power nett (less opt equip) 68 kW / 91 85 kW / 114 117 kW / 157 169 kW / 226 2000 RPM • Engine lifting brackets Rated power, gross 77 kW / 103 hp 92 kW / 123 hp 127 kW / 170 hp 192 kW / 257 hp Rated torque 338 Nm / 249 lb ft 439 Nm / 324 lb ft 606 Nm / 447 lb ft 914 Nm / 674 lb ft • Engine sub brackets Fuel consumption BSFC g/kw-hr 237 237 239 226 Power nett (less opt equip) 71 kW / 95 85 kW / 114 120 kW / 160 184 kW / 247 • Engine sub base 1800 RPM Rated power, gross 76 kW / 102 hp 87 kW / 117 hp 121 kW / 162 hp 188 kW / 252 hp Rated torque 371 Nm / 274 lb ft 461 Nm / 340 lb ft 641 Nm / 473 lb ft 995 Nm / 734 lb ft • Curved exhaust stack Fuel consumption BSFC g/kw-hr 228 234 232 217 Power nett (less opt equip) 70 kW / 94 83 kW / 111 117 kW / 157 183 kW / 245 • Fuel lift pump PEAK TORQUE (at 1400 rpm) 417 Nm / 308lb/ft 525 Nm / 387 lb/ft 770 Nm / 567 lb/ft 1116 Nm / 823 lb/ft INJECTION • Low coolant shut Manufacturer Bosch Bosch Bosch Bosch P-3000 Type Rotary Rotary Rotary Mechanical down Governor breakaway speed 2200 rpm 2250 rpm 2250 rpm 2275 rpm Governor regulation (nominal) 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 • Air-to-air cooled High idle speed 2400 rpm 2430 rpm 2430 rpm 2460 rpm Low idle speed 850 rpm 800 rpm 800 rpm 1000 rpm radiator Key start / stop ignition P P P P ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Positive de-aeration 12V starter and alternator (batteries P P P P system not included) EMISSIONS • Engine cooling fan Application Non road Non road Non road Non road Certification level TIER 3 TIER 3 TIER 3 TIER 2 (pull type) Certified by EPA, CARB, EU EPA, CARB, EU EPA, CARB, EU EPA, CARB, EU 1. Gross engine rating per SAE J1995 P P P P 2. Nett engine rating is per SAE J1349 • Sheet metal housing 3. Emissions certificate as US EPA P P P P with hood TIER 3 P P P P PTO/CLUTCH (if equipped) Twin disc (brand) over centre clutch Single 10 in Single 11.5 in Single 11.5 in Dual 11.5 in • Grill screen PTO shaft diameter 57.2 mm 57.2 mm 57.2 mm 63.5 mm INSTRUMENTATION • Fuel filter (in-line) Oil pressure gauge with low pressure P P P P shut down • Vernier, self-locking, Coolant temperature gauge with high P P P P throttle cable temperature shut down Tachometer + hour meter + volt meter P P P P Key switch starter P P P P • Nationwide service Emergency stop button P P P P and support Jump start protection over starter P solenoid MANUALS Parts and operator’s manual P P P P PTO clutch manual (if equipped with P P P P PTO) OPTIONAL EXTRAS Low engine oil shutdown P P P Double sheave front crankshaft pulley P P P Overspeed shutdown P Spark arrestor P Muffler P P P P Spark-arrest muffler P P P P SPECIFICATIONS Dry weight (with PTO) 647.7 kg 681.3 kg 797.9 kg 891.2 kg Dry weight (without PTO) 616.0 kg 645.0 kg 761.6 kg N/A Height (top of hood) 1223 mm 1223 mm 1351 mm 1306 mm Height (top of exhaust) 1611 mm 1611 mm 1660 mm 1985 mm Width (total) 1157 mm 1178 mm 1157 mm 940 mm Length (skid) 1279 mm 1279 mm 1544 mm 1844 mm Length (overall) 1623 mm 1627 mm 1892 mm 2355 mm

Case IH Irrigation Power Units are O.E.M. designed, tested and manufactured to give you unparalleled fuel efficiency and dependability. All units come with a 2 year/2,000 hour warranty, which ever occurs first. FINANCE R EPO RT SETTING YOUR BUSINESS UP FOR GROWTH

The last couple of years have CASE IH Finance offers a num- advantage of any opportuni- been tough for any business ber of options that can help you ties and it is essential that your owner. While the rural sector set up your business for growth. business partners, including has fared better than many, your finance provider, know it’s fair to say that many busi- Plant and equipment finance and understand your business. nesses have focused on main- There are many finance options CASE IH Finance has a long his- taining and consolidating their in the market if you are looking tory in the rural sector and con- position over this period, rather to purchase new equipment, tinues to be a leading provider than growth. and it is important to explore of financial solutions to agricul- which one best suits your busi- tural contractors and farmers. The worst appears to be over, ness. CASE IH Finance’s finance and business optimism is build- options include seasonal pay- If you would like to discuss your ing. Now is a good time to po- ments which match your cash current financing options, or sition your business to take ad- flow, 100% funding on tractor you would like CASE IH Finance vantage of an upswing in the or farming equipment, revolv- to undertake a free assessment economy. ing credit, or deferred payment on how they can help your options. business, give them a call today Finance has an important role on 0800 80 40 40. You will get to play in growing and main- Cash flow solutions a finance solution from a com- taining sound businesses. If As well as plant and equipment pany that believes in old fash- your business is stretched with finance, CASE IH Finance has a ioned service and a dedicated other financial commitments, range of solutions to help with financial services manager who by choosing the right lender business cash flow including understands your industry. you may be able to restructure business overdrafts and a range your loan package and your of livestock funding solutions. payment plan, and afford that new piece of plant or equip- How CASE IH Finance can help you ment you need. Interest rates With things looking up, you are still lower at the moment, need to ensure you can take which helps reduce the finan- cial impact of your purchase.

While many non-bank finan- cial institutions have exited the market, and some lenders have pulled back due to their over-exposure to the rural sec- tor or tightened up their lend- ing criteria, there are still well- established providers like CASE IH Finance who are willing to provide funding for businesses that meet those criteria.

19 OGRAMME BIG CASE IH 9120 COMBINE O PR DEM RAISING EYEBROWS IN CANTERBURY

The new Case IH 9120 com- tions around the greater Canter- they’ve observed for a while. bine harvester being demon- bury region. “We’ve harvested James says farmers and contrac- strated around Canterbury by a variety of crops – whatever tors have so far been very im- Cochranes of Canterbury is re- people want to have a go at – in- pressed with the machine. ceiving considerable interest cluding grass seed with a draper from local farmers and contrac- pick up. It also has a 30-foot and “Last year we ran the Case IH tors. Cochranes is an industry 35-foot grain front,” James says. 7120, which is the smaller mod- leader in farm machinery and el in the 20 series, and we had services, with branches located Case IH’s new 9120 Axial-Flow® a good response to that,” he in Leeston, Ashburton and Am- combine harvester produces says. “But we had a lot of people berley. The company has been the best quality grain with less wanting to see the larger ma- holding demonstrations since cracking and grain loss. It ena- chine and those guys are very December with the first 9120 to bles operators to earn the high- impressed with its capacity. be brought into New Zealand. est price for the grain crop and They are harvesting in 20 per- top-quality straw. cent moisture so they want to Salesman James Cochrane says get the crop in quickly and dry the Case IH 9120 combine has Driver Alistair Burrowes is dem- it.” been operating throughout the onstrating the 9120, with clients harvest season in various loca- able to drive it themselves once

Line up of combines ready to be delivered.

20 Clients also like the simplicity The Case IH 9120 includes a pacity. The headers are built to of the 530hp 9120 model and CVT rotor drive, meaning there European specifications, with the minimal damage it does to is a gearbox driving the rotor, hydraulic folding grain tank the grain. “It has a fine chopper with no belts. “It gives you the covers. The header is easy to set for chopping the straw. A lot of ability to reverse the rotor and up from the cab, with automat- people just want to chop the loosen the block up. You don’t ic crop settings. straw and spread it out the back. even have to get out of the seat. That’s one of the best features,” It takes 10 minutes to unblock The 9120 is GPS ready and is set says James. it, which is a massive feature,” up for yield mapping, as well as James says. “There are stone full auto steer. “You can also disengage the traps in the feeder house to chopper if you want and just stop any stones getting into the “You can get four-wheel-drive bale the straw behind. The straw rotor and causing damage.” options for hill country and management system is great – wet conditions and you can you can chop it and bale it in a The 6.5m2 sieve area means the get tracks on the front,” James couple of minutes.” 9120 has a huge cleaning ca- concludes.

Demonstration program has been instrumental in getting more farmers to look at the Axial-Flow® technology

21 ROFILE NEW JXU LATEST STAGE IN MER P STO CU FAMILY’S LONG JOURNEY WITH CASE IH

The Hilton-Jones family are loyal good, more than happy to talk The JXU has a Stoll loader and Case IH followers. It began with to us and get it sorted.” does all the farm work for both Wally Hilton-Jones who always operations: hay baling, mow- had International tractors on his Graham and Wally bought a new ing, silage, feeding out, mulch- Waiharara, Northland dairy farm Case IH JXU115 in March, and ing and towing trailers. Graham and dairy beef unit. they are very positive about its says the hardest work the JXU performance. “I know guys who does is towing the mulcher. He Wally’s son Graham has kept have them. They have had good has no grumble with fuel econ- up the tradition with Case IH. runs out of the JXU, and we omy either. “If you have high “I like the tractors, and the old wanted the 100+ horsepower. horsepower and a turbo you man has been loyal. We’ve had The difference in price between have to pay for it.” a good run out of the old ones, the 105hp model and the 115hp and we’ve stayed local,” Graham model is bugger-all so we went At first Graham and Wally con- says. with the JXU115,” Graham says. sidered a second-hand trac- tor but Graham was wary of it. He also likes the support he The Hilton-Jones dairy farm “There wasn’t much around gets from the local dealer, Ralph milks 270 cows while the dairy here. It would have meant a Garvin from Kaitaia Tractors. beef operation adds 100 steers trip to who-knows-where, and a “We had a problem with the air- every year and takes them to new tractor gives you peace of conditioning on a previous Case three-year-olds. mind.” IH tractor and they were very

22 Left to right: Ralph Garvin (Kaitaia Tractors Ltd), Wally Hilton-Jones and Chris Hilton-Jones (owners of the first JXU115 Cab tractor sold in New Zealand)

They traded in a Case IH JX90 for Graham says it’s very manoeu- phone rings it turns down the the JXU115. The JX90 had done vrable and easy to get through radio and you can talk hands- “a couple of thousands hours,” gateways. “You can get onto free,” Graham says. It also has an and had been a good basic trac- the lanes without ripping the on-board computer but so far tor. tracks to bits. It’s also a lot more he hasn’t fiddled with that. And comfortable.” It’s a clutch trac- as for Wally, he won’t even get in While the JXU115 is not a mas- tor, with a shuttle and four gears the cab. “Dad’s scared to drive sive tractor, Graham appreciates with a splitter in between”. With the new one. It’s the technology. the extra grunt. “I’m impressed mulching and under-sowing I tell him if he gets in he won’t with the power. Everything is about to start in Northland, want to get out.” easier, even towing a trailer up the JXU115 is about to get a lot hill. We looked at a six-cylinder busier. and it had a lot of torque. I didn’t think this four-cylinder would Another cool feature of the compete, but it isn’t far off.” JXU115 is Bluetooth. “When the

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