Simply More Efficient

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Meeting the global food challenge will you be ready?

Simply more efficient Nebraska TesT daTa coNfirms improved fuel efficieNcy wiTh scr Meeting the challenges farmers face every day takes more than innovative technology and equipment. It takes committed people. Case IH has more committed professionals in the field, helping producers solve problems and maximize production. Our commitment is to keep you going around the clock, season after season. Because we know farming is more than an occupation – we understand your critical role in the global economic and food systems. Case IH can help you be ready. To learn more,Ad visit caseih.com/beready.

survey sAys … you’re going to grow

Case IH conducted a survey of farmers at- tending the recent AG CONNECT Expo, and oN The cover: of farmers visiting the website, CaseIH.com. We case iH selected selective catalytic reduction as the tier 4A asked farmers to rank the issues that would im- emission solution on 100-hp and higher tractors for its greater pact their business next year, and five years out, fuel efficiency in high-load applications. recent nebraska test from a list of several macro issues. data has confirmed the improved performance. On both counts, the leading response was, “New government mandates and regulations.” The second most impactful issue, for both time 4 AdvAnces in productivity periods, was, “Availability and price of land for Simply more efficient expansion.” Having this type of input helps us define the 6 new cAse iH initiAtives challenges facing farmers today, and also identify future opportunities. Meeting the global food challenge Government mandates cover a wide range of topics, but one that is very specific to Case IH products is meeting the Tier 4A emissions regulations. cAse iH owner profile On this point, Case IH offers what we see as the industry’s best approach to 8 providing a reliable and cost-effective solution. Our high-horsepower tractors using SCR are proving to be more fuel-efficient in independent tests and can precision fArming & guidAnce 10 deliver overall lower cost of ownership, compared to the models they replace. Power in numbers Other relevant mandates include soil and nutrient management and crop protection application restrictions. Growers facing these regulations can use 14 cAse iH owner profile class-leading Case IH soil management tools to meet specific needs, and can count on the accuracy of Case IH application equipment with as-applied 16 first owner report mapping software to confirm their actions. Hand in hand with finding and affording land for expansion is farming it efficiently. On this point, Case IH continues to introduce equipment with 18 equipment sHowcAse the capacity to cover more acres, faster. This reduces your cost-per-acre and provides the ability to take on more acres with the same equipment. This is 20 pArts counter significant; 89 percent of the respondents anticipate their farming operation Strong, yet flexible to grow in the next five years. Based on current projections, North American agricultural producers should be looking at another year of strong market prices for most commodi- cAse iH updAte 22 ties and livestock in 2011.

Like every year, there will be challenges posed by weather and unfore- seen economic factors. And, like every year, Case IH and the Case IH dealer our missioN: organization will have the equipment and resources to help you manage or To provide you with information about Case iH equipment, trends in agriculture and overcome the new challenges and opportunities facing you every day. growers’ experiences to help you successfully manage your farm business. CANADIAN FARMING is published on behalf of Case iH and Case iH dealers by Cygnus Custom Marketing, a division of Cygnus Business Media. Editorial office: 1233 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, Wi 53538. phone (920) 563-6388. printed in the U.s.A. Copyright 2011 CnH America LLC. All rights reserved. Volume 38, number 1, 2011. CANADIAN FARMING is sent free of charge to qualified farmers courtesy of Case iH dealers. Address changes should be sent to CAnAdiAn FArMing Circulation, CnH America LLC, 700 state st., racine, Wi 53404. Please include the Jim walker address label from this magazine along with your new address. Vice President CANADIAN FARMING, Case, iH, CAsE iH, puma, Early-riser, Cyclo Air, CnH North American Case IH Capital, Axial-Flow, steiger, Quadtrac, Earth Metal, ecolo-tiger, tiger-mate, Farmall, Hy-Tran, AiM Command, crumbler, sTX, Concord, Tyler, isomount, Maxxum, Agricultural Business yield-till, Vibra shank, Vibra, ecolo-til, Uni-Loader, systemgard, Uptime service logo, Cotton Express, Conser-Till, AFs logo, Agri-Logic, Flex-Air, patriot and Microloc protection system logo are registered trademarks of CnH America LLC.

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Simply more efficient Nebraska TesT ast fall, Case IH an- er ratings compared to prior cycle to eliminate nitrous oxides, daTa coNfirms nounced Selective Catalytic models that used Exhaust Gas and employs a Diesel Particulate L Reduction (SCR) as the tech- Recirculation to meet Tier 3 emis- Filter (DPF) into the exhaust to improved fuel nology it will use to meet the sions requirements. capture particulates. efficieNcy aNd 2011 Tier 4A emissions regula- During the testing, the new While both systems meet Tier power of New tions on tractors over 100 hp. Steiger 600 achieved the 4A requirements, Case IH has se- A key reason, the company Nebraska Test’s highest maximum lected SCR for its engines above case ih TracTors stated, was the expectation of drawbar horsepower at 556. 100 hp for these reasons: wiTh scr operating cost reductions of up SCR involves injecting a mix- • scr reduces operating TechNology to 10 percent, compared to pre- ture of 32.5 percent high-purity costs. As the preliminary vious models. synthetic urea and 67.5 percent Nebraska Test results confirm, Earlier this year, prelimi- deionized water, commonly SCR engines are more fuel effi- nary Nebraska Tractor Test Lab called Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) cient. All emissions requirements data confirmed the increased into the engine’s exhaust. This are handled post-combustion. operating efficiencies of the transforms the undesirable nitrous The SCR engines are tuned for Case IH Magnum and Steiger oxides into harmless nitrogen maximum performance. Efficient tractors using SCR. The Nebraska and water vapor. combustion produces acceptable Test data for several of the new The other approach to meet- particulates, and the nitrous ox- tractors confirms fuel efficiency ing Tier 4A regulations is Exhaust ides are handled by SCR. gains exceeding 10 percent at Gas Recirculation (EGR) which The combustion in Tier 4A most power ratings and higher recirculates part of the exhaust EGR engines is less efficient PTO and drawbar horsepow- back through the combustion because of the recirculation of

4 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 SCR Q&A Case IH representatives have personally introduced the new generation what happens if the def runs out? The engine will go into a of Magnum and Steiger tractors to thousands of people at various shows derated power mode, with enough power to move the vehicle to a conve- and meetings. These are among the questions they’ve frequently been asked: nient location to refill. In normal circumstances, the DEF tank can be topped How much def do these engines need? DEF is consumed at ap- off during refueling. proximately 3 to 6 percent of diesel fuel consumed. DEF tanks on Case IH does the scr system require any maintenance? Yes, there is equipment are designed to hold enough DEF to last two to three fill-ups of a DEF filter that has a service interval of 1,200 hours, which coincides with the diesel fuel tank. every second engine oil and filter service interval. How much does def cost? where can i get it? Industry predic- is this a short-term solution until the next round of regulations are that DEF costs will be similar to the cost of diesel fuel. Case IH deal- tions? Case IH plans are based on continuing with SCR on 100-hp and ers sell DEF in several container sizes including 275- and 330-gallon tote over equipment, and will meet Tier 4B regulations in 2014 using SCR. containers. DEF is also available from bulk diesel fuel suppliers including ag- will scr be used on other 100-hp and above case iH ricultural co-ops and at many service stations that refuel heavy-duty vehicles. equipment such as combines, sprayers and pickers? Yes. The How reliable are these systems? While this is a new applica- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has various formulas for when differ- Qtion for North American farm equipment, SCR has been used on heavy-duty ent types of equipment must comply with the new Tier 4A regulations. SCR trucks in Europe for several years. Engines and SCR systems similar to those will be introduced on other models of Case IH equipment over 100 hp later used in Case IH equipment have logged more than 20 million miles. The this year and into 2012. overall SCR system, including metering and injection, has proven to be very if def is 32.5% urea and water, can i make my own? No. reliable and effective. Both the urea and the water are highly purified to be compatible with the is def sprayed into the cylinder? No. The DEF treats the exhaust system’s precise metering and injection equipment. after it has left the engine. It is not injected into any aspect of the intake or engine oil change intervals on scr-equipped engines have combustion process. been extended. why? SCR replaces exhaust gas recirculation. EGR does def freeze? Yes. It begins to freeze at 12°F. When needed, a puts some exhaust back through the engine, and the heat and excess heater in the DEF tank automatically comes on to thaw the DEF. No opera- particulates degrades oil quality. SCR-equipped engines have a much tor intervention is needed. The system senses the frozen DEF and allows the cleaner combustion process, so oil stays cleaner, longer. engine to start and operate normally while the DEF is being thawed. The why is case iH using egr on equipment under 100 hp? DEF tanks are designed to accommodate the expansion caused by freezing. SCR shows its greatest customer benefit in higher-load, higher-fuel use situa- is def flammable? No. tions common to larger equipment. The fuel economy advantage is less of a is def toxic? DEF has been identified as “minimum risk” by the EPA. benefit on smaller equipment, and there’s less room for the SCR equipment No special storage or handling regulations apply. on smaller tractors. Heat management issues posed by EGR and the Diesel this is just more emissions complexity added to the engine, Particulate Filter are also more significant on higher-horsepower equipment. right? No, the SCR system actually reduces complexity within the engine, because it eliminates the need for exhaust gas recirculation and the necessary pipes, electronics and cooling systems. learn more about the case iH scr system, including the How do i know how much def is in the tank? There’s a DEF option to post tier 4 questions to the case iH engineers, gauge, just like the fuel gauge. at the website www.caseih.com/Tier4.

exhaust with its reduced oxygen or greater. Regeneration may • scr is simpler. EGR& re- part of the normal refueling pro- content. This incomplete combus- occur at intervals as frequent as 10 quires complex systems and con- cess. Three to six gallonsA of DEF tion results in high levels of particu- hours, depending on conditions. trols to recirculate and cool the will be consumed with every 100 lates which must be captured by Engines met prior Tier 3 exhaust and manage DPF regen- gallons of diesel fuel, depending the DPF and periodically burned requirements by recirculating ap- eration. SCR allows traditional upon operating conditions. n off in a process called regen- proximately 10 percent of the ex- and uncompromised intake, com- eration. This consumes additional haust. Meeting Tier 4A emissions bustion and exhaust systems. fuel to burn the trapped particu- using EGR requires recirculating SCR does require the addition lates at temperatures of 1,200 F up to 30 percent of the exhaust. of DEF, which can be managed as

nebrAskA test dAtA compArisons steiger 450 Preliminary Nebraska Test data shows pto hp @ Hp hr/gal maximum Hp hr/gal @ Hp hr/gal the new Case IH models using SCR technol- trActor standard @ standard drawbar hp maximum @ 75% pull ogy deliver more power and improved fuel pto speed pto speed @ rated rpm drawbar hp max power efficiency compared to the models they steiger 450 (new model w/scr) 430.08 18.29 366.76 16.61 15.85 replace. “Horsepower hours per gallon” is a measure of power generated per steiger 435 (prior model) 384.59 17.06 351.28 15.86 14.37 gallon of fuel; higher magnum 340 (new model w/scr) 335.05 19.74 269.36 17.13 15.99 numbers indicate greater magnum 335 (prior model) 305.50 17.09 243.25 14.50 12.10 fuel efficiency.

spring 2011 CANADIAN FARMING 5 magnum 340 NEW CASE IH iNiTiaTives meeting tHe globAl food cHAllenge cAse iH offers An expAnding rAnge of wAys to Help you ‘be reAdy’

ast fall, Case IH introduced This demand is driven by mul- bined to shift global food issues a new initiative called “Be tiple sources. There’s the sheer in- from dealing with ample – even L Ready” that strengthens crease in numbers – more mouths excess – production to sourcing Case IH product planning and to feed. Some growth segments and allocating enough food to customer communications activi- of the world’s population, notably meet demand. ties. It’s based on the the fact that China, are experiencing a stron- As a North American produc- North American farmers and ger economy that’s encouraging er, the world is counting on you ranchers will be challenged to demand for more food supplies to meet the challenge. Will you provide much of the food that will including higher-protein food. In be ready? be demanded by a global popu- the United States, a commitment The Be Ready initiative at lation that’s increasing by more to corn-based ethanol to help off- Case IH includes developing, than one person per second. set foreign imports of oil and to producing and supporting equip- Even in this brief period since meet clean-air regulations adds ment that will help you gain more the announcement of Be Ready, another layer of demand to corn. production from each acre, and sight into the many facets shaping articles about the global demand And, the past few years meeting material handling needs the outlook for North American for food have appeared more fre- have seen grain production con- more efficiently. food production. quently in the general media, as strained by unfavorable weather Another key element of Be The recent AG CONNECT demand creeps closer to consum- in key growing regions. Ready is providing information Expo in Atlanta provided the ing available grain stocks. These realities have com- that will help producers gain in- platform for Case IH to display online conversations while attendees at events such as opinions on these topics. Ag connect expo can interact with A new enhancement to the be ready industry experts in person, part of the site is the case iH be ready blog, edited case iH be ready initiative is to make by ryanne greve, case iH marketing these types of conversations readily communications manager. available on the internet. “At case iH, we are constantly asking print and video reports from these events ourselves, ‘How can we help farmers and are presented on the case iH be ready make their jobs easier?’ ” she says. “As website, http://beready.caseih.com, along editor of the be ready blog, my vision is Are you A cAse iH with a wide range of other timely informa- to do just that.” fAcebook fAn? tion about the changing world of farming. the be ready blog provides fresh infor- topic categories at the be ready site mation on timely topics and events. recent Case IH has an official Facebook include Alternative energy, Available coverage included highlights of the Ag page with more than 20,000 friends from all over the world. land, government mandates and world connect expo and tier 4 engine informa- Sign up as a fan to share interest- population. each is updated with new re- tion, complete with the ability to submit ing stories about Case IH and see ports and links to external resources, and tier 4 questions to case iH engineers. in news about Case IH products and provides moderated discussion opportuni- fact, part of the overall blog platform is informative events. ties for producers to share to provide a forum to stay in contact with

6 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 Through live events and online discussions at the new Be Ready website, Case IH is providing information to help producers gain insight into factors affecting their business and the global demand for food. Here, retired General Wesley Clark, now co-chairman of Growth Energy, makes a pro-ethanol presentation at the Case IH exhibit during the 2011 AG CONNECT Expo in Atlanta.

role in agricultural policy and production, and legislators need to hear from you on issues that affect your business. “You have to be en- gaged and involved,” he said. Nussle agreed. “If you’re not communicating with them, some- one else will be,” he said. At the Case IH AG CONNECT exhibit, multiple industry experts shared their insights during pre- sentations and panel discussions. Retired General Wesley Clark, now co-chairman of Growth Energy, emphatically promoted ethanol and other agricultural- based energy sources from a national security perspective. this information-sharing aspect of growers from throughout the Committee; Tom Buis, CEO of the “We’re sending billions of dol- Be Ready. United States and Canada. ethanol lobbying group Growth lars for oil abroad to people who At a special seminar imme- Speakers included former U.S. Energy; Tom Dorr, president and do not like us. Ethanol helps keep diately preceding the Expo, a Representative Jim Nussle whose CEO of U.S. Grains Council; those dollars here,” he said. Case IH-sponsored panel ad- 16 years in Congress included and Dan Basse, president of In a panel discussion on dressed a group of influential Chairman of the House Budget AgResource, a grain marketing Tier 4 engine emissions technol- advisory firm. ogy, Case IH training manager Two themes underpinned their Leo Bose described the SCR discussions: the positive price out- advantage: “We get more power look for agricultural commodities, because we can tune the engine based on increased global de- case iH through interactive online discussions. to use all the Btu content the fuel mand; and the need to make your “farmers are facing new challenges every day, from can deliver.” views known to your government feeding an expanding global population while meet- Tier 4 panelist Dawn Geske, representatives. ing strict new emissions requirements, to production of editor-in-chief of Diesel Progress Basse explained that the num- more food on fewer acres while minimizing their envi- magazine, noted that SCR will ber of households with disposable ronmental footprint,” greve says. “case iH is become more widely used. “At income over $10,000 will begin committed to helping you meet those challenges.” this time, all signs point to most to increase dramatically in Brazil, manufacturers using SCR to meet Russia, India and China, which Tier 4B final emissions in 2014,” sign up for translates into increased demand she said. blog updAtes for higher quality diets. “China Additional panel discussions needs our food,” he emphasized. included marketing insight with The Case IH Be Ready site Dorr supported Basse’s com- analysts including Pro Farmer’s includes the option to sub- ments. “The demand for what you Chip Flory; a Tillage, Planting and scribe to the new Be Ready produce will grow exponentially,” Seeding presentation hosted by blog. It’s free, and you’ll he said. Charlene Finck, Farm Journal vice receive e-mail updates In this environment of in- president of editorial; and new about new blog posts. creased demand, Buis noted that product overviews by Case IH the government will play a bigger product marketing specialists. n

spring 2011 CANADIAN FARMING 7 CASE IH OWNER profile mAnAged progression a mulTigeNeraTioN oNTario family Thrives wiTh iNcorporaTioN aNd a focus oN The fuTure

hat does it take for a family farm to sustain itself through the generations? For the Vansickles, of Brant County, Ontario, the formula Wincludes the forward-looking step of incorporation taken 45 years ago and the recognition by each family member that their job is to ensure the overall success of the farm. Today, cousins Peter and Josh Vansickle are gradually taking over the reins from Peter’s father, Don, and Josh’s father, Shawn, who are brothers. It was Don’s father, George, who took the progressive step of incorporating back in 1966. “The corporation has worked exactly as it should,” says Josh. “It’s made the transition between the generations very easy. It’s a lot better than having the figurehead of the family own everything.” As the newest member of the corporation, Josh has experienced the clarity of transition firsthand. He’s joined the farm as Don retired. “Everyone comes in with the understanding of how the business works, how you’re going to come in, and how you’re going out,” Josh says. As the last two members to join the business, Peter and Josh have brought new levels of insight and skill. Peter spent a year working for a large com- peter and Josh vansickle. mercial grain merchandiser, and Josh graduated with an agricultural business degree from Olds College in Alberta.

8 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 mAnAged progression Peter and Josh take a long-term superior. Its ability to feed soybeans more aggressive tillage tool for resi- other farmers are looking to do the view of their business. They’re very into the combine without bunching, due management because they put same thing we are, so there’s respect mindful of the heritage behind them even in tougher conditions, increases a premium on low-cost practices that for each other,” Josh notes. and fully intend to have a viable busi- capacity and extends their workday. let them get the most production from Land improvement is part of the ness for the next generation. To do “With that draper head, we their own labor. “If we started ripping Vansickles’ plan, too, with field drain- so means continually growing the can do another 20 acres or more stalks, we’d need higher horsepower age tiling being an ongoing activity business. a day by starting a little earlier and tractors and a lot more time,” Peter both on their owned land and on For example, when Josh made his running a little later. Over a week’s says. “The vertical tillage option is rented land having long-term agree- intentions clear to join the farm, the time, that’s nearly 200 more acres faster, lower cost, and effective.” ments. They say one year of yield family evaluated business options to this header adds to the machine’s Along the same lines, they use mapping convinced them tiling was support him, including starting a poul- capacity,” Peter says. In 200-bushel a 30-foot Case IH SDX no-till drill to a necessary first step before starting try operation and adding more land. corn with their 12-row head, Peter plant all their beans and wheat. With any more intensive levels of fertility Ultimately, they purchased a local management. commercial elevator after learning its Peter and Josh credit their farm- owner was interested in retiring. “This Case IH equipment has treated us well.” ing corporation’s founder, George, “The elevator has been a good with setting a standard of innovation fit for us to bring Josh on as a part- which they’re hoping to continue. ner,” Peter says. “We had no on-farm says the 8010 handles it with ease. its 330-bushel two-compartment cart, “He was one of the first to grow storage, so handling our own crop “We’re at about 75 percent capac- Josh can plant soybeans on his own soybeans around here, and was a helped justify the purchase.” ity, running at 5.5 mph, which is fast for more than a day. For wheat, they big advocate of hybrid seed corn,” They kept the former owner on enough,” he says. run seed wheat in one compartment Peter says. for a year to help them learn the busi- The Vansickles are conservative and starter fertilizer in the other. “I For their part, Peter and Josh see ness. “We needed him,” Peter says. when it comes to their equipment. The can put in a lot of ‘seat time’ with that new marketing options for their crops. “There was a learning curve.” Axial-Flow 8010 is a good example. drill,” Josh adds. Their elevator gives them cleaning, The time requirements of the It’s a good match for their needs, and For corn, they use a Case IH conditioning and storage abilities, elevator pushed the Vansickles to they plan to keep it for as long as it 1200 Series 12-row planter, and and they’re within 100 miles of ma- become more efficient in their field does the job. “We’ll get our money out strive to get the crop in the ground as jor exporters and end-users of grains, operations. They farm about 2,500 of it,” Peter says. “There are very few early as possible. including a cooperative ethanol plant acres of corn, wheat and soybeans. belts and chains that require mainte- “It’s all about time,” Peter says. in which they are share owners. Josh and Peter handle most of the nance, it’s really a nice machine.” “We see local research showing that “Now we have control of the work at the elevator and the farm as Their primary tractors are a 9330 corn planting delayed from late April crop from the time the seed comes out their fathers’ roles wind down. Josh’s Steiger, an MX305 tractor which re- to late May can lose 30 bushels. If we of the bag until it drops into the pit at mother, Cindy, handles much of the placed a 7140 Magnum tractor they get even 10 bushels more by planting the processor,” Josh notes. bookwork, and the elevator has one had for 11 years, and an MXM175. early, we’re getting those bushels at No matter whether the discussion full-time employee. Longtime no-tillers of soybeans no additional cost. involves marketing, land, equipment, and wheat, the Vansickles are trying “This Case IH equipment has or crops, the Vansickles say they man- Higher capacity harvesting new practices as they face the heavy treated us well,” he adds. age by consensus on the big issues. Around the time they purchased residues from higher-yielding corn. The cousins say the family’s rela- “Everyone has input. We find that the elevator, the Vansickles were run- Recently, they’ve used a 25-foot Case IH tionship with Case IH started when works best, and it’s a model that the ning two Case IH Axial-Flow com- True-Tandem 330 Turbo vertical tillage their grandparents gravitated toward family has followed for four genera- bines, a 1688 and a 2188. They tool to size and mix the residues that IH and later, Case IH. “The equip- tions,” Josh says. saw the then-new Case IH Axial-Flow form a mat on top of the soil and keep it ment has never let us down, and “We all work well together, and 8010 combine having the capacity cool and damp in the spring. the dealers keep us going, so why we spend time together doing other to replace the two machines, with the They’ve used it in fall and spring change?” Peter asks. things,” Peter adds, who notes that advantage of needing just one opera- conditions, and say it mixes residues With a commitment to growth, the there’s about a 12-year age differ- tor and one grain cart. They bought well and leaves the field level enough Vansickles say their plans include pur- ence between him, Josh, Shawn and the 8010 with a 12-row corn head to plant in. “It’s doing the job we chasing land whenever it’s feasible. Don, which he thinks helps provide for their 20-inch rows and a 35-foot thought it would,” Peter says. “We Competition for land in their area different perspectives. flex draper head. run it when conditions are fairly dry. just outside of the city of Hamilton “We explain our points and try to It was a good move. Peter says the It really chews up the residues.” includes city people seeking the rural be open-minded,” he says, “and it’s 8010 has been a great fit for their op- They wanted to try the True- lifestyle as well as neighboring farm- worked well. Josh is the sixth genera- eration, and the draper head has been Tandem 330 Turbo rather than a ers with goals similar to theirs. “The tion to be farming here.” n

spring 2011 CANADIAN FARMING 9 PRECISION FARMING & guidaNce

performAnce displAys on todAy’s trActors deliver vAluAble mAnAgement informAtion power in numbers Like that cell phone with doz- heaviest pulling conditions, you That’s interesting data, but or specific crop? It’s all there, eas- ens of features that you only use for have an adequate tractor/imple- the value lies in what you can ily accessible and available for calls, it can be easy to use just a ment match. do with it. For example, are the download for further analysis. few functions on the performance The displays for gallons of fuel acres covered being maximized If your AFS Pro 600 or Pro displays of current model tractors. consumed per hour and per acre for the amount of fuel used? If the 700 display is GPS-linked, your But if you’re using displays are additional measures of fuel tractor has a little more capacity, information options increase. For such as the Case IH AFS Pro 600 efficiency. can you run one gear faster and example, is the tillage operation or its new upgraded version, the Current model Magnum and still do a good job? Or will that you’re performing necessary? AFS Pro 700, to simply observe Steiger tractors have Skip part of the field basic information such as fuel several performance as a test plot and do a used and acres covered, you’re features you can en- yield comparison when barely scratching the surface of gage and monitor. For you harvest using site- what these tools can do for you. example the Diesel specific yield data. The wealth of machine control Saver Auto Productivity You can map fuel and performance data available Management system usage across a field. with these displays can help you automatically selects the Areas showing higher run equipment more efficiently best engine speed and fuel use may have tight- and make more accurate crop gear selection to main- er soils that could benefit management decisions. tain ground speed. The from deep-ripping or tile Let’s look at making the tractor AFS Pro 600 or AFS installations. operate more efficiently. Even be- Pro 700 displays will Do you have mul- fore you turn a wheel, the Case IH show the improved fuel tiple operators running displays let you fine-tune the hydrau- economy. case iH Afs pro 600 and pro 700 displays the same equipment? lic systems to match the task. Seeing wheel slip can provide a wealth of information that Use the data to com- As a general rule, you should in the 5 to 12 percent will help you make better equipment pare their performance. set hydraulic flow and valve tim- range is another indica- management decisions. Aides such as Diesel ers to the lowest settings that will tor of good tractor/im- Saver and automated handle the load and complete plement match and proper tractor result in higher wheel slip which end-of-row functions can help less the function. Otherwise, the hy- weighting and tire inflation. increases per-acre fuel use to an skilled operators run things prop- draulic system will be requiring With the tractor set for opti- unacceptable level? The display erly and consistently. more power than you need, and mum implement match and ef- will tell you, instantaneously, or All the operating data gener- unnecessarily consuming fuel in ficient operation, you can shift over a period of time. ated by these displays can help the process. Other settings let you your focus to gathering data dur- Knowing the rate you’re cov- you develop more accurate op- adjust hydraulic flow to meet spe- ing field operations. ering ground and using fuel will erating budgets. You can predict cial demands such as powering Let’s look at the screen shot of let you accurately budget time how much fuel to buy, and how orbital motors. an AFS Pro 600 display from a requirements and fuel needs for many hours of labor will be re- By commanding the display to Magnum 305 tractor working with completing specific operations on quired. You’ll know the cost of record data only when the imple- a five-shank MRX690 disk ripper, all your acreage. each field operation. You’ll know ment is in the ground, based on 12.5 feet wide. After several hours The AFS Pro 600 and Pro how much time, fuel and equip- the position of the hitch or remote of running, we see it’s averaging 700 displays can retain this field ment cost you have in each acre hydraulics, you can gather precise 1.7 gallons of fuel used per acre performance in a variety of ways. or in each bushel, bale or pound field performance information. and covering about 8.71 acres For example, you can track op- of crop production. While underway, the displays per hour, for an average fuel con- erations by crop, by field or by The bottom line is that perfor- for engine power and wheel slip sumption of 9.8 gallons per hour. implement. mance displays such as the AFS Pro are good indicators of how well Wheel slip has been averaging Would it be helpful to know 600 and AFS Pro 700 are capable your tractor is performing. Refer 5.8 percent and the engine load exactly how much it costs per of providing extensive, detailed to the engine load indicator to averaging 69 percent, including acre to perform a specific tillage and accurate performance infor- see how hard you’re working the time spent turning around. So far, operation? Or how much equip- mation that can be leveraged into tractor. If it’s showing 90 to 100 the tractor has covered 47.53 ment expense (time and fuel) you valuable management information. percent of power used during the acres with this implement. have invested in a specific field Use it to your advantage. n

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CAS_110443_MAG_NEB_P4B.indd 1 3/4/11 10:42 AM CASE IH HAS ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK OPERATION. The Case IH Farmall series tractors are ready to handle any task your livestock operation can bring their way. From chores big and small Getting the job done means working the whole day, every day. And it means having equipment that works to hauling, mowing, loading and pulling your hay equipment, they’re as hard as you do. The new Farmall® C tractors from Case IH are more than ready to do their part – built ready. And speaking of hay tools, Case IH also has all the cutting, to deliver the power and performance you need, reliably and cost-effectively. And they deliver a level of conditioning, raking and baling equipment you need – from mowers and operator comfort that makes those long hard days a lot more productive. Here’s a new generation of rakes to windrowers, balers and forage equipment. Case IH understands Case IH utility tractors that’s ready as you are for a hard day’s work. that getting your job done means working hard all day – every day. We’re ready to help you do just that.

FARMALL® TRACTORS For over 85 years, Farmall tractors have represented rock-solid value, versatility and Ad performance. With horsepower ranging from 31 to 105 and an army of attachments, NEW FARMALL C TRACTOR Farmalls do it ‘all’, reliably, comfortably and economically. • 8F/8R or 12F/12R transmission with hydraulic • Heavy-duty loader option, plus shuttle and creeper options for superb a high visibility roof panel for RB455A ROUND BALER maneuverability and control maximum view of your load and Ranch and small farm owners can count on the new RB455A round baler from increased productivity Case IH for big-time productivity without the operating costs associated with a • Fuel efficient, 3.2-liter Case IH FPT engines larger baler. All it takes is a tractor with 40 PTO horsepower and a single hydraulic provide peak performance and reliability • New headlights for night visibility remote and you’re up and running with a machine capable of picking up to 62-inch windrows and turning out thousand-pound bales. • Flat deck cab floor with controls and instrument and roof-mounted rear indicator panels positioned to enhance operator comfort lights for better visibility on road CASE IH SCOUT™ You’ve got to-do lists and can’t-wait-to-do lists. Case IH can help you be ready for both with a Case IH Scout UTV. Haul feed, scout crops, track deer, discover new trails and take your crew along for the ride with a Case IH Scout 4WD utility vehicle. ‘Cause at the end of a hard day, there should be a reward. NEW RD3 DISC HEADS Increase the productivity of your WD3 series windrower with the all new RD3 series Rotary Disc Header. Cover more acres each hour with the industry-leading cutting width of 19’ 4”. The new cutterbar has a profiled design to reduce horsepower requirements, which maximizes performance and reduces fuel consumption.

12 FARM FoRuM spring 2011 CASE IH HAS ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK OPERATION. The Case IH Farmall series tractors are ready to handle any task your livestock operation can bring their way. From chores big and small Getting the job done means working the whole day, every day. And it means having equipment that works to hauling, mowing, loading and pulling your hay equipment, they’re as hard as you do. The new Farmall® C tractors from Case IH are more than ready to do their part – built ready. And speaking of hay tools, Case IH also has all the cutting, to deliver the power and performance you need, reliably and cost-effectively. And they deliver a level of conditioning, raking and baling equipment you need – from mowers and operator comfort that makes those long hard days a lot more productive. Here’s a new generation of rakes to windrowers, balers and forage equipment. Case IH understands Case IH utility tractors that’s ready as you are for a hard day’s work. that getting your job done means working hard all day – every day. We’re ready to help you do just that.

spring 2011 FARM FoRuM 13 CASE IH OWNER profile

positively potAtoes a fourTh-geNeraTioN poTaTo grower sTrives for qualiTy aNd efficieNcy

larry sackett counts on a case iH daho claims the number one spot erates as Sackett Ranch, has about timely treatments of crop protectants fleet to produce more than 1.7 million for overall U.S. potato production, half of its approximately 10,000 applied by ground and air. Every cwt. of potatoes annually. His goals Ibut for potatoes that end up as po- acres devoted to potatoes. acre of Sackett’s potatoes is watered include using the tractors for multiple tato chips, Michigan has been the The crop begins with sourcing by one of more than 200 center piv- tasks, including switching from nation’s leading producer for years. the seed stock potatoes, which ar- ots; four of Sackett’s 30 year-round flotation tires to narrow-row tires on Every year, fourth-generation rive in mid-February. These whole employees are assigned to irrigation the magnum tractors, maximizing the potato grower Larry Sackett supplies potatoes are grown in isolated duties during the growing season. hours they can be used. more than 1.7 million cwt. of those areas of Wisconsin and Michigan A drive for perfection underpins Michigan potatoes in an operation which minimizes the risk of poten- all these steps. Nearly all the po- that demands intensive management tial viruses and diseases. tato acreage is grown on contract. and dozens of pieces of equipment. Sackett’s crews cut and size the Sackett’s buyers provide financial Sackett thrives on the pace. potatoes into the chunks that are incentives for potatoes surpassing “The easiest thing I do every day is planted into a seedbed that’s been their standards that include consistent come to work,” he says. well-worked and mixed to produce size and appearance, specific grav- It’s a business that his great- a loose fluffy soil, with prior crop ity and absence of foreign material. grandparents, who began grow- residues fully incorporated. “Weather conditions throughout ing potatoes on the rolling sandy As the potato plants emerge and the growing season greatly affect soils here near Stanton in the grow, they’re tended with multiple potato quality, but there are plenty 1890s, couldn’t envision. cultivations and weekly analyses by of variables we can control, includ- Each year, the farm, which op- crop consultants who recommend ing variety selection, fertility and

14 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 unloading systems. While that’s go- the sandy soils, and switches to tall ing on, tillage is underway and the narrow 380/90R54 duals on the grain crops are being harvested. rear and corresponding single nar- During peak seasons, some 70 row tire on the front. This lets these people are employed. tractors handle cultivation, hilling, Case IH tractors provide the windrowing and harvesting in the power. The fleet currently includes 34-inch potato rows. four Steiger models, a 500, a 450 “These electronic engines have and two 435s; 11 Magnum tractors really helped us on fuel economy including three 335s with MFD, four for these lower-horsepower tasks,” 305s, a 225 CVT, two 210s and a Sackett explains. He says that 190; and two Maxxum 125s with even though they’re high-horse- loaders. A pair of Axial-Flow com- power tractors, features such bines, a 2577 and a 5088, handle as the Diesel Saver Auto the grain, and some 40 Case IH pow- Productivity Management er units ranging from P70s to PX240s system enable the tractors to power center pivots. consume only the fuel that’s thethe sackett ranch potatoes are Each tractor earns its keep required for the task. stored in multiple on-farm climate with annual hours averaging over He keeps the tall narrow tires and controlled warehouses. temperatures and 1,000. “We have to use these rims when he trades tractors, which humidity levels are managed to sustain tractors to the utmost to justify isn’t that often; he likes to see 6,000 to quality, and vary based on potato them,” Sackett explains. 7,000 hours on them before trading. variety and shipping date. For Sackett, that means using Autoguidance is a recent addi- these bigger tractors for multiple tion to Sackett’s operation. He’s us- tasks. When the Magnum tractors ing Case IH AFS Autoguidance on Magnum tractors. “That he’s willing are finished with tillage, he removes his planting tractors, and has been to do that is very important to us,” the wide 710/70R42 rears and integrating the system to control the Sackett says. 600/65R28 fronts, both dualed, he steerable rear wheels on his guid- Sackett says he saw more of the uses for maximum tillage traction on ance-capable potato planters. commitment Case IH brings at the re- “These planters are heavy cent AG CONNECT Expo in Atlanta. when they’re loaded with potatoes There, he said Case IH was “very ag- and they tend to drift sideways on gressive” in having experienced peo- the hillsides. There’s quite a dis- ple at their display to answer questions. tance between the tractor’s front “They had experts with each wheels and the rear wheels on the piece of equipment. That’s impor- planter. Being able to steer both tant,” he says. “And they’re all very makes sense,” he says. proud of their line, which influences timeliness of planting and harvest- Sackett runs the operation with a me, as an owner.” ing,” he says. Storage management management team that includes his This beneficial business relation- is another factor. wife, Mary, and his daughter and ship extends to CNH Capital, as Although some potatoes are son-in-law, Michelle and Luke Parr. well. CNH Capital’s promptness and shipped from the field, Sackett As a manufacturing engineer, Luke ease of transactions is a special ad- stores the majority of the potatoes in brings a unique advantage to Sackett vantage, he explains. “All the way his warehouses where temperature Ranch by designing and building spe- from buying Case IH parts, to leas- and humidity is computer-controlled. cialized equipment, using his comput- ing, to purchases, working with CNH Semi-loads of potatoes are shipped er aided design (CAD) capabilities. Capital makes good financial sense,” nearly daily throughout the year. Sackett also counts on sup- Sackett says. “And with them, we can sackett shows bags of potato Sackett says the equipment port from his primary suppliers. For close deals fairly quickly.” chips they fry daily to confirm needed to make all this happen is Case IH, he says that not only means Each year, Sackett says the major the quality of the potatoes “beyond belief.” At peak potato unwavering service from his dealer, food companies he supplies intro- they’re shipping. He says they planting and harvest times, he says, but also information and support duce new grower requirements, often pull 40 potatoes, and take they’re also working with the wheat, from the Case IH organization. For dealing with quality and traceability. three slices from each one. peas, corn and oats that are addi- example, he says the Case IH tractor He says he welcomes the challenge desirable high-starch potatoes tional cash crops and rotations. specialist for his area held an on-site to always work to higher standards. fry to a golden color; those For example, potato harvest training session to help the Sackett “After all,” he says, “it’s all with higher sugar take on a employs four harvesters plus 10 Ranch employees understand the about proving that we’re producing darker appearance. windrowers, 21 trucks and two productivity features of their newest safe food.” n

spring 2011 CANADIAN FARMING 15 FIRST OWNER reporT precision mAtters These alberTa broThers see a case ih precisioN hoe 800 drill deliveriNg fasTer, more eveN emergeNce iN a side-by-side comparisoN

s we looked at upgrading our and the need to maximize yields, pre- drill – which is not something we cision matters. sterling and spencer Hilton chose the case iH precision 800 air hoe drill “A do very often – we had a deci- for its independent depth control for every shank, resulting in more even sion to make,” explains Spencer Hilton. Accurate depth emergence. they use two of the 70-foot drills to seed approximately “Do we get one drill to cover all control for each row 10,000 acres, matched to case iH quadtrac 535 and 530 tractors with our acres, knowing we’d make some The Case IH Precision Hoe 800 rtk autoguidance. with seed and starter fertilizer in the 430-bushel sacrifices in terms of depth control and differs from traditional air hoe drills in case iH precision Air tow-between carts, and a pair of 1,750-gallon placement, or do we get a precision its ability to deliver consistent seeding anhydrous ammonia tanks, it’s a true one-pass seeding system. drill that will do a better job of seed- depth for each row across the entire ing, but will require us to run slower, width of the implement. Each opener two-opener system – one leading band opener which creates a small and therefore need two drills?” is part of an independent patented and one following – but they pre- “shelf” for the seed and dry fertilizer, That was the question brothers parallel link row unit. Each unit fol- ferred the one-opener design used on and places the NH3 lower and to the Spencer and Sterling Hilton were ask- lows the ground independently, using the Precision Hoe 800 because it’s side, without disrupting the next row. ing in 2009, as they evaluated new a gauge wheel to maintain accurate worked well for them on their previ- Because each row unit maintains seeding systems. seeding depth in a range of motion ous Case IH drills. its depth individually, each one has its The Hiltons farm about 10,000 9 inches up and 7 inches down. “We see the one-opener design own easy-to-set manual depth control. acres of canola, hard red spring “The Precision Hoe 800 has indi- being an advantage in residue clear- Seeding depths go to 2 inches, in wheat and malting barley near vidual depth control on every shank, ance,” Sterling says. 1/8-inch increments. Strathmore, Alberta. whereas the 700 hoe drill has one Hiltons use the hoe-style opener Another new feature of the They have been longtime users of depth setting,” Spencer says. “On the as a single shoot from the air cart, Precision Hoe 800 is the ability to air hoe drills, most recently relying on 800, each shank, rather than each with seed and starter fertilizer being adjust down pressure hydraulically, one 70-foot Case IH Flex Hoe 700 air section, follows the ground contours.” applied together. Because they apply on the openers or the frame, by using hoe drill for nearly their entire acre- The Hiltons looked at several anhydrous ammonia at the same time, the AFS Pro 600 display in the cab. age. They ran it at speeds up to 7 makes of precision drills that use a they use an ultra-low disturbance side- “We didn’t see this as a big ad- mph, and it did a good job for them, vantage when we heard about it, but seeding directly into the previous we’ve found it to be quite helpful, es- crop’s residues. pecially in wet conditions,” Spencer But as good as the Flex Hoe 700 says. “Suppose we suddenly run into was, the brothers saw advantages a wet area. We can reduce the pres- with new precision drills that can sure on the frame so that the packing deliver accurate, consistent seeding system isn’t sinking into the ground. depths. Prompt and even crop emer- We can keep going without burying gence, they figured, could result in a the seed. yield advantage. “And, when we come to hard The Hiltons had the unique op- spots such as areas where there has portunity to compare both options been a lot of traffic, we can increase for their 2010 crop. They seeded the pressure on the openers to keep approximately half the acreage with them in the ground. We’re only talk- their Flex Hoe 700 drill. The other ing about certain areas in the field, half was seeded using a new Case IH each opener of the precision Hoe 800 is part of an independent parallel but this ability to adjust down pressure Precision Hoe 800 air hoe drill. link row unit, with a gauge wheel to maintain accurate seeding depth. is a good feature, and it’s something The results proved to them that in down pressure can be adjusted hydraulically, on the openers or the this drill can do that others can’t.” today’s world of higher-priced inputs frame on-the-go, using the Afs pro 600 display in the cab. Recognizing that slower speeds

16 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 with Case IH Precision Air 3430 tow- owner profile between carts with three compart- Spencer and Sterling Hilton ments. Depending on the crop, they’ll Strathmore, Alberta have one or two compartments devoted to starter fertilizer, and they tow Acreage: a pair of 1,750-gallon anhydrous Approximately 10,000 ammonia tanks. It’s a true one-pass seeding system. crops: They pull the rigs with Case IH Canola, hard red spring Quadtrac tractors, a 535 and a 530. wheat, malting barley “It’s a pretty long train,” Spencer notes. The Hiltons’ investment in preci- comments: sion seeding and inter-row seed- • “On the 800, each shank, ing continues a focus on efficient rather than each section, conservation-minded farming started follows the ground by their father, Gordon Hilton. He contours.” was a pioneer in no-till seeding in the region, beginning in the late • “Better depth control is the 1970s, and served as the first presi- key with this drill. All the dent of the Alberta Soil Conservation seedlings come up from Association. “He’s been a great inspi- the same depth, so they ration to us,” Sterling says. emerge at the same time. The Hiltons say their decision- The crop matures evenly, so making process includes gaining we can harvest it earlier.” input from all family members, • “The Flex Hoe 700 did which include Sterling’s wife Lianna, would help deliver the consistent “This concept of inter-row seeding a fine job. We made the Spencer’s wife Lynne, and Spencer seeding depth the Precision Hoe 800 was one of the drivers for us to go to switch because we wanted and Lynne’s oldest son, Dane, who is capable of, the Hiltons held their precision seeding,” explains Sterling. to go to this more precision has joined the farm full-time. speed to about 4.7 mph. An added “In order to do a good job with it, style of seeding, with inter- “We all have our specific roles benefit was better soil packing, as the we decided we needed a precision row seeding being a key and responsibilities. We recognize soil was not disturbed as aggressive- drill with individual opener depth component.” the talents of individuals, and we ly. The packing wheel that’s part of control.” put people in areas where they each row unit firms the seeded row. The Hiltons say recent research can really succeed and do well,” Their crops’ performance in they’ve seen in western Canada indi- the fact that it uses several desirable Spencer explains. 2010 confirmed what they hoped cates inter-row seeding can promote features from the Flex Hoe 700 add- The family holds structured meet- to see from the new seeder. “We faster emergence. The center of the ed to its appeal. ings at set times. “We all contribute definitely saw an improvement in row is less likely to be covered with Specifically, they like the way the based on our roles such as market- emergence. It was a very even crop,” straw, so it captures more radiant en- Precision Hoe 800 folds and trans- ing and agronomy. We have a good Spencer says. “The precision depth ergy for faster soil warming. ports, which is exactly the same as process for communicating and dis- control works.” “It creates a biosphere that re- the Flex-Hoe 700. They travel up to cussing, and for making decisions,” That experience convinced them duces stress on the seedling and 100 km with the drill on roads rang- Spencer says. to add a second Precision Hoe 800 promotes earlier, more vigorous ing from washboard gravel to heavily They say their decision to buy the and use the two 70-foot drills begin- emergence,” Spencer says. trafficked suburban highways. Precision Hoe 800 drills, with their ning with the 2011 crop in place of “We have a short growing sea- “Having that drill folded back new technology, was made easier one new traditional air hoe drill. son here, so getting the crop out of rather than winged up, and support- by their confidence in their Case IH the ground earlier helps us at har- ed with six sets of tandem transport dealer and the Case IH organization. inter-row seeding vest,” Spencer adds. wheels on the ground is an important “We think ‘For those who de- Prior to seeding the 2010 crop, Another benefit they cite to inter- feature to us,” Spencer says. “We mand more’ is a great motto for a the Hiltons upgraded their Case IH row seeding is being able to seed have this massive amount of steel go- company to have. And, we find that AFS AccuGuide autoguidance signal each field in the most efficient direc- ing over rough roads, which can be a in dealing with Case IH and more to RTK for its sub-inch accuracy. tion. “Quite often, with our single- problem. We can’t miss every bump. specifically, our local dealer, that they As they seeded the 2010 crop depth control drills, we’d go 90 On these drills, the weight is evenly actually live up to that expectation,” using RTK guidance, they made degrees to last year’s stubble to cre- distributed.” Spencer explains. grid maps of how each field was ate a smoother seedbed. Now we’ll “We also deal with a lot of traf- “Overall,” he says, “we continu- seeded. For 2011’s crop, they’ll set seed the same way every year,” fic at times, and we like the fact that ally try to maximize the potential of their guidance systems to split last Sterling says. these drills fold narrower than drills of our resources. Accurately placing year’s 10-inch rows and seed the While the precision depth control similar size,” Sterling adds. seed in soil that’s able to capture ra- new crop directly down the center of the Precision Hoe 800 was the The Hiltons have their two diant energy for faster emergence is of last year’s row. new feature that attracted the Hiltons, Precision Hoe 800 drills matched just one example.” n

spring 2011 CANADIAN FARMING 17 EQUIPMENT showcase CAsE iH nEW prOdUCTs case iH continually introduces new and updated equipment. Here’s a look at several new products that can bring new efficiencies to your farming operation. new c series fArmAll trActors drive or mechanical front-wheel drive. new c series farmall tractors The new C Series feature separate are available hydraulic systems for steering and for in cab or rops the implements so that both systems are versions with uncompromised during loader work and two-wheel drive or mfd. they other demanding hydraulic tasks. The are well-suited high-capacity open center hydraulic system for a broad includes one standard remote valve with range of field and farmstead one or two additional valves optional, and chores including a standard three-point hitch. hay and livestock Both ROPS and cab models include a applications, and new instrument cluster that tilts with the material handling with case iH l600 steering column, a larger operator’s seat, series loaders. and ergonomically positioned hydraulic valve controls and loader joystick position. An operator training seat is optional as is an operator’s seat that swivels 15 degrees. The newest models of Case IH C Series and 95C are also intercooled. Cab models have new options including Farmall tractors continue the Farmall tradi- These flat-platform tractors are well- a high-visibility roof panel and a factory tion of versatile performance and value. suited for a broad range of field work and installed radio with iPod connection. The new C Series includes three farmstead chores. Transmission choices Match the C Series tractors with Case IH models: The Farmall 75C at 65 PTO hp; include an easy-to-use 8-speed forward/ L600 Series loaders with their new durable the Farmall 85C at 75 PTO hp; and the 8-speed reverse transmission or a Quick-Latch system for easy mounting Farmall 95C at 85 PTO hp. All are pow- 12-speed forward/12-speed reverse trans- and removal, and a choice of more than ered by FPT Case IH four-cylinder 3.2-liter mission, both with a choice of mechanical 70 attachments including buckets, forks, turbocharged engines. The Farmall 85C or hydraulic shuttle. Choose two-wheel grapple and spikes.

engine brAke And trAiler brAke options for mAgnum And steiger trActors Operators who tow heavy grain carts and slurry tanks can gain improved vehicle control with engine brakes or trailer brakes available as factory-installed options on Case IH Magnum and Steiger tractors. The engine brake is a compression brake system very similar to those used in heavy duty trucks. When activated, the engine brake turns every other cylinder stroke into a compression stroke for added engine braking when the engine is throttled back or to help hold speed when going downhill in gear. The optional trailer brake system includes either the hydraulic or air supply, the in-cab control, and the couplers to activate brakes on optional engine brakes and trailer brakes for steiger and magnum trailing vehicles. tractors provide added control for transporting heavy loads.

learn more in person or online See your Case IH dealer for more details on how Case IH equipment can 18 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 help you be a more efficient producer. You can also find more information and specifications at www.caseih.com. nEW prOdUCTs new pumA models provide cvt equipped with the cvt transmission the three new puma models from 105 to 135 pto hp are efficient and maneuverable. Here, a puma 130 cvt works with an optional case iH l760 loader.

Three new Case IH Puma models fuel-efficient engine speed and transmission bring the ease and efficiency of the ratio to maintain the operator’s requested Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ground speed even under varying loads. to tractors in the 105- to 135-hp range. These three new Puma models ride on The Puma 130 CVT at 105 PTO hp, the a 107.6-inch wheelbase with the stan- Puma 145 CVT at 120 PTO hp and the dard front axle, making them well-suited Afs pro 700 Puma 160 CVT at 135 PTO hp are Tier for livestock chores including loader work 4A compliant with Selective Catalytic with the Case IH L760 loader. An optional displAy Reduction for improved fuel economy and suspended front axle makes lift-and-carry This successor to the popular AFS Pro overall performance. These new models operations faster and more comfortable. 600 Display features a slimmer, lighter are powered by a 6.7-liter FTP engine. These tractors are available guidance- design with a larger touch-screen display. The Case IH CVT transmission effi- ready for Case IH AFS AccuGuide It’s integrated into the new MultiControl ciently delivers power to the ground in autoguidance and can be ordered with armrest on the new Tier 4A models of an infinitely variable range of speeds the complete autoguidance system Case IH Steiger, Quadtrac, Magnum and from creep speeds to road transport. The factory-installed. Puma models, and will be introduced on standard Diesel Saver Auto Productivity The CVT transmission is also available other Case IH equipment including Management System manages the engine in five 113.6-inch wheelbase Puma mod- combines, sprayers and cotton pickers and CVT to automatically select the most els with PTO hp ratings from 140 to 195. throughout 2011 and 2012. The new AFS Pro 700 display provides the next level of information and control of AutomAted plAnter row sHut-offs the tractor and implements. It has 1 GB of Add Case IH Accu-Row Clutches to your Case IH internal flash memory, two USB connection 1200 Series Early Riser planter to eliminate over- ports for data transfer, and has inputs for laps into previously planted areas. The Accu-Row up to three video cameras. Clutches work with the Case IH AFS AccuGuide This new display manages the Case IH autoguidance system and the AFS Pro 600 and the AccuGuide autoguidance systems and per- AFS Pro 700 displays or the AgGPS-EZ Boom 2010 forms Tractor Field Performance monitoring automated application system. that can help you maximize performance, When the guidance system detects that the productivity and efficiency. It provides full planter is entering a previously planted area, it com- control of Case IH Early Riser Planters and mands the Accu-Row Clutch system to automatically Precision Air carts including variable rate disengage planter row units, using air-activated prescription planting and as-applied map- clutches. ping. And, it manages the functions of LB Avoiding double-planting saves costly seed and Series square balers and Case IH Precision helps sustain yields, as crowded plants don’t reach Spray pull-type sprayers. their full potential. Double-planted areas generally The AFS Pro 700 display is also com- yield 30 to 35 percent less compared to areas with patible with select non-Case IH equipment the optimal population. including the Raven Variable Control Accu-Row Clutches are a factory-installed option System, the Rawson Accu-Rate Control on new Case IH planters, and are also available as System and the Flexi-Coil Flexcontrol II an aftersales parts item at Case IH dealerships for control system. Afs Accu-row clutches. installation on existing planters.

spring 2011 CANADIAN FARMING 19 PARTS couNTer

strong, yet flexible A generAtion of fArmers HAs grown up HeAring About eArtH metAl. but wHAt is it, reAlly?

This achievement helped earn the ture, the magnified view shows a hot-rolled carbon steel. center’s recognition as a National honeycomb appearance. The re- The original Earth Metal for- Agricultural Engineering Historic sult is an immense improvement mula has been upgraded over Landmark in 1980. in strength, structural rigidity and the years to keep pace with ad- At least one generation of Earth Metal was truly a unique elasticity. vances in metallurgical science, farmers has grown up hearing development. Conventional disk Other disk blade manufactur- and to maintain its performance the words “Earth Metal” used blades are formed from high- ers also claim to have boron steel. advantages over competitive for the disk blades on Case IH carbon steel. When that steel is But boron is just one piece of the disk blades. tillage and planting and seed- hot-rolled as part of the blade puzzle; it’s the perfect combina- The most recent change took ing products. manufacturing process, sulfur tion of all 12 alloys that makes place in 2007, when Earth Metal Earth Metal was introduced in impurities known as “sulfide Earth Metal truly unique. blades with the Super Sharp 1979 as the trademarked name stringers” are created. Under a The result is disk blades that edge were introduced to meet the for a patented process of formu- microscope, these stringers look have been proven in tests and in demands of hard-to-cut Bt corn lating metal so that it can survive like grains in wood. When disks general field observations to be stalks and other tough-stemmed the special challenges placed on made with this high-carbon steel in the range of 30 percent stron- crop residues. These new blades, disk blades, tillage sweeps and hit a rock, they often break along ger and lasting 20 percent longer now standard on all Case IH chisel points. the lines of those grains. compared with conventional disk tandem disks, have an edge It was developed by In contrast, Earth Metal incor- blades in the same conditions. treatment that’s as much as five International Harvester metal- porates 12 tightly controlled earth The flexibility of Earth Metal times sharper than conventional lurgy engineers at the compa- alloys including boron into its met- is truly remarkable. Similar to a disk blades. They’re formed in ny’s engineering center in Burr allurgy. Boron is significant; it’s truck spring in its ability to be a process that includes stamp- Ridge, Illinois, that now serves as a key element for hardness and both extremely strong yet pli- ing with a 2,000-ton press prior CNH Global’s Engineering Center. ductility, which is the metal’s abil- able, Earth Metal will stand up to edging, notching, shaping This is the same facility where the ity to flex without breaking. to repeated bending without and heat treating; and a water- Farmall tractor – the world’s first Some of these alloys encap- breaking or warping under stress quench of the heat-treated blades successful row-crop tractor – was sulate the sulfur impurities so loads that would immediately while they’re firmly locked in their designed and tested in 1923. instead of the wood-grain struc- crack plain commercial grade dies which contributes to overall blade toughness and durability. This process also assures a true, warp-free shape. Earth MEtal bladEs Today, Earth Metal blades stand up to intEnsivE and sweeps continue the innovation and leadership set forth by arizona tillagE the IH engineers more than three While min-till and no-till practices have become the norm for many growers of the commodity crops decades ago. They last longer, including corn, wheat and soybeans, producers of irrigated specialty crops in California and Arizona stay sharper, and perform better. count on multiple rounds of tillage for each crop production cycle to manage residues, maintain a clean, They help reduce overall operat- level surface for irrigation, and manage weeds in field-to-plate crops where chemical use is restricted. ing costs while doing a better Tony Leeper has been the service operations manager for Pasquinelli Produce in Yuma, Arizona, for job of residue sizing and soil 18 years. He oversees an equipment fleet that works 9,600 acres of leaf and head lettuce, cauliflower, management. n broccoli, spinach, wheat and watermelons. Case IH disks, using Earth Metal blades, have been his choice to handle the intensive tillage on soils in tough Arizona that range from dense clay to sandy loams. conditions, earth “Most of this land is disked at least five times a year with our five Case IH 770 offset metal blades (left) keep their disk harrows,” he says. “We’ve used Case IH disks for years, and I don’t recall diameter and a blade failure from cracking, bending or uneven wear. shape while “Every expense is analyzed in this operation, and we count on Earth competitive Metal blades to keep disk repair costs to a minimum.” blades (right) are ready for replacement after running on the same implement. 20 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 strong, yet flexible

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E1372_P&S_CIH_tool_ad_FA.indd 1 1/14/11 3:42 PM CASE IH updaTe firsT Tier 4a TracTor delivered Case IH delivered the first trac- sions in the exhaust. This allows the tor meeting the U.S. Environmental engines to be tuned for higher perfor- Protection Agency’s Tier 4A emissions mance and fuel efficiency, compared requirements for agricultural equipment to the alternative emissions system of in early December. Paul Fortkamp, a Exhaust Gas Recirculation. farmer from Fort Recovery, Ohio, vis- As he evaluated new tractor choices ited the Case IH Racine Manufacturing for his cash-grain and poultry opera- Operations in Racine, Wisconsin, to tion, Fortkamp said getting the newest take delivery of his new 2011 model technology, with its fuel-savings poten- Case IH Magnum 180 tractor. tial, was appealing. “The SCR technol- At 150 PTO hp, the Magnum 180 ogy makes the Magnum 180 more tractor is joined by Magnum mod- fuel-efficient, which is important to me els to 280 PTO hp and Steiger and as I try to reduce input costs,” he says. Quadtrac models to 600 engine hp Testing has shown that the operat- that will all be equipped with Selective ing costs of the new Case IH tractors Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet new using SCR are up to 10 percent lower Tier 4A emissions requirements. SCR compared with previous Case IH uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid to treat emis- models. local news media covered the event as ohio farmer paul fortkamp, center, received the keys to his new magnum 180 tractor from Jim walker, vice president, north American case iH Agricultural business at the company’s racine tractor manufacturing plant. fortkamp’s new tractor was the first delivery of a tractor meeting the new epA tier 4A emissions requirements. racine plant manager, steve tyler, looked on. show aNd Tell acTive cuTaway displays give iNside look aT case ih TechNologies

Ever wonder what takes place inside an Axial-Flow combine? Or inside the new Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT)? Visitors to the Case IH display at recent farm shows have had the opportunity to see these unique technologies in action with two new cutaway displays. this new display shows The CVT transmission now available on the threshing systems of a eight Puma models from 105 to 195 PTO case iH 20 series combine, hp and four Magnum models from 150 to including the simple and efficient cvt power plus 195 PTO has the unique ability to provide drive system. a smooth, stepless delivery of power A cutaway of the cvt transmission available from creeper speeds to transport speeds, on puma and magnum models shows how simply by moving the MultiControl handle it delivers an infinite range of speeds while fore or aft. frequently maintaining full mechanical linkage The cutaway display shows how the for maximum fuel efficiency. system manages a hydrostatic drive pump, a compound planetary gear set and a heavy-duty double clutch system ing and cleaning systems that give these models to provide a fully mechanical linkage, a exceptional capacity. An accompanying video fully hydraulic mode, or a combination of shows the crop moving through the combine. the two. The cutaway also demonstrates The display also shows the entire CVT Power Plus how the Case IH CVT system, with four drive system, which eliminates most drive belts and mechanical gears and two reverse gears, chains for easier maintenance and greater uptime. can operate in full mechanical mode a higher percentage of time for These two displays are among the ways Case IH strives to present maximum fuel efficiency. information that will help farm show visitors see first-hand how Case IH The gentle grain-on-grain threshing performance of the Case IH equipment can help them be more productive. In addition, the shows are Axial-Flow harvesting is legendary. Now a new cutaway of a 20 Series staffed with Case IH product specialists who have extensive knowledge combine shows that familiar single AFX rotor along with all the crop feed- about the equipment and its applications.

22 CANADIAN FARMING spring 2011 wHAt’s new At www.cAseiH.com The Case IH website, www.caseih.com, is continually updated with Case IH news and information about Case IH products and rAm trucks events. It’s a site you should visit regularly to browse and see what’s new. in cAse iH red There’s a wealth of information that’s only a few clicks away. If Case IH Red is the favored color on Here are just a few examples: your farm, RAM Trucks has the perfect - Build and price any Case IH product using the “Build and new paint option for you. The official Price” feature. It’s a good way to pre-shop a piece of equip- “Case IH Red” can now be ordered as ment or get an idea of what range of options are available a paint option on 2011 model RAM as you consider new equipment. A financing calculator lets 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups and you evaluate financing options, and you can request a price 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab trucks. quote online. The new Case IH Red option provides - See how a Case IH model compares with other Case IH or a way for Case IH farm equipment competitive models in the “Compare Specs” feature. owners to create a visually coordinated - The “Parts & Service” link takes you to the “Online Parts vehicle collection, according to RAM Store” where you can find extensive parts resources including Trucks. 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SIMA awards are judged by an inter-    in the annual AE50 awards sponsored national panel of 15 experts from six countries, by the American Society  of Agricultural  and announced in advance of the biannual SIMA and Biological Engineers  to recognize  agricultural trade show held in France. innovative agricultural  products from  The Gold Medal was awarded to Case IH’s  around the world. new vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) control system. V2V    For 2011, the AE50 judges included is enabled through tractors and combines using the Case IH 3020 Flex Head among the future case iH Afs capabilities will let the Advanced Farming System equipment. Using a award winners. combine control the tractor’s speed and wireless connection such as a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth   steering while unloading. The 3020 Flex Head uses a unique device, the V2V control system allows one driver TerraFlex flotation system which requires  to synchronize the data exchange, traveling speed only minimal cutterbar  down pressure  and steering of two working vehicles. to accurately follow ground contours. For example, during harvest, the combine driver can engage V2V to control the movement of the tractor The benefit is its ability to stay on top of and grain cart to maintain precise vehicle alignment for consistent, on-the-go unloading. the soil in soft ground, across the entire New Case IH Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) PTO technology earned the Silver Medal. This new  width of the header. In these conditions, technology allows infinitely variable power take-off speeds. The PTO speed can be continuously adjusted to    headers frequently dig in, or must be match operating conditions to maximize productivity and fuel efficiency. raised, leaving some low-growing crops It works with the tractor’s Auto Productivity Management system which lets the operator select a desired 1 such as soybeans in the field. New poly ground speed and then matches engine rpm and gear selection for the most fuel-efficient operation. skid shoes aid flotation over sticky soils The CVT PTO function adds the ability to vary PTO speed independent of the engine speed. For example, and crop residues. you can run the PTO at 1,000 rpm in an economy mode, with the engine at 1,700 rpm. Under higher loads, The 3020 Flex Head is available in you can increase engine rpm to 1,900 while still maintaining 1,000 rpm PTO speed. 20-, 25-, 30- and 35-foot widths. These innovations are undergoing field evaluations, and introduction dates have not been finalized.

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