The Farmers Mart Dec-Jan 2019 - Issue 60 | Page 72

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DEC/JAN 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk
EIMA MARKS UNVEILING OF EU
STAGE V UPGRADES FOR OPTUM
CASE IH is using EIMA 2018 to reveal the
technology it will be using to meet the
forthcoming EU Stage V emissions legisla-
tion.
While there are no visible external chang-
es to the Optum 250, 270 and 300 CVXDrive
tractors, the Stage V emissions solution
from Case IH engine supplier and sister firm
FPT Industrial uses internal technology cov-
ered by a total of 13 different patents. With
no exhaust gas recirculation, fuel consump-
tion is minimised, and combustion is more
efficient. Layout is also simplified and there
is no additional turbocharger complexity.
As a result of the design, operating costs
are kept low, the after-treatment system
is maintenance-free, and reliability and
uptime are maximised.
Internal upgrades have also meant that it
has been possible to extend the engine oil
service interval to 750 hours, up from 600
hours. At the same time the transmission oil
change interval is extended to 1,500 hours,
up from 1,200 hours. For the owner, this
means less time in the service bay and a
reduced total cost of ownership.
Further enhancements due for the Optum
models include the full availability of Ac-
cuTurn Pro, which combines the benefits of
both Case IH HMC II headland management
and AccuTurn automated headland steering
to fully automate the headland turning pro-
cess. Designed to further ease the burden
on the operator and boost productivity,
as well as minimising the area of trafficked
headland land, the option is now available
to order on Optum CVXDrive tractors and
can be configured on current Stage IV Op-
tum CVXDrive tractors.
http://mediacentre.caseiheurope.com
New Family of Rotary Cutters for Improved
Cut Quality and Material Distribution
WITH an all-new deck and cut-
ting chamber design, John Deere
cuts no corners when it comes
to improving mowing and cutting
performance with the introduc-
tion of a new family of rotary cut-
ters. A variety of working widths
and configurations are available
to mow grass, pastures, CRP land,
road sides, parks, crop stalks or
maintain large commercial lots.
The new John Deere Rotary
Cutter line up includes the E-,
M- and R-Series that replace the
existing John Deere MX, HX and
CX Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter Series.
E-Series Rotary Cutters include a
new 12-foot (3.6 m) E12 along with
a 15-ft (4.5 m) E15. Next up is the
M-Series with M15 (15-ft / 3.6 m)
and M20 (20-ft / 6.1 m) models.
The top-end R-Series includes a
10-ft (3.05 m) size, followed by the
R15 (15-ft / 3.6 m) and R20 (20 ft /
6.01 m) models.
With an emphasis on im-
proved cutting performance, the
foundation of all three model
designations is a new deck and
cutting chamber design. “The
all-new cutting chamber has
been designed from the ground
up to control air flow under the
deck,” explains Cristina Guzman,
marketing representative for John
Deere. “This improves cutting
performance and cut material
distribution from below the deck
while reducing material accumu-
lation on top of the cutter deck.”
A larger volume cutting chamber
improves cutting quality when
operated at today’s desired high-
er ground speeds.
Up front, a new suspended front
mount improves machine stability
by isolating the movement of the
cutter deck relative to the tractor
and vice versa. “This helps reduce
stress on the machine while de-
livering a comfortable ride for the
driver,” says Guzman.
A new torsional rear suspen-
sion system is an option for the
M Series and is included in the
base package for the R Series.
The suspension further improves
machine stability while delivering
an improvement on cutting height.
This is the same field-proven
technology that’s been available
on John Deere windrowers for
more than a decade. Maintenance
free bushings and sealed wheel
bearings (R Series only) reduces
maintenance requirements and
improves reliability and uptime.
E-Series Cutters feature a 75-hp
gearbox and Category 4 driveline.
A 100-hp gearbox and Category 5
driveline are base equipment on
the M-Series, with an option to
upgrade to a higher-performing
125-hp gearbox with Category
6 driveline. All R-Series Cutters
feature a new 125-hp gearbox
and Category 6 main driveline for
more capacity, improved durabili-
ty and performance.
JohnDeere.com/ag