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Report on Operations CNH78
In Rest-of-World countries, Case IH launched three models of
mid-range single rotor Axial-Flow 88-Series combines, three
updated models of the flagship Axial-Flow 20-Series combines
and four updated LB large square balers. It also introduced
upgraded models of small square balers, a new pull-type
rotary cutter, Axial-Flow combines and Module Express Cotton
Pickers in the Australian market.
Case IH also launched a new 120-foot (approximately 36
metres) boom Patriot self-propelled sprayer offering a 33%
productivity increase over its next smallest model, a higher-
capacity line of Precision Air Cart seeding tools and new Early
Riser 12 and 16 row precision planters, with the industry’s
largest bulk seed hopper and its Advanced Seed Metering
system consistent seed spacing and superior depth control for
higher yields.
New Holland Agriculture launched five new North American
subcompact, compact and utility tractor product lines and four
new utility tractor models in Europe. Included are new T4000
and T5000 tractors with increased power, a lower overall
profile and lower centre of gravity for more stability and better
productivity with loader applications, which also incorporate
the SuperSteer™ FWD axle, giving these models the tightest
turning radius in the business. These new features give
operators more versatility and flexibility. In Europe, the brand
launched three T4000F specialty tractors developed to work in
orchards, five TK4000 series crawler tractors and four T3000
tractors, from 35 to 55 hp, for agricultural and ground care use.
It also launched the TV6070 Bidirectional™ tractor, which offers
high visibility and features a new 6.7L engine with an efficient
eight-range transmission.
In North America, T4000 F/V specialty orchard tractors were
launched, while in Rest-of-World countries, New Holland
launched 17 products, ranging from FR9000 forage harvesters
to TS6000 Series over 100 hp tractors.
At the EIMA Show in Bologna, Italy in mid-November the
brand’s T4050F Tractor (97 hp) was recognised with the ‘Best of
Specialized’ award and the T6080 tractor (155 hp) was named
winner of the ‘Golden Tractor for Design’ award.
For combines, New Holland Agriculture launched the 523 hp
CR9080 Twin Rotor Combine®, in North America, a model which
has industry-leading horsepower and maximizes productivity.
Also the new 591 horsepower CR9090 Class IX Combine set a
new Guinness world record in the UK on 26 September 2008,
harvesting 551 tons of wheat in 8 hours, beating the previous
record by 19.5 tons while consuming only 13.3 litres of fuel per
hectare – highlighting the machine’s efficiency. The VN2080
Grape Harvesters were also upgraded for worldwide markets.
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
(ASABE) awarded Cash IH and New Holland Agriculture nine
AE50 awards for engineering innovations.
Case Construction launched several new products during the
year. In particular,16 Tier 3 re-powered models were launched
in North America, 15 in Europe, 10 in the Rest-of-World and 7
in Latin America. The equipment ranged from crawler
excavators to wheel loaders, tractor loader backhoes and
telescopic handlers.
Case Construction also added new models of its B-Series
crawler excavators with reduced noise levels and increased
fuel efficiency for worldwide distribution.
New compact track loaders were introduced in Europe, new
compaction equipment in the Americas and new crawler
dozers, backhoe loaders and skid steer and compact track
loaders in Rest-of-World markets. Highlights for the year
include the launch of the CX470B crawler excavators, in the 45
to 50 metric ton market segments, as well as new graders and
crawler dozers. In Japan, Case’s CX210 B-Series Crawler
Excavator earned the 18th Energy Conservation Award from
the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. The China
Construction and Machinery Association recognised the brand
with the ‘Top 50’ award for new products.
During the year New Holland Construction launched a new B
Series Loader Backhoe with a new curved boom for increased
efficiency with a lower transport height, superior breakout
force and a sloping flip-up hood for easier engine access and
increased visibility. New Holland Construction presented its
newest models of crawler excavators, expanding the breadth
of its product line, complete with improved hydraulics and cab
ergonomics and an integrated noise and dust reduction
system, destined for the North American and Western
European markets.