More Productivity for Feeding the World FORUM The Case IH Magazine

2 / 2012
FARM
FORUMThe Case
IH Magazine
Farmall:
A Legend
strikes back
Quadtrac:
South Pole Traverse
Prof. Qaim:
More Productivity
for Feeding the World
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MaxiMuM perforMance
in every terrain
Versatile, compact, powerful. the new farmall c.
Its low centre of gravity, compact design and excellent power-to-weight ratio make the new
Farmall C the perfect all-rounder for difficult tasks. Thanks to the ergonomic cab with exceptional
all-round visibility you are always in control of every situation.

03 Editorial
04 Puma CVX – Non-stop action
with 90 tonnes
COVER PHOTO:
Case IH has successfully been
using rubber tracks on its
Steiger Quadtrac models for
many years. Quadtrac tractors
have now proven their worth at
the South Pole (page 20). Offering
excellent ground-protection,
this chassis has also been available
on Axial-Flow combines
since 2011.
06 Case IH AFS Connect makes
combines and tractors even more efficient
07 Romania: More efficient in arable farming
08 Maxxum – The new all-rounder
10 More productivity for feeding the world
12 More precision in the field
14 Farmall – A legend strikes back
16 Rugged smartphones for agriculture
18 Long time cotton
20 South pole traverse
22 Tomorrow’s technology as standard today
24 Sønderup-Suldrup contractors
return to Case IH
26 Grass gourmets
28 Quadtrac 600: Comfortably powerful
29 Case IH pushes ahead in Scotland
30 Crowds flock for another busy
LAMMA show
31 20,000 hp of Case IH Quadtracs pulling
together for a good cause
IMPRINT:
FarmForum provides information on Case IH products, trends in agriculture and field reports and
is intended to help you manage your farming business successfully.
Publisher: CNH Österreich GmbH, Steyrer Straße 32, 4300 St. Valentin, Austria, Edition 2-2012
Editorial
GrEEn ChallEnGEs –
rEd solutions
Dear Reader,
Case IH tractors and harvesting
machinery are in greater demand
than ever before, and the feedback I
receive from customers suggests solid
manufacturing, excellent reliability
and innovative technology such as our
EfficientPower concept are key reasons
behind their purchasing decisions.
Never before in the steeped-in-tradition
company history of Case IH have we
offered a product line providing such
leading innovation, and over the past 18 months we have introduced, across
all of our tractor ranges, numerous new technologies that are already proving
their worth by reducing machinery costs through reduced fuel consumption
and increased machine productivity on farms worldwide.
These product innovations provided the foundations for our record 2011
turnover, which exceeded that of 2008, our previous best year. Worldwide,
Case IH turnover was around US$ 6 billion, with sales growth of 25 per cent
over the previous year. While much of this was due the brand’s performance
in North America, equally impressive were strong results from Europe, where
more than 16,000 Case IH tractors and harvesting equipment have been sold.
Demand remains high, particularly in the 200hp+ tractor segment, and at all
our factories production is at full capacity.
At the same time, sales of Case IH harvesting equipment grew by 15 per cent
and, to further meet our customers‘ needs, we are continuing our development
strategy during 2012.
Whilst high-output tractors and combines are a Case IH speciality, we are also
committed to meeting the needs of smaller farms, as illustrated by the recent
introduction of a number of new Farmall tractor series.
Through its Advanced Farming System and associated technology, Case
IH has long been a leader in precision farming and in this sector we have
new developments in the pipeline which will bring genuine economic
benefits to those who invest in them. Meanwhile, our products are backed
with innovative new service concepts such as individual maintenance and
service packages matched to the respective machine. Two years on from the
introduction of the 24-hour telephone response MAX Service concept, this
has been extended with a new dimension with the AFS Connect telematics
system, able to transfer machine operating data to service staff and allowing
them to assess and analyse machine performance so they can to react to and, if
necessary, repair any issues much more quickly. At our factory and European
headquarters in St. Valentin we are constructing a new training and visitor
centre, where Case IH sales and service staff will be able to use the latest and
most advanced technology in their training, and visitors will enjoy a unique
experience coming to the St. Valentin plant. Take a moment to read through
this issue of Farm Forum to learn about these developments and more.
With best wishes from St. Valentin for a successful 2012,
Matthew Foster
Vice-President and General Manager, Case IH Europe
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PuMa CVX EP ProVEn on 365-day duty / MorE than 3600 oPEratinG
hours PEr yEar by two PuMa CVX EP traCtors at stainlEss stEEl Plant in
KrEfEld / shiftinG 90 tonnEs of stEEl around thE Plant /
nuMErous adVantaGEs of dEPloyinG thE PuMa CVX EP for transPort jobs
around thE stEElworKs
PuMa CVX –
non-stoP aCtion
with 90 tonnEs
The German stainless steel plant
ThyssenKrupp Nirosta in Krefeld is one of the
world's leading manufacturers when it comes
to the production of top quality stainless
alloys. NIROSTA and THERMAX are brand
names belonging to the company that are
recognized all over the world, especially for
applications requiring resistance to corrosion
and products with hygiene grade surfaces.
These steels, which feature alloying
elements such as chromium and nickel,
are used in the chemical and automotive
industries. NIROSTA® brand steels are
virtually indispensable in the manufacture of
household and white goods, such as kitchen
basins and washing machines. In addition,
Olav Ropertz, logistics manager at steelworks
in Krefeld
more and more architects apply the elegance
and aesthetics of NIROSTA® steels to clad
their buildings. ThyssenKrupp NIROSTA® is
a world-leading name in the manufacture of
stainless steel materials and can look back on
a company history spanning almost 100 years.

PUMA CVX is the perfect match
The steelworks in Krefeld is the workplace
for two PUMA CVX EP 130 tractors that have
been employed at the plant since mid 2011.
"The PUMA CVX plays a critical role because
it handles the transport of all the steel within
the plant, says Olav Ropertz, responsible for
logistics at the Krefeld plant.
After the steel coils have been produced at
the ThyssenKrupp plant in Essen, they are
transported to Krefeld by rail. Here they are
unloaded by crane onto special trailers. A
total payload of 90 tonnes then needs to be
transported to the next stage of processing.
"We have tried out numerous different
transport systems. We chose these tractors
primarily because of their pulling power,
manoeuvrability and cost effectiveness.
Special equipment
These PUMA CVX tractors have been
especially equipped for their work in the
steelworks. This includes normal road tyres
that are more suited to driving on concrete
and asphalt because they are subject to less
wear. The tractors are also fitted with special
ballast that is mounted underneath the
chassis. This is linked directly to the special
towing rig for the steel transport trailer. In
total the PUMA CVX now weighs in at more
than nine tonnes.
Each tractor is in action 365 days to shift more
than 3,500 tonnes of stainless steel every year.
There's a lot to be said for the "big
cats"
The steel specialists in Krefeld have several
reasons for deciding in favour of the PUMA
CVX explains Olav Ropertz.
The intuitive operator concept is an important
argument, of course, because we are
constantly changing drivers. The cab also
provides a very comfortable work place with
ideal all-round visibility. These are important
aspects from a safety point of view, and also
because space inside the workshops is often
limited.
Moving 90 tonnes infinitely
variably
The specialists in Krefeld were also impressed
with the infinitely variable transmission on
the PUMA CVX. It is ideal for transport work,
although not only as far as economics are
concerned. Thanks to gradual acceleration
and intelligent engine-transmission
management, these tractors deliver the
powerful and smooth acceleration necessary
to move payloads of 90 tonnes.
Years of experience in gruelling
conditions
"We have had very good experiences with Case
IH and Steyr tractors previously, especially
in terms of durability. One Steyr tractor was
in action for more than 40,000 operating
hours", says Ropertz. An important decider for
purchasing these tractors was Efficient Power,
the latest engine technology that includes an
exhaust gas cleaning system that ensures
the tractor already meets future emission
standards. The exhaust is sometimes cleaner
than the air that is fed to the engine. This is
an unbeatable argument for working inside
buildings, of course.
Ropertz and his colleagues are also very
satisfied with the running costs and with Case
IH. "AdBlue Management is a straightforward
system and has never caused problems. "At
the moment we have a fuel consumption of
six litres per hour".
Trouble-free service is provided by the
Case IH dealership ACN Agrar Centrum
Niederrhein. Following more than 1700 hours
in action non-stop, the two PUMA CVX EP
have proven their worth without problems of
any kind. "We are highly satisfied!" say the
steelworkers.
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innoVatiVE tElEMatiCs systEM aVailablE for CasE ih larGE traCtors
and aXial-flow CoMbinEs /
nEw tElEMatiCs systEM oPtiMisEs MaChinE utilisation /
usinG afs ConnECt you Can dirECtly aCCEss traCtor and CoMbinE
MaChinEry data in rEal tiME froM your offiCE PC.
CasE ih afs ConnECt
MaKEs CoMbinEs and
traCtors
EVEn MorE EffiCiEnt
Many farmers are currently interested
in systems that help to increase their
profitability through enhanced productivity
and efficiency. In addition to conventional
measures in arable farming, for example,
they are interested in optimising the usage of
their machinery. A key requirement here is to
collate machine data for evaluation to provide
a foundation for growing optimisation.
With the new Case IH telematics system AFS
Connect, Case IH tractors and combines now
have at their disposal an innovative system
for collecting key machine data, power
outputs, utilisation and important servicing
data live by remote access, and it is remote
access that plays the key role here. Using a
secure connection, data is transmitted from
tractors and combines in real-time to a central
telematics server. The system uses the GSM
mobile phone network.
Fleet management for agricultural
businesses
The heart of the AFS Connect system is secure
data transmission from tractors and combines
in real-time to a central telematics server
using the GSM mobile phone network. Case
IH customers and dealers can use the Case IH
telematics online portal to evaluate data and
optimise machines and the deployment of
vehicle fleets. If the machines are equipped
with AFS Connect then farmers can monitor
the movement of machines in the field on the
road on a laptop or PC from the comfort of
their office. The data can be accessed using
the AFS Connect online portal.
"Thanks to the new AFS Connect telematics
system we are able to optimise the use of
reserve capacity, especially on large farms
or for contractors that are using several
machines at once", explains Ulrich Sommer,
Product Marketing Manager for AFS in
Europe. Case IH will offer the new AFS
Connect telematics system in two equipment
versions; AFS Connect Manager is the entrylevel
package that features security functions
in addition to fleet management. The locations
of the machines are transmitted and alarm
warnings sent out if vehicles stray out of a
defined area.
AFS Connect enables
comprehensive data analysis
The AFS Connect Executive version
extends the entry-level functions to include
comprehensive data checking and analysis.
Using machines' CAN bus systems, all
important machine data, such as engine
efficiency, settings information and
performance parameters can be monitored in
real-time.
Using this up-to-date machine data, farmers,
The new Case IH Telematics System
combines computer and mobile phone
technology to enable the exchange of
information relating to engine data,
field and operating conditions and the
status of connected machinery in realtime.
In addition you can monitor the
performance and track the location of all
vehicles belonging to your farm using
a website and an alarm is sent by text
message in the event of fuel theft.
Ulrich Sommer, Product Marketing
Manager Advanced Farming Systems
Europe
managers and contractors can decide at any
moment during harvesting how to deploy
machinery more efficiently.
The entry-level version can be cost-effectively
retrofitted to all Case IH combines and tractors
as well as other makes of machinery. The
expanded version is available for Magnum
tractors as well as 230 series Axial-Flow
combines.
Performance parameters and
machine safety under remote
control
Important data such as performance, diesel
consumption, crop yields, moisture, machine
settings and alarm/maintenance messages
are collated by this system. The data can be
accessed via the Case IH Telematics online
portal.
The analysis offered by the system is
particularly interesting for evaluating fleet
data. Comparisons can be made to clarify
whether fuel consumption differs between
drivers, transport times are too long and
how equipment changes and downtime
can be optimised. The resulting data allows
measures to be taken to reduce costs. Changes
in machine settings can also be assessed from
a cost-savings point of view. For contractors,
telematics data provides information that can
be used for invoicing customers.
Faster service
Uli Sommer is sure that this system can
contribute to a significant reduction in
maintenance and repair times. "We can
read error codes more easily both from the
customer and from Case IH dealerships.
Technicians are informed about any faults or
servicing due in advance and can arrive at
the machine with the right diagnosis and any
spare parts required.

Deployment planning: the three JXU 105 tractors handle rapeseed and
maize drilling plus all spraying jobs. Here they are equipped with trailed
sprayers.
A visit to AgriPasquale, which is managed
by Mario Pasquale, reveals the reserves
and potential that are still to be tapped in
Romanian agriculture.
Ten years ago Mario Pasquale - who is an
experienced farmer from the hilly region
around Rome/Italy - decided to leave his
family-run farm to his brother and build up
his own business in Romania.
Today, ten years later, he manages a modern
arable farming operation and is one of the
most innovative and successful contractors in
Romania. Around 2000 hectares are farmed
by Mario Pasquale and his 20-strong team
on land that he has leased long-term from
Romanian farmers. In addition they farm
another 6000 hectares under contract for
other farmers, including 3500 hectares for an
agricultural investment group in England.
Full service contract work
On top of classic contract work for local
farmers, for the most part Mario Pasquale
delivers full service contract work, which
means that he is responsible for the entire
process, from planting through to harvesting.
Production crops include wheat, rapeseed,
maize, soya and specialities such as sorghum
and linseed. By optimising agricultural
technology and improving planting processes
he has been able to increase winter rapeseed
yields by almost 4.5 tonnes to and average
of seven tonnes in recent years. One
disadvantage is that his fields are distributed
over a large area, in an arc of almost 300
kilometres around the Romanian city of Lasi
near the border to Moldavia. ”In this area
farms tend to feature good quality soil with
high yield potential. Lack of rainfall at the
beginning of summer is a slight disadvantage,
as is the annual precipitation of just 550
millilitres,“ says the farmer.
Transport by low-loader
Because the fields are far apart, machinery
deployment logistics need to be planned
very carefully. This is the responsibility of
Andreea Dimitriu. The young agricultural
engineer manages and coordinates machinery
deployment at AgriPasquale. ”We have
gathered a great deal of experience over the
past few years. The regions are characterised
by different timeframes that need to be taken
into consideration for primary tillage and the
timing for harvesting crops so that we can
obtain optimum usage from our machinery,“
explains Andreea Dimitriu.
Red fleet
All key machines in this company are from
Case IH. The fleet currently includes two
Quadtracs (a Quadtrac 535 and a Quadtrac
485), two Magnums (335 and 310) and two
Axial-Flow 6088 combines. All crop care
operations are performed using three JXU
105 tractors. ”We placed high value on several
factors when selecting our machinery. High
reliability is an important issue. During my
Mario Pasquale and Andreea Dimitriu in front of a Quadtrac
roManian ContraCtor aPPrECiatEs hiGh rEliability of CasE ih traCtors and CoMbinEs / runninG Costs
in foCus / innoVatiVE ContraCt businEss
MorE EffiCiEnt in arablE farMinG
time farming in Italy I was very aware of the
legendary reliability of Case IH machines.
These machines often work in excess of 2000
hours per year. Both Quadtracs have already
delivered more than 6000 working hours,
”without any problems whatsoever,“ adds
Pasquale.
Magnums deliver power to the
ground
Mario Pasquale has the same opinion about
his Magnums: ”During the season these
tractors operate for two months solid. No
other tractor in this power class has a better
turning circle, for example. As far as the
transmission is concerned, the Magnum
Full-Powershift gearbox with automatic
productivity management is unbeatable.“
AF = ”Awesome“
Quite simply an extraordinary machine says
Mario Pasquale about the two Case IH AF
6088 combines. Each one harvests around
2000 hectares per year. That adds up to 6000
hectares over the last three years. ”Equipped
with a 7.30 metre-wide header they deliver
an extremely reliable cut with virtually zero
losses even at high threshing speeds. These
operating conditions really show off the
advantages of the Case IH Axial-Flow rotor
system. Even in wilted crop, like rapeseed
where the stalks are still green, the Axial-
Flows still deliver top performance.”
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tEstEd straiGht off thE assEMbly linE
MaXXuM – thE nEw
all-roundEr
The new MAXXUM EP series is one of Case IH's hot new releases for summer
2012. It takes over from the previous MAXXUM that has developed to one of the
most successful all-round tractors since its market launch in Europe. The first
new MAXXUM EPs left the manufacturing location in St. Valentin/Austria at the
beginning of March. This new series features six new tractor models ranging
between110 and 140 hp with four-and six-cylinder engines.
Record breaking!
The Maxxum has the largest cab in its
class with an exceptional view. The total
glass area of the windows is 5.87 square
metres. The new ergonomic design
ensures extremely efficient operation. In
addition, the Maxxum has the quietest
cab on the market at just 71 dba.
Pure efficiency!
The Efficient Power system has been introduced
to the Maxxum series for the first time. All
engines in the new series are equipped with an
SCR system developed by Case IH. This exhaust
gas cleaning system optimises the engine power
curve and ensures that these tractors comply
with the new exhaust emission regulations. "Our
test results and experience in the field shows
that with this system up to 12 percent can be
saved on fuel," says Markus Putz.
Latest engine technology
All new Maxxum EP and Maxxum
Multicontroller EP tractors are powered by
rugged turbocharged engines with intercoolers.
The four-cylinder engines have a capacity of
4.5 litres, with 6.7 litres on the six-cylinder
engines. "All models have electronic commonrail
injection" says Markus Putz. "The engines
deliver a power boost with ten percent more
power available at the reduced engine speed of
1900 rpm. This results in noticeably lower fuel
consumption in the field. In addition, they are
also fitted with a new precision fuel injection
system."
Reason enough for Farm Forum to check out
the new models on location. Together
with tractor training expert Markus Putz -
responsible for tractor training on the new
MAXXUM EPs - we had a look round the first
tractors. Markus Putz talked us through
the strengths of the new MAXXUM EP.
Easy operation of front-mounted implements
The Maxxum EP offers an interesting
development in terms of the front-end work area:
the new front hitch management system. This
function makes is much easier to operate the front
hitch. Two positions can be saved. There is also an
automatic float setting. This means that the front
hitch automatically switches to float mode as soon as
it has reached the working position. This is ideal
when working with front mowers,
for example.
Economical PTO
Our Case IH engineers have also
redeveloped the speed ratio of the 1000 rpm
PTO. It has now been optimised to match the
new power curve of the tractors. This has
brought about a saving in fuel of up to six
percent thanks to lower engine speed during
PTO work. The noise level has also been
reduced as a result.

New axle concept
A class 4 front axle is now available as an option.
This increases the permissible front axle load by
800 kg. Ideal for front loader work.
All wheels now feature standard wheel hubs so
that wheels can be swapped between different
models more easily. A telescopic axle is also
available. Both versions have a 275-millimetre
hole circle diameter.
"A clear 10 centimetres smaller!"
With its new low roof the overall
height is reduced by 10.5
centimetres. This version also
features an integrated roof visibility
window. The cab also fulfils the
FOPS specifications.
Everything in view
"Part of the Multicontroller control
concept is that the instrumentation
panel is now integrated into the
right-hand A pillar. This means
perfect visibility at any time because
the steering wheel no longer
conceals the instruments. A unique
function that leads the industry
in this class of tractor," explains
Markus.
Intuitive big tractor control concept
The new Maxxum Multicontroller EP models now
have the proven control concept that CASE IH has
now implemented from the Maxxum series through
to the most powerful tractors with 600 hp. All the
key switches and buttons are integrated with the
Multicontroller into the right-hand armrest.
The AFS Pro 300 or AFS Pro 700 touch-screen
monitor can also be integrated seamlessly here.
Powerful hitch; more power for hydraulic applications
As an all-rounder, the Maxxum is equipped with a very
flexible hydraulic system. An axial piston pump delivers high
flow rates and offers pressure and flow regulation. High flow
rates of up to 113 litres per minute are available on-demand.
Up to seven electro-hydraulic remotes open up a wide range
of hydraulic functions without having to swap hydraulic hoses
around all the time. Up to four rear remote connections and
three mid-mount connections are possible.
"A power beyond connection plate is also included" says
Markus Putz. "All tractors have Power Beyond connections
available and a new option provides quick-connectors to make
it easier to hook up implements to the hydraulic oil supply.
The full flow from the hydraulic pump is then available with
ISO standard quick couplings for added convenience.
Modern transmission technology included
All Maxxum models are available with a two-stage 24 x 24 Powershift
transmission or a four-stage Powershift transmission 16 (17) x 16. The
Powershuttle lever on the left-hand side of the steering wheel enables the tractor
to change direction without operating the clutch. Automatic speed switching
also provides more operating comfort. The driver does not need to constantly
concentrate on the engine speed, driving speed and gear selected. The Maxxum
does this automatically.
The transmission also has a new Ecodrive function. A driving speed of 40 kph
is reached at an engine speed of just 1826 rpm. This means in practice that
considerable savings can be made in fuel during road transport.
On the Maxxum Multicontroller models there is a direction change switch on
both the left-hand and right-hand side. This provides the driver with maximum
flexibility when changing the direction of travel.
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intErViEw with Prof. QaiM
MorE ProduCtiVity
for fEEdinG thE world
Today, hunger is a bitter daily reality for
around one billion people, and the world
population continues to grow dramatically.
Current estimates by the FAO indicate that
nine billion people will be living on this
planet in just a few decades. This will mean
that 70 percent more food will be needed
than today. As a result, huge challenges need
to be faced relatively quickly in worldwide
agriculture, with the focus in particular on
European farming.
We took the opportunity to talk to Prof. Dr.
Matin Qaim, who holds the chair for world
nutrition and rural development at the Georg-
August University in Göttingen.
"Prof. Qaim, the millennium declaration
states that world famine should be halved
by the year 2015. Does it look as though
this target can be achieved?"
Several developing countries will achieve
this figure, while others – like China –
have already halved famine. Unfortunately,
however, not all of the developing countries
will be able to meet this millennium target
by 2015. In many African countries as well as
parts of Asia, the number of starving people
has continued to increase in recent years.
The objective of fighting starvation must be
given a much high profile both politically and
publicly. It is a humanitarian disgrace that so
many people have insufficient access to food.
"Over the past few years the prices for
agricultural produce have risen sharply
worldwide. This is particularly so because
Prof. Dr. Matin Qaim
Our guest Prof. Dr. Matin Qaim has
held the chair for world nutrition and
rural development at the Georg-August
University in Göttingen since 2007.
He is one of the leading ag-economists
concerning the provision of food
worldwide. His research subjects
include investigations into the effects
of agricultural technologies such as bio
and genetic engineering. Prof. Qaim
studied agricultural science. Following
his degree from the University of Kiel
and doctorate at the University of Bonn,
he worked as an expert in agricultural
trade and feeding the world, including at
the University of California in Berkeley
and Hohenheim University in Stuttgart.
Professor Qaim is a consultant to German
and international organisations, member
of the scientific committee at the German
federal ministry for food, agriculture and
consumer protection and member of
the board governing the world research
centre for maize and wheat.
the growth in demand was stronger than
the growth in production.
What does this mean for the global
provision of food?"
Increasing prices make it more difficult for
poor people to access food. Many households
in developing countries have to spend 70
to 80% of their entire income on food, the
remainder on other basic needs such as a
place to live and health. If food prices increase
then these people have no option but to
tighten their belts even further. For example,
the price crisis in 2008 increased the number
of people starving by more than 100 million.
"Many of the starving people in developing
countries are farmers themselves; surely
they should benefit from rising prices."
That is right: a significant number of those
who are starving have small farms. But many
are unable to produce enough for their own
use, which means that they often have to buy
food in addition to their own produce so that
increasing prices frequently has a negative
effect. Fully operational local markets and
better technology can and must help to
increase the productivity in the small farms
sector. However, we must not overlook that
there is a tendency in developing nations for
people to live in cities. What this means is that
the number of people who buy food instead of
producing it themselves is increasing.
"How do you expect trends in availability
and demand to develop long-term?"

The global demand for agricultural produce
could easily double by 2050 because in
addition to the 70 percent increase in food
and fodder there is also a rapidly increasing
demand for bio energy. The development in
availability has not been able to keep up over
the last 10 years, which is why we have seen
prices go up. Resources such as land, water,
energy and nutrients will be in ever shorter
supply. And then there is climate change,
which will have an increasingly negative effect
on crop yields in Asia and Africa in particular.
With that in mind, further increases in price
are to be expected.
"Which measures can be taken, do you
think, to ensure a worldwide supply of
food?"
Rapid increases in price need to be prevented.
Worldwide we need to change to more
sustainable consumer patterns, which include
turning away from the current bio energy
policy and reducing the wastage of resources
and food. Although that alone will not be
sufficient. Agricultural productivity has to
be increased over the long term, requiring
technical advancement as well as the
utilisation of modern science in all its facets.
Unfortunately, society's acceptance of new
agricultural technologies is rather low here
in Europe. If we want to develop sustainable
production systems to meet the global
challenges then we need new technologies
too, including genetic engineering. The
romantic image of traditional farming that is
frequently served up is not going to help us
much here.
"Where do these increases in productivity
have to take place?"
Dwindling natural resources all over the
world have to be used as efficiently as
possible. Of course European agriculture
with its predominately favourable production
conditions plays a special role here in
improving the global supply situation. Special
attention must be paid to small farms in
developing countries where there is a lot to
be done to ensure agricultural growth that in
turn can contribute to reducing poverty by
improving the distribution of income.
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thE bolandEr hof farM in roMMErsKirChEn rEliEs on toP PrECision in thE
fiEld thanKs to GPs / nEw CorrECtion siGnal transMittEd by MobilE radio
nEtworK / autoMatiC GuidanCE on all KEy VEhiClEs
MorE PrECision in thE fiEld
In arable farming, further reduction of
operating costs still has top priority. An
interesting approach is offered here by the
use of automatic guidance systems that
rationalise farming processes and make the
most of reserves. Precisely laid out rows,
optimise maneouvering at the headland and
avoidance of overlaps and windows ensures
considerable savings in fuel and the applied
materials.
Based on experience in the field and
statements made by experts, well over five
percent fuel can be saved as well as up to ten
percent on fertiliser and pesticides.
At a farm called Bolander Hof in Pulheim-
Stommeln run by Dr. Franz-Josef Clemens and
his wife, they recognised this potential early
on and little-by-little have since introduced
precision farming.
Specialist arable farming business
Dr. Franz-Josef Clemens farms a modern,
increasingly specialist arable business. In
addition to the classic crop rotation system
used in the Rhein valley, with sugar beet,
rapeseed and winter grain crops, he has
also been intensively farming special crops.
As well as strawberries, savoy cabbage and
rhubarb, their output includes contract
production of carrots and peas. Almost 90
percent of the area around Bolander Hof on
the edge of Stommeln can be irrigated. Dr.
Franz-Josef Clemens is supported by two farm
managers, and agricultural engineer and a
professional gardener.
Really helpful
dealership
They have been relying on Case IH tractors
for five years. "Mainly because of the cost
effectiveness and modern technology used
in these machines - like the continuously
variable transmission, for example - but also
thanks to the excellent service provided by
our dealer Steprath Landtechnik", says Dr.
Clemens. "We have a working relationship
built on trust and the young agricultural
machine technician has given us many ideas
for practical solutions".
Puma steers automatically
Following the advice of mechanic Peter
Steprath he decided to buy a new Case IH
Puma with an automatic steering system.
"The only difference on the outside is
the aerial on the roof, otherwise all the
remaining components are integrated ideally
into the system. The navigation controller
is an excellent example. It corrects tilt and
jolt movements so the vehicle can adapt to
the contours of the terrain. The navigation
controller ensures automatic guidance of
the vehicle and controls the steered axles.
Another component is the Auto Sense steering
angle sensor. This continuously measures the
precise wheel angle and compensates the

navigation data accordingly.
The system is operated using the AFS Pro
Touch monitor, virtually by fingertip",
explains Peter Steprath.
Precision merging
"The first step was to implement the system
for applying fertiliser and plant protection
measures without tramlines", says Jochen
Weibeler, the agricultural engineer
responsible for arable farming at Bolander
Hof. "Since then overlaps and windows
are things of the past. The system is also
very efficient at the headland. The Case IH
automatic headland management system
pays its way here too. This increases the work
quality considerably", says the young farmer.
Converting the whole fleet
Based on these initial positive experiences,
Dr. Clemens has decided to fit more automatic
guidance systems to tractors and their new
Case IH Axial-Flow 8120 combine with a
working width of 9.10 metres.
"The GPS assisted steering system takes
you into a completely new dimension", says
Jochen Weibeler. "In addition to merging
passes without overlap, the stress is really
taken off the driver. Without a system like
this it is almost impossible to effectively
control such wide headers in my opinion",
he says. "In addition the system documents
all yield data such as moisture values. This
means that we are now collecting data that
we can use in future to optimize planting
processes", explains Dr. Franz-Josef Clemens.
"Last season we already covered the whole
area with a GPS sensor to record the quality
of the soil. Together with the yield data we can
introduce sector-specific fertilisation. With
this system it isn't per hectare; you can really
tailor measures to each individual square
metre."
New: correction signals by mobile
radio
While the EGNOS correction signal was used
during the start-up phase, now they have gone
a step further. "For precision drilling, planting
or harrowing the accuracy has to be better
than 15 to 20 centimetres. What you need
is Real Time Kinematics (RTK). This gives
you pass-on-pass accuracy of down to 2.5
centimetres", reports Dr. Clemens. With the
RTK system we now use correction in relation
to a fixed reference point. Where radio
signals were used with the previous system,
Peter Steprath now offers an innovation: the
necessary correction signal is transmitted
by mobile radio network, which is far more
reliable in practice. There are no problems
with signal shadows against trees along the
edges of fields.
The system enables high travelling speeds of
up to 30 kph. It can also be used for reverse
drive setups - a decisive advantage with large
mower combinations and harvester headers.
Much more economical
The operating costs of the system are much
more economical. You no longer need to
purchase your own RTK reference station.
Each tractor just needs to be equipped with
an additional modem. A mobile radio card
(costs approx. EUR 15 per month) provides
the link to the reference station on the roof
HOw THE VRS SySTEM wORkS
of the Steprath dealership. A dedicated
server transmits the data from the internet
via mobile radio network to the tractors and
combines. "This equipment is only the first
step as far as I'm concerned. More telematics
systems will follow. We can already access
tractor performance data in real-time so that
we can better check machine utilisation", says
Peter Steprath. On the Bolander Hof farm they
are now using the system for planting thanks
to its high tracking accuracy. The system will
certainly offer more rationalisation potential
for sugar beet and strawberries.
The new lighter AFS Pro 700
touchscreen monitor with high-speed
processor is installed in all Case
IH machines above 100 hp – the
Steiger/Quadtrac, Magnum and
Puma tractors and the Axial-Flow
combines. Regardless of the task –
command and control, monitoring
performance, checking mounted
implements, recording yield data or
on-the-move mapping – the AFS Pro
700 integrates seamlessly with your
Case IH system.
Using a drive motor integrated
directly into the steering column,
the new EZ Pilot system delivers
precision steering at an attractive
price without obstructing the
operator.
The Case IH FM-750 is the very latest
touchscreen display that offers the
very highest precision farming at a
very attractive price. You can also
use your FM-750 display to receive
GLONASS satellite signals to increase
your productivity.
The new Case IH RTK network is designed specifically for precision planting. "This
system can replace the functions previously supplied by mobile RTK stations or
fixed installations", says Peter Steprath.
The heart of the new RTK network by Case IH is a base station that is linked to
the internet and a data server to control machinery and provide correction
signals. The mobile radio network is used to transfer data from and to the
machine. This provides numerous advantages in the field. There are no reception
problems along the edge of forests or in the vicinity of power grid pylons.
Undulating terrain also has no effect on signal quality, so repeater stations or
additional frequencies are no longer necessary. In addition, the Case IH RTK
system has a range of 30 kilometres. Signal accuracy is as close as two
centimetres. The signal can be protected using a password.
A key advantage in practice is the much lower operating costs; around 50
percent lower than conventional RTK radio stations and mobile radio solutions. In
addition to all Case IH machines, other tractor makes and self-propelled
harvesting machinery can be given access to this system.
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”for all farM worK“
farMall – a lEGEnd
striKEs baCK
At the start of the 20th century, as
mechanisation of agriculture was reaching a
zenith, development started on the Farmall.
Shortly after the First World War, International
Harvester Company (IHC) developed a light
tractor that could be used for every kind of
work in the field. The tractor manufacturer
presented the result in 1923: the first
Farmall left the production line in the USA.
Very soon after its launch the new design of
tractor became highly popular in agriculture.
Farmers in the USA appreciated its flexibility,
which opened up a wide range of applications
for the first time.
Farming made easy!
The tractor's lightweight construction enabled
it to work to a tight schedule in the field, even
in poor soil conditions. The wheels could
simply be adjusted to different crops and
implements could be mounted very easily. On
top of that, the running costs of the Farmall
were very low and the purchase price very
attractive. Just a few years after its market
launch, rubber tyres also became available.
Modern design
Shortly before the Second World War, IH
launched a complete series of Farmall
tractors. They were introduced to the market
with a completely new design developed by
Raymond Loewy. The design of the Farmall
was very modern and many people still
remember Loewy's Farmall design today.
During its product life this series of Farmall
tractors was equipped with many innovations.
That is how it became possible to fit the
tractor with a diesel engine, PTO, torque
amplifier, and a predecessor to today's powershift
transmission.
Range of models - for every
application
The models in the new series were assigned
letters so you could choose between Cub, A, B,
C, H and M. The "M" could be ordered with a
diesel engine.
In the following years the Farmall became
popular all over the world and IH started
production in Great Britain, Germany,
Australia, France and Mexico. It became a real
success story.
Victory in Europe
In Europe the letter series Farmall tractors
became a standard feature on farms all over
the continent. They arrived in Europe as
part of the Marshall Plan. On small farms
the 13-horsepower Farmall Cub was a great
favourite while larger farms chose the Farmall
H and M. In the early 1950s Farmalls were
manufactured in France, Germany and Great
Britain, meaning that imports from the USA
were interrupted for many years until the
larger models of Farmall were in demand.
More power needed
Over the years, numerous new features
were fitted to Farmall tractors in the USA.
The model names changed and the power
of the Farmalls was increased. Over time
the Farmall name became a trendsetter and
the brand often received awards for the new
technology it offered.
New edition 2011 –
the success story continues
Production of the Farmall series was stopped
around 50 years ago. However, that wasn’t
the end of this tractor series' success story
because, just 35 years after the last Farmall
rolled out of the Case IH plants, the Farmall is
in production again.
In 2011 Case IH picked up on the tradition
of this tractor series and presented the
world premiere of the Farmall C series at
an agricultural show in France. What is
remarkable is the connection that the new
Farmall makes with the most important
characteristics of its predecessors: excellent
reliability and the latest technology for allround
duties on all types of farms.
The first new Farmall series - the Farmall C
- has been developed to take care of chores
around the yard such as front loader work
and everyday jobs on livestock farms. Thanks
to its compact construction the new Farmall
C is also suitable for fruit and vegetable
farming and specialty crops. With all-round
visibility and an excellent view of the main
work areas, this tractor sets new standards.
Just a few weeks after its launch farmers were
already extolling the virtues of this tractor's
versatility with the effect that Case IH has
decided to extend this series in 2012.
Additional Farmall models for different
applications will be added to the series
starting in 2012.

One of the last Farmalls to leave the Farmall plant in Chicago was this
Farmall 966. In this last series of Farmalls we also saw the strongest Farmall
produced. A Farmall 1568 with a V8 engine producing 170 hp.
The Farmall SBMD was produced at the IH Doncaster
plant in England. It was fitted with the
British made IH diesel engine which used glow
plugs to start, unlike the US-produced ”MD“
engine that started on petrol and switched over
to diesel once warm.
This Farmall 806 was one of the biggest tractors offered in Europe in 1965.
With its over 100 hp, Torque Amplifier, independent hydraulic PTO, draft
control in the lift arms and power steering, it was a futuristic tractor in
Europe at the time.
For all Farm work – The new Farmall C
The new Farmall C series consists of tractors between 55 and
75 horsepower. The Farmall series is powered by a 3.2 litre
four-cylinder engine from FPT - Fiat Powertrain. The new,
compact geometry and powerful engine deliver a favourable
power-to-weight ratio so that the Farmall performs powerfully
and yet with agility.
With its short wheelbase the turning radius is just 3.80 metres.
Choose between a 12x12 speed synchronous transmission or a
20x20 with creeper gears; both are available with mechanical
shuttle or an optional PowerShuttle system. The top speed is 40
kph while the optional creeper gearbox drives at speeds as low
as 123 metres per hour.
During the development of the new Farmall C series, Case IH
engineers focused on driver comfort and ergonomics. For the
first time the Farmall C features a flat-deck cab. What this
means is that the floor is on the same level throughout the cab.
The innovative design of the cab roof with an integrated roof
visibility window provides an optimum view of the front loader
work area.
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sMartPhonEs biG in aGriCulturE / farMErs dEMand GrEatEr stability and
wEathErProofinG / nEw outdoor sMartPhonEs farMinG-CoMPatiblE
ruGGEd sMartPhonEs
for aGriCulturE
Today, more and more farmers rely on
their smartphones, and there are myriad
advantages to this new generation of mobile
phone.
A large proportion of farmers use smartphones
to keep up-to-date online. Professional
content such as weather forecasts, current
agricultural market information and plant
protection information are proving extremely
popular. And then there is the huge range of
easily accessible features offered by the latest
smartphones such as sat-nav and reading and
sending emails while you are on the move.
One disadvantage is that these highperformance
phones are usually touchscreen
units. Your fingers need to find their way
around a touch-sensitive display. This means
that they are more suited to work in an office
rather than heavy-duty work in the field
or shed. But this looks as though it will all
change with the latest generation of phones
because manufacturers have realised there
is a growing demand for impact-resistant
and weather-proof smartphones and are now
offering specialist models.
Smartphones can also be fitted with a suitable
case to make them waterproof and impact
resistant. In this article we will be providing
you with an overview of the latest models.
Motorola have an interesting outdoor
smartphone on offer called the Defy+. It
is especially suitable for extreme athletes,
adventurers or people who work outdoors,
i.e. it is built with farmers in mind as well.
The Defy+ is a smartphone with an Android
operating system and 3.7 inch touchscreen.
The casing is resistance to water splashes and
dust-tight. The Motorola Defy+ is also fitted
with so-called Gorilla glass which means
that it is much more resistant to scratches
than normal mobile phones. Compared to the
iPhone the Defy+ is slightly shorter and lies
comfortably in the palm of your hand, so it is
the right size to comfortably fit into a jacket
or trouser pocket. Standard equipment also
includes a protective flap for extra resistance
to drops and knocks. The new mobile is
equipped to the latest smartphone standards,
including a 5 megapixel camera, 2 gigabyte
internal RAM and a connection port. The
1700 mAh battery gives you 7 hours of talking
time and 16 days on stand-by. The Motorola
Defy+ is available online for around EUR 200
without a contract.
Small smartphone with big features
Another interesting alternative is the Sony
Ericsson Xperia active. This mobile phone
uses the latest Android 2.3 version as its
operating system. The screen is 3 inches and
is also fitted with scratch-resistant mineral
glass. Sony Ericsson point out that the display
Motorola Defy+ Sony Ericsson Xperia Active

can even be operated with wet fingers. This
could be an interesting feature for agricultural
applications. 5 megapixel camera and LED
photo light are also standard equipment on
this phone. What is interesting is that this
phone is completely watertight according to
the manufacturer.
Hi-Tech mobile for ag-apps
Similar functionality is offered by the new
outdoor mobile phone from Samsung called
the Galaxy Xcover. This phone is also dusttight,
waterproof and has a scratch-resistant
display. The design of the unit is based on
the highly successful Galaxy series. Drops
shouldn't cause any problems and it should
also be able to withstand dives down to one
metre. An integrated LED photo light can also
be used very well as a flashlight. Standard
equipment features include GPS, WLAN,
UMTS and HSDPA.
Samsung Galaxy XCover
Special mobile for outdoors
The South German outdoor manufacturer
Takwak has announced an interesting device
for late spring.
The Takwak tk700 will be launched as
a Sat-Nav/Walkie-Talkie/Smartphone,
designed especially for use in tough working
environments. The interesting feature of this
unit is its high quality navigation system that
works both on and off road.
What is new is a group navigation feature
that lets user and vehicle interact with each
other. This robust mobile is protected against
dust and water and fulfills the IP57 insulation
standard. A robust aluminium frame provides
even more stability and the touchscreen can
even be operated reliably with gloves and in
the rain. In addition, there are large buttons
for Menu and Home. The Takwak has a 3.5
inch (8.9 centimetre) screen with a resolution
of 320 x 480. The operating system is provided
Photos Motorola,
Sony Ericsson, Samsung
by Android. Finally, the most unusual feature
among smartphones. A Walkie-Talkie radio
unit is also integrated into these phones (PMR
446 compliant). As a result they can be used
as normal radio units. Signal range with the
radio is apparently up to 10 kilometres.
Smartphones upgrades
If you want to stick with one of the classic
models, like the Samsung Galaxy S2 or iPhone,
then you can also make your smartphone
more "agriculturally-compatible" by fitting
additional equipment. This is particularly
interesting to protect against drops. However,
protection from the elements can also be
improved with the right accessories.
A protective film over the touchscreen should
be a standard feature on all smartphones.
These are not normally provided with the
phone and have to be ordered separately.
These screen protectors offer a number of
advantages. Firstly, they protect against
scratches, and secondly their special
composition cuts out reflections and glare. To
achieve this effect the film is applied with a
special coating. Special protective films can
also prevent the unwanted gazes from the
side. All screen protectors are easy to fit and
can normally be removed without a trace. To
protect your smartphone against scratches it
is also a good idea to apply a protector to the
rear side. Protectors normally cost between
3 and 6 Euros. When fitting the protectors
make sure that the surfaces of the phone are
cleaned properly first so that no dust or grains
of dirt cause air bubbles under the protective
film.
Tough case for tough protection
Softcases provide ideal protection for phones
used outdoors. The Survivor by Griffin, for
example, which is available for iPhones
and most models of Android smartphone.
(website: www. )
This case was developed to give phones a
better chance of survival if they are dropped,
and provide protection in extreme weather
conditions; in rain and in dust. This case even
meets the high military standards of the US
Department of Defense. A multifunctional
belt clip provides an additional method of
transport.
Excellent all-round protection is also provided
by the Otterbox Defender. This consists of
3 layers to protect the phone. The tough
plastic film is designed to protect against
drops. A key feature of the Otterboxes is their
precision fit, with special cutouts for cable
connection and integrated camera.
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Bradley Moore oversees
operations including
planting, spraying and
module hauling.
At their gin, the Moores
say the half-length
modules built by the
Case IH Module Express
625 pickers are easy and
efficient to handle and
process.
Cotton and the Moore family go way back
here in west Tennessee. They’ve seen the crop
through thick and thin, and continually strive
to make their operation more efficient for the
future.
Howell and his brother Tommy have taken over
the operation from their father, Alex. Howell’s
son, Win, and Tommy’s son, Bradley, are fully
involved, as well.
The family’s gin, Oak Grove Gin and
Warehouse near Somerville, has existed in one
form or another for nearly 100 years with the
Moore family having some level of ownership
in it since the 1940s.
In 2006, the opportunity arose for Howell and
Tommy to buy the gin from other relatives.
With Win and Bradley coming on, the purchase
made sense.
“Family farms tend to get split up as the
generations go by. You need to add land or
resources to keep it viable,” Howell explains.
“Having the gin helped us bring on Win and
Bradley.”
Win, who worked in banking after college, now
manages the gin warehouse. Bradley spent a
few years running a cotton module hauling
business in Texas, and now handles that
aspect for their gin plus field operations for
with a lonG history in Cotton, this tEnnEssEE faMily
EMbraCEs nEw tEChnoloGiEs for thE futurE
lonG tiME Cotton
the farm. Howell handles overall finance and
administration including the cotton harvest,
and Tommy manages daily operations for the
gin and the farm.
The Moores farm about 3,600 acres of cotton,
plus several hundred acres of wheat and
soybeans.
“These red hills make good cotton,” Howell
says.
Because of those hills, the Moores were early
adopters of no-till, embracing it when new
planters and herbicides first made the practice
viable back in the 1970s. Not only did no-till
greatly reduce soil erosion, it saved time and
equipment expense.
Tractors, Tommy says, are in their cotton fields
just two times: once to clip stalks after the
picker, and once to plant.
“We’ll do some spot work where we need to
smooth up a place, but as far as tilling a whole
field, we do very little of that,” he says.
The Moores’ recent equipment upgrades have
focused on the key roles of planting, crop
protection and harvesting. A pair of Case IH
1230 Early Riser stackerbar planters were
the first red planters on the farm. They’re
equipped with row cleaners and plant into
soils that have been untouched after the prior
crop.
“We tend to get heavy rains. Erosion’s a
problem on these thin soils if we don’t keep
ground cover,” Tommy says.
The big difference the Moores have seen with
the Early Riser planters is faster, more even
emergence.
“We’re cotton growers, but we’ve always had
problems getting a quick stand and even
emergence. It can be a hard crop to get out of
the ground, and these planters have meant a
lot to us getting a good stand,” Tommy says.
Accurate depth control gets much of the
credit, he adds. “Maintaining an even depth
is critical, especially when we’re planting so
shallow.”
The Moores plant 3.5 seeds per foot on 38-inch
rows. Bradley says the wide rows allow good
access to the crop, especially for spraying later

in the season.
For the 2011 crop, they added AccuRow
automatic row shutoff clutches on every row
of the planters. “They were perfect,” Bradley
says. “They worked very well.”
With many irregularly shaped fields averaging
50 acres, and terraces, the row clutches on
the 12-row planters stayed busy. Bradley says
they realized some savings in seed, but says
the greater benefit came at harvest, where
the clean end rows eliminated knocking down
cross-planted cotton. “Plus, those extra plants
are competing with each other, which cuts
into the yield. As expensive as this seed is, we
can’t be wasting it.”
The Moores upgraded their sprayer this year
to a Case IH Patriot 3330. “We put most every
option on it including AIM Command, and
I’m glad we did,” Bradley says. The AutoBoom
boom height control was especially helpful on
their rolling terrain. “This is definitely a better
sprayer,” he says.
When Case IH introduced on-the-go module
builders, the Moores were interested, and
demoed a Module Express 625 picker in 2008.
They purchased two for the 2009 harvest and
have completed three harvests with them.
“I think these pickers have added years to
Howell’s life,” Win says, with a laugh.
Howell agrees. “Before these, I’d not only have
the two pickers, but two module builders, two
boll buggies and six to eight people. Now I go to
The Moore family includes Bradley,
Tommy, Alex, Howell and Win.
They use a pair of Case IH Module Express 625 six-row pickers for about 3,600 acres of
cotton. On-the-go module building has greatly simplified their operations.
the field with the two pickers, a couple of guys
to put on tarps, a tractor with a clipper, and
that’s it,” he says. The Moores say the benefits
from the Module Express pickers go well
beyond the efficiencies in the field. “They’ve
freed up the time we all spent dealing with all
that other equipment, running for parts and so
on. Now we can concentrate on our own jobs
during harvest,” Win says.
As both growers and ginners, the Moores
have experience with both types of on-the-go
module builder systems. They like what they
see with the Case IH system, which doesn’t
incur the expense or the disposal challenge of
plastic wrap. “For us, that would be $40,000 to
$50,000 a year for wrap,” Bradley says.
“We’re bullish on cotton, absolutely,” says
Howell. “All the major commodities have been
doing well, so it’s not just one crop buying up
all the acres and leading to a big carryover. I
see cotton being good for a while. There are a
lot of folks who want shirts and underwear.”
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CasE ih QuadtraCs haul 100,000 Gallons of fuEl
aCross antarCtiCa to thE south GEoGraPhiC PolE
south PolE traVErsE
Antarctica is no place for a tractor- or at least
that’s what I used to think. It is as dry as a
desert, the temperature regularly plummets
to -40°, and there’s nothing but ice for as far
as the eye can see. As I drove the Case IH
Quadtrac 530 up the steepening Leverette
Glacier, towing an excess of 30,000 gallons
of fuel, I started to change my mind. Flotation
and horsepower is what we needed and the
Quadtrac was providing that in spades. The
glacier is massive, larger than most ice fields
in Alaska and Canada. The steepest sections
offer a ten percent grade, which would require
an emergency off-ramp on roads in the States.
But once again the Quadtrac impressed. Blue
tongues of glacial ice poured over the tops of
vertical rock walls, and high craggy peaks
waved in the distance, beckoning, and I was
able to enjoy the view.
It was the 17th day of the South Pole
Traverse. Our object was to deliver 100,000
gallons of AN-8 (a kerosene based jet fuel)
across Antarctica, from McMurdo Station
on the coast, to the South Geographic Pole.
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, or simply
‘Pole’ as the locals call it, is home to over 200
residents during the austral summer and
dwindles to around 50 during the winter.
There are several buildings, including an
Observatory, a variety of tent structures, and a
newly developed South Pole Station, complete
with cafeteria, greenhouse, and a state of
the art gymnasium. The Pole, which sits at
an elevation of 2,835 meters, is a desolate,
godforsaken place, which has become one
of the most sought after areas for scientific
research.
Since the 1950’s, the station, and the science
it supports, has relied entirely on aircraft
to satisfy its fuel requirements. In recent
years the number of those LC-130 flights has
topped over 200 during the short four-month
summer season, nearly 1/3 of those flight
are used solely to transport fuel. The South
Pole Traverse has been the answer to the
station’s fuel problems. Utilizing several Case
Quadtracs hauling fuel overland is not only a
much more efficient means of transportation
but also the tractors have the ability to haul
items too large to fit in the belly of an LC-130.
Furthermore, the delivery of fuel to the Pole
offsets the number of required tanker flights
and makes those planes available to support
field camps in other areas of the continent.
The South Pole Traverse is a 2,000 mile, 50
day, round-trip venture. It is a self-contained
convoy that requires machines that can stand
up to the rigors of the environment. We
need tractors that can perform at extreme
cold temperature, on uneven terrain, at high
altitudes. We discovered that
Case IH Quadtracs met and
exceeded our expectations.
Each Quadtrac has oil, glycol,
transmission, and hydraulic
heaters to keep the tractors
warm while the operators
sleep. They are also equipped
with Global Positioning
Systems which allows us to
stay on route even in whiteout
conditions. Several of the
tractors are retrofitted with a
substantial blade that can be
manipulated with the hydraulic

system. The blades are used to push snow,
build berms, and fill crevasses that could
potentially swallow a tractor. During the early
stages of the Traverse, a bulldozer regularly
accompanied the convoy to accomplish these
tasks, but it was slow and severely held up the
caravan. We’ve found the Quadtracs to be a
very versatile piece of equipment. In fact, last
year the United States Antarctic Program put
their faith in an additional five Case Quadtrac
535’s, bringing the Traverse fleet to a total of
9 Case tractors.
This past season marked the 100th
anniversary of the discovery of the South Pole
by explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert
Scott. Those hardy souls believed that no
one would follow in their footsteps, that they
would be the first and last men to visit the
most southerly point on the face of the earth.
They couldn’t have been more wrong. When
I’m sitting in my warm Quadtrac, drinking my
coffee, and admiring the view- my thoughts
always wander back to those early explorers
and the hardships they faced. It all seems a
little too easy now. The Case Quadtrac has
helped streamline the transportation of fuel to
the South Pole, and in turn, supported dozens
of science projects around the continent
that could potentially change our world, and
preserve the planet for future generations.
TRAVERSE FUN FACTS :-)
• Total gallons of fuel delivered to • Warmest temperature recorded
South Pole: 94,626
on traverse: 32 F
• Total gallons of fuel delivered to fuel • Gallons of urine collected: 250
caches along route: 24,000 • Gallons of incinerated fecal matter
• Number of miles traveled: 3,126 collected: 8
• Gallons burned per mile: 20 • Showers taken: 2
• Number of LC-130 flights offset: 27 • Loads of laundry washed: 4
• Number of Twin Otter flights offset: 4 • Favorite part of the trip: Ascending
• Average miles per day outbound: 36 the Leverette Glacier
• Average miles per day inbound: 66 • Worst part of the trip: Working in
• Number of days on Traverse
cold temps on the Polar Plateau
Route: 50
• My favorite meal: Traversalini
• Number of days layover at South (a spaghetti/pizza concoction)
Pole: 20
• Worst meal imaginable: Tube turkey
• Fastest travel with load: 10.5 mph in cranberry sauce
• Slowest travel with load: 4.8 mph • And number of audio books
• Most miles achieved in a day: 104.9 listened to: 16
• Least miles achieved in a day: 22
• Coldest temperature recorded
on traverse: -37 F
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toMorrow’s tEChnoloGy
as standard today
EffiCiEnt PowEr – standard on MorE than 50 traCtor ModEls and all CoMbinE sEriEs
With the current product range Case IH
offers the EfficientPower system as standard
on more than 50 models of tractor and on all
combines. The EfficientPower system involves
more than just the latest engine technology
and innovative exhaust cleaning systems -
it also creates a symbiosis between perfect
ergonomics in the tractor and the driver to
achieve maximum productivity.
We spoke to Gabriele Hammerschmid,
Marketing Director at CASE IH in Europe,
about the most important advantages of this
system.
FarmForum: What are your objectives in
launching the EfficientPower system?
Gabriele Hammerschmid: “New technologies
have been introduced with EfficientPower
that optimise the technical characteristics
of the machine and further improve the
interface with the driver with the objective
of optimising both cost-effectiveness and
comfort. The system is characterised by high
productivity and excellent user-friendliness.
With the introduction of the EfficientPower
system we already provide the technical basis
for Tier 4B (Tier 4 final), which applies from
2014. We are providing a technical solution
today that we will stay with us until 2014 and
beyond. Case IH implements SCR technology
with AdBlue throughout. The exhaust
cleaning stage is performed by a separate
system. This greatly reduces the proportion of
particulates in the exhaust gas.”

FarmForum: What advantages does the Case
IH SCR system offer?
Gabriele Hammerschmid: “There are three
main advantages with our SCR technology.
More power, much lower fuel consumption
and enhanced reliability. The engines are
precisely tuned for the highest performance
without any compromises in efficiency due
to the reduction in emissions. The result is
improved power delivery and response. A
precision-regulated combustion process and
no exhaust gas recycling means a noticeable
increase in fuel efficiency.
FarmForum: Why is this system especially
suitable for agricultural machinery?
Gabriele Hammerschmid: “Having dispensed
with feeding exhaust gas back into the engine,
the engine is more durable, more reliable
and in future will have longer maintenance
intervals. We are convinced that we have
found the best solution for diesel engines
High level of acceptance by farmers
Since its launch, EfficientPower has produced excellent results in the field.
This has been proven by numerous international tests where tractors with
EfficientPower have produced the best results. A shining example of cost
efficiency is the Puma CVX 230 EP, which during the latest DLG (German
Agricultural Association) PowerMix test achieved a fuel consumption of
261 grams per kW/h, representing a potential saving of more than 3000
litres of diesel per year compared to conventional technology.
used in agriculture. All the requirements on
a tractor are met in full by SCR.”
FarmForum: Why is EfficientPower the easiest
way to drive a tractor?
Gabriele Hammerschmid: Important
components of the Efficient Power system are
the various modern assistance systems that
support the driver in controlling the tractor
in all operating situations. These include
Automatic Productivity Management (APM),
which ensures optimum engine/transmission
coordination. Similar effects are achieved by
the management systems governing the PTO,
headland sequences and front hitch - more
efficiency and a considerable increase in
comfort!
In addition the same control concept applies
across the board. Following the recent launch
of the Maxxum EP series we now have a
uniform control concept for all tractors
between 110 and 600 hp.”
Gabriele Hammerschmid,
Marketing Director Case IH Europe
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hans søndEruP foundEd his aGriCultural ContraCtor firM with just onE ih traCtor. whEn aftEr sEVEral
yEars thE loCal dEalEr ClosEd, hE ChanGEd to othEr brands. now, howEVEr, hE is satisfiEd to haVE
ConVErtEd baCK to a flEEt of 10 CasE ih traCtors.
søndEruP-suldruP
ContraCtors
rEturn to CasE ih
Things are going quickly – almost too quickly.
Spring has arrived earlier than expected and
all the fields are ready for planting at virtually
the same time.
Hans Sønderup's mobile phone is literally
going wild with the joys of spring during these
last days of March when slurry application,
harrowing and drilling are the order of the
day.
This puts both the machinery and the
operators under pressure – patience is at a
premium because even with the greatest will
in the world there is no way that everybody
can be taken care of at once.
"In autumn 2010 we had a number of really
expensive failures on the transmissions of
several of our tractors at that time," explains
Hans Sønderup, owner and operator of
Sønderup-Suldrup contractors.
"and because things are really competitive
in our business, I started worrying that those
Morten Taul Kjærgård ploughing with a 6-furrow and a powerful
compactor on the front end. This rig can stay in action for 14 hours on
one tank of diesel and the front axle needs to be lubricated just once per
day, which takes five minutes and can be done while fuelling up.
kind of expensive failures could happen more
often."
"So that was when we started looking for more
reliable tractors that we could also insure over
an extended period," he explains. His stepson
Morten was very keen on test driving a Case
IH Puma CVX, which was the start to them
replacing the entire tractor fleet with this
brand.
No money to start with
Hans Sønderup founded his agricultural
contractor firm with just one IH tractor, a
Thyregod beet picker, a reversible plough and
a small sludge gulper.
"We simply didn't have any money in our
pockets at that time and at 30 I twice tried
to buy the farming contractor company I was
employed with at that time," he says, thinking
back to 1987, when it all began. One bank had
faith in him and gave him a good start.
In the end there was no option but to risk his
own startup business based on the farm near
Suldrup, which today still serves as the base
for far more extensive activities.
In 1988 he could afford to purchase another
two IH tractors, and this brand, which later
became Case IH, would remain his favourite
brand for many years.
"Unfortunately our local dealer closed and we
had to change to another brand," he explains.
"I have never forgotten the extraordinarily
good service provided by the Case IH importer
at that time and the quality of the tractors,"
he says.
That is indeed the reason why it was not
difficult to persuade him to try out a Puma
CVX with continuously variable transmission
when Morten (surname Taul Kjærgård) put on
a little bit of pressure.
The tractor for the test drive was supplied by
SD Kjærsgaard A/S in Frejlev. This company,
Morten Taul Kjærgård (left) and Hans Sønderup (right)
in front of one of the six Case IH Puma CVX 225
tractors delivered in spring 2010.

which is managed by Ole Kjærsgaard, went on
to handle the full business package once the
decision had been taken.
The full business package
Sønderup-Suldrup contractors perform all
the usual agricultural tasks and because this
is an area with very large livestock farms,
mainly dairy, the main business sector is the
production of raw forage.
"We also apply large quantities of slurry,
which is keeping us really busy at the
moment so that the grain crop fields are ready
for drilling," explains Hans Sønderup.
Later on in the season slurry is then on the
menu for the maize fields. Applying slurry,
spraying pesticides, mowing crop, harvesting
maize, grain crop harvesting and a wide range
of other tasks are just some of the many jobs
that need to be carried out all year round.
In other words, there is quite a lot to do.
This underlines the impressive number of
operating hours displayed on the tractor time
clocks.
"Our tractors are in operation between 1500
and almost 1800 hours per year", he says. That
is not bad, even for an agricultural contractor,
and as soon as we were sure that the Case IH
Puma CVX was exactly the right tractor for us,
a major decision had been made.
"The business package involves replacing 10
tractors of other brands with nine from Case
IH, three of them being the Magnum 335
and the other six Puma CVX 225 tractors",
explains Hans Sønderup.
Simon Lange applying slurry with the Case IH
Magnum 310, which was bought used for this
season. Number 10 in the fleet of red tractors.
The nine tractors were delivered so that they
were available for spring 2010 and now they
have been in operation for around 13 months.
Each of the Pumas has been running for at
least 1500 hours, while each of the Magnums
has exceeded 1700 hours of operation. So they
have a good basis for giving an assessment –
and for this season Hans Sønderup has just
purchased a used Magnum 310, that has
already driven more than 4700 hours.
Lower costs for the new tractors
The business package was negotiated
on terms that Hans Sønderup says were
extremely favourable.
"The most important thing, however, is that
we have received extraordinarily good service
from SD Kjærsgaard as soon as any problems
have occurred. So far we haven't had many
problems, apart from a bit of trouble with the
PTO shafts", he says.
That the tractors operate trouble-free
means that Hans Sønderup can also save on
maintenance costs.
"We have been driving really well," he
reckons. Driving really well includes the fact
that the tractors offer an excellent level of
comfort and are easy to operate.
"You don't need to be an expert to drive
these tractors, whereas the continuously
variable transmission on the others was more
complicated to operate," he says.
"I'm delighted with the cab, which is larger
than I'm used to," explains Morten Taul
Kjærgaard.
Simon Lange in the red leather
seat on the Case IH Magnum 310
while spreading slurry.
Huge number of service contracts
with customers
Sønderup-Suldrup contractors offer services
tailored to the needs of each customer,
although most contracts are full service
contracts.
"We have got a number of very large contracts
for supplying the full range of services for
each farm," explains Hans Sønderup.
In recent years, where banks have been
showing no mercy whatsoever to many
farmers, we have received more and more
orders for providing the full range of services.
"Apparently the banks are refusing to
lend money for investment in agricultural
machinery and instead encourage the farmers
to let others look after their land," he explains.
Among the many customers who have
contracted them to take care of all farm
services, one is a dairy farm with 1000 cattle
and 700 hectares.
"More recently two pig farmers have come to
us, each with 450 and 150 hectares of land.
We will provide these farms with service for
the whole season," says Hans Sønderup.
He explains that with these large orders for
providing the full range of farms services they
are able to keep their agricultural machinery
up to the latest standards, which is an
advantage for all their customers.
With that it is quite clear that neither the 10
Case IH tractors nor the 21 employees, or any
of the other machinery, is at risk of having
nothing to do in the near future.
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on onE East anGlian farM, suCCEssfully thrEshinG dEliCatE and hiGh-ValuE turf Grass sEEd CroPs ProVEd to bE a
touGh tasK, until thE businEss switChEd to a Pair of CasE ih aXial-flow CoMbinEs.
Grass GourMEts
The single-rotor threshing and separating system of Axial-Flow combines has proved up to the
challenge of harvesting red fescue grass seed on Jes Hansen’s Suffolk farm.
There are around 50ha of grass on the 1,600ha
Tyneholme Estate near Halesworth, Suffolk,
which Jes Hansen contract farms for Antas
Ltd. But there are no cattle or sheep, the job of
turning it into profit is the task of two Case IH
Axial-Flow combines.
That’s because the grass is a seed crop of
red fescue. Used primarily for establishing
sports surfaces and for turf production, red
fescue (Festuca rubra) is a perennial grass not
generally used as a forage crop due to its low
productivity and relatively poor palatability.
But with strong drought resistance and an
ability to cope with poor soils and shade
among its properties, it is in demand as a
hard-wearing component of amenity grass
mixtures.
For Jes Hansen, though, it is red fescue’s
properties as a break crop, particularly its
early harvest – combining begins in early
July – and its value as an aid to blackgrass
control, that make it a particularly good fit on
his heavy land farm. But harvesting it has, in
the past, posed a few challenges.
“At one point in our rotation we were growing
oilseed rape every two years,” says Mr Hansen,
who has farmed in the UK since 1988, after
emigrating from Denmark. “That carries some
risks, and I wanted to expand our cropping.
“The red fescue is grown for the seed company
Barenbrug, and is used for commercial turf
production and for use in mixtures intended
for establishing sports turf,” he explains.
“This season we are growing 40ha, alongside
850ha of winter wheat, 50ha each of winter
and spring barley, 500ha of oilseed rape and
100ha of combining peas.”
The fescue is established by undersowing
into a spring barley crop, and its value as a
blackgrass control aid comes about because
it is tolerant at certain times of the year to
glyphosate. The crop is down for three years,
and after harvesting the ‘straw’ is removed
and the stubble mown every three weeks until
early October to allow light to keep getting into
the bottom of the crop. Glyphosate can then
be applied for blackgrass and broadleaved
weed control.
High productivity
“Other than this, the crop needs only one
herbicide and one fungicide per season, and
the growing cost is around half that of wheat,
with three harvests from one sowing,” Mr
Hansen says. “We budget for a yield of 1.0t/
ha, and a price of around £1,350/t.”
It’s the harvest that’s arguably the most
challenging part of the growing year for
fescue, though, with the combine required to
be able to cope with damp soils, thin-stalked
crop and lightweight seed that can prove
difficult to thresh.
“We had switched to Case IH tractors 5-6 years
after we took over the farm, primarily because
we had some issues and big repair costs with
the main machines we were running at the
time. These made way for a pair of Magnum
7250s, and then we gradually replaced the
The simplicity of the Axial-Flow design has
been borne out in his combines’ reliability,
according to Mr Hansen.
others on the farm, as the tractors proved to
be priced competitively, with good reliability
and fuel efficiency. Our local dealer, Ernest
Doe Power, also gives good service and backup,
and we now run a Quadtrac STX430 and
two Magnums – a 310 and an MX285 – as well
as a number of other Case IH tractors.
Axial-Flow confident for four years
“It was these good experiences that led us
to look at the Axial-Flow. With the dual-rotor
machines, a blockage took a lot of time to
clear, but with the Axial-Flow we knew the
operator could simply reverse the rotor. This
gave him the confidence to push harder.” The
Axial-Flow worked at twice the speed of the
farm’s existing pair of dual-rotor machines,
and after equally impressive performances
in wheat, Mr Hansen ordered two Axial-Flow
9010 combines for harvest 2008.
“The simplicity of the Axial-Flow design has
been borne out in the combines’ reliability,” he
says. The two combines have now completed
four full seasons, and one is making way for
a new Axial-Flow 9230 with a 12m MacDon
draper header for harvest 2012, while the
second 9010 is likely to be replaced in similar
fashion for 2013. The new 9230 will be fitted
with GPS steering, an upgrade from the lasercontrolled
Cruise Cut system on the existing
machine, and while the 9010 that remains on
the farm runs on front track units, the new
combine will be on wheels to be flexible.

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QuadtraC 600:
CoMfortably PowErful
Having clocked up more than 2700 hours
in his STX530 Quadtrac on his farm near
Stratford-Upon-Avon in Warwickshire,
David Jones has been delighted with the
machine’s ‘near faultless’ performance since
he purchased it in 2006. The big machine
performs all the cultivation and drilling work
on the 1100 hectare arable farm, including
pulling a 6m Vaderstad drill. So when the time
came to change, a move to the latest STX600
Quadtrac was an obvious choice. However, it’s
the improvements in the tractor’s ride and
comfort that are just as important to David as
the increase in performance.
“For me, the fully-active cab suspension is
the biggest enhancement. There has been
progressive improvement in the tractor’s
suspension but the new fully-active cab
suspension will make a dramatic difference,”
says David.
As a long-time supporter of the Case IH
Quadtrac, David has been working with the
brand in their customer clinics and providing
feedback to the product development teams
over a number of years. “I’ve had an insight
into the changes coming to the Quadtrac. The
development of the cab has been a rigorous
process, with cab built to withstand the
unlikely event of a roll-over and the whole
weight to the Quadtrac.
“The result is a very refined cab that absorbs
virtually all the bumps and cab’s anti-yaw
controls stop excessive sideway movement, so
there is no seasickness. I tried a development
machine over a vegetable bed and it really
showed its ability,” states David.
With the David’s Quadtrac regularly
completing 10- to 12-hour days during
cultivation, operator comfort is essential to
maintain productivity. “Even on relatively
smooth ground there can be large amount
of vibration through the tractor, which
can be wearing on the driver.” In addition,
David suffers from fibromyalgia, a muscular
condition that can be very painful after
sustained vibration. “For me, the cab
improvements make a huge difference but all
operators will benefit from it.”
Improvements within the cab enhance
operator comfort further. “The seat swivels
more, allowing you to see out the back
more easily. The AFS monitor is on a rhinomount
down to the right of the seat, putting
the controls in a convenient position but
not obstructing the view. Together, it makes
the tractor easier to handle at the headland
without losing sight of what’s happening at
the rear.”
Of course, the STX600 also brings with it more
power thanks to the latest SCR engine, as well
as lower emissions and fuel consumption.
David, who comes from an engineering
background and is currently a European
champion in tractor pulling competitions, is
impressed. “The engine is really responsive
and the upgraded gearbox is very smooth.
SCR technology uses adblue to treat the
exhaust gases, which, to me, makes more
sense than pumping them back in; that’s just
a good way to kill an engine.”
David has notice better economy too. “We are
getting 60-70hp more but only using the same
amount of fuel. This means the tractor is able
to run freer and easier, can handle the move
to a 7m drill easily and is less stressed. This
is certainly noticeable when it comes to resale
as the price is higher for a tractor that is in
good condition.”
There’s no doubt that David takes a broad
view of the issues affecting productivity,
particularly that of soil management.
“Obviously running of tracks helps to reduce
soil compaction but we use GPS guidance
to help reduce the number of passes, which
further improves soil quality. In addition, we
are drilling 4 to 4.5 hectares more in a day
than without GPS and it’s less tiring to do so.”
The GPS guidance allows David to break the
soil pan if required by running in different
directions without any loss of accuracy or
productivity. This flexibility has proved
invaluable and is one of the ‘tips’ covered in
the resource management courses he runs. “I
started running the courses a few years ago
to look at a number of issues including man
management, cultivation, drainage as well
as soil structure and management. We even
go onto the farm a dig a big hole to really
understand what we a working with.
“This programme is designed to ensure
farmers understand how to get the most
from their investment in reduced tillage
equipment and how to engage their staff with
this process,” says David. With contribution
from Clive Naylor (Business & People
Development), Rowland Dines (Vaderstad
UK) and Philip Wright (Wright Resolutions,
Cultivations and Soil Structure), the course
looks at industry changes, the importance of
reduced tillage and provides individual action
plans to course participants.

CasE ih
PushEs
ahEad
in
sCotland
Case IH dealers in Scotland have had a very
successful year, which has seen the brand’s
market share increase by 45%. Fiona Ross,
Case IH Area Sales Manager for Scotland
Case IH Area Sales Manager for Scotland
highlighted the broadening dealer network
and strong product line-up was appealing
to Scottish customers. “There’s no doubt
that Case IH’s range of tractors, balers and
combines is the strongest it has every been,
and with many farmers in Scotland working
with or looking at GPS and RTK guidance,
Case IH Advanced Farming systems offers
them a professional, integrated solution.”
Fiona also highlighted the impressive start of
two new dealers, A&M Machinery and Ramsay
and Jackson. Both dealerships were appointed
at the beginning of 2011 and between them
sold over 200 tractors in their first year.
Ramsay and Jackson dealer principal, Neil
Ramsay, attributed the sales at the dealership
to the strong tractor offering and the increased
presence of the brand. “The JXU has proven
very popular and with new products, such as
the Farmall U, on the way, we’ve seen a lot of
new customers come over to Case IH and we
expect that to continue.
“The enhancements that Case IH has
made to its range have been well-received.
Efficient Power technology offers more power
while lowering fuel consumption and the
Multicontroller armrest makes the tractors
easy to use and more productive.
“We are also looking forward to demonstrating
the latest Axial-Flow combines. Although
this part of the country does not have a lot
of combines, the Axial-Flow 7130 for example,
offers plenty of capacity in a smaller platform
that would be ideal for the local mixed farming
operations.”
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Crowds floCK for
anothEr busy laMMa show
The LAMMA show held at Newark,
Lincolnshire has rapidly become the number
one machinery show in the UK with the 2012
show attracting more than 750 exhibitors and
over 35,000 visitors.
The Case IH stand garnered much attention
with two new Axial-Flow combines, including
the flagship Axial-Flow 9230 on tracks. "There
is certainly a growing group customers that
are seeing the benefits of tracks," said Case
IH product manager, Paul Freeman. "Tracks
offer greater traction and less soil compaction
allowing customers to run the machines in a
wider set of conditions."
The new Axial-Flow Series 130, which replaces
the 88 Series, sees rated power increase to
353hp for the 7130 with an additional 34hp
boost available for unloading. The Series 230
succeeds the 20 Series and is topped by the
Axial-Flow 9230, which has up to 571hp on
tap to ensure that maximum performance is
always available.
At the show, the Case IH Advanced Farming
Systems team offered visitors a chance to test
their skills on the AFS simulator, designed to
highlight the production efficiencies that can
be made by carefully controlling the operation
of combines, tractors and implements.
Charles Blessley, Case IH Marketing Manager
for UK and ROI, knows farmers must be
efficient in order to run their businesses
effectively. “With rising fuel costs, farmers
need the latest tools to farm efficiently.
Case IH is using Efficient Power engine and
management technologies coupled with
Advanced Farming Systems to help our
customers extract the highest level of return
from their businesses. In turn, customers
can be confident that Case IH is an industryleading
business that continues to innovate.”

20,000 hP of
CasE ih QuadtraCs PullinG
toGEthEr for a Good CausE
A world record attempt to have ‘the most
Quadtracs cultivating in one field’ is
being staged 28th July 2012 in a field in
Lincolnshire. Organisers are planning to have
40 Case IH Quadtracs, representing 20,000hp,
working in one field at the same time to take
the record and raise money for Relay for Life,
a Cancer Research UK initiative.
The event is being organised by Helen
Rainthorpe, who has taken over the family
farm in Lincolnshire following the premature
loss of her father, John Rainthorpe, to
advanced cancer in 2010. “The idea for the
event came from one of the farm’s Quadtrac
drivers, Neil Maddison, who thought that it
would be a fitting event to hold in my father’s
memory. The record attempt takes place on
Saturday 28th July and it may even prove to be
a welcome break from the Olympics, unless
you managed to secure tickets!” said Helen
Rainthorpe.
The farm is well placed geographically for
Quadtracs in rural Lincolnshire. Within a ten
mile radius of the farm there are around 10-
15 Quadtracs, so Helen and the team hope to
have at least 20 participants registered and
possibly up to 40. “The participants will all
travel up the 198-acre field whilst cultivating.
No ploughs are allowed. There could be
upwards of 20,000hp in one field,” said Helen.
Case IH has agreed to be the main sponsors
of the event. “We are delighted to help Helen
with this attempt. It will be a very impressive
sight and will raise money and awareness
for a very worthwhile cause,” said Charles
Blessley, Case IH Marketing Manager for UK
and ROI.
Helen Rainthorpe is the fourth generation to
run the family farm, and is keen to carry on
where her father left. “The farm has expanded
to more than 1400 hectares since our family
first started farming with the majority of
the land acquired by my grandfather, Jim
Rainthorpe, in the 1950’s,” explains Helen.
“My father was an innovator, always keen to
look at the latest farming techniques to see
how they could improve the efficiency of the
farm. Although we have run Case and Case IH
tractors for many years, my father purchased
the first Quadtrac for the farm in 1997 and
this, coupled with the newly-developed Simba
Solo, began the farm's move into min-till. In
2001, he purchased the STX Quadtrac which
increased the performance of the Simba Solo
further. Then in 2005 and 2008 respectively,
he purchased the two Quadtracs, which are
working on the farm today. The farm has
since moved to the Kverneland CTS for mintill
cultivation.
“Quadtracs remain the farm's prime
cultivation machines. They are fast, reliable
and allow us to farm very efficiently. With
69 fields, the largest of which is 240 acres,
having the two such capable machines gives
us lots of flexibility. They were admired by
my father for their sheer horsepower and it
seemed fitting to use them to set a new world
record,” said Helen.
Having left her job as a teacher to return to
the farm, and now with 12 months under her
belt, Helen is enjoying the new challenge and
life. “My father employed a great team to help
him work the farm. Our farm manager, Andy
Worthington, and operators, Neil Maddison
and Philip Steele, are very experienced. Of
course, I grew up on the farm so it isn’t alien
to me but I’m delighted to be more involved
and continue my father’s business.”
The event will take place at
Westhall Farm, Welton Cliff,
Lincoln, LN2 3PX and is open to
those wishing to run their own
Quadtrac, come along for the
day to watch or simply donate a
little towards this worthy charity.
More details and to secure a
place can be found at
www.quadtracrecord.co.uk
and Helen and the organising
team can be contacted at
admin@quadtracrecord.co.uk.
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powerful, fleXiBle, fuel saVinG. maXXum efficient power
The new 2012 Maxxum EfficientPower range offers arable, livestock and mixed farms precisely the right mix of
power, efficiency and flexibility. These new models are also available with the Case IH Multicontroller armrest –
delivering the same straightforward control concept as the larger Puma, Magnum and Steiger/Quadtrac models.