The Case IH Quadtrac AFS Connect tractor was awarded the title of Farm Machine 2023, in the ‘XXL’ category, on the first day of SIMA 2022 in Paris. Having been chosen by a jury of international agricultural journalists.
The Case IH Quadtrac AFS Connect range produces up to 692HP from 12.9-litre FPT Cursor 13, six-cylinder engines, and includes AFS Connect technology which offers instant, automated two-way data transfer between the tractor and the myCaseIH online portal – accessible via smartphone or a PC.
All Quadtrac models are equipped with power shift transmissions or, on models up to and including the 540, can be fitted with Case IH CVXDrive continuous variable transmission. This new range is also fitted with a heavy duty three-point hitch which provides a 5% increased lift capacity, and, for customers who operate large air seeding equipment, a six-pool combination couple with three ½” and three ¾” fittings is available too.
“The 2023 model year Case IH Steiger and Quadtrac tractors with AFS Connect technology use the latest connectivity developments to provide owners with enhanced performance, efficiency and functionality that is central to helping large-scale farms operate in today’s higher-cost environment,” said Christian Huber, managing director of CNH Industrial and vice president of Case IH global tractor product management.
“To have this recognised by the Farm Machine 2023 judges is a real accolade in our efforts to help such farms boost their productivity,” Mr Huber concluded.