The productiveness and efficiency advantages of recent heavy-duty suspension developed for 2025 Case IH Quadtrac flagship tractors have been recognised with an EIMA Worldwide 2024 Technical Innovation award from a world trade skilled judging panel.
A part of the Italian worldwide farm equipment exhibition since 1986, the competition is open to EIMA exhibitors who’ve developed progressive machines, equipment or elements.
On this foundation, Case IH entered the brand new heavy-duty suspension system for its newest Quadtrac tractors, the primary such full-suspended undercarriage expertise to be made accessible on a four-tracked tractor, enhancing consolation within the discipline and on the highway, growing footprint and elevating workrates by larger potential working speeds on uneven land.
The heavy-duty suspension is designed from the bottom up for 715+ rated horsepower, as accessible on the recently-introduced Quadtrac 715. The system is totally mechanical and hydraulically-cushioned, with no further sensors or wiring. Independently suspended loafer and mid-roller wheels within the undercarriage present a 42% discount in vertical acceleration on the operator seat throughout highway journey.
That includes unbiased double axis suspension, the mid-rollers absolutely observe floor contours, allowing larger discipline journey speeds in tough discipline situations to make sure excessive workrates and the specified outcomes from implements. The system additionally maximises every observe footprint for extra pulling energy and the bottom potential floor strain, minimising soil compaction and smearing.
At every nook of the tractor, an 11% larger-diameter drive wheel and 5% longer rubber observe – when in comparison with present Quadtrac fashions – helps guarantee an extended observe life. The system is grease-less and has upkeep free bushings and pins. An computerized observe rigidity system ensures the right rigidity whatever the situations.
“We’re delighted that the design ingenuity of our engineers has been recognised on this method. This four-tracked tractor full heavy-duty suspension system is a market first and an actual advance on this sector that’s unique to Case IH,” says Marco Lombardi, head of Case IH and STEYR manufacturers EMEA. “After previewing the brand new Quadtrac 715 at Agritechnica 2023, it’s nice to have the ability to launch this new growth at EIMA 2024, and have it acknowledged with this award.
“The biggest farms are persevering with to develop in dimension, and new Quadtrac options such because the heavy-duty suspension are designed to assist them maximise productiveness by larger working speeds to get the very best outcomes and highest outputs from the biggest implements. On the similar time, operator consolation – which is so vital in attracting and retaining good employees – is enhanced each within the discipline and on the highway, and with low upkeep elements the suspension system provides nothing to the operator workload, guaranteeing a spotlight might be stored on core duties.”
The EIMA Worldwide 2024 Technical Innovation Contest award ceremony was held on 3 October in Bologna, Italy. On the exhibition, staged in the identical metropolis from 6-10 November, the successful developments within the Technical Innovation Contest will probably be on show within the centre of the exhibition halls, whereas Case IH might be present in Corridor 14, stand B/5.
