Among the new pieces of haying and livestock-related equipment introduced by Case IH and sister brand New Holland in 2021 is the new WD5 series windrowers from Case IH, which debuted last year in late August.
The company says these new models offer improved efficiency with what it claims are the fastest travel speeds in the industry. Transport speeds hit 50 kilometres per hour (30 miles per hour). And they can work fast, too, with field speeds up to 32 kilometres per hour (20 miles per hour).
“Producers are looking for reliable harvesting equipment that consistently saves time without sacrificing quality,” says Brian Spencer, Case IH hay and forage equipment marketing manager. “The WD5 series windrower does just that by allowing farmers to cover more acres per hour and harvest more high-quality hay in a day. With faster transport and field speeds, farmers can save valuable time and make the most of each harvest window.”
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To achieve those high cutting speeds in the field, the WD5 windrowers must be paired with a capable header up front — they get the brand’s RD5 series headers. Case IH claims the RD5s can deliver very good cut quality, conditioning and windrow formation, despite those fast operating speeds. To further increase efficiency, the WD5s can be paired with a triple-windrow attachment, combining up to three swaths into one. Baling or ensiling operations behind the windrower will see the benefits of that and become much more efficient.
Operators will likely notice a relatively comfortable ride in the WD5 series windrowers. An independent, air-assisted rear-axle suspension and tuned cab suspension means better fore-and-aft stabilization and ride cushioning. A four-link rear suspension also adds to the improved stability and reduces the need for added ballast.
The SurroundVision cab has larger, easy-entry steps, a leather ventilated seat and additional window tinting to help reduce glare and keep internal temperatures down. Designed to function and feel similar to the Axial-Flow combine, the WD5 series windrower includes the same MultiFunction Handle in the cab, which helps simplify operation by keeping familiar control layouts for operators moving from one Case IH machine to another.
“When our team was designing and engineering the new WD5 series windrower, one of our top priorities was to deliver a smooth ride and help make those long days in the field feel shorter,” Spencer says. “From the moment operators step in the cab, they’ll notice and appreciate the quiet atmosphere and luxury features we’ve incorporated to help them be more productive.
For enhanced straight-line tracking, a redesigned precision ground drive system monitors wheel speed differences and self-compensates by adjusting wheel speeds. A drive-by-wire ground propulsion and steering system helps make road transport and field work simple.
Every model is guidance-ready to provide cutting accuracy to within 1.5 inches. That means technology is integrated into the cab, along with the Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) Pro 700 display.
The Case IH guidance system can help eliminate pass-to-pass overlap, even at field speeds up to 32 kilometres per hour (20 miles per hour). To simplify headland turns, an automated headland management feature controls ground speed, header lift and merger lift.
WD5 series windrowers are now available to order.