Case IH had new seeding equipment updates to announce in February. In this latest round of improvements, both its air drill and planter lines of equipment get new features.
First, there are a few new features and configurations for its Precision Air 5 series air carts and Flex Hoe 900 air drills. Included among those updates is a liquid fertilizer configuration.
The new liquid-ready tank includes a product lid and overflow line, three-foot bottom suction port, tank rinse nozzle and sight gauge.
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The available list of seed roller options has also been expanded. Case IH claims the newly expanded range of rollers will now let growers “plant almost any seed at any rate.”
Added to the group will be the new sunflower roller that can meter oil-type sunflower seed. In addition, the fill system on the auxiliary tank has been redesigned, which Case IH says creates “faster, more intuitive and more uniform filling.”
“These updates help producers get the most of every plant’s potential through highly accurate fertilizer and seed placement,” said Trent Nowosad, Case IH seeding marketing manager. “Additional configurations and options add more versatility for a variety of crops and fertilizers.”
For those looking to cover more acres in a day, the new, larger 80-foot working width of the Flex Hoe 900 drill should handle that. It and all of the other drills in the series are now available with an expanded list of configurations and features, too. Among them are redesigned air packs that provide an improved path for seed and fertilizer.
For coping with those occasional wet springs, a high-floatation tire package with 340/60R15 radial implement tires improves floatation and reduces the risk of soil compaction.
On its air disc drills, Case IH is now offering the new AFS Furrow Command feature, which is available to order for the 2023 season.
AFS Furrow Command automates downforce settings of the air drill parallel link row units to provide consistent seed placement depth in changing field conditions by varying the hydraulic pressure, maintaining contact between the gauge wheel and the ground.
Operators receive instant feedback from AFS Furrow Command, which controls down pressure independently for each frame section. That feedback also allows operators to minimize the force required to maintain gauge wheel contact with the ground so component wear is reduced.
Planters
Case IH’s 2150 Early Riser planter line gets some updates as well, most notably a new liquid tank with more capacity and split bulk-fill tank scale option.
Liquid fertilizer capacity jumps from 400 to 540 gallons (1,703 to 1,892 litres) on all 12-, 16- and 24-row 2150 Early Riser models, so there is less need to add any tractor-mounted tanks to extend working time between fills. Some planter components get new mounting designs and there is improved hose routing.
The new split bulk-fill tank improves ease of access, according to the brand. It uses a larger fill hole and a lower tank height to improve rearward visibility for easier filling. Operators can easily see and monitor tanks using an in-cab display or via the Cab Control app.
The brand is also adding the 2110 Early Riser models to its planter lineup, which are designed for smaller operations and lower horsepower tractors. The 2110s are available in six- or eight-row configurations with 30-, 36-, 38- and 40-inch spacings.
The 2110 and 2150 planters are available for order now for delivery in the spring of 2024.
