Machines Made To Make Hay: Case IH’s Latest Product Introduction
Though this year’s haying season may be coming to a close, excitement at Case IH has already begun for next season.
Announcing the launch of their “powerhouse lineup” of hay equipment, the company brings upgrades to their standard round baler, an all-new professional series of round balers, additional sizes of center pivot disc mower conditioners and small square baler technology upgrades.
With this product announcement, the company explains its focus is on reliability and efficiency for producers to get the job done.
“With new options available to them, producers will experience even higher quality hay and overall productivity improvements,” Brian Spencer, Case IH hay and forage equipment marketing manager said in the product release.
RB6 HD Pro
The newest addition to the Case IH round baler lineup, RB6 HD Pro, aims to handle higher annual bale counts and improve performance during long days in the field. Tackling wet and heavy silage, with superior speed and using fewer moving parts and chains, producers might enjoy lower overall maintenance and greater productivity, the release explains.
More specifications include:
• A new heavy-duty drive system provides durable operation and longer life.
• A rugged main gear box offers efficient transfer of power that drives from both the left and right.
• An Extra-Wide, 82-inch tine-to-tine, heavy-duty 5-bar pickup to maximize productivity.
• Dual zone in-cab density allows operators to set both core and outer densities based upon bale storing needs.
Other round baler upgrades include:
• RB565 Premium: new heavy-duty drive option with larger chains and sprockets, larger main gear box and higher capacity cutout clutch
• RB456A Standard: 30% wider pickup, stuffer feeding system and an upgraded wrapping system
Center-Pivot DC5
This new size option for Case IH disc mower conditioners aims to provide efficient crop flow and faster dry down.
Each model’s specifications include:
• DC105 disc mower conditioner: A new configuration offers truly modular cutterbar with no-tool adjustments. A smaller center pivot creates greater efficiency and productivity in a smaller package size, with easier road, bridge and small-field navigation. Includes 10’1” cut width. Offers rubber or flail conditioning system. New styling and decals create a sleek, modern look.
• DC125 disc mower conditioner: A longer swath gate with adjustments to fins and wedges offers cutting and windrow enhancements over previous designs. A smaller center pivot creates simple navigation and higher productivity in tight spaces. Includes a 11’7” cut width. Offers rubber, steel rolls or flail conditioning. Similar to the DC105, new styling and decals offer an updated look.
• DC135 disc mower conditioner: Replacing the DC133 disc mower conditioner, the DC135 provides industry-leading cut and crimp for superior hay quality and optimal windrow formation. A center pivot configuration offers simple navigation, while a 13’1”. cutterbar width and eight discs make for enhanced productivity. Offers rubber, steel rolls or flail conditioning.
• DC165 disc mower conditioner: Replacing the DC163 disc mower conditioner, the DC165 offers an even larger cutterbar — 16 ft. 5 in. — and ten discs for heavy-duty performance. Similar to other models, a center pivot configuration creates simple navigation. Offers rubber or steel roll conditioning.
Square balers have also seen an upgrade in the Case IH lineup, including a new small square electronic bale length control system option, providing more consistency in bale length. Options to set up bale count, average flakes per bale, average length of bale, bales per hour and other farm and field data will be available.
“Each addition or upgrade we’ve made has been driven by what growers want and need from their hay equipment,” Spencer said. “With this new, customer-focused lineup, we’re proud to say that Case IH offers a suite of hay tools for every kind of operation.”
