The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recognized Case IH for the company’s outstanding contributions in the agricultural, food and biological industries with three awards. The awards – chosen by global engineering experts – highlight the continued focus of Case IH on innovative solutions to elevate farmer productivity around the world.
The following Case IH product innovations were recognized with AE50 awards:
- SenseApply™ Sense and Act Sprayer Automation
- Draft Tube Free Toolbar System for High-Tech Planting
- Seedbed Sense Speed Control Tillage Automation
“We’re not just creating products for the sake of innovation; we’re designing solutions built to solve our customers’ toughest challenges,” said Kurt Coffey, Vice President Case IH North America. “Being honored with AE50 awards is a testament to our mission of empowering customers with state-of-the-art tools that not only transform their operations but also deliver meaningful results in efficiency and productivity.”
Sense and Act Automation
SenseApply technology is an economical and adaptable automated Live Variable Rate Application (VRA) solution, built to maximize the output of every input. SenseApply, available for factory-fit or as a kit, uses real-time sensing and advanced rate control to detect crop health and weeds, automatically adjusting application rates based on what the camera sees. The solution supports up to five Live VRA modes across liquid and granular applications and integrates seamlessly with existing precision farming tools. Its dual-mode Selective Spray capability pairs green-on-brown spot spraying with a Base plus Boost mode to apply product only where needed.
Customers running this advanced spray technology report a one year pay back on the technology investment.
Early Riser® Planter Enhancements
The Draft Tube Free Toolbar System for the Case IH Early Riser 2160 24-row, 22-inch Large Front-Fold Trailing planter delivers an industry-first Large Front-Fold planter with no draft tubes or telescoping hitch. This reduces toolbar weight, shortens transport length, streamlines harness and hose routing, and increases ease of accessibility.
The design provides access for Pro-Box placement underneath bulk fill seed tanks to empty remaining seed, while also enabling seed tender, telehandler or forklift access for greater tendering flexibility in transport or planting position. The unique toolbar hitch weldments, wing weldments and wing fold cylinders are designed to handle 10 mph high-speed planting and 650 lb. automated hydraulic row unit downforce draft loads, reducing overall planter weight by 10 percent. This lighter footprint helps minimize soil compaction while increasing yield and profit potential.
Seedbed Innovation
Seedbed Sense Speed Control is a new advancement for the Case IH Tiger-Mate™ 255 field cultivator that monitors seedbed conditions in real time and adjusts tractor speed to maintain a consistent seedbed floor. Shank-mounted sensors measure levelness and use Class 3 ISO control to automatically manage seed, giving operators immediate feedback on uniformity and allowing them to set speed targets up to 10 mph based on field conditions. Operators can also customize shank sensitivity and feedback thresholds to match soil variability as part of the Soil Command tillage automation portfolio.
By turning passive tillage into an intelligent, responsive process, Seedbed Sense Speed Control helps deliver a more uniform seedbed for improved planting consistency and emergence.
Along with the all-in-one FieldOps™ platform, these award-winning solutions are among the latest innovations from Case IH, built to deliver enhanced productivity and connectivity for customer operations. Visit caseih.com or speak with your local dealer to learn more.
