The highest horsepower tractor in the Case IH range in Australia & New Zealand – and one of the most powerful tractors available in the local market today - has arrived on australian shores, packing an impressive 645hp under the bonnet, and the latest upgrades for the MY24 Steiger range.
Australian farmers got their first look at the Case IH AFS Connect 645 Quadtrac at the recent Dowerin Machinery Field Days in Western Australia, following the official launch of the new range at the AgQuip field days at Gunnedah, NSW, earlier last month where the new AFS Connect 550 Quadtrac was centre-stage.
The MY24 Steiger range for the local market features a number of new models and increased levels of cab comfort and AFS Connect data management technology.
The model offering comprises:
- Rowcrop Wheeled models from 425 – 525HP;
- Wideframe Wheeled models from 555 – 645HP;
- Scraper models 555 – 645HP;
- Quadtrac models from 475 – 645HP; and
- Rowtrac models from 425 – 525HP.
Updates include:
- A new FPT 13L cursor engine, providing greater power and faster engine response across each model along with improvements in fuel and fluid efficiency;
- Newly designed cab roof styling with integrated overhead grab rails for operator security;
- Updated cab interior with new headliner, overhead console and ram mount rails;
- The option of a second AFS Pro 1200 display option from factory;
- A new premium sound option, with an amplifier, tweeters, 6.5-inch subwoofer with ported box and additional speaker grills; and
- Enhanced LED lighting package with greater output options for 360-degree night lighting visibility
Justin Bryant, Case IH Australia and New Zealand Product Manager for High Horsepower Tractors, was at the Dowerin field days and said the 645 Quadtrac had turned a lot of heads.
“There were a lot of comments about the power of this machine and just what it was capable of on-farm. A tractor with this kind of horsepower can fulfill the heaviest of tasks with a level of ease and performance we haven’t seen before,” he said.
“This, combined with the upgraded connectivity and technology on the MY24 Steiger range, makes them an attractive addition to any large-scale farming operation.”
For more information on the MY24 Steiger range, contact your local Case IH dealer.