Technology

Pöttinger expands its range of arable products

Pöttinger has introduced numerous interesting and innovative new products and features. (Image source: Pöttinger)

From ploughs to power harrows, flat cultivators and seed drills, Pöttinger has presented many interesting and innovative new products and features

1. PLANO VT 6060: The new PLANO VT 6060 trailed stubble cultivator has a working width of 6 metres and 6 rows of tines. During development, great importance was attached to shallow and all-over cutting, making the cultivator the specialist for conserving groundwater, preventing erosion, mechanically suppressing weeds and tillage for catch crops. With a working depth of up to 15 cm, it is perfectly equipped for a wide range of tasks, including precision for shallow, all-over cutting.

2. AEROSEM VT with Profiline control system: The trailed pneumatic seed drill combinations AEROSEM VT 5000 DD and AEROSEM VT 6000 DD with working widths of 5.0 m and 6.0 m respectively are now equipped with the Profiline comfort control system to make them as versatile as the range of applications they handle in the field. Profiline is the comfort control system that covers all the hydraulic functions of the AEROSEM VT.

3. AEROSEM FDD: This unique seed drill concept from Pöttinger teams up high output with versatility. It features the new coulter rail, 15 cm row spacing on seed drill with pressurised front hopper. Perfect placement of the seed is always the most important factor, and on this machine it is guaranteed by a precision universal metering system and ingenious DUAL DISC coulters. The front hopper also offers the capability of sowing two different components together at the same time.

4. New SERVO 2000: The SERVO 2000 ploughs are available with 3 to 4 furrows, as well as various underbeam clearances and point-to-point spacings. The lightweight compact hitch-mounted reversible ploughs now round off the range for compact tractors up to 130 hp. The design of these new ploughs stays true to that of the larger series, the SERVO 3000 and SERVO 4000, adapted to the power requirements. In addition, the SERVO 2000 N features the well-known NOVA hydraulic stone protection. The standard plough is fitted with mechanical stone protection and hydraulic furrow width adjustment.

5. SERVO 4000: These ploughs are now equipped with on-land ploughing options that are being given an additional equipment package for even more operating versatility. The on-land beam link allows travel not only in the furrow, but over unploughed land too.

6. New FOX 3000 D compact combination: Pöttinger has upgraded its compact combinations so they are even easier to pull and save more fuel. The FOX 3000 D has a neater configuration and the narrow, yet strong headstock improves the view of the machine from the tractor cab. The new hydraulic depth adjustment system is available as an option to enhance operating convenience. Combined with a Pöttinger seed drill, this implement becomes a cost-effective sowing combination.

7. New LION V 6040: This power harrow range featuring the folding LION V series is designed for tractors up to 320 hp. What's new is that Pöttinger - the arable farming specialist – is expanding the series up to a working width of 6.0 m. The speed of the rotors can be matched to the site-specific conditions.

AF series: maximising productivity through matched capacity and built-in technology

AF10 Combine (Image source: CNH)

Case IH is launching the new AF9 and AF10 combines, redesigned to maximise capacity and crop flow with efficient horsepower, simplified maintenance and built-in connectivity at base

Launched in early 2024, with the AF11–a Class 10+, high-capacity powerhouse, the single-rotor AF9 and AF10 combines complete the new AF series. Featuring three models across Class 9 and 10+, the revolutionary combine series helps farmers cover more acres in less time with power, efficiency and throughput.

The AF9’s 634 horsepower and the AF10’s 775 horsepower provides the power to maximise crop flow while increasing speeds, taxing the machines less. Built upon the legacy of Axial-Flow single-rotor technology, the AFXL rotor of the AF9 and AF10 is 40% longer than the 260 series, offering increased throughput. Grain handling capacity is maximised and matched from header to spreader to harvest more with every engine hour.

The AF series offers a full suite of precision technology, including dual Pro 1200 displays, Harvest Command combine automation and RowGuide Pro technologies. Additionally, the introduction of Connectivity Included leverages subscription-free connectivity, feeding yield and machine data directly to Case IH FieldOps—providing farmers with a comprehensive management solution across their entire operation. These features are purposefully designed to create a customer experience that delivers peace of mind through a simplified harvest season.

Case IH is also offering a corn head series that pairs with the AF series and late model Axial-Flow combines for the ultimate harvesting package. The C500 series corn head ensures peak productivity with independent drive lines for row unit and chopper drives. The series offers options to meet nearly any grower’s needs, including sizes from eight to 18 rows, chopping and non-chopping options, and narrow or standard-row configurations that boost grain savings and performance with clean and fast picking, even in downed corn.

The Case IH harvesting lineup will be on dislay at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Oowa.