First-of-its-kind Case IH transmission now available in Australia

By Case IH Australia

A new transmission option that’s a first-of-its-kind for Case IH’s tractor line-up here in Australia is now available for local customer orders.  

Newly launched to the Australian and New Zealand market, the new Case IH Maxxum Series is the first Case IH tractor to offer ActiveDrive 8, the new three-range, eight-speed powershift transmission from Case IH featuring double clutch technology, as well as some features normally only associated with the top-of-the-line Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Seamus McCarthy, Case IH Australia/New Zealand Product Manager for Mid Horsepower and Compact Tractors, said the benefits of the Maxxum Multicontroller with ActiveDrive 8 transmission had proved a winner with customers overseas and he had no doubt the local market would embrace it for the same reasons.

“At its heart we’re talking about enhanced efficiency and ease of use – this makes the tractor so easy to drive and operate at its optimum level,” Seamus said.

“With ActiveDrive 8, the transmission automatically selects the right gear, not just the next gear, when the operator requests more or less ground speed. This is a new technology that offers customers a step up from the powershift option, and at the same time gives them a taste of our state-of-the-art CVT transmission option.”

​“With these features - and more - this mid-sized tractor makes a perfect fit for livestock producers that expect a little more out of their tractor, row-crop farmers and mixed farming enterprises looking for something that can be utilised for a wide range of their on-farm machinery needs” - Seamus McCarthy, Case IH

It has three ranges and a total of 24 speeds in both forwards and reverse. The double-clutch technology results in less torque interruption, while pedal clutching is not necessary for range changes, making this transmission more suited for power-hungry tasks where momentum is important.

For those searching for a top end transmission option with an advanced feature list, that until now has been reserved for CVT owners, Seamus says the Maxxum Multicontroller offers the usability, efficiency and direct-drive feel seen in powershift transmissions and now enhanced with features like Brake to Clutch, APM, auto road/field modes and smooth shift.

“With these features - and more - this mid-sized tractor makes a perfect fit for livestock producers that expect a little more out of their tractor, row-crop farmers and mixed farming enterprises looking for something that can be utilised for a wide range of their on-farm machinery needs,” he said.

Another of these optional features is an auto-clutch, allowing the operator to stop at the press of the brake pedal, and then resume the previous speed once the brake is released.

Seamus said the first of the new models with the ActiveDrive 8 transmission option were in Australia and are available to order now.

For more information on the Maxxum, speak to your local Case IH dealer.

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