Case-IH Exhibits New European Combine

Case-IH Exhibits New European Combine COMBINES Miscellaneous 22-1-26 One of the hottest developments at the Agritechnica was the introduction of the new Case-IH Arcus combine which the company bought last year from East German manufacturer, MDW. The Arcus looks radically different, with large drive wheels in back and smaller steering wheels in front. Engineers say the design adapts better to the weight distribution of the machine, which is claimed to have the industry's biggest grain tank - between 500 and 600 bu., according to a spokesman. The Arcus is fitted with twin axial rotors for the main threshing area followed by a horizontal drum. It's powered by a 6-cyl. Volvo motor and has a top road speed of 25 mph. Fitted with a 25 ft. cutterbar. Twin straw choppers are standard. The new combine, which has been tested extensively for the past three years, has a comprehensive computer monitoring system. Estimated selling price is expected to be right at $190,000. The combine's axial rotors connect directly to the header so that they rise and fall as the header is raised or lowered. Most of the straw brought into the combine is ejected about half way back on the machine. Grain and chaff move to the horizontal cylinder at the back. According to Case-IH, there are no plans at this time to import the new Arcus combine to North America.

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