Machinery Focus: Three products in running for top awards

Three Case IH products have been selected to receive the prestigious 2012 AE50 awards. Sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, the AE50 awards annually recognise the most innovative new agriculture equipment worldwide.

This year's Case IH award recipients include the independent grain tank cross auger control in Case IH Axial-Flow 30 Series combines, the MagnaCut Fine Cut Chopper for Axial-Flow combines and the Quadtrac 600 tractor.

For two decades, the AE50 awards have recognised the best products introduced in the agricultural, food and biological systems industries. An expert panel selects up to 50 winners based on commercial impact, contributions to agriculture and engineering, and advancements in engineering and technological significance.

To qualify for the distinct awards, each development must have been produced, advertised and made available for sale in the 2011 calendar year.

With the Axial-Flow 30 series combines, the independent cross auger control increases efficiency contributing to higher unload rates and ultimately reduces wear and tear on auger systems and components.

It does this by allowing operators to shut down cross augers while the vertical and horizontal augers continue moving grain during unloading, helping to remove all the grain in the vertical and unload tubes.

With 120 rotating knives, the MagnaCut Extra Fine Cut Chopper is one of six residue management options for Case IH Axial-Flow combines.

The fixed counter knives are adjustable from the fully retracted position, with incremental settings up to the fully engaged position allowing the producer to select the proper chop quality to match residue requirements.

Continuous improvement to the Quadtrac 600 tractor models has resulted in more power, efficiency and comfort than ever before.

They feature one of the largest and quietest cabs in the industry.