Farmers Review Africa Sept/Oct 2018 FRA - September - October 2018 digital 5 | Page 16

FEATURE to best-in-class performance by placing the static weight of the cab and engine over the front and rear axles, with the dynamic weight of the chemical tank located in the center of the machine. This means there is more equal weight distribution between the axles when the tank is full and the booms are out, benefiting stability and comfort and reducing rutting and soil compaction. The long reach of the booms, with a total span of 27 meters, allows for fewer passes and a greater sprayed area, resulting in higher crop yield, reduced component wear, and lower fuel consumption. The Puma 185 ROPS tractor, which produces 197 hp and 760 Nm of torque, was introduced in response to demand for more powerful multipurpose tractors with an open deck, a canopy, and a rollover protective structure (ROPS). Capable of performing light and heavy tasks in a wide range of applications, the new Puma is expected to go into service across Africa and the Middle East in haulage, cultivation, seeding, crop protection, and heavy draft operations. The Puma 185 ROPS is powered by a 6.75-litre six-cylinder FPT Industrial engine, with turbocharging and intercooling, and drives through a 15x12 synchronized mechanical transmission designed for minimal power losses. Through the PTO (power take off) system, the Puma can efficiently operate large implements. It has a real lift capacity of 6,475 kg. Ian Allen, General Manager of Toyota Tsusho East Africa – Agri Mechanization Dept commented: “Farm-Tech Expo is a great platform for Case IH to showcase the equipment that can help Kenyan farmers increase productivity and gain a great return on investment. The Patriot 250 Extreme is a new way into self-propelled sprayers which is easy to use and easy to maintain, with the low running costs that many Kenyan farmers are looking for. The Puma 185 ROPS tractor is ideal for farmers who need multipurpose tractors in the medium horsepower range with a perfect balance between power and weight.” Case IH gave live demonstrations of both the Puma 185 ROPS and the Patriot 250 Extreme at Farm-Tech Expo. Visitors could also see in action a Puma 185 tractor with the AFS AccuGuide™ Auto-guidance system. This enables year-to-year repeatable accuracy to reduce skips and overlaps, minimizing waste of fuel, seed, fertilizers and chemicals. Another tractor, a Farmall 90 JXM, was demonstrated with a reversible plough, and Case IH’s static displays featured four more tractors: a Farmall 80 JXM; 55 hp and 75 hp JXT utility tractors, which are available in both two and four-wheel-drive and are perfect for small farms; and the mid- range Maximum 125, a model with just the right level of technology to meet modern-day demands. 14 |September - October 2018