70 MACHINERY AUG / SEP 2022 • farmers-mart . co . uk
PERFORMANCE BOOST IN CASE IH ’ S LUXXUM TRACTOR UPGRADE
100-120 hp range receives engine upgrade / New 3.6-litre FPT engine offers bigger displacement / Power and torque levels increased / Maximum torque at lower engine speed / Meets Stage V emissions legislation / Matching new loader range
CASE IH ’ s Luxxum tractors have been upgraded with a new engine and other features , continuing its position as a key choice amongst all-purpose utility tractors . The three all-rounder models , designed for mid-size livestock and mixed farms and delivering 101 , 110 and 117hp , now offer even better performance while meeting latest , Stage V , engine emissions regulations .
Still paired with the ActiveDrive 4 smooth-shifting semi-automatic transmission , the new FPT Stage V four-cylinder engine provides more power and greater efficiency . The new larger capacity F5 engine is a 3.6 litre , taking up the same space as previous engine , which maintains the Luxxum ’ s compact overall size .
The new engine has a number of performance benefits , including increased power output at the lower end of the range , and up to 5 % higher torque levels , delivering higher productivity and better driveability . Maximum torque is now hit at the lower engine speed of 1,300 rpm , which improves load response and start capability under heavy loads .
“ The Luxxum is already a very popular model with mixed and livestock farms in both upland and lowland areas ” says Can Tümer , Product Marketing Manager . “ Thanks to the latest technology , these improvements give it more punch on a slope or with a big trailer . Add the other upgrades and you get a truly excellent all-rounder ”.
New exhaust aftertreatment system
The new Luxxum tractors also get a new exhaust after-treatment system , the maintenance-free “ Compact HI-eSCR2 ” solution . To meet Stage V legislation , this integrates a diesel oxidation catalyst ( DOC ), a maintenance-free particulate filter and a selective catalyst reduction ( SCR ) unit .
The engine ’ s low rate of exhaust gas recirculation , which at under 10 % currently is the best on the market , helps optimise combustion while minimising the SCR ’ s system in a single compact layout , all located under the hood . As a result , forward visibility of operator is unaffected as is tractor ’ s manoeuvrability . The Compact HI-eSCR2 after-treatment system is maintenance-free , which means no replacement of components or less mechanical cleaning during the whole lifecycle .
More new features and new L series front loader
Luxxum Stage V tractors now come with some new options , emphasising its leading position in the all-purpose utility market . An optional leather steering wheel , and carpet on the cab floor , will be available as it is on its bigger brothers , as will two new worklights , increasing the total number to ten , for easier and safer operation at night and on dark days .
As an all-purpose utility tractor , front loader operation is key for to the Luxxum ’ s owners . The new machines will have a fully compatible electrohydraulic joystick that speeds up work rates . It combines the front loader controls with those for the transmission , so there is no need to switch between the Multicontroller and joystick .
The new tractors and loaders are available now through Case IH dealers across Europe .
The joystick works with new L series front loaders , which come in different ranges to meet different customer needs . The ‘ A ’ range is a functional , simple , reliable and economical product , while the ‘ U ’ range is ideal for everyday handling tasks . The flagship ‘ T ’ range is designed for intensive handling work . A wide range of attachments are also available .
Ordering a suitable loader for a new Luxxum Stage V tractor has been made even simpler and smarter , as it has for its stable-mates Puma , Maxxum , Vestrum and Farmall C . The new L Series can now be ordered through the Case IH dealer configurator digital software as a single purchase of the selected tractor and its chosen matched loader .