While the ‘guts’ of the original series are retained, key new features include:

• A new engine and cooling package

• New cabin

• Updated hydraulics and

• Standard AFS Pro 600 monitor.

Meanwhile, the harvester’s cooling package has been completely redesigned so that debris removed from the cooler’s screen is ejected from the bottom of the module and thrown clear of the harvester.

In addition to the enhancements made to the cooling package, the engine compartment is now pressurised in order to keep debris out and reduce service requirements.

As well, the 8000 series harvesters feature a new chopper system that is claimed to deliver best-in-class productivity.

Case IH is also introducing the latest AFS auto-guidance system to simplify operations.

“With the new AFS, guidance paths can be created from Google Earth coordinates, which means the machine does not have to have been in the field to ‘save’ guidance lines as history for repetition,” Case IH Marketing Manager, Stuart Brown said.

“Case IH’s new harvester can help Australian growers capitalise on any rise in sugar prices through increased productivity and uptime, and reduced maintenance requirements during harvest."