New comfort and productivity features on CaseIH MX Magnum tractors

Case IH announces new productivity-enhancing features for its MX Series MagnumTM tractors. Farmers can now select a SurveyorTM Luxury cab option, a factory-installed front three-point hitch, as well as new tire options to better meet the needs of their individual operations.

A 160-gallon fuel tank is also available for the MX180, MX220 models to extend continuous operation to more than 20 hours without refueling.

"These tractors were designed with input from more than 1,200 customers worldwide to meet their power, performance and productivity needs," says Mitch Kaiser, Case IH manager of product development. "With the new options, producers can further customize their MX Series Magnum tractors to meet their on-farm demands."

More cab comfort The Surveyor cab, already the quietest and most spacious cab in its class, now offers options to further improve operator environment and efficiency. Customers can choose a new luxury cab option featuring a heated, red leather OptimaTM seat for maximum comfort. The luxury cab also includes a dark tinted rear window to reduce glare and heat from the sun; additional sound absorption material; a carpeted floor mat; and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, armrest and throttle. A deluxe radio and six disc CD changer is also available with the luxury cab package.

Creating a comfortable and practical cab environment was a top priority Kaiser points out, adding, "Operator comfort is an essential element in improving efficiency."

All new cabs feature a combination wheat color interior, replacing the previous gray combination. A new door frame design, featuring no top cross bar assembly, improves visibility. The deluxe and luxury cab packages also include standard Auto Temperature Control that automatically maintains the cab temperature at the operator-selected level.

Hitch extends versatility Case IH engineers created an industry exclusive -- a factory-installed, front-mount three-point hitch to further extend the versatility of MX Series Magnum MFD models. The close coupling of the hitch increases transport stability, improves visibility when used with front mounted implements, and reduces swaying of front implements with steering corrections.

"With the availability of the new front hitch, farmers will be able to increase the versatility of their MX Series Magnum tractors," Kaiser notes. "The front hitch can be used for sprayers, row crop cultivators, chemical tanks and ballast weights. Plus, it only needs one cylinder and one remote valve to operate."

Tires to match operation Producers also can choose from a number of new factory-installed tire options from Michelin, Firestone and Goodyear to match their cropping practices.

"Michelin agricultural tires provide improved levels of traction and flotation, plus on- and off-road comfort to accommodate most farming situations," Kaiser says. "Their unique features, including a deep-lug tread, large footprint, rounded and reinforced shoulders, low ground pressure, and flexible tire casing, combine to provide efficiency and long life."

Growers planting crops in narrow rows should consider an ultra-narrow row crop tire combination from Firestone.

Those with specialty crops requiring additional ground clearance should look at the Goodyear tall row crop tire option with a larger footprint.

Front duals can be added to the MX240 and MX270 as a factory-installed option to improve traction and reduce compaction.