Case IH Launches AF10 Combine Harvester Series in Argentina

Case IH, a CNH brand, presents the new AF10 Series in Argentina, the brand's largest combine harvester in the country, developed to meet the growing demands for productivity, efficiency and automation of agricultural producers.

With this launch, the brand consolidates a complete family of combine harvesters from classes 5 to 10, incorporating smart solutions that combine power, connectivity and digital agriculture to maximize operational performance during harvest.

High-Capacity Architecture and Powertrain Specifications
The new AF10 Series combine harvester has been engineered to operate with headers up to 61 feet in width. The machine's powertrain features a 775 HP engine, integrated alongside a 20,000-liter grain bulk tank. The clean-grain handling system delivers a discharge rate of 210 liters per second, establishing a high operating capacity for the domestic agricultural market.

To handle these material volumes, the machine integrates axial rotor technology paired with a high-capacity feeder house, an updated heavy-duty transmission, and an optimized cleaning shoe system designed to maximize throughput while preserving grain quality under variable crop conditions.

Machine Learning Integration and Automation
The AF10 Series incorporates the Automation 2.0 system, a technology platform leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to self-regulate mechanical configurations in real time. Utilizing a network of smart sensors, the system executes up to 1,800 automated machine adjustments daily. This closed-loop control network autonomously manages up to 90% of active harvesting operations without direct operator input.

According to Rodrigo Lanciotti, Marketing Manager at Case IH, the development represents a progressive step in axial harvesting technology by incorporating intelligent automation, increased operational capacity, and connectivity to address the requirements of large-scale agricultural operations.

Cabin Ergonomics and Telematic Systems
The operator interface has been updated with a new generation of Pro 1200 monitors featuring an Android-based operating system, advanced telematic connectivity, and remote viewing capabilities to streamline field operations. The digital architecture supports automatic headland maneuvering, coverage map sharing, and real-time data synchronization between up to six combines operating simultaneously in the same field via the AutoSync platform, minimizing field overlaps and optimizing transport logistics.

For operator comfort during extended duty cycles, the machine is equipped with the Luxury Cab layout, which increases structural visibility and ergonomics. Operational features include an electric control mechanism to actuate the grain tank hopper lid directly from the operator’s seat. Digital agriculture functionalities and machine telematic monitoring are centralized through Case IH FieldOps, an integrated software platform that allows fleet managers to view real-time machinery data from any connected device.

Portfolio Expansion and Header Pre-Launch
In conjunction with the AF10 Series, Case IH is pre-launching the new 61-foot FD2 draper header, a configuration designed to support high-productivity processing and match the feeding capacity of large-class combines.

The introduction of the AF10 establishes a complete machinery portfolio spanning Class 5 through Class 10 combine harvesters in Argentina. This lineup is supported by the concurrent availability of the 160 Series and 260 Series axial combine harvesters. The 160 Series provides integrated automation and connectivity for mid-scale production profiles, while the 260 Series delivers higher operating capacities and expanded technical features tailored for large-scale operations.

Additional Context
This section details technical specifications not included in the original news release.

Large-scale combine harvesters utilize advanced mechanical and hydraulic systems to process high-volume crop material continuously. Class 10 harvesters represent the highest industry designation based on cleaning shoe area, engine horsepower, and threshing capacity. Axial-Flow technology replaces conventional straw walkers with a single or dual longitudinal rotor system. The crop material is spiraled around the rotor multiple times, using centrifugal force and material-on-material rubbing to separate grains from the chaff, which reduces mechanical damage to delicate seeds compared to tangential threshing cylinders.

The integration of artificial intelligence in harvesting platforms, such as Automation 2.0, relies on a combination of grain cameras, pressure transducers, and moisture sensors. High-definition optical cameras positioned on the clean grain and tailings elevators analyze grain samples in real time to detect broken kernels and non-grain material (MOG).

By utilizing predictive algorithms, the system balances the trade-offs between threshing aggression and grain separation efficiency, compensating for changing environmental factors like crop dampness, slope inclination, and green weed concentration to maintain a steady engine load and prevent cleaning shoe overload.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.