Features of new top articulated tracked tractor convince jury of customer benefits / Adds to EIMA Technical Innovation Award for new suspension on MY25 models

The Quadtrac 715, the new top model in the Case IH tractor range, has won the Tractor of the Year 2025 HighPower Category for models of 300hp+, on the first day of EIMA 2024 in Bologna, Italy.

The latest Quadtrac development, a heavy-duty mechanical suspension with hydraulic cushioning bringing additional comfort and productivity benefits to all MY2025 models, has already been recognized with an EIMA Technical Innovation Award. Bigger drive wheels maximize power transmission and provide more lug engagement, while a larger footprint boosts traction and reduces soil compaction. This is aided by double-axis mid-rollers that equalize pressure across each track, eliminating point loading. Greater comfort allows operation at higher field speeds, enhancing work rates. Service time is minimized through automatic track tensioning, elimination of undercarriage greasing points, clear-view oil caps and maintenance-free bushings and pins. 

"We're pleased to see this recognition of our engineering team's hard work in devising new capabilities for the Quadtrac that support large farms in maximising efficiency," says Marco Lombardi, Head of Case IH and STEYR brands EMEA. 

"As the originators of the four-tracked articulated tractor, we continue to develop this iconic design to meet the evolving challenges of large-scale agriculture. This is the most productive tractor Case IH has ever built, providing new levels of power, traction and hydraulic output that will help owners do more in less time and so drive down the total cost of ownership."

The pan-European judging panel of farm machinery journalists based their assessments on areas including engine performance, fuel efficiency and emission standards, transmission smoothness and reliability. Designed to help the largest farm businesses cover ground as efficiently as possible, while minimizing fuel use, labour hours and soil compaction, the new Quadtrac 715 features an FPT Cursor 16 TST twin-stage-turbo engine. It produces 778hp at 1,900 rpm and maximum torque of 3,356Nm at 1,400rpm, with maintenance-free after-treatment to meet Stage V emissions regulations. A PowerDrive powershift transmission minimises torque loss, while a Multicontroller-mounted right-hand powershuttle switch controls driving direction in combination with a left-hand steering column-mounted shuttle. 

Other innovations on the latest Quadtrac include configurable buttons allowing operators to set up controls to suit preferences, AccuTurn – a fully automatic headland turn system – an automatic trailed implement steering lock to prevent damage when reversing, and up to 428 l/min of oil flow to match demanding implements. Comfort and convenience features include automatic pivoting steps and 76,620 lumens total output from a new lighting package. The new Quadtrac 715 also features AccuGuide auto steering and works with the new Case IH FieldOps™ monitoring and management app.

Case IH is the professionals' choice, drawing on more than 180 years of heritage and experience in the agricultural industry. A powerful range of tractors, combines and balers is supported by a global network of highly professional dealers dedicated to providing our customers with the superior support and performance solutions required to be productive and effective in the 21st century. More information on Case IH products and services can be found online at https://www.caseih.com