19-05-2025
Farmall update brings manual transmission to top models
In what appears to be a rare trickle-up of basic technology into more advanced tractors, Case is now offering the higher powered Farmall C series with its ManualDrive transmission, albeit with electronic powershift.
The revised larger 100-117hp tractors in the Case IH Farmall C series, which are powered by a FPT F36 four-cylinder Stage 5 engine, can now be specified with the company's ManualDrive transmission as an alternative to the established ActiveDrive 2.
The standard ManualDrive option is a 12 forward/12 reverse gear (12F/12R) transmission (or 20×20 with creeper), which comes with an electronic clutchless power shuttle that can be modulated for response speed, easing operator strain and making these tractors more suited to loader work.
The ActiveDrive transmission is a two-speed powershift transmission with a power clutch that offers 24X24 ratios, increasing to 40X40 when fitted with the creeper gear option.
Large tyres and loaders
A maximum rear tyre size of 540/65 R38 can now be specified to maximise grip and field performance for tillage and other heavy-duty operations.
To further increase their suitability for loader work, both transmission versions feature the new ActiveClutch, which disengages the connection between engine and transmission when the footbrakes are pressed.
Although designed to be loader-friendly, the Farmall range is still quite capable of tillage operations
This is claimed to reduce operator fatigue and improve ease of use, particularly for less experienced users.
Also available as factory-fitted, the new Case IH L635 loader will lift 2.0t to 3.8m, and is available with an auto-locking, fast multi-coupler for loader services, mechanical self-levelling, and a third function.
The new models will ultimately be available with either a cab or a rollover protection system (ROPS), to match different customer needs.
Farmall guidance choice
Options for Farmall C tractors include ISOBUS Class 2 electric autoguidance, which can be fitted at the factory.
ISOBUS Class 1 is basic feedback from an implement to a tractor display, while Class 2 is where the implement can be controlled from the tractor or inputs other than from the operator can direct certain tractor functions.
In addition, data is instantly and automatically uploaded to the new FieldOps platform for unified web and mobile access, aiding recording, management, and decision-making.
