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Agriland
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Agriland
Case brings Optum range up to scratch with digital lift
Case IH has applied its latest round of upgrades to its Optum series, which has three different models with rated power outputs of 271hp, 300hp and 340hp. These three machines can now be ordered with new technology packages which are claimed to help customers easily match specifications to their key requirements. Another improvement is that the joystick option for precision control of the front linkage has been revamped to enable control of the rear linkage as well. Joystick precision The configurable joystick incorporated into the Multicontroller armrest on Optum tractors has been updated to proportionately control both the front and rear linkages, for situations where both may be used simultaneously. Joystick functions can now be configured using the tractor's Case IH Pro 1200 touchscreen display, which is claimed to simplify setting up the tractor to suit the operator and the task, whether using a front and rear combination – such as a pair of mowers – or a rear implement only – a plough, for example. The Optum touchscreen is used to set the joystick controls Following the approach used on Case IH Quadtrac, Steiger, Magnum and Puma 185-260 series tractors, Optum models are also now available with tiered technology packages. Case believes that these will allow operators to tailor the features of the Optum models to exactly meet the tasks the tractor is expected to perform. Mix and match The tech packages can be combined with the existing Advanced or Professional specification packages, which Case says will simplify the ordering process while also enhancing resale value. The Optums are designed for heavy work and have been brought up to date with Case's latest digital technology All three packages include the armrest-mounted Pro 1200 touchscreen display, with a readiness package (harness and mount ball) for a second display. Customers can also choose to order the second and third-level tech pack options if they wish to specify greater levels of automation and higher-accuracy AccuGuide auto-steering. Optum connectivity Optum tractors now come with with connectivity as standard, enabling owners to further exploit the tractor's potential in the field. Connected services and Case's FieldOps app capabilities are provided throughout the life of the machine's connectivity modem, with no recurring subscription fees. Additionally, when added to a customer account, new Optum models will enable qualifying existing machines to be upgraded to Connectivity Included at no extra cost. With FieldOps, customers gain near real-time access to both their machine and agronomic data simplifying the monitoring, planning, and evaluation of all operations as well as streamlining workflows and maximising efficiency, whatever the task.
Agriland
26-05-2025
- Business
- Agriland
CNH adopts Starlink for quicker farm device communication
Starlink is a constellation of 7,000 communication satellites operated by Starlink Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Other than providing competition to ground-based internet services, the chief claim of Starlink is that it is quicker than the mobile phone network for internet connection, being on a par with broadband which has a 20 millisecond (ms) latency on average in non-peak periods. Latency is the time it takes for a signal to travel between the router on your desk to the internet and back again. Increasing data flow is usually addressed by upping the bandwidth, but this method has its limits and so reducing latency becomes important if higher transmission rates are to be achieved. Slow mobiles Mobile systems – such as those fitted to tractors for data transfer – have a latency of around 48ms and so the Starlink's promise of 20ms or less, even during peak periods, is a considerable advance. It is this increase in performance that attracted the attention of CNH, which has just announced the signing of an agreement with Starlink to bring this service to Case, New Holland, and Steyr machinery. Quicker communication between the tractor and the internet is promised with the Starlink deal CNH believe that Starlink will seamlessly integrate with its FieldOps digital platform, giving customers visibility of their machines and providing data from anywhere at anytime. The company also claim that the move will offer greater data streaming capabilities by keeping farm management devices consistently connected, regardless of location. Starlink coverage Although CNH stresses the universality of coverage by the satellites, Starlink's own map presently shows large areas of the world as either awaiting connection or having no coverage planned. Precision spraying is highlighted by CNH as being one area where Starlink's transmission technology will benefit farming operations. Precision crop spraying is one farming operation which will benefit from Starlink connectivity, according to CNH CNH's FieldXplorer platform uses advanced algorithms to transform drone images into a field map that distinguishes between weeds and crop. By utilising Starlink, that data can be exported almost instantaneously to create a precision spraying map, enabling farmers to apply crop protection products sooner, controlling weeds earlier, which ultimately helps improve crop yields. Satellite concerns CNH are the second of the big three manufacturers to embrace Starlink. John Deere announced in January 2024 that it will integrate the constellation into its digital platform, initially for North America and Brazil, while AGCO have not yet made any similar plans public. Not everybody is happy with the increasing number of satellites in low earth orbit Despite all the manufacturers' enthusiasm for Starlink, there remains deep concern about its effects on astronomy and space flight. The satellites are now considered the biggest collision threat to rocket launches, while astronomers fear that they are interfering with both radio and visual telescopes. Being in low Earth orbit, rather than geostationary orbit, the 260kg satellites have a life expectancy of around five years before plunging back to earth to be burnt up in the upper atmosphere.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CNH Industrial Inks Deal With Starlink to Expand Farm Connectivity
CNH Industrial N.V. CNH has inked a deal with Starlink, a SpaceX subsidiary, to deliver cutting-edge satellite connectivity to farmers. This collaboration will provide users of CNH's brands, Case IH, New Holland and STEYR, with reliable and cost-effective high-speed connectivity, even in the most remote rural areas. The enhanced connectivity will support fully connected equipment fleets and improve operational low-latency, dependable satellite network enables CNH's smart machines to communicate and work together more effectively to boost both productivity and crop yields. It also integrates with CNH's FieldOps digital platform, allowing customers to access machine data from anywhere, anytime. It supports seamless streaming of data for farm management devices, regardless of benefit of Starlink's fast and reliable transmission technology in farming operations is prescription spraying. In regions like Brazil, where connectivity is limited, logistical challenges might crop up. CNH's FieldXplorer platform uses AI to analyze drone imagery and generate detailed field maps that distinguish between crops and weeds. With Starlink, this data can now be transmitted almost instantly to generate targeted spraying maps, enabling quicker application of crop protection products and improving weed control and partnership reflects CNH's dedication to providing dependable, customized agricultural solutions and enhancing the reach and impact of precision farming technologies Industrial is advancing in automation, autonomy, digital tech, alternative fuels and electrification to solidify its position in the Precision Technology space. Recent tractor and combine launches, integrated with in-house digital systems, have enhanced its competitive edge. In 2024, about 80% of precision components were developed internally. This is expected to grow in 2025, driven by a wider range of factory-installed solutions and rising adoption of CNH's proprietary retrofit kits, supporting market share gains and margin improvements. CNH Industrial carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at better-ranked stocks in the industrial product space are AptarGroup, Inc. ATR, Life360, Inc. LIF and IHI Corporation IHICY. ATR, LIF & IHICY sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATR's 2025 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 2.86% and 4.08%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have improved 6 cents and 3 cents, respectively, in the past seven Zacks Consensus Estimate for LIF's 2025 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 25.17% and 500%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have improved 4 cents and 3 cents, respectively, in the past seven Zacks Consensus Estimate for IHICY's fiscal 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 8.83% and 3.28%, respectively. EPS estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have improved 28 cents and 66 cents, respectively, in the past 30 days. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) : Free Stock Analysis Report AptarGroup, Inc. (ATR) : Free Stock Analysis Report IHI CORP (IHICY) : Free Stock Analysis Report Life360, Inc. (LIF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
