Presented exactly twelve months ago in Hannover, the Case Ih “QuadTrac 715” amazed everyone who encountered it with its performance. Boasting 778 horsepower, 3,255 newton-meters of torque, and a hydraulic system capable of delivering up to 428 liters of oil per minute, all wrapped under a spectacular, aggressive, and determined hood design. Moreover, the machine is equipped with the latest autonomous digital management systems, making it fully robotized. It also features a rear lifting capacity of over ten tons, enabling it to handle heavy-duty fieldwork with combined equipment weights exceeding 32 tons.
True Hypertractors
Drawing a parallel with the automotive term “Hypercar,” which refers to vehicles with over 1,000 horsepower designed for mixed road-track use, the “QuadTrac 715” can justifiably be called a “Hypertractor.” Despite this designation, it can operate gently and respectfully on soft ground, thanks to specific design features. First, its wide tracks—up to 91 centimeters—provide a ground contact area just under six square meters. Second, an articulated steering system minimizes the risk of soil disturbance during maneuvers. Lastly, a three-point central articulation ensures the tracks maintain constant ground contact.
The tracks themselves are suspended by a robust, fully mechanical system designed for heavy-duty applications, incorporating hydraulic shock absorbers. This exclusive design won recognition as a technical innovation in the agricultural sector at Eima 2024. The system ensures that the idler wheels and intermediate rollers are independently suspended within the undercarriage, reducing the operator seat’s vertical vibrations by up to 42% during road travel. Equipped with dual-axis independent suspension, the intermediate rollers closely follow ground contours, allowing for higher field speeds, even on challenging terrain.
Maintenance-Free Tensioning
Adding to its functionality, the drive wheels are approximately 11% larger in diameter than other “QuadTrac” models, contributing to improved track durability. Track tensioning is maintained by an automatic system, which, combined with grease-free bushings and pins, eliminates the need for maintenance. This traction and steering system is designed to meet the needs of modern intensive and industrialized agriculture. It can support large, heavy equipment while enabling high-speed operations and maintaining operator comfort.
Case IH “QuadTrac 715”: A Giant with Velvet Feet
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