Case IH aims to enhance automation, connectivity and operator comfort in its Axial-Flow 160 Series assembly for model year 2027 (MY27).
The American agricultural machinery company said it designed the harvester to “further simplify the harvesting process while increasing performance and connectivity.”
“The new Axial-Flow 160 Series reinforces Case IH’s commitment to productivity, reliability and ease of use on all farm sizes,” Case IH explained.
Technology upgrades
These upgrades follow the launch of the Axial-Flow 160 series in 2024, when Case IH introduced its “Harvest Command” batch automation technology.
This launch marks the first time the company has introduced its pioneering automated threshing and separation technology to Class 6 and 7 medium-sized combine harvesters.
Case IH’s flagship devices (such as the Axial-Flow 250 series) have had access to this technology since 2018.
According to the company, the latest updates enhance machine intelligence and digital capabilities.
The MY27 update introduces an upgraded on-board and off-board technology suite, which Case IH believes will enable “improved automation, connectivity and precision farming capabilities.”
This is “to support faster decision-making and improve machine uptime,” Case IH said.
“This upgrade supports faster data processing, improved diagnostics and seamless integration with digital tools, while enabling remote support capabilities that help reduce service trips and reduce downtime during harvest.”
The updated Axial-Flow 160 series features the dual-display setup of the company’s Pro 1200 displays, which the company said provides an “intuitive, tablet-like experience.”
These displays feature customizable layouts and multi-touch controls while allowing for agricultural data to be viewed and synchronized data.
Interior of the cab of a 2027 Axial-Flow 160 Source: Case IH
Additionally, the Pro 1200 displays facilitate remote viewing to allow operators and support teams to monitor and assist in real time.
Case IH claims that these monitors can also provide advanced diagnostics to help identify and address service needs early.
The company has also incorporated Harvest Command technology combined with AccuGuide automation technology and real-time productivity monitoring capabilities to these displays.
By separating machine control and agricultural data across two displays, the system “improves situational awareness and reduces operator workload during long harvest days.”
In terms of precision farming features, the updated Axial-Flow 160 series will include a new Vector Pro receiver for “improved pointing accuracy, even in challenging field conditions.”
The devices also have connectivity, meaning Case IH provides connectivity for the life of the modem with no subscription or renewal fees.
Additional technologies include AccuSync for real-time data sharing between multiple devices and AccuTurn for automated head switching.
According to Case IH, flexible technology packages allow customers to customize levels of automation and connectivity according to their needs.
Mechanical upgrades
According to Case IH, it believes improvements in basic harvesting functions increase crop efficiency and quality.
The company plans to introduce a new cross-clutch, allowing independent control of the unloading system, which is intended to allow the unloading auger to be fully emptied and reduce grain loss during on-the-go unloading.
An optional two-speed feed motor improves crop flow across varying conditions, while a new concave configuration improves performance in high-moisture crops.
Case IH also claimed that improved sensor systems provide more precise monitoring of key machine parameters.
“These improvements help ensure consistent productivity and reliable performance across variable field conditions,” the company stated.
Operator comfort
Operator comfort “remains a key focus” for Case IH for MY27, something its competitors have long been John Deere also revised and redesigned the engine Before next year.
Case IH said the Axial-Flow 160 Series will provide an upgraded operator environment consistent with the 260 Series cab design and engineering.
Series production is scheduled to begin in July, enabling first customer deliveries by the end of the third quarter Source: Case IH
“With the latest updates to the Axial-Flow 160 series, we are bringing advanced automation, connectivity and operator expertise to the mid-range segment,” said Andreas Sayle, Product Director EMEA at Case IH.
“These combines continue to embody the simplicity of axial flow design while incorporating the technologies needed to increase productivity, crop quality and return on investment for today’s growers,” Saile concluded.
The MY27 versions will make their public debut at a major international exhibition at EIMA in Bologna in November 2026.
Series production is scheduled to begin in July, enabling the first deliveries to customers by the end of the third quarter.
