Renewed in terms of structure and technical solutions, the new short-wheelbase Case Ih Puma tractors are designed to ensure maximum operating efficiency in forage work and shallow soil cultivation, combining improved maneuverability with higher front and rear lifting capacities
Launched in 2007, the Case IH “Puma” series tractors quickly established themselves on the market thanks to their operational versatility, which has steadily increased over time. As early as 2008, the range was split into two sub-series differentiated by wheelbase and weight in order to better target specific mission profiles.
That milestone led to the introduction of the short-wheelbase “Puma” models—three tractors with rated power outputs between 155 and 185 hp—specifically aimed at forage applications and shallow soil work typical of mixed farming operations. This positioning is due to wheelbases of around 2,789 mm and an unladen weight of about 7,600 kg, parameters that define agility and versatility—qualities further enhanced by the brand’s engineers, under CNH Industrial, in the development of the new short-wheelbase “Puma.”
The three new-generation models can be equipped with a suspended front axle featuring twin cylinders and accumulators designed to maximize absorption of vibrations and shocks when operating on uneven or rough terrain. When traveling on the road, an automatic pitch and roll control system improves stability and handling. The new front axle also enhances headland maneuverability, allowing the updated short-wheelbase “Puma” to achieve turning radii of around 5.70 m—17 percent tighter than the previous generation.
Maximum power ratings have also increased, now reaching 192, 211, and 226 hp, all delivered by 6.7-liter six-cylinder FPT engines coupled to three different transmission options.
The first, “ActiveDrive 6,” is a semi-powershift gearbox with three ranges and six speeds, providing 18 forward and six reverse gears. The second, “ActiveDrive 8,” is a dual-clutch transmission with three ranges and eight speeds, offering 24 forward and 24 reverse gears. At the top of the range is the “CvxDrive” continuously variable transmission, based on a combined hydrostatic/mechanical system. The hydrostatic section features controlled interaction between a variable-displacement pump and a hydraulic motor, while the mechanical section consists of a three-stage dual-clutch gearbox with automatic shifting.
With these configurations, the tractors are able to operate at peak efficiency regardless of the task, supported by a hydraulic system delivering up to 150 l/min (optionally 170 l/min), powering up to five rear remote valves and a rear hitch with a lift capacity of 8,380 kg—over 130 kg more than the previous generation. This improvement is enabled by a revised structure supporting an 18 percent increase in maximum gross weight, up to 13,500 kg, allowing a payload of up to 5,500 kg.
As a result, the new short-wheelbase “Puma” tractors also benefit from a front lift capacity increase of more than 600 kg—4,180 kg versus the previous 3,568 kg—enabling them to safely handle even heavy front-rear implement combinations. Implements are controlled precisely and intuitively via two multifunction armrest options, “Multicontroller II” and “Multicontroller III,” housed in four-post cabs that provide excellent 360-degree visibility. Standard equipment includes air-suspended seats, full climate control, and a suite of digital solutions based on the “FieldOps” platform, available in three configurations to suit different customer needs.
Title: New short-wheelbase Case Ih Puma: strong, agile and renewed
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