Machinery: Optimum performance

The input of farmers and contractors is reflected in the enhanced spec of the new Optum tractor from Case IH

The first Irish deliveries of the new Optum are expected for early 2016

Derek Casey

More muscle, an excellent power to weight ratio and dimensions close to those of the Puma range; these are the features which characterise the new Optum CVX tractor from Case IH, and which helped it scoop the prestigious 'Machine of the Year 2016' award at Agritechnica.

Assembly of the new Optum tractors started at Case IH's St. Valentin plant in Austria in September, and the first units have already left the factory. The first Irish deliveries are expected for early 2016.