By Paul Nolan
Editorial Director
Farms.com
“Weight and durability. Operator environment. Emissions technology.”
Those are some key reasons for the popularity of the Farmall Utility A series tractors, according to Denny Stroo, Case IH Farmall marketing manager.
Stroo spoke to Farms.com at the recent National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. where a lot of the focus was on the 75A model – part of an expanded lineup that includes the 55A and 65A, and all with cab options.
“We do sell more cabs than non-cabs,” explained Stroo. “So our customers are already there.
“Farmers want cabs. So we are meeting that need.”
Stroo provided further insight into the current popularity of the Farmall Utility A series.
“These tractors really do have a lot to offer. The Farmall is known for its weight and its durability. And the weight is built into the guts of the tractor – the powertrain and the main parts of the tractor. It weighs more, so it can do more work.
“It also offers a superior operator environment.
“And from an EPA standpoint, we have emissions technology that doesn’t require us to have a DPF (diesel particulate filter) now. So no regeneration and no down-time for our customers.”
Stroo is also enthused about the Powershuttle option. This technology offers clutch-less operation, which is ideal for tasks that require frequent changes in direction.
An optional creeper transmission can be added to the 12x12 transmission, which allows for eight very slow forward speeds and eight very slow reverse speeds, providing a 20x20 transmission for operational speeds as slow as six feet per minute.
Case IH has sold over two million Farmalls worldwide, with strong market share in the dairy and livestock sectors.
Robert Meier is territory sales manager for Ontario, and he explained recently that “the Farmall A Series is an economical line that provides the necessary features that Ontario producers require, without all the additional bells and whistles.
“It expands our portfolio or range to serve the needs of customers we didn’t really have a tractor for before now.”
Definitely adding to the legacy of the Farmall.
“We introduced Farmalls back in 1923,” said Stroo.
“Back then the letters indicated the size of tractor. But we are transitioning so that the classification reflects more than size.”
The Farmall Utility 75A is the strongest of the Utility A lineup, with 74 engine horsepower at 2300 ERPM. PTO horsepower: 60. Traction: 2WD or MFD. Transmission: 8x8 mechanical, 12x12 power or 12x12 with creeper. Emissions compliance: Tier 4 B/Final.