Case IH Celebrates Milestone with 1000th Sugarcane Harvester Produced at Pune Plant

Case IH, a prominent brand of CNH Industrial, and a renowned global leader in agricultural equipment sector, has achieved a significant production milestone by manufacturing 1000 sugarcane harvesters at its advanced manufacturing plant located in Pune, Maharashtra.

This accomplishment highlights Case IH's commitment to excellence in meeting the needs of the sugarcane industry and solidifies its position as a leader in the market.

CNH Industrial announced that the Austoft sugarcane harvester, marking the 1000th unit, was unveiled at the manufacturing plant in the presence of CNH Industrial's leadership team.

Narinder Mittal, the Managing Director of CNH Industrial – Agriculture Business, India, and SAARC, expressed his pride and satisfaction on the occasion of the 1000th Austoft sugarcane harvester rollout. He emphasized that this achievement demonstrates the capabilities of Case IH India and motivates them to continue delivering adaptable machines to their esteemed customers.

Mittal also highlighted the widespread acceptance of this mechanical solution by the sugar industry, farmers, and harvesting contractors. He mentioned that they supply harvesters not only in India but also in other export markets.

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Furthermore, he reiterated their commitment to providing a comprehensive range of solutions for mechanized sugarcane cultivation. This includes top-notch harvesting equipment, appropriate tools for optimal cultivation practices, and world-class post-harvesting solutions for farmers.

According to the global farm machinery giant, the Case IH Austoft series sugarcane harvesters are specifically designed to enhance the efficiency of sugarcane harvesting, a process that is often laborious and time-consuming. These harvesters incorporate advanced technology and are considered pioneers in mechanical cane harvesting in India. Their lightweight and compact design allows them to operate effectively in partially wet fields, expanding their capability to harvest under different conditions. The series caters to sugarcane plantations with a row-to-row spacing of 1.2 meters or more, a trend that many Indian sugar mills have embraced for mechanizing their cane harvesting over the past 8-10 years.

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Sandeep Gupta, the Sales and Dealer Development Leader for Agriculture in India at CNH Industrial, stated, "In the last ten years, we have witnessed the Austoft series achieve remarkable growth in both domestic and international markets. This growth has enabled us to provide sustainable mechanized harvesting solutions. Our objective is to foster growth alongside our customers, encouraging higher levels of mechanization in Asia Pacific countries, all while preserving our position as leaders in the industry."

The company stated further, "The Pune plant serves as a newly built facility specifically dedicated to producing harvesters and products for crop residue management. Case IH manufactures sugarcane harvesters, which are exported to several countries in South East Asia, Africa, and China. With almost 80 years of experience, Case IH has established itself as a global leader in mechanical sugarcane harvesting."

-Business Line 

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