Axial-Flow 260 Series
For over four decades, the Axial-Flow 260 series combine set the standard for high-capacity and highly efficient harvesting. Designed to optimize grain quality and grain savings, the 260 series combines with optional Harvest Command™ automation simplifies harvesting by sensing and optimizing machine settings — regardless of operator skill level.
Increase Functional Performance Through The Feeding System
260 Series Combines have a redesigned feeder house for demanding crop conditions. A redesigned feeder top shaft drive coupler features a crown spline design for greatly improved durability. A simple, two-piece feeder floor design increases durability and improves crop feeding. Plus, up to 13,500 pounds in lift capacity handles even the largest chopping corn head on the market.
The latest updates include:
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New configurable raise and lower buttons for the reel and header.
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Improved automated header height control (AHHC) for more responsive corn head operation.
Threshing & Separation
We pioneered single rotor development back in the 1960s. Since then, refinements, enhancements and improvements have led to the pinnacle in rotor performance — the AFX rotor. The AFX rotor can be set into many configurations, adapting to both crop and threshing conditions.
High-Capacity Cleaning Systems
High-capacity combines need large high-capacity cleaning systems. Axial-Flow combines match cleaning system capacity to the size of the machine, providing superior productivity, grain sample quality and savings. The patented design of the Cross Flow™ cleaning system fan delivers consistently clean grain samples no matter the harvest condition.
Self-leveling Cleaning System (SLS): The self-leveling sieves allow up to 12 percent slope each way. An in-cab, adjustable pre-sieve allows the operator to make adjustments on the go to maximize grain quality.
- Tri-Sweep™ Tailings Processor: Using three sets of impellers, the processor gently re-threshes and elevates the tailings, returning them back to the active grain pan for final cleaning. This results in higher capacity, increased efficiency and improved grain quality.
- Active Grain Pan: Increases efficiency by separating the grain and other material through reciprocating action before reaching the cleaning system.
- Cross Flow Fan: After entering the fan, a vortex is created, which super charges the air flow, giving a full-balanced flow across the entire sieve. Air enters the full width of the fan from the top — not the sides — resulting in superior air flow.
Maintain Easy, Effective Control
The Case IH residue management system is built to handle the tough residue associated with new crop. This system delivers consistency across the larger header widths used on the Axial-Flow 260 series combines, helps prepare the ground for next year’s crop and can create consistent windrow formations and long straw for baling.
Transmission
The two-speed electric shift ground drive transmission increases tractive effort and reduces the need to stop and shift in field or on the road. Wider speed ranges provide more power for climbing hills and in challenging ground conditions. An optional differential lock further improves traction and performance. These combines are equipped with closed-loop sensing which ensures constant speed control plus an economy mode for fuel savings.
Our industry-exclusive CVT drive provides reduced complexity and maintenance, while the improved PTO gear case design ensures pumps and drives are operating efficiently throughout the entire rpm range.
Our patented header to feeder ground speed automatically matches header speed to ground speed with in-cab electronic variable feeder speed control, optimizing grain savings in down-corn conditions. Header and feeder automatically adapt to combine speed and put more grain in your tank.
Unmatched Comfort, Visibility and Control
With one of the largest and quietest cabs among combine manufacturers, the Axial-Flow cab gives you industry-leading glass and unsurpassed sight lines so you can keep an eye on the entire header. With its ergonomic and intuitive design, you get maximized comfort and productivity.
The cab is your mobile office, with USB ports, a cell phone holder, and AM/FM/Bluetooth® weather band radio or optional upgraded AM/FM/CD/bluetooth radio. The standard within the series standard pairs industry-leading Harvest Command™ technology for intuitive and effortless automation at harvest with dual Pro 1200 Displays, offering new advanced guidance and mapping capabilities. Plus, Pro1200 adds effortless connectivity to other, Pro700 enabled machines within the same field.
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