Case IH will present a broad selection of agricultural machinery and precision farming technologies at EIMA International 2026, taking place in Bologna from November 10 to 14. The manufacturer’s exhibition will feature the new Axial-Flow 160 combine series, Puma 155–185 tractors with ActiveDrive 8 transmission and the Optum 440 equipped with Advanced Vehicle Suspension (AVS). The display will also include the Steiger 555 Quadtrac and Farmall 110M, illustrating the brand’s coverage of different agricultural applications and power requirements. Rather than focusing on a single product launch, Case IH is using EIMA to demonstrate developments in harvesting automation, tractor operation and connected machinery.
The Axial-Flow 160 series will make its first public appearance at a major international exhibition, introducing enhanced harvesting controls and connectivity, including dual Pro 1200 displays, automated guidance functions and machine-to-machine data sharing. Mechanical improvements include a new cross-auger clutch and an optional two-speed feeder drive. In the tractor segment, the Puma 155–185 range gains the ActiveDrive 8 dual-clutch transmission, expanding customer choice alongside updated cab controls, suspension and maneuverability features. The Optum 440 will demonstrate the sensor-controlled AVS system, which automatically adjusts suspension damping according to operating conditions and has received an EIMA Technical Evolution Award.
Precision agriculture will form another major component of the Case IH exhibition. A dedicated technology area will demonstrate guidance, implement control, targeted spraying and harvesting automation, supported by the FieldOps digital platform for monitoring machinery, coordinating field operations and managing agricultural data. The manufacturer will also highlight Connectivity Included, which removes recurring connectivity subscription fees for qualifying machines, alongside retrofit precision solutions from Raven and FLEETPRO. Together, these developments illustrate Case IH’s approach to integrating machinery performance, operator assistance and digital services across its agricultural equipment portfolio.
Bottom Line
Case IH’s EIMA 2026 presentation brings together developments in harvesting technology, tractor transmissions, intelligent suspension and connected farming. The strategic significance lies less in any single machine than in the manufacturer’s effort to combine mechanical improvements with automation and digital integration, reinforcing the role of practical technology in the evolution of agricultural equipment.
