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Patriot 3330 – Small machine with big features has runs on the board

Winters are wet on Simon Allen’s 5,000-acre mixed family farm outside of Hexham in western Victoria. He’s the third generation to work ‘Denholm Green’ – which in the past predominately focused on producing sheep and cattle due to damp conditions.   But in recent years Simon has poured his energy into significantly expanding the interests…

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O’Connors consolidate growth with acquisition of sixteenth dealership

O’Connors have consolidated their Victorian footprint with the announcement that the Company will acquire the Case IH dealership in Echuca. O’Connors, who currently own and operate 15 Case IH dealerships across Victoria, NSW and SA, are Case IH’s largest dealer in Australia and New Zealand were thrilled to announce the purchase of Echuca CIH on…

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A REDSTART is the best start to a career in agriculture.

Continued expansion and an increase in customer servicing and support needs requiring Heavy Diesel Service Technicians was the catalyst for Agricultural Machinery dealership group, O’Connors to formalise their approach to apprenticeship recruitment and training.  O’Connors who own and operate fifteen Case IH dealerships across Victoria, South Australia and NSW launched their REDSTART Apprenticeship program at…

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O’Connors grows to 15 dealerships in latest expansion of its network

It’s been a big start to the year for O’Connors, the largest Case IH dealer in Australia and New Zealand, with the company announcing the acquisition of a further three Case IH dealerships. The full Sunrise Ag dealerships in Swan Hill and Ouyen and the Case IH broadacre component of the Mildura outlet have been…

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AFS Harvest Command reduces grain loss

Tim McClelland amongst his canola crop.  Reduced grain loss is the main advantage of Case IH’s AFS Harvest Command automation on his 7250 Axial-Flow Combine Harvester, according to Victorian southern Mallee mixed farmer Tim McClelland, who achieved sub 2% grain loss at harvest in late 2020. Mr McClelland, a long-time O’Connors customer, purchased the new…

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Automation pushing harvester performance to new highs

CASE IH 9250 with AFS Harvest Command Broadacre growers looking to maximise their yields now have access to the latest in combine harvesting technology and productivity, via Case IH’s AFS Harvest Command, a flagship product of the brand’s Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) suite. Introduced to Australia as part of the Axial-Flow 250 Series combine launch,…

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Bale shape and ease of maintenance key for repeat purchase

Scott Somers with one of his Case IH LB34SXL Balers and new Case IH Optum 270 A dramatic increase in hay demand recently has been well documented, with extended periods of drought exacerbated by bushfires through the summer. During this time Warracknabeal farmer Scott Somers has seen his own hay production increase from 30% of…

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New award-winning Maxxum series ups the ante

This month Case IH launched a new Maxxum series which, for the first time, includes the exciting ActiveDrive 8 transmission – the new three-range eight-speed powershift transmission featuring double clutch technology, ideal for power-hungry tasks where momentum is important.   The full line-up now includes: The Maxxum CVT – Continues to be the ultimate in…

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Dealer of the Year Awards 2019

Case IH dealer O’Connors has claimed a hat-trick of wins after being named Case IH Dealer of the Year 2019 (three branches or more) at the annual awards ceremony on the Gold Coast last night. The family-owned business was started in Birchip, Victoria, in 1964, and has since expanded to become the largest dealer in…

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NEW 2019 STEIGER

A US model Steiger with some of its features soon to be rolled out on MY19 Steigers in Australia. Just when you thought the king of Case IH tractors couldn’t get any better, Case IH has announced a number of updates and improvements for new Steiger 2019 models. The tracks on the 400, 450 and…

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O’Connors to unveil cutting-edge harvest technology

The Case IH Axial-Flow 250 Series will be launched at Wimmera Machinery Field Days following last year’s release of the US version (pictured). O’Connors to unveil cutting-edge harvest technology The latest in harvest technology will be unveiled at this year’s Wimmera Machinery Field Days, as O’Connors and Case IH unveil the new Axial-Flow 250 Series.…

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New Case IH Solutions

New Kid on the Block: Case IH 6130 Axial Flow Combine O’Connors Delivers Case IH Solutions A hit-and-miss season has made this year challenging for many growers across the region. Fortunately, the challenges have come at the same time as a number of new Case IH solutions, available through farm machinery dealer O’Connors, that will…

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