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An automatic suspension system designed to improve tractor comfort and stability has received an EIMA Technical Evolution Award.
Advanced Vehicle Suspension is available on the Case IH Optum 360, 390 and 440 tractor models. It automatically adjusts suspension damping according to operating speed and changing conditions.
Sensors monitor vibrations transmitted from the tractor chassis to the cab, with the system adjusting suspension response in real time.
The control system prioritises comfort at lower speeds, while increasing the emphasis on stability as travelling speed rises. It also adapts its response to factors including tyre pressure, recognising that lower pressures can absorb more of the initial shock.
The system is designed to operate automatically, meaning the driver does not have to make manual suspension adjustments as the tractor moves between field work and road transport.
“The engineering is advanced; the operation remains straightforward,” said Richard Hollins, Optum series tractors Global Product Manager.
“As tasks, speeds and conditions change, AVS manages the suspension response in the background, leaving the operator free to focus on the work ahead.”
The EIMA Technical Evolution distinction is awarded to products introducing original improvements to solutions already manufactured or patented. The annual contest is organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation.
The award was presented at the EIMA Technical Innovation Contest ceremony at Palazzo Re Enzo in Bologna.
The manufacturer says the system is intended to translate suspension control technology into practical benefits for farmers and contractors, particularly where tractors regularly switch between field operations and road transport.
AVS is part of the equipment available on the Optum 360, 390 and 440 series, giving the tractors automatic control of suspension response without requiring additional operator input.
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