Tractors Case IH celebrates a Magnum milestone

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25 years ago a very young Case IH Corporation introduced the Magnum, the first new tractor line to be introduced after that organization was created by joining Case and International Harvester. The four models that first comprised the Magnum Series were, like the new Case IH organization, itself, a blending of the two brands.

The transaxle assembly that formed the driveline from the engine back came from R&D work that had been undertaken by IH before the merger. The body style was a blend of the angular hood design Case had used since the introduction of the 70 Series, while the cab was reminiscent of the 86 Series IH tractors. With the new Magnum, die-hard Case and IH customers could, it was hoped, find something familiar in the new models to hold their loyalty.

The Magnums were first introduced to the public in 1987 and entered production in 1988. So, 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the Series. To celebrate, Case IH is drawing on an old IH tradition and building a limited production run of 100 tractors with a unique paint scheme to mark the milestone.

On August 9th, managers at Case IH pulled the wraps off one of the special edition tractors with that red and silver livery during a three-day media event held near the company's headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. To highlight the advancements the line has seen since 1988, the new 25th anniversary tractor was displayed alongside the second Magnum to roll off the assembly line, a 7130. Bearing serial number 2, that 7130 is the oldest Magnum in existence, because serial number 1 no longer exists. The vintage Magnum is usually housed in the company's museum in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

One product marketing manager commented that it wasn't all that easy to get the old Magnum released from its home for a day at the Racine fairgrounds for the photo op. That isn't surprising, given how special the old tractor is.

Read more at http://bloggn.grainews.ca/scotts_equip/2012/08/case-ih-celebrates-a-magnum-mi.html
 
 
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