New Case IH Farmlift 626

Case IH is strengthening its Farmlift telescopic loader range by launching a new particularly compact Farmlift 626 that offers increases in maneuverability, accessibility and capability compared to its predecessor.

These include higher lift height for greater productivity, a reduced turning radius to make yard work easier and a lower overall height for better access to low doorways and buildings. This means the Farmlift 626 suits a wide range of applications across livestock businesses and many other enterprises.

The Farmlift 626 has a maximum lift capacity of 2,600 kilograms (about 5,732 pounds), while the new model offers 0.22 meter (8.6 inches) more maximum lift height than its predecessor, at 5.9 meters (19.3 feet). Headstock rotation on the Farmlift 626 is 155 degrees, for faster unloading.

At just over 4 meters (13.1 feet), the new machine is shorter than its predecessor, yet its 2.525-meter (8.28 feet) wheelbase is slightly longer, a combination which helps ensure good stability when handling heavy loads or working at speed. With a reduced outside turn radius of 3.25 meters (10.66 feet), the Farmlift 626 is easier to maneuver where yard and building space are restricted.

For the first time on a Case IH compact telehandler, the specification can include TMR homologation. If road registration is required, this simplifies the process, and with TMR approval the Farmlift 626 can be factory-fitted with a trailer hitch and hydraulic or pneumatic trailer braking. The optional telematics provides instant identification of location, plus automated monitoring and recording of operating and performance data. Via the Case IH FieldOps app, data from the Farmlift 626 and all connected machines in a fleet can be monitored via any online smart device or PC. Further options include carbon filters for the cab ventilation system to protect operator health in particularly dusty conditions.

Photo courtesy of Corteva Agriscience.

New NovaGraz herbicide from Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered NovaGraz herbicide. As the only pasture herbicide to give cattle producers broad-spectrum weed control while still preserving white clover and annual lespedeza, NovaGraz meets a long-standing need.

Eliminating weeds in white clover pastures can increase the amount of forage produced and improves utilization. In research trials where NovaGraz herbicide controlled broadleaf weeds and preserved white clover, pastures produced 21% more total forage, compared with untreated sites.

Extensive research shows that by preserving white clover and annual lespedeza in tall fescue pastures, producers can mitigate fescue toxicosis, which can increase stocker cattle average gains by up to 50%.

Multiple years of testing show NovaGraz herbicide, powered by Rinskor active, provides broad-spectrum control of important broadleaf species, including ironweed, cocklebur, wild carrot, buttercup, biennial thistles, ragweeds, plantain, woolly croton, poison hemlock and many others.

In addition, NovaGraz herbicide:

• Controls a broad spectrum of weeds in pastures, rangeland, hayfields and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres
• Carries no grazing restrictions for beef cattle and only minimal haying and manure restrictions after application
• Provides effective, broad-spectrum weed control where a non-residual option is desired for maximum flexibility in hay marketing and crop rotation
• Provides high-quality, diverse grazing, which can increase per-acre beef production

NovaGraz herbicide will be available for the 2025 application season, pending state registrations.

Photo courtesy of Bobcat Company.

Bobcat Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable

Bobcat Company has expanded its Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to function with additional products in its lineup.

Originally announced in June 2024 on select compact track loaders and skid steer loaders, the technology can now be additionally used for select Bobcat compact excavator, compact wheel loader and Toolcat utility work machine models. Equipment owners for models that do not have telematics hardware factory-installed can purchase an aftermarket kit through their local dealer.

With Remote Engine Disable/Enable, owners and operators can disable their equipment’s engine with a few clicks, deterring theft and aiding in quick machine recovery. This feature is also valuable for rental businesses, enabling dealer owners to remotely stop equipment if rental agreement terms are not met.

If unauthorized use is suspected, owners can log into their Bobcat Owner Portal or Machine IQ app to pinpoint the location of their equipment and choose to disable the engine. Upon executing the disable command, any attempt to start an engine in an off state will fail. If the machine is in operation, the engine will shift into derate mode.

Remote Engine Disable/Enable is available for Machine IQ Health and Security subscribers with connected and compatible Bobcat machines.