Case IH announces availability of AFS Connect
Featuring the agriculture industry’s
most powerful application of telematics technology available, Case IH AFS Connect is now available through Case IH dealerships. Beginning this spring, dealers will begin retrofitting AFS Connect Manager and AFS Connect Executive packages on fleets of both Case IH and competitive equipment as part of its commercial introduction of Case IH telematics technology. “More importantly, Case IH will back
up our industry-leading AFS technology with the expertise and local support our customers have told us they need to put advanced technologies to work in their operations,” said Trevor Mecham, Case IH Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) marketing manager. “AFS Connect has tremendous potential to improve pro- ducers’ abilities to manage their equip- ment and find new opportunities to improve return on investment, and Case IH product specialists and our dealers are committed to working alongside our customers to help them achieve that potential.” AFS Connect uses a combination of
global positioning system and cellular technology to link equipment, Case IH AFS Pro 600 or Pro 700 displays and the farm office wirelessly in real time. AFS Connect provides immediate informa- tion to aid in fleet management, per- formance analysis, remote file manage- ment and even supports two-way mes- saging, among other key features.” AFS Connect Manager offers fleet
management capabilities, localization of machines, a working status overview,
and alerts and security features, Mecham said. “Fleet management accurately pin-
points the location of a given machine,” he said. “Alerts and security include geo-fencing and curfew management, both of which can guard against theft. Geo-fencing ensures a machine stays within certain coordinates and curfew management sends an alert if a machine is started after working hours.” AFS Connect Executive includes all
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the components of AFS Connect Manager as well as some key features exclusively available through the Case IH AFS Connect Executive platform: • File transfer: Operators are able to
extract yield data and other valuable information as it occurs and transfer it into AFS software for more rapid deci- sion-making capabilities. • Two-way messaging: Through
telematics, managers can select the machines to which they want to send information. Messages can appear on each machine’s display instantaneously, and machine operators can respond for validation. • Virtual display: Owner/managers
are able to see the monitor in each machine from a remote location such as an office, with information updated every 15 minutes. They can review the coverage area, machine hours, fuel use and a vast array of other inputs. They also can customize the computer view to display information in the most efficient, effective manner. For more information, visit
www.caseih.com.
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JD Equipment adds new store in
Zanesville JD Equipment, of London, Ohio, has
announced they will be expanding to their eighth John Deere store in Zanesville, Ohio. JD Equipment has worked with Finton Equipment to pur- chase their existing store in Zanesville, and became the new owners effective March 19. Due to John Deere’s dealership realignment, Finton Equipment closed their John Deere store in Coshocton on the same date. The new JD Equipment store sells
agricultural, commercial and consumer equipment, offering products and servic- es for farmers, commercial mowers, con- struction customers and homeowners. They sell and service multiple product lines including John Deere, Honda, Stihl, Generac and many more. Finton Equipment has had had its
doors open for more than 45 years, with their home and base in Coshocton. Their decision to sell to JD Equipment was based upon JD’s ability and commitment to continue to serve the entire Finton cus-
tomer base in Zanesville and Coshocton with only facilities in Zanesville. Kevin and Kent Finton, along with most of the current staff from Finton Equipment, joined the JD Equipment team on March 19 when JD opens for business. JD Equipment is a family-owned busi-
ness, founded in Plain City, Ohio in 1982. During the past 30 years, they have grown to become Ohio’s largest John Deere dealer, with eight locations and more than 220 employees. They pride themselves on their excellent customer service, wide range of products and parts, and convenient availability of parts onsite. JD Equipment will be holding a spring
Open House to celebrate their addition to the community on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14. The Open House will be held at the Zanesville store, located at 4394 Northpointe Drive, Zanesville, OH 43701, and is open to the community. For more information on JD Equipment, visit
www.jdequipment.com.
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