Case IH Axial Flow Combines

**1. Models of Case IH Axial Flow Combines:**
– The 14 series: 1440, 1460, 1480, 1470, 1482.
– The 16 series: 1620, 1640, 1660, 1670, 1680.
– The 16-4/6/8 series: 1644, 1666, 1688.
– The 21 series: 2144, 2166, 2188.
– The 23/25 series: 2344, 2366, 2377, 2388, 2577, 2588.
– The 010/120 series: AFX8010, AFX9010, 7010, 8010, 9010, 7120, 8120, 9120.
– The 88 series: 5088, 6088, 7088.
– The 130/230 series: 130 series (5130, 6130, 7130) and 230 series.
– The 4000 series: 4077, 4088.

**2. Design and Features:**
– Introduction of plastic/fiber glass body panels in the 88 series.
– Design improvements in the 010/120 series included hydraulic controls and in-cabin rotor reversing mechanism.
– Tier 4a/Tier 4 interim engine emissions control in the 130/230 series.
– 5.48m of separation area in the 88 series.
– 5.9m cleaning area in the 130 series and 6.1m cleaning area in the 230 series.

**3. Production and Market Presence:**
– Production of the 010/120 series was consolidated in Grand Island, Nebraska.
– The 88 series was phased out in most markets by 2011.
– The 4000 series was produced in China at CNH Industrials Harbin plant for the Chinese market.

**4. Evolution and Succession:**
– The 88 series ran in parallel to the 120 series.
– The 130/230 series was the direct successor to the 88 series machines.
– The 4000 series is a continuation of the Axial-Flow line based on the 23 series harvesters.

**5. Historical Context and References:**
– References to books like “Red Combines 1915-2015” by Lee Klancher.
– Involvement of subsidiaries like Deering Harvester Company.
– Notable figures associated with the development of combines: Charles Deering, James Deering, William Deering, Cyrus McCormick, Leander J. McCormick.