First impressions of Case IH's £800K Quadtrac 715

The Case IH 715 Quadtrac has finally arrived on UK shores. We speak to Warwickshire arable farmer David Jones to find out his initial thoughts on the latest iteration of this iconic centre-pivot, high-horsepower tractor

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The most powerful tractor produced by Case IH, the 715 Quadtrac won Tractor of the Year in the high power category for models over 300hp+.
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The most powerful tractor produced by Case IH, the 715 Quadtrac won Tractor of the Year in the high power category for models over 300hp+.

When Case IH debuted the 9370 Quadtrac in 1996, it represented a quantum leap in tractor design. Powered by a 14.0-litre Cummins engine, the first four-track model boasted 360hp. Today, with a max power...

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