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Can we add automation package on 8250 combine?

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1.5K views 9 replies 6 participants last post by  rod  
#1 ·
Hi all, was looking at a 2021 8250 combine at an auction. It does not have automation package. I was wondering if it was possible to add it after? Is there too many sensors and wiring to be added or most of the components are already there?

thanks!
 
#5 ·
The automation option is a fairly costly option on the build sheet. Can't remember what it is, but over $50k. I don't think Case is going to make it easy to add the option to an existing combine for less than that. I suspect the parts will be quite artificially expensive ($10k for the camera or something), and they might make the dealer charge a hefty fee for installing the software. I am interested to hear what it costs in the end, though.
 
#6 ·
Is that $50k over the base price? I know base 250 series didn’t include in cab pre sieve or rotor vane adjustment and I’m fairly certain those are both required for automation, so maybe that price includes those options from the factory. Even with those options I would still think case would want a fortune for the camera, sieve pressure sensors, and the software.
 
#7 ·
I think from memory, full automation - when it was released - was about A$25k extra. Now, there’s no option to delete it ……. & why would anyone want to do that!

IMO, look for a machine that’s already got it installed. Guaranteed Case will charge the equivalent of a small countries GDP to retrofit the whole kit.