1842

Jerome Increase Case founds the Racine Threshing Machine Works in Racine, Wisconsin. He innovates the current thresher and separated the straw from the grain.

1847

In Chicago, Cyrus McCormick founds the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company which will later become International Harvester.

1850-60s

Both companies grow market share and McCormick adds features to the reaper while Case diversifies power sources for the thresher.

1869

J.I. Case and Company produces the first steam engine tractor. It is wheel mounted, but still drawn by horses and used only to power other machines.

1871

The Great Chicago Fire destroys the McCormick factory. J.I. Case offers to build machines for McCormick.

1876

Case builds the first self-propelled traction steam engine. However, horses are still used to steer the engine.

1890–1944

As early as the 1880s, inventors in Australia and the United States experimented with cane harvesters and loaders. None of these early designs proved commercially viable and in the 1940s nearly all sugarcane was still cut by hand. A skilled cane cutter could cut around 9 tons of sugar cane per day. Sometime between 1942 and 1944, the Toft brothers invented their first sugarcane harvester. In 1944, the brothers entered a mechanical harvester contest. Due to WWII, severe labor shortages prompted the call for inventions to alleviate these shortages in the labor intensive sugar industry.

1892

Case builds a gasoline-powered tractor. However, the market is not ready for the transition from steam, so Case waits until 1911 to reintroduce it.

1902

J.P. Morgan brokers the merger of the McCormick, Deering, and three smaller brands into the International Harvester Company.

1910

International Harvester introduces the colossal Titan tractor, confirming its tractor legacy in both size and strength.

1919

International Harvester invents the first commercial power takeoff which premieres in the 8-16 model.

1923

Bert Benjamin builds first of the legendary Farmall, a unified system of tractors and implements for plowing, cultivation and harvesting, featuring a revolutionary light design.

1936

Harvester Red #50 is adopted for all International Harvester tractors, crawlers and power units on 1 November 1936.

1939

International Harvester introduces the second generation Farmall - the Letter Series - on August 9, 1939. The series included A and B (small-sized), H (middle-sized), and M (large-sized) tractors.

1943

International Harvester creates first successful spindle cotton picker. "Old Red" was mounted on a Farmall Tractor H. Both are donated for display at the Smithsonian Institution.

1945–1957

In 1947 Toft brothers form partnership to manufacture mechanical sugar cane harvesters. In 1955 First export to South Africa. In 1956 Harold Toft develops hydraulic loader to load hand-cut or machine-cut sugar cane.Slim Jim - Larger dedicated machines were more suited to the larger farmer and the contractors who cut cane for groups of farmers.Broad Claude - As the years past further developments were made to improve the machines.

1958

The Steiger family builds their first tractor with a higher horsepower than what was then available on the market. Commercial production starts in 1963.

1958–1969

In the 1960s Toft Whole Stalk harvester could cut 10 tons per hour. In 1965 Chopper harvester makes handling much more efficient and reduces amount of soil that goes into processing.Toft Bros - CH 364 Robot 1969 – 1971 Hydrostatic transmission - Hydraulic drives to chain cases.

1970–1996

By the 1970sthe Toft company had grown to more than 750 employees. Toft Bros begins production in Brazil in 1976. Introduction of the “Thousand Series” - 6000 - Fully hydraulic removal of all of the chain drives. The introduction of the 7000 in 1984 brings a major advantage - the ability to harvest green cane.

1977

The launch of the Axial Flow Combine revolutionizes the industry with its simplicity, grain quality, grain savings, crop adaptability, matched capacity and an added resale value.

1980

International Harvester produces the innovative 2+2 row crop articulated tractor, with the driver seated on the rear half of the tractor.

1984

Case introduces a new line of 94 series 4WD tractors, including the most powerful unit the company has ever produced, the 4994. The Model 4994 features a turbocharged V-8 with manufacturer's rating of 400 gross engine horsepower.

1985

The legacies of J.I. Case and Cyrus McCormick are united in one brand: Case IH. The new organization becomes the second largest farm equipment manufacturer, and the combination provides a broadened product line and a greatly expanded dealer organization.

1986

Steiger joins the growing Case IH offering. In 1988, the first red 9100 series Case IH Steiger tractors are produced although green Steigers are still made until 1989.

1988

Case IH launches the Magnum tractor – the first all-new machine to come from the combined engineering of Case and International Harvester.

1989

Case IH introduces the Maxxum tractor, a powerful, versatile and economical multi-purpose tractor which stands out for its performance, maneuverability and serviceability.

1992

Case IH celebrates its 150th anniversary serving the agriculture industry.

1995

Case IH introduces AFS Advanced Farming Systems. The system allows farmers to maximize productivity by monitoring yields with satellite technology, an innovative solution for its time.

1995

Case IH adds the innovative Austoft sugar cane harvester to its line which improves the efficiency and safety of harvesting cane.

1997

The amazing Steiger Quadtrac tractor is introduced. The 360-horsepower vehicle has four separate tracks that reduce ground compaction and increase traction.

1997–2014

In 1996, Case Corp acquires Austoft and the following year, the machines transition to the iconic red livery of the Case IH brand. In 2004, Austoft production moved from Bundaberg, Australia to Piracicaba, Brazil due to the rapid mass-scale mechanization of the Brazilian sugar industry. In 2006, The heritage of innovation continues in Brazil as Austoft introduces auto tracker basecutter height control on 7000 series harvesters as well as a brand new smaller harvester - the 4000 series. In 2009, Launch of 8000 series Austoft.

1998

Case IH expands its presence in the application equipment market with the addition of sprayers.

1998

Business Week magazine names the Case IH MX Series Magnum tractor new product of the year, in its 10th anniversary year.

2003

The company announces the return of the Farmall brand name with introduction of the new D and DX series tractors.

2006

Case IH announces the Case IH Module Express 625 which is the first commercial cotton picker with the ability to build modules while harvesting.

2009

Case IH launches continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology on tractors. The CVT automatically adjusts to constantly deliver the best possible balance of power and fuel efficiency at field speeds when operators need it most.

2010

Case IH ships world's first tractor meeting new the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Tier 4 Interim/European Union Stage III emissions requirements for agricultural equipment. The engine in the new Magnum Series tractor uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in emissions while actually boosting power, and improving fuel efficiency and durability.

2012

Case IH celebrates 25 years of the Magnum tractor.

2013

Case IH celebrates the 90 year anniversary of the introduction of the Farmall tractor, and the change in agriculture industry that resulted from it.

2013

Case IH introduces the first two-row sugarcane harvester with variable row-spacing, offering huge advantages in flexibility and harvesting speed.

2014

The Case IH Steiger tractor is voted “Machine of the Year XXL 2014” at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany.

2015

The Case IH Magnum tractor is voted 2015 Tractor of the Year at EIMA 2014 in Bologna and the Magnum Rowtrac is introduced. Following this success, the Magnum was awarded “Machine of the Year 2015” at SIMA in Paris.

2016–2019

In 2016 40 new features are introduced with model year 2016 including external feed roller bearings and high pressure shaft seals. In 2017 Over two dozen improvements made for model year 2017 including AutoTurn end of row turning function and SmartFan smart engine cooling fan. In 2018, Case IH launches the 8810 and 8010 sugarcane harvesters, culminating more than 100 product enhancements over 3 model years. In 2019, Case IH celebrates 75 years of innovation in sugarcane harvesting driven by the Austoft brand.