If you harvest in the hills with a Case IH combine, there is no better investment you can make than equipping your Case IH combine with a leveling system from Hillco Technologies.
Hillco Leveling Systems are packed with a long list of industry leading features and benefits such as true bolt-on design, fully automatic variable speed leveling, and fully automatic header height and lateral tilt control.
Other benefits include increased hillside capacity, reduced hillside grain loss, improved sample quality, and comfortable hillside operation . Additionally, Hillco guarantees that your combine’s original Case IH warranties will remain in full effect after installation of your Hillco Leveling System.
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It is our goal to deliver trouble-free leveling systems with our precision electronic slope sensing, combined with variable speed hydraulic leveling control we deliver the ultimate and smooth responsive leveling performance.
The clinometers base slope sensor continuously monitors the sloping field conditions and maintains a combine chassis position within half a degree of level. The variable rate technology utilized in the leveling controller and hydraulic control valve allows for infinite leveling speed control from zero to maximum speed. The further the combine is out of level, the faster the system corrects. As the chassis approaches level, the leveling rate slows. This variable speed at leveling is what allows Hillco Leveling Systems to be both smooth and responsive.
Harvesting with a Hillco Leveling System means you remain level at all times; putting all of the grain in the tank instead of leaving it on the ground. We don’t expect you to take our word for it. We’ve had extensive field testing done to quantify how much grain you are actually losing when you are running a level and combine in the hills
During harvest, time is money. So why buy a new combine and then sacrifice up to half its capacity in the hills? The technology incorporated with Hillco Leveling Systems eliminates the need to reduce sidehill harvesting speeds and is a perfect complement to today’s powerful combines.
Many harvesting expenses are related to the time it takes to harvest.
Hillco has warranty agreements with all major North American combine manufacturers, ensuring that the installation of Hillco Leveling Systems does not affect the existing combine warranties.
Faster harvesting speeds mean fewer hours on your combine and that equals greater value at trade-in time.
A Hillco leveling system retains 60% of its original value whether it is 5 or 15 years.
No one buys a leveling system based on comfort but it’s one of the main reasons people give for never operating a level-land combine in the hills again.
With the combine level on your hillsides, you will be able to fill your grain tank to capacity.
The unique bolt-on design of Hillco Leveling Systems makes dealer installation a convenient option for both new and pre-owned combines.
There is always a knowledgeable and friendly product support specialist available, along with owner’s manuals and parts books, to help with troubleshooting.
There are many factors taken into consideration when quoting a Hillco Leveling System, so you won’t see a generic price list. We work closely with your dealership to create a quote specific to your combine and individual needs. Accurate quoting is essential to insuring there are no surprises down the road. We take into account all the costs necessary to equip your combine with a Hillco Leveling System such as combine model, header kits, installation, and freight. To find out how much a leveling system is going to cost for your combine please contact your dealer to get a quote.
Hillco Leveling Systems for Case IH combines are only available through authorized Case IH dealers. If your dealership is not already a Hillco dealer, have them contact Hillco and we will work towards establishing them as an authorized Hillco dealer. If you prefer to work through an established Hillco dealer, please contact Hillco’s Sales Department
Absolutely not! Hillco has secured a Category IV Warranty Agreement from Case IH stating that warranties will remain intact throughout the remaining life of the warranty after installation of a Hillco Leveling System. In the event that a Case IH component is damaged by a covered failure of a Hillco Leveling System, Hillco will warrant the repair of the part to the owner through your dealership.
Yes, that’s no problem. All Hillco Leveling Systems are designed for bolt-on installation. Whether your combine is new or used, you can take full advantage of a Hillco Leveling System.
New Combines: When purchasing a new combine our leveling systems are shipped from our manufacturing facility to our installation site near the Case IH combine plant. Upon your combine’s arrival at the installation site, a team of Hillco trained technicians professionally install the Hillco Leveling System onto your new combine. The installation includes a thorough two-part inspection; one completed by the installation team and the second provided by a factory trained inspector inspector. After installation the combine is sent back to the Case IH plant and shipping takes place through standard delivery procedures as with any combine order. Upon arrival a third pre-field inspection is performed by your dealership.
Pre-Owned Combines: If you are purchasing a new or pre-owned combine already at your dealership (new or used) or equipping your existing combine, installation can be easily performed by your local dealer. The “Bolt-On” design of Hillco Leveling Systems insures that your dealer’s trained technicians can complete a quality installation and final inspection. After Hillco Leveling Systems are installed, regardless of whether you have a new or pre-owned combine, you can be assured your leveling system will be delivered to you field-ready.
Hillco works closely with your local dealership to ensure that you are provided with the on-time, knowledgeable, service you expect. Your dealership is the first point of assistance for all Hillco products and we have provided them with the necessary information to diagnose problems. In the event you or your dealership need additional support a knowledgeable Hillco Product Specialist is just a phone call away. Hillco also maintains inventories of components at strategic locations throughout the country to insure timely access to parts.
No. When switched to the Automatic Leveling Mode the Hillco Leveling System senses the position of your combine’s chassis and automatically pivots the combine left or right to maintain level. Hillco Leveling Systems do not compensate for slopes fore/aft. While in the Automatic Leveling Mode the manual left-right leveling switch overrides the automatic leveling function. When the manual switch is released the combine automatically returns to level. When the combine is in the Manual Leveling Mode, the combine will remain in the position the operator chooses using the manual left-right leveling switch. This is especially handy for changing unloading auger height.
Hillco Leveling Systems utilize a master/slave hydraulic system to control header angle. As the combine chassis levels the master cylinder displaces oil to the slave cylinder, which rotates the header and keeps it parallel to the ground. The operator has the ability to change the header position relative to the ground by overriding the system using the lateral header tilt switch located in the hydrostat control handle. If the header is equipped with lateral tilt sensors and Terrain Tracker electronics, the operator can place the header in the Automatic Mode where it will react to the changing ground contours. The result is a fully automated lateral header tilt system with no cables, springs or pulleys.
The answer varies depending on the specifics of the header being used. Most rigid and flex headers require little modification. On corn and pick-up heads the telescoping drive shafts are usually changed to CV (constant velocity) style drivelines to accommodate the greater header angles that occur during leveling. Hillco manufacturers a wide variety of header kits to fit the most popular header types and models.
