Tuesday, 31 March 2015 00:00

X.7 series bring things up to dates

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McCormick’s new X.7 series come with upgraded engines and transmission. McCormick’s new X.7 series come with upgraded engines and transmission.

McCormick tractors have a heritage dating back to the 1830s, when Cyrus Hall McCormick patented the reaper binder - the new McCormick X.7 series brings things up to date. 

The recently released X.7 series from the Argo tractors stable replaces the well liked MTX models with upgraded engines and transmissions, while retaining key features such as the full cast chassis and independent front suspension.

With six models from 145 to 200hp, all X.7 series models use the “Betapower” engine from FPT to Tier 4 interim standard, and using AdBlue treatment for an effective exhaust emission clean-up. These engines are electronically controlled, and offer up to an additional 25hp for transport or PTO operations, thereby maintaining speed and productivity in tough conditions

A major change sees the inclusion of a ZF sourced transmission to ensure this power is directed through the wheels and down to the ground. The semi-powershift drive offers six main ranges, coupled with four powershift steps, allowing 24 forward and 24 reverse speeds from 3.4 to 50km/h, so always ensuring the right gear ratio for any job. 

For those needing even slower speeds a creep option offers an additional 16 speeds right down to 420 metres per hour at a rated speed of 2200rpm. Standard features include the norms of speed matching, auto powershift and shuttle modulation. McCormick has also announced the release of a stepless, CVT style transmission option to the NZ marketplace in the last quarter of the year.

As part of the NZ standard package the x.7 will be offered with standard features of independent front suspension, hydraulic cabin suspension, and the obligatory 50km/h which is preferred by contractors and farmers with run-off blocks that are any distance away from the home base.

The rear of the tractor offers a capable output with a lift capacity of 9300kg which should cope easily with most mounted implements, and a closed centre/load sensing system, with a total output of 167 litres per minute and 123 litres per minute available through the four standard double acting rear remote valves.

Topping off the package sees the introduction of the “Premiere” cabin package which seeks to offer the driver an environment that is comfortable for long hours, and thereby ensures productivity. An air suspension seat, pneumatic cab suspension,  and automatic climate control starts the ball rolling, and digital displays and arm rest controls ensure machine functions and driver ergonomics are taken care of, The buddy seat and hi-vis roof complete the package and should ensure long days are worked with ease.

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