Launch spectacular at Agritechnica for most powerful McCormick tractor

Wed 11/11/2015

The most powerful McCormick ever built was unveiled by Argo Tractors at the Agritechnica international machinery exhibition, signalling a new entrant into the market for high horsepower, heavy-duty tractors.

The McCormick X8 VT Drive, with engine power outputs of 264hp, 286hp and 310hp, is the culmination of one of the most intensive new product investment programmes undertaken by any of the World’s tractor manufacturers.

Simeone Morra, Director Corporate Business, Argo Tractors SpA, said: “Two years ago we presented our new product strategy to renew the entire McCormick range with more modern designs, new features, new technologies, greater comfort for operators and, of course, more power. We have delivered our plan with the stylish X4, X5, X6 and X7 families from 64hp to 212hp, and now also the X8 Series – the flagship of our new line-up of modern tractors.”

Although the new X8 Series tractor is substantially bigger and heavier than the 165-212hp McCormick X7.6 design, it continues the same successful formula of bringing together proven components and assemblies in a unique combination. With up to 310hp and a heavy-duty CVT transmission, the X8 VT Drive will provide farmers and contractors with the highest levels of performance using the biggest ploughs, cultivators, seed drills and grass harvesting equipment.

Argo Tractors plans to start production of the McCormick X8 VT Drive in the second half of 2016.

Ray Spinks, Sales Director and General Manager at McCormick distributor AgriArgo UK looks forward to the first units arriving in Britain: “The McCormick name is closely associated with efficient power and performance and the new X8 VT Drive is the ultimate expression of that image. It has great driver appeal and its unique combination of proven engine, transmission and hydraulics will make it a powerful performer in the field.”

For the full story, read the press release using the link on the right.

For other News and pictures of McCormick tractors from users and dealers, visit the McCormickAgriUK page on Facebook and follow McCormickAgriUK on Twitter.