Mid-range McCormick gains more power and performance

Wed 13/04/2011

• McCormick X60 Series – four models from 92hp to 121hp with boost
• New transmission – more speeds, smooth adjustable power shuttle
• Increased 3pt linkage lift capacity, more remote spool valves available
• Four-post cab with fresh interior design carried over for space and comfort

Apart from the new ‘X60’ identification on the bonnet, round headlamps and a new bright finish for the cab-mounted work lights, the latest addition to the McCormick range gives few clues to the extensive changes made beneath the bodywork.

Yet with more engine power, increased linkage lift capacity and a new transmission, the X60 Series brings new levels of performance and features to the McCormick mid-range.

“The popular CX Series tractor have been our best-sellers for some time and have benefited in recent years from a number of improvements to the transmission, brakes and cab – but the time has come for a wholesale upgrade,” says Paul Wade, McCormick product specialist. “With the X60 Series, our mainstream four-cylinder tractor moves up the power scale in line with buying trends and gets an even better specification.”

There are four Perkins-powered models – as opposed to three in the current CX range – and the X60 Series spans a wider power range. The line-up starts with the 92hp output of the X60.20, followed by the 101hp X60.30, which matches the most powerful model in the CX range.

It continues with the X60.40 and its 110hp output, and at the top of the range comes the McCormick X60.50 – which has a modest step-up in power for draft work at 112hp but a more significant 11hp advantage for pto-driven implements and road transport with 121hp output.

“This is the first McCormick four-cylinder tractor to feature a 16-valve cylinder head and common rail fuel injection with electronic management and two power outputs,” notes Paul Wade. “These features make efficient use of diesel through precision metering and a reduction in engine revs to 1830rpm once a 40kph cruise has been reached to give a quieter, more economical drive.”

On all four versions, power and torque is channelled through a new power shuttle transmission that matches the three powershift steps of the current version but has 12 more forward speeds; that means 36 in total – or 48 when the optional creep ‘box is added.

“With more ratios available the operator has greater opportunity to achieve the best combination of engine and ground speeds for the work being done,” notes Paul Wade. “Outputs can be improved and the job completed more efficiently – whether it’s ploughing a field, hauling a diet feeder or cutting a sports pitch with a gang mower.”
The powershift steps are still selected by the familiar thumb switch on the range lever where a button can be used instead of the clutch pedal for shifting from one range to the next. A new feature is the dial that adjusts power shuttle response to suit the type of work being done and personal preference.

Increased fuel capacity provided by the 180 litre tank allows longer working hours between refills.

For further information on the New McCormick X60 Tractor Range, please read the Press Release from under the 'downloads' section on the right.