New McCormick ‘mechanical’ tractor launched
Tue 2/09/2014
A new addition to the McCormick range picks up the mantle of the popular six-cylinder MTX ‘mechanical’ tractor with a more economical but higher performance four-cylinder engine, heavier-lifting three-point linkage and more substantial brakes among its features.The three McCormick X6 ‘L’ models have been created by bringing together a proven Argo Tractors transaxle and the latest 4.5-litre FPT engines.
“These new models have power outputs similar to our high-spec X7.4 Pro Drive tractors but are for farmers who prefer a simpler specification,” explains product specialist Paul Wade. “Buyers have a fair degree of choice, starting with a quite basic specification that can be built up with added features.”
Fans of the McCormick MTX will find that the new McCormick X6.460 kicks off the range with rated output of 131hp, which matches the MTX135. But it then goes on to develop up to 143hp as the engine’s full performance potential is exploited under heavy load, together with increased torque.
Next up, the X6.470 has rated power of 150hp – equivalent to the best-selling MTX model. But the modern engine’s ‘power bulge’ takes peak output to 163hp and high torque enables the engine to ‘hang on’ longer in heavy draft situations.
The McCormick X6.480 then takes the new range way beyond MTX performance, with 170hp at rated speed, 176hp maximum, and torque output climbing to 700Nm at 1500rpm.
“These new models also have more gears than the MTX and are built to operate at a higher gross vehicle weight, so they can take heavier implements and more ballast if necessary,” points out Paul Wade. “And with a wheelbase that’s just as long as the six-cylinder MTX, they will be very well suited to operating heavy mounted cultivators and combination drills.”
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