The Farmers Mart Apr-May 2019 - Issue 62 | Page 64

64 McCORMICK X7 SERIES
APR/MAY 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk
NEW FOUR-CYLINDER MCCORMICK
X7 SERIES TRACTORS HAVE
MORE POWER AND FEATURES
A new range of McCormick
four-cylinder tractors with a num-
ber of performance and driver
comfort advances are now availa-
ble from Argo Tractors dealerships
throughout the UK and Ireland.
The three-model line-up covers
maximum power outputs from
141hp to 166hp for draft work and
up to 176hp with ‘power boost’
automatically engaged, come with
a choice of equipment levels and
either new slick-shifting power-
shift or seamlessly smooth CVT
transmissions.
The new Tier 4 Final versions of
the McCormick X7.4 tractors offer
a well-equipped machine capable
of handling a wide range of tasks
on livestock, arable and mixed
enterprise farms.
There is a choice of sim-
pler-spec Efficient and full-feature
Premium semi-powershift models,
and stepless transmission models
to the Premium specification.
Performance lift
All are powered by a 4.5-litre
BetaPower engine from FPT
Industrial, with an SCR plus DOC
emissions control package that
has no need for a DPF soot filter.
Performance has been given a
lift with pto-driven implements
and when pulling trailers, tankers
and spreaders now that ‘boost
power’ features on all models.
Transmissions
The new P6-Drive transmission
serves up more ratios in total and
six instead of four powershift
steps to deliver outstanding speed
control versatility.
Buyers get to use 30 forward
and 15 reverse speeds with the
standard transmission format or
54 forward and 27 reverse with
the creep option.
Auto shifting can be used in ‘Field’
and ‘Road’ modes, with the latter
providing hands-free shifts through
all five ranges, which results in
easier and often more productive
operation in the field, as well as
more comfortable road travel.
The Argo Tractors control soft-
ware provides ‘intelligent’ range
and powershift selection accord-
ing to the load on the tractor.
There are also VT-Drive ver-
sions of all three models, with an
advanced CVT transmission pro-
viding seamless speed changes,
easy driving characteristics and
a choice of operating modes that
can be fine-tuned for different
applications.
Specification choice
Two levels of equipment and
different option packages are
available for McCormick X7.4
Series tractors.
For operators who prefer a sim-
pler, more mechanically-orientat-
ed specification, Efficient versions
of tractors with the P6-Drive
transmission have a traditional
right-hand control panel, manual
spool valves and 6300kg rear lift
linkage.
The Premium specification
available on P6-Drive tractors and
standard for the VT-Drive models
includes a seat-mounted armrest
control console and Argo’s 12in
Data Screen Manager touch-
screen terminal.
This is used for setting up
transmission features, the elec-
trically-operated spool valves,
headland management sequenc-
ing and functions for the 9300kg
rear hitch.
Digital air conditioning, more
generous standard tyre sizes and
various in-cab and equipment
enhancements are also part of
the Premium package, while in-
creased clearance in the spacious
Premiere cab allows the super
deluxe air suspension seat to be
swivelled further for a more com-
fortable view to implements at the
rear of the tractor.
Common features
Features common to all McCor-
mick X7.4 Series tractors include a
123-litre/min piston pump hydrau-
lics system, which on Efficient
versions can be exchanged for a
lower-cost 88-litre/min open-cen-
tre gear pump set-up.
A separate 44-litre/min pump
is dedicated to the steering and
ancillaries such as the four-wheel
drive and pto clutches, while
four-speed pto provides ‘pow-
er’ and ‘economy’ gearing for
both 540rpm and 1000rpm shaft
speeds.
All versions can be upgraded to
50kph with a cab and front axle
suspension and air trailer braking
package, while 40kph versions
can also have mechanical cab sus-
pension alone or in combination
with the independent wishbone
front axle suspension design that
enhances ride comfort in the field
and on the road and can improve
front-wheel traction over a rough
field surface.
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