Traction efficiency, comfort, connectivity and sustainability – with these strong arguments, the new Xerion 12.650 Terra Trac from Claas convinced the international Tractor of the Year jury. In the main category of the renowned award, the large tractor presented in summer 2023 prevailed against three competitors.
With the Xerion, Claas has been one of the technological drivers in large tractor construction for 25 years. In the summer of 2023, the 12 Series Xerion series, a newly developed series with engine outputs of up to 653 hp, was presented.
ABOVE: the Xerion 12.650 is the top model within Claas’ 12 series
Low-speed concept 2.0 with maximum torque of up to 3,100 Nm at 1,300 engine revolutions, CMATIC continuously variable transmission for a maximum speed of 40 km/h, low-speed working hydraulics with flow rates of up to 537 l/min, newly developed Terra Trac triangular crawler tracks and an unrivaled all-round view from the four-point suspension cab with the The largest amount of space in premium tractors is also one of the machine’s unique features, as is its extreme load capacity and precise steering thanks to the continuous frame with two steering axles.
But thanks to the balanced 50:50 weight distribution, the Xerion 12 series with the top model Xerion 12.650 Terra Trac is an absolute specialist for heavy and heaviest pulling work in all speed ranges – whether in front of a cultivator, disc harrow, plow, airseeder or transfer vehicle.
“Despite the immense power and the huge dimensions, the Xerion is thanks to the latest generation of the continuously variable CMATIC transmission with four mechanical areas – supported by the self-learning driver assistance from CEMOS with information input to optimise the transmission, tractive force and ballasting with clear advantages in terms of Performance and fuel consumption – a very easy-to-use system,” said the jury in its statement.
Highest recognition in the anniversary year
“Traction efficiency has always been firmly anchored in the DNA of our tractors ,” explains Dr. Martin von Hoyningen-Huene, CTO Claas Group and responsible for the tractors and implements division. “The Xerion in particular stands out with its all-wheel drive concept with uncompromisingly efficient and ground-friendly multipass traction transmission. With the Xerion 12 series, we have taken the well-known strengths valued by Xerion customers all over the world, further developed them and combined them with more than 25 years of TERRA TRAC development and production experience into a strong, convincing overall concept. The fact that the
The XERION 12 series includes the two models 12,590 and 12,650, which are produced for the global market as both TERRA TRAC and TRAC at the CLAAS main plant in Harsewinkel. The 15.6 l Mercedes-Benz six-cylinder engines are approved for operation with hydrogenated vegetable oils (HVO) – all new machines are also initially filled in the factory with the sustainable fuel produced from waste and residual materials. State-of-the-art onboard and offboard features for digital agriculture not only allow automated steering, section control, variable rate and automatic documentation, but also the optimization of machine and process performance with CEMOS. From the end of 2024, the XERION 12 series will finally be even more connected thanks to the new CLAAS connect, and will then provide the basis for further development towards high automation of work processes and even autonomy.
