McCormick’s new X6.415 tractor has landed at Clark Equipment. Images: McCormick
Clark Equipment’s McCormick range has grown thanks to the arrival of a model from the award-winning X6 Series
The first models of an award-winning McCormick tractor have now arrived at local distributor Clark Equipment.
McCormick’s X6.414 P6-Drive was voted as Tractor of the Year 2023 for the utility category by European judges.
The X6.415 – which is an identical tractor but with slightly higher horsepower – landed in Australia last month and will be debuted to Clark customers at AgQuip.
The X6.415 offers a 155hp four-cylinder engine along with 40 x 40 P6 Drive power shift transmission.
Clark Equipment national product manager David Knoke says this transmission is one of the major drawcards of the X6 Series, with other benefits that will also quickly become apparent to farmers.
“It offers a lot more gears and with that comes more versatility to do different jobs in particular applications,” he says.
“Other major features include the new cab, the visibility, the ergonomics, the layout, the front axle suspension and of course the new smart multi-function joystick which allows operators to powershift through gears, operate the front end loader, as well as raise and lower the rear linkage all from one controller without having to move their hand.
“The ergonomics in particular suit farmers’ requirements to get things done more efficiently with less stress on the body, which is definitely a benefit.”
The cabin has been designed with high-quality materials derived from the automotive industry, which was one area cited by judges when the X6 Series won Tractor of the Year.
“The same attention to design and functionality can be seen in the control instrumentation with its fully ergonomic design, a 12-inch touch screen monitor, and all-in-one multifunction joystick,” judges said at the time.
“McCormick has brought open field technology down to the utility segment, recognising the need for increased versatility for tractors of this size and a demand for precision farming technology.”
Clark Equipment describes the tractor as being an “ideal and irreplaceable” companion for jobs such as hay making, loader activities, open field work and multi-utility work. Other features include integrated ISOBUS, three sets of rear hydraulics and a 114L/minute + 44L/minute hydraulic system.
Clark Equipment has appointed Aaron Becroft as the X Series specialist, and he will be at AgQuip later this month to reveal the new X6.415.
