In 2023 after a short lull in the horsepower race we started to see engine ratings jump up again. Case IH’s 715 Steiger Quadtrac, introduced late that year, briefly held the pole position in that race. But in 2024 John Deere blew well past the big Steiger with three new 9RX models, including the 9RX 830 that hits the 830 horsepower mark, with a big, new 18 litre diesel under the hood.
Some MFWD high-horsepower tractor lines have seen modest horsepower increases in 2024, while others enter the 2025 model year mostly unchanged from 2023. Digital systems have now increasingly become standard equipment, with many brands even making those features available in some of their lower-horsepower model lines.
With the significant reduction in commodity prices reducing net farm incomes, there’s been a major global slowdown in demand from farmers for new tractors. Manufacturers have significantly cut back production at assembly plants and are focused on reducing unsold inventory to maintain profitability. That’s a big change from the Covid years when farmers couldn’t get their hands on a new tractor or combine even if they could afford one.
Highlights by Brand
- Case IH: For a brief period in 2023, Case IH led the horsepower race with its 715 Steiger Quadrac. The Steiger line was given an update that same year, and in 2024 saw the introduction of a new heavy-duty suspension system. The earlier introductions of the AFS Connect version of both the Steiger and Magnum lines brought improved levels of telematics capability and connectivity. 2024 Magnum updates include a bump up in horsepower ratings for the 2025 model year.
- New Holland: New Holland showcased new models in 2023. Most notably, it pushed the horsepower limits of the T9 Series, with the T9.655 and boosting the flagship model, the T9.700 with 645 rated engine horsepower. The T9 SmarTrax versions were announced in early 2024 for the 2025 model year. T8 Series tractors get a five to 15 horsepower boost for 2025.
- John Deere: Deere made headlines in 2024 with the introduction of the largest production tractors on the market, the articulated 9RX 710, 9RX 770 and 9RX 830, pushing rated engine horsepower to 830 in the flagship model. 2025 will be the first full production year for them.
- Versatile: In April of last year Versatile announced, in conjunction with its technology partner Mojow, it had begun field testing an autonomous tractor on a Saskatchewan farm. The brand’s existing tractor offerings carry their specifications forward from last year.
- CLAAS: Claas’ Axion 900 Series tractor line was first introduced to Canada in 2019, joining the two-model Xerion line of unique four-wheel drive tractors the brand had been offering. In 2022, the Axion 960TT Terra Trac half-track tractor joined the Canadian lineup. The latest offering from the brand is the 12 Series Xerions, which were first introduced in 2023. The basic tractor specifications for high-horsepower models carry forward for 2025.
- Massey Ferguson: Over the past four years AGCO has been updating the MF tractor line with the newly-named S Series models. At Agritechnica 2023 it introduced the all-new 9S Series, which pushes at the top end of the horsepower range previously offered in the MF brand. In late 2024 the 9S Series debuted in North America and replace the 8700S models.
- Fendt: Arco’s Fendt brand continues to grow market share across North America, and represents the company’s premium equipment line. It offers both wheeled and two-track high-horsepower models. Agco expects to release “Outrun”, an autonomous retrofit kit that will be compatible with select Fendt models sometime this year. It will allow the tractors to pull a grain cart in the field without an operator.
- Deutz-Fahr: Germany-based Deutz-Fahr continues to offer its 300 horsepower 9340TTV Agrotron tractor in Canada. The low-revving Deutz diesel engine and a ZF-built CVT transmission remain the main driveline components for it for 2025. Basic specifications also carry over for 2025 models.
- JCB: JCB’s line of high-speed Fastrac iCON ag tractors remains relatively unique in the industry. The improved connectivity and control given to them with the iCON update won the brand a prestigious Tractor of the Year award in Europe in the “Sustainable” category in 2023. 2025 models continue to offer the same basic specifications as the previous model year.
- McCormick: The McCormick brand, now owned by ARGO of Italy, has one model available in Canada that tops the 300 horsepower mark, the X8.680. This MFWD model sports some high-end options and is fully compatible with ISOBUS controlled implements. The company hasn’t announced any changes to the basic specifications for this model as we move into 2025.
- MTZ: MTZ’s Kirovets K-744 continues to be available as a low-cost, alternative to more familiar high-horsepower tractors, despite the war. Parts and tractor availability remains good, according to the Canadian distributor, even though MTZ tractors are built in Belarus and the Kirovets in Russia. The brand is also expects to soon begin production of three larger M8 models offering up to 620 horsepower. There are no specification updates to the K-744 for 2025.
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Case IH
In early 2020, Case IH introduced the updated AFS Connect Steiger tractor line, which was given a refresh in 2023, The current AFS Connect Magnums were first introduced in 2019. In 2021, the AFS Connect Optum line debuted.
All of the AFS Connect Steigers are available in Quadtrac or wheeled versions, except the 715, which is Quadtrac only. The 425, 475 and 525 are also available in Rowtrac configurations. The 425 to 645 models get power from a 12.9 litre FPT diesel. Buyers get two transmission choices, the CVXDrive CVT or a 16F X 2R powershift. Both are 40 km/h capable.
The Steiger 715 Quadtrac uses a slightly larger track than the other Steiger models so it stands on a larger footprint. It gets power form a 16-litre FPT diesel and routes it through the brand’s 16-speed PowerDrive transmission, giving it a top road speed of 26.5 m.p.h. (42 km/h).
The AFS Connect Steigers offer up to 113 g.p.m. (427 l/m) hydraulic flow.
In February 2024 Case IH introduced the new Quadtrac Heavy-Duty Suspension (HDS) for Steigers. Built with a new suspended track design, the brand says HDS “elevates operator comfort and machine durability by significantly reducing shocks and jolts, while increasing productivity with faster transport speeds”.
An AFS Pro 1200 display can allow for remote viewing from anywhere. The AFS Vision Pro operating system it uses is intuitive and similar to a smartphone or tablet. AFS Connect Steigers come standard with a subscription to the AFS Connect farm management portal.
In February 2024, Case IH also unveiled its new 2025 model year Magnum tractor line. And In keeping with the industry trend of horsepower creep up, these tractors, too, see a few more ponies stabled under their hoods.
“The Magnum 380 and Magnum 400 both get five additional horsepower,” said Morgan Dietrich, tractor segment lead for Case IH in North America. “Everything else in the large frame, starting at 250 and larger, they get 15. Our number one seller is the 340. And that will now be a 355.”
But the tractors will still get that power from what the brand calls the Cursor 9-litre diesel, which, technically-speaking, actually has an 8.7-litre displacement.
The 355 will also get a new transmission, a 21F x 5R power shift which will be included in its base equipment list. The new transmission offering will make the 355 compatible with future autonomous operating systems, by simplifying what’s required to make that workable when Case IH eventually offers it.
Another significant change for the Magnums comes in how the brand will offer technology packages for them. Now, buyers can pick and chose their preferred individual features. But for 2025 digital features will come in two complete package options.
At the rear, the Magnums will adopt the hydraulic coupler design used on their larger brothers in the Steiger line.
Two of the two AFS Connect Optum models are at or above the 300 horsepower mark, the model 300 and the 340, which was new for the 2024 model year. They use an FPT 6.7 litre diesel. It uses a 50 km/h capable CVXDrive CVT transmission. It offers a little lower hydraulic flow rate, with a standard 43.5 g.p.m. (166 l/m), which can be upgraded to 58.9 g.p.m. (223 l/m).
The Optums pack more horsepower into a smaller package with a lighter footprint than an equivalent Magnum. The 300 Optum weighs in on average with a standard front axle at 24,603 pounds (11,160 kilograms), compared to 28,800 pounds ( 13,082 kilograms) on the 310 Magnum.
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New Holland
At the top of New Holland’s tractor line is the T9 with PLM Intelligence Series. The latest model of those four-wheel drive T9s introduced in August of 2023 pushed at the upper horsepower limits of the line. The T9 SmarTrax versions were announced in early 2024 for the 2025 model year. The T9 Series now covers the 425 to 645 rated engine horsepower range.
Of the six models for 2024, the T9.470, T9.520 and T9.580’s 12.9 litre engines have been changed to an electronic variable geometry turbo (eVGT) to boost horsepower, improving fuel economy by 2 per cent. The three other models, which are wide-frame models (the T9.615, T9.655 and T9.700) also use the 12.9 diesel but sport two-stage turbocharging — fixed geometry, first stage and wastegate second stage.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) has been increased across all six of the new T9 models: 56,000 pounds (25,401 kilograms) for the smallest three and up to 67,000 pounds (30,391 kilograms for the T9.700.
Buyers get a choice of two transmissions for all but the top two models, which are only available with: the Ultra Command 16 X 2 powershift. The others can be ordered with the optional Auto Command CVT as well.
Total T9 hydraulic flow rates can be boosted up to 113 g.p.m. (427 l/m). A large coupler is available for very high flow demands and tractors can be equipped with up to eight remotes. The remote valve controls on the Sidewinder Ultra armrest are customizable and can be arranged to control whichever remotes the operator prefers.
The Genesis T8 with PLM Intelligence series wheeled models get five to 15 horsepower ratings boosts for 2025, with five models from 325 to 435. There are also the 410 and 435 horsepower SmartTrax models.
Depending on the model, T8s offer a choice of an 18 X4, 19 X 4 or 21 X 5 Ultra Command full powershift transmission or the brand’s CVT. T8s have the 8.7-litre FPT Cursor 9 engine under their hoods.
Of course just like the T9s, the T8s with PLM Intelligence offer the highest level of digital connectivity the brand has ever offered. PLM Intelligence allows for remote tractor diagnostics, remote viewing, data collection and sharing, among a host of other functions.
Two tractors in the T7 Series now break the 300 rated engine horsepower mark, the T7.315 and T7.340 Heavy Duty with PLM Intelligence models. Both use the 6.7-litre FPT engine mated to the brand’s 50 km/h-capable Auto Command CVT transmission.
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John Deere
John Deere currently offers three tractor ranges with models rated above 300 engine horsepower, three in the 7 Series offering 310 to 350 horsepower, and 12 in the 8 Series, all of which use the brand’s 9-litre diesel.
The big news for John Deere in 2024 was the introduction of the three very-high horsepower 9RX models that offer 710, 770 and 830 horsepower (9RX 830), making them the largest production models currently available.
The articulated 9 Series tractors up to 640 horsepower get Deere’s 13.6-litre JD14X diesel under the hoods. This engine produces 13.5 per cent more power than the 13.5-litre engine it replaced, takes up less real estate, runs significantly quieter and drinks seven per cent less fuel. That engine gets mated to the brand’s e18 (18F x 6R) 40 km/h-capable power shift transmission.
The three big, new tractors get an all-new John Deere 18-litre engine mated to the e21 powerShift transmission.
8 Series tractors get Deere’s 9-litre diesel for power. They use the brand’s Intelligent Power Management system to boost output by up to 35 horsepower during PTO or transport work.
The 2023 model year introduced 410 horsepower 8R, 8RT and 8RX models with a step-less electric variable transmission (EVT). Deere says that design enables precise speed control and enhanced drivability. They’re also available with the e23 power shift.
The EVT uses electric motors instead of hydrostatic motors to improve transmission performance and to the operator it will feel much like an Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), only much quieter. Deere says it will provide better overall tractor control, along with easy serviceability and diagnostics
Other transmission options in the 8 Series include the brand’s 40- or 50-km/h capable IVT, as well as the e23 and 16-speed power shifts. The optional CommandPRO control is available on 8 Series tractors equipped with the EVT or IVT transmissions.
The three largest 7 Series models, the 7R 310, 330 and 350 also break the 300 horsepower mark. They use Deere’s 9.0-litre diesel as well and the 330 and 350 are available with the choice of an e23 (23F x 11R) or IVT transmission. Buyers of the 7R 350 will have to take the IVT, as it’s the only option on that model.
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Versatile
Winnipeg-based Versatile continues to offer six wheeled and three tracked Delta Track versions of its articulated four-wheel drive tractors. The wheeled models span the 405 to 620 horsepower range, with the three smallest tractors getting power from an X12 Cummins. While the three largest tractors in the series, which includes the three Delta Track models, get an X15 Cummins.
Behind those Cummins diesels is a Caterpillar 16 X 4 powershift transmission. The X12 mates to the TA19 Caterpillar, and the X15 routes power through a larger TA22. All use the brand’s trademark outboard planetary final drives for ease of maintenance and durability.
Versatile four-wheel drives are equipped with a standard 53 g.p.m. (201 l/m) pump or an optional 106 g.p.m. (401 l/m) high flow hydraulic system. Six rear half-inch hydraulic remotes are standard with two additional, optional three-quarter inch types available. Flow rates can be varied through the in-cab monitor.
Two cab comfort packages are available, the Deluxe and Deluxe Pro, which includes upgrading the monitor from the standard 10-inch to a 12-inch. Three different lighting packages allow for upgrades from a 14 halogen package to 19 LED and 2 halogen with a total output of 47,500 lumens.
Farther down the horsepower line, three of the brand’s MFWD tractors top 300 horsepower, the 315, 335 and 365. As Versatile’s long-standing exclusive engine supplier, there are Cummins engines under the hoods of these tractors too. This time a QSL9 mated to a 16 X 9 powershift for all five tractors in the series. All have a total hydraulic flow of 55 g.p.m. (208 l/m), or 72 g.p.m. (272 l/m) with the optional hi-flow hydraulic system.
To make hooking up to implements a one-person job, the drawbars on MFWD tractors are equipped with an auto hitch pin that will automatically drop into place when hitches line up.
Versatile’s CBX telematics package now coordinates data from both the tractor and Cummins engines, offering advanced diagnosis and remote machine management functions on a single dashboard.
During the past growing season, Versatile and its technology partner Mojow have been conducting field trials of a concept autonomous four-wheel drive on a Saskatchewan farm. The list of field functions included tillage, land rolling, fertilizer spreading and grain cart operations.
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CLAAS
The Axion 900 line includes three models above 300 horsepower, the 940, 950 and 960. There is also a variation on the 960, the 960TT Terra Trac half-track tractor. Together, those models offer 334, 357 and 391 advertised PTO horsepower.
Under the hoods of all 900 Series models is an 8.7-litre, six-cylinder FPT diesel engine. Mated to that engine is a CMATIC four-range continuously variable transmission.
CLAAS has also been offering the unique rigid-frame four-wheel drive Xerions, which until this year were available in just two different models, the 517 horsepower 5000 or 476 horsepower 4500. Both use a 12.8-litre Mercedes OM 471 LA diesel. Behind the Mercedes diesel, is a ZF-made CVT transmission, making them capable of travelling at 50 km/h, even in reverse.
In 2023 the Xerion line was expanded to include two new 12 Series models, the 12.650 and 12.590, which offer 650 and 590 horsepower, respectively. They’re available in both wheeled and tracked versions.
Behind the 15.6-litre Mercedes diesels that produce peak torque at just 1,300 r.p.m. is a “purpose built”, in-house design CMATIC Eccom 5.5 CVT transmission that offers the precise settings and easy speed adjustments typical of a CVT, and it can move the tractors down the road at 40 km/h on the Terra Trac versions and 50 km/h on the wheeled models
The Terra Trac models use a unique track module, which was designed by Claas and Camso for the high-horsepower demands of the 12 Series. The wheeled versions come with 42-inch, 800-70R42 duals, which Claas claims is the largest tire currently available in the industry for production high-horsepower ag tractors.
The newest Xerions can deliver a high hydraulic flow, which maxes out at a whopping 142 g.p.m. (537 l/m) with the optional three-pump system. Four priority remotes can be used to keep essential systems like air drill fans running at optimum speed. The base, single-pump hydraulic system delivers 58 g.p.m. (220 l/m).
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Massey Ferguson
AGCO has given its Massey Ferguson brand the “straightforward and dependable” marketing tagline, positioning Massey as the go-to option for those not looking for the same high level of technology its sister brand Fendt offers.
But that isn’t to say Masseys are all bare-bones and low tech. In fact, far from it. Along with those models that can be ordered with more basic features, there is a lot of technology that can be packed into many of the brand’s traditional red and grey tractors as well. They offer buyers a wide range of technology levels.
In late August 2024 Agco debuted the new 9S models at the Farm Progress Show in the U.S. First introduced at Agritechnica in 2023, the 9S line will include six models in the 285 to 435 horsepower range, pushing up at the top of the horsepower range offered by Massey. They now offer 25 more ponies than the largest 8700S model had, which they replace. 9S models have the same overall styling cues and cab updates as its smaller sister line, the 8S models.
Standard hydraulic flow is 205 l/min, while optional dual hydraulic pumps will provide a maximum flow rate of 340 l/m.
An 8.4 litre engine, which delivers maximum power at 1,850 r.p.m., has its power routed through the brand’s Dyna-VT, 40- or 50 km/h-capable CVT transmission.
9S tractors are relatively light, and can weight up to 3.1 tonnes less than competitors tractors in that horsepower category.
The Datatronic 5, nine-inch touchscreen is fully ISOBUS compatible and allows the operator to control tractor functions on the nine-inch screen. It can also store several headland management turn profiles. Images from up to four cameras can be displayed on the screen to help monitor implements.
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Fendt
AGCO has now clearly established Fendt as its premium equipment line, and Fendt tractors incorporate the most sophisticated, high-end features of any AGCO brand.
In 2022 Agco updated its Fendt 900 Gen7 Series tractors, with five models from 296 to 415 horsepower, and 1000 Gen3 Series tractors, with four models from 396 to 517 horsepower. They made their North American debut at the U.S. Farm Progress show in August that year.
A key feature introduced on those tractors is the FendtONE operator station. It provides individually customizable control arrangement for the tractor and implements to meet the specific needs of the operator.
The 1000 Series models use two separate hydraulic pumps, with a maximum combined flow rate of 430 l/m. And the tractors can supply two different pressure and flow rates simultaneously from each one. A self-cleaning air filter system uses on-board compressed air to periodically blow out the filter, extending filter life by up to 15 times compared to standard intakes.
The wheeled 900 and 1000 Series tractors get power from six-cylinder MAN engines (a 9-litre in the 900 Series and a 12.4 in the 1000s). Equipped with the Fendt iD low engine speed concept that works with the tractor management system (TMS) and Fendt’s signature VarioDrive continuously variable transmission, the tractors have a maximum engine operating speed of just 1,700 RPM. That, according to Fendt, means less fuel consumption and reduced wear on engine components.
The high horsepower, two-track tractor designs originally introduced under the Challenger brand were made available to Canadian farmers wearing Fendt colours in 2020. There are now four models in the 511 to 673 horsepower range in the 1100 Vario MT Series, powered by a 15.2 litre engine; and there are three others in the smaller 380 to 431 horsepower 900 Vario MT Series, which use the seven-cylinder 9.8 litre diesel engine.
In 2024, Agco introduced the ErgoSteer retrofittable joystick control option for 500 to 1000 Series tractors. Easily installed in late model machines it allows the operator to steer the tractor with a joystick mounted on a left-hand armrest, rather than use the steering wheel. It’s available as a kit from Agco parts. The system was recognized for an AE50 award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for 2025.
In early 2024 Agco debuted its prototype Outrun autonomous conversion kit. In its expected initial release, it will be compatible with high-horsepower Fendt tractors as well as John Deere 8R models. The brand says it will make Outrun commercially available sometime in 2025.
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Deutz-Fahr
The 9 Series TTV Agrotron models in Deutz-Fahr’s lineup break the 300 horsepower mark. But only the largest model, the 9340 gets imported into Canada. It has a rating of 336 maximum horsepower. Behind the 7.8-litre Deutz TTCD diesel engine is a ZF-built CVT transmission, which offers 40, 50 or 60 km/h capable versions, along with precise speed selection from 0.2 to 60 km/h at reduced engine speed.
The Deutz engine delivers 90 percent of its available torque at just 1,000 r.p.m. And maximum torque remains relatively constant from 1,200 to 1,600 r.p.m.
Hydraulic flow rate is 160 l/m, but that can be increased to 210 l/m as an option. Flow rates and activation time of the flow to remotes can be adjusted from the operator’s seat independently for each circuit. Up to six rear and two front remotes are available. Hydraulic oil uses a separate sump from the transmission fluid to avoid contamination.
The 9 Series tractors offer what the brand describes as “unique operating comfort”. The MaxiVision cab 2 gets a lighting package using LED work lights. Inside the cab is a colour 12.8-inch iMonitor 2.0 and upholstered leather seating. And for a smoother ride, pneumatic cab suspension is standard on these tractors.
The 9 Series come equipped with a suspended front axle too. It offers a tight 50 degree turn angle with power disc brakes for improved stopping capability.
Rear three-point hitch lift capacity comes in at 12,000 kilograms. Front hitch lift capacity is 5,000 kilograms. The 9340 includes with a built-in guidance package, and its fully ISOBUS compatible. So it’s TIM (Tractor Implement Management) ready. A fold-out cooling package and easy access to filters make maintenance chores a little easier.
The tractors’ appearance is the result of styling developed in collaboration with the design studio Italdesign Giugiaro. And if you want to look under that stylish hood, no heavy straining is necessary. A button in the cab lifts it electrically.
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JCB
In JCB’s unique line of high-speed ag tractors, the 8330, the brand’s largest model, offers 335 horsepower in a tractor that can hit 70 km/h (43 mph) on the road. For safety, they use a dual-line hydrostatic steering system, and the Rapid Steer option reduces the number of steering wheel turns from lock to lock by 50 percent to make field operations easier. To bring the tractor safely to a stop, it uses external brakes on both axles and has an ABS system to help maintain steering control during hard braking.
The 8330 uses an 8.4-litre AGCO Power diesel engine matched with an dual-range CVT transmission.
Auxiliary hydraulic flow rates hit 178 l/m (47 g.p.m.), with up to five rear and two forward remotes. Rear three-point hitch lift capacity is 10,000 kilograms, and the optional front linkage capacity is 3,500 kilograms.
In August of 2022 the brand announced the introduction of its iCON models, which feature a configurable control system. That allows for a fully customizable operator environment. The new seat-mounted control arm is the heart of the iCON models. It has an all-new joystick and available auxiliary joystick along with a mounted 12-inch touchscreen.
The iCON models are available GPS-ready and compatible with aftermarket guidance and precision farming functions. It also has configurable hydraulic controls. Up to 50 programmable implement and operator control profiles can be stored in the tractor’s memory, and it can store up to 50 different headland turn sequences. And, of course, full ISOBUS touchscreen implement control integration is available.
The Smart Transmission Control is new and allows operators to set the required forward speed and leave it to the tractor to automatically balance engine speed and gear ratio to achieve that speed under changing loads.
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McCormick
Topping out McCormick’s flagship X8 model line is the 310 horsepower X8.680. It gets that muscle from a 6.7-litre six-cylinder BETAPOWER engine that breathes through a variable geometry turbocharger, so it can deliver up to 945 pound-feet of torque.
Behind that engine is the brand’s 50 km/h-capable VT-Drive continuously variable transmission, which has four programmable “virtual” operating ranges. Built for McCormick by ZF, the VT-Drive has three operating modes, automatic, manual and PTO. It can even be set to maintain speed and engine settings by automatically adapting to changing load conditions.
The closed-centre hydraulic pump provides 56 g.p.m. (212 l/m). An additional 30 g.p.m. ( 115 l/mn) pump supplies dedicated flow to the steering system. Tractors can be equipped with up to six electronically-controlled rear remotes, as well as two more at the front. The transmission and hydraulic fluids are kept in separate sumps to prevent cross contamination and help ensure driveline oil levels remain at the proper levels.
The rear three-point hitch has a lift capacity of 26,450 pounds (12,000 kilograms) and a front hitch is also available. It gets a lift rating of 11,000 pounds (5,000 kilograms). A front PTO is also an option.
A suspended front axle is standard equipment on the X8s and the tractors are compatible with the brand’s L88 front-end loader.
The McCormicks have fully compatible ISOBUS connectivity to make digital communications with implements seamless. Operator interface is through a 12-inch touchscreen colour monitor.
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MTZ
Arie Prilik, the vice president of MTZ Equipment, the North American distributor of MTZ and Kirovets tractors, said the tractors and replacement parts, which originate in Belarus and Russia, still enjoy good availability.
The brand’s current flagship model, the 435 horsepower Kirovets K-744 four-wheel drive tractor gets its power from an OM 470 Mercedes diesel and routes it through the Power Quad 16 X 8 transmission.
The tractors use a Bosch hydraulic system capable of 74 g.p.m. (280 l/m) and provides four rear remotes. They also have a Category IV rear three-point hitch with a 9,000 kilogram lift capacity. A dedicated hydraulic pump provides a 21 g.p.m. (79 l/m) flow to the tractor steering system, and they are auto-steer ready.
Unique to the North American tractor market is the old-school front leaf-spring axle suspension used by the K-744. The tractors also have a suspended cab for improved operator comfort.
The K-744s use an air brake system, getting pressure from a Bendix pump. And it can also be used as external compressed air source. The tractors even include a 20-foot auxiliary air hose.
The brand to soon begin production of three new, larger articulated four-wheel drive M8 models offering 500, 550 and 620 horsepower Its introduction date isn’t yet established, but it’s expected to debut in 2025.
The brand emphasizes the tractors’ lower cost and simple design with the marketing tag line “Simple, dependable, profitable”.
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