FARM machinery distributor, Landpower, has announced it will release no fewer than 11 new Claas tractor models in early 2013.
Spearheading the program will be the Axion 900 series which will propel Claas into the broadacre market with four models delivering 240kW to 302kw.
The new series will bridge the gap between the company’s Axion 800 series (135kW–142.5kW) and the Xerion series (247.5kW–393.75kW).
Landpower tractor specialist, Paul Holdaway, said the new models would play a pivotal role in building the Claas brand in the Australian tractor market.
“Axion 900 is going to make the broadacre farmer realise that tractors don’t just come in dark green paint, red or blue,” he said.
“Performance, efficiency and reliability are table stakes for this market and the Axion 900 ticks all the boxes.”
The new series are the first to incorporate the Claas ‘Power Systems’ philosophy which aims to identify and select the best combination of engine and drive train technology.
“Claas then combines this with its own expertise in electronic management systems and hydraulics to optimise performance and efficiency,” Mr Holdaway said.
“The overriding goal is to ensure the maximum amount of power is transferred to the front and rear axles and PTO shafts with minimal fuel consumption.
“Claas works with four different engine manufacturers and four transmission manufacturers, which gives them plenty of flexibility.”
Although best known for its advanced technology grain and fodder harvesters, Claas has made significant inroads into the tractor market over the past decade.
It now offers more than 25 models spanning 56.25kW to 393.75kW across four series.
The launch of the Axion 900 will help to cement Landpower’s credentials in the broadacre market.
Over the past three years, the company has established a national network of 10 ‘super dealerships’ to act as regional sales, service and support hubs for the complete range of Claas farm machinery.
