VIDEO: The huge Claas Xerion 3800 tractor certainly drew the crowds to the Landpower stand at the recent Fieldays®
The Claas Xerion 3800 has up to 382hp of power at its disposal and Claas says it can “out-haul, out-maneuver and out-match conventional tractors holding the title of an all-season machine with unmatched versatility”.
The new Xerion 3800 is available in three option types: the Xerion 3800 Trac (cab fixed in central position), Xerion 3800 Trac VC (cab rotates 180 degrees) and Xerion 3800 Saddle Trac (cab fixed over position of the engine).
This tractor is suitable for tillage, planting, mowing, spraying, high-capacity manure work, silage pit work and grain or silage hauling. The XERION is also capable of snow removal, ditch mowing and forestry work.
“This is a multi-functional machine that can be pushed to the limits and you’ll continue to see efficiencies in your operation,” explained Bob Armstrong, North American Product Marketing Manager.
The Xerion 3800 is easy and comfortable to operate. To maneuver, all that is needed is the accelerator pedal and the multifunction control lever, which allows full control of machine functions. With the touch of a button on the control unit, the Xerion can be driven in six different steering modes.
On the Xerion 3800 Trac VC (Variable Cab) the entire cab can be rotated 180 degrees in less than 30 seconds without leaving the seat, enabling the operator to view rear-mounted implements even while reversing.
Permanent four wheel drive, 100% front and rear differential lock, a 100% central differential lock (locks front with rear axle) along with four equally large tyres maximize floatation and traction while maintaining a small 20 ft turning radius.
Claas says with full-frame construction design, the 57/43 front/rear weight distribution provides excellent tyre traction at low air pressure to reduce soil compaction and fuel consumption even while taking on the heaviest of loads.
According to Armstrong, “With a Caterpillar six-cylinder engine and continuously variable ZF transmission, the power and simple agility of such a unique machine will set a new standard of flexibility and in-the-field performance for Claas.”