McCormick’S CX range is progressively moving to engines to Tier 3 emission standards with two models currently available: the CX90 T3, at 83hp, which succeeds the current CX85, and the CX110 T3, at 101hp, which replaces the CX105.
Power and torque outputs from the Perkins 1104D-44T engines are much as before; the main difference is that the CX110’s engine has the addition of an intercooler to further improve turbocharger efficiency.
“The different packaging needs of this installation, however, mean that the CX110 T3’s front axle is moved forward by 70mm,” McCormick technical specialist Paul Wade said, “and the result is some improvement in stability and road-driving characteristics.”
More importantly, the single-disc brake system is replaced on all Tier 3-specification CX tractors by a twin-disc set-up with a new carbon/Kevlar coating to more effectively handle the stresses and heat generated by heavy braking.
“These tractors are routinely operating bigger, heavier trailers, so the upgrade is keeping pace with that trend,” Mr Wade said.
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