Farmers visiting this year’s Cereals Event were among the first to see significant improvements for two best-selling McCormick tractors – the CX and MTX.
Both get new cabs that eliminate the B post to create a wide doorway, let in more light and give clear visibility to either side.
The MTX also adopts the stylish bodywork of the higher-specification XTX and TTX tractors, which has the practical advantage of a high-lifting one-piece engine hood making it easier to reach the engine and cooling pack.
“The change to the new cab for the CX completes a series of evolutionary updates that has already introduced ‘greener’ engines and twin-disc brakes to cope with bigger, heavier implements and trailed equipment,” said product specialist Paul Wade. “The new MTX T3, meanwhile, brings a popular six-cylinder workhorse tractor bang up to date with practical and driver comfort improvements that match our more sophisticated models.”
In both cases, the switch to a four-post structure for the cab – as already used on the higher-horsepower McCormick XTX and TTX models – brings a new working environment to the general-purpose 80-102hp McCormick CX T3 and 117-133hp MTX T3 models.
Drivers will enjoy the improved visibility that both cabs provide by eliminating the B pillars on either side, as well as the extra light let in by having fully-glazed doors filling both sides of the structure.
“Outwardly, the cabs look similar with work lights now set neatly into the front of the two-colour roof panels that also provide easier access to the cab air filters,” Mr Wade said. “But the Deluxe cab for the CX also has a roof window that provides better upward visibility when using a front loader and can be opened for extra fresh air.”
Inside, the new cabin for the CX has a more modern instrument display positioned in front of the driver, while the redesigned side console has a built-in flask or drinks bottle holder for the first time. This is located ahead of a bank of auxiliary control switches now laid out in a curve and angled towards the driver for ease of use; close by are the main dials for operating the precision electronic three-point linkage control, which is fitted as standard.
“The new cabin for the McCormick MTX T3 also brings new switchgear and a different interior layout, plus the convenience of a lidded compartment on top of the left-hand mudguard,” Mr Wade added. “It provides storage for the essential bits and pieces needed for a day’s work and a flat and level surface for writing up field and other records.”
The latest MTX also has quicker and easier access to the engine and cooling pack now that the bonnet and side panels are replaced by a one-piece hood that lifts high on gas struts. The hood also carries more powerful headlights that, together with the larger number of stronger work lamps, give the MTX driver a better view of the tractor’s surroundings at night.
“Mechanically, specifications are unchanged since both models already have latest Tier 3 emissions-spec engines and the new twin-disc brakes for the CX have been incorporated since last year,” says Paul Wade.
The McCormick CX T3 can be fitted with a low-profile cab in place of the Deluxe unit and comes with a choice of Synchro 16×8 transmission with two powershift speeds and synchro-shuttle or the XtraShift 24×24 transmission with three powershift speeds and power shuttle.
The McCormick MTX T3 has a 16×12 power shuttle transmission with four powershift speeds operated by a range lever and thumb pulse switch or by the optional Autospeed controller if full electronic operation is preferred.
Both tractors are available with creep gearboxes providing additional ratios including extra-slow speeds for specialist seeding and other implements.
For more information visit: www.argotractors.com.
