| Machinery
New 295hp AXION
The AXION 800 tractor range has been further expanded with the addition of a new model – the AXION 870 CMATIC
which has a maximum power output of 295hp.
his follows the
introduction of the
new 205hp AXION
800 earlier this
year, and means
that CLAAS is now
offers six models in this awardwinning range.
As with other models in the
AXION tractor range, the new
AXION 870 is powered the tried
and tested 6-cylinder FPT engine,
which has a 6.7 litre displacement
and fulfils the Stage IV (Tier 4)
emissions standard.
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Like the entire AXION 800
model series, the AXION 870 is
also equipped with a new front
axle as standard
However, where it differs is that
instead of a fixed power output, for
greater flexibility and economy the
new AXION 870 uses the CLAAS
POWER MANAGEMENT (CPM)
system. At speeds above 14 km/h
and whenever PTO work is being
performed, the system
automatically provides additional
torque and an extra 15hp of power
through the electronic engine
control system.
Like the entire AXION 800
model series, the AXION 870 is
also equipped with a new front
axle as standard. It is up to 380
kilograms lighter than the previous
axle and allows an increase in the
permissible gross vehicle weight of
up to one tonne.
Overall, the new AXION 870 is
31 hp more powerful compared to
the AXION 850 CMATIC, but is the
same operational weight. Due to
its low unladen weight combined
with high power, the AXION 870 is
therefore ideally suited for a wide
range of cultivation tasks or heavyduty PTO driven operations such
as baling, slurry spreading or
grass harvesting. This makes the
AXION 870 a very attractive
alternative to the next model up in
the AXION 900 model series,
especially for use between
multiple farms and for large farm
operations.
Drive to the axles is through a
continuously variable CMATIC
transmission. All the main
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important functions of both the
tractor and the equipment can be
conveniently controlled using a
combination of function keys in the
armrest or with the CMOTION
multifunction lever and via the
CEBIS terminal.
Standard specification includes
up to seven electronic spool
valves and thanks to the CSM
(CLAAS Sequence Management)
system, the operator is able to setup and control a wide range of
headland and implement
management sequences.
The AXION 870 is fully ready exfactory to use the complete range
of CLAAS GPS steering and
automated headland turning
systems, controlled using either
the S10 or S7 terminal.
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