CLAAS is enhancing driver comfort and reducing driver workload on the XERION 12 large tractors with a range of technical innovations. The focus is on further optimising power train management, the introduction from the second half of 2026 of the Vehicle Control Unit from system partner AgXeed for driver-monitored Autonomy, even simpler operation and maintenance, and even greater comfort in the cab. In addition, the TERRA TRAC crawler track units have been further optimised for service life and operating costs.
Autodroop and more responsive vehicle drive controller
To ensure an optimal balance between maximum power and operational efficiency at all times, particularly with frequently changing drivers and the use of seasonal staff, the XERION 12 now features a third mode for engine droop alongside ECO mode and POWER. Autodroop automatically and adaptively adjusts the droop to the condition of use.
In addition, the vehicle drive controller for the continuously variable, power-split CMATIC gearbox has been further improved to deliver even better responsiveness in operating conditions with highly variable load profiles. Particularly during abrupt, heavy load changes in tillage and sowing, as well as when engaging implements at the headland to enter the next track, the continuously variable transmission reacts even more dynamically and accelerates more quickly to the target speed. The most powerful 4-wheel drive tractor with a continuously variable transmission on the market thus further increases area output whilst maintaining unrivalled efficiency.“Thanks to the unique XERION 12 concept with a continuously variable all-wheel-drive system and engine power of up to 653 hp, farmers around the world have been able to significantly improve their operational efficiency over the last two years whilst maintaining at least the same level of productivity,” explains Dr Johannes Weisbrodt, CLAAS Senior Vice President System Tractors. “The simple operation also allows less experienced drivers to get the most out of the machine. With Autodroop and the new CMATIC vehicle drive controller, this peak performance is even easier to achieve.”
Track Details
The TERRA TRAC tracks for the XERION 12, developed and built by CLAAS Industrietechnik in Paderborn, will undergo detailed revisions for the 2026 season, which will significantly reduce operating costs once again. Particular emphasis has been placed on optimised dirt management to ensure the longest possible service life for the rollers and track belts. The cast frame has been completely redesigned and, thanks to greater distance between the components, now features further improved self-cleaning properties, meaning that scrapers are no longer required at all. Further-developed scrapers can be retrofitted to XERION 12 TERRA TRAC units already on the market.
In addition, the aluminium spokes and outer rings of the yoke-type track rollers have been reinforced to optimise their service life – as have the bogie tilting frame and the mounting on the cast frame, including the bearing unit. As before, the yoke-type track rollers are constructed in two parts to facilitate easy maintenance and quick replacement at the end of their service life.
Simpler Maintenance
In the cab of the XERION 12 – the largest and quietest in the premium segment of this power class – the compressed air connection is now integrated as standard. A blow gun with a 2-metre spiralled hose can be supplied as an option to quickly and easily clean controls and the cab floor of dust and dirt. Two further compressed air connections for external cleaning are already located at the front and rear of the machine.
In the right-hand B pillar, behind the driver’s seat and in front of the steering column, new, large storage compartments and additionalstorage options are provided, complemented by a storage net on the rear wall of the cab. Furthermore, tablets can be placed on the non-slip top surface – for example, for importing and monitoring work orders during driver-supervised Autonomy or for watching films during work breaks. Drivers also benefit from a new luxury driver’s seat with an integrated compressor. As before, the seat can be swivelled up to 40 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left, allowing the driver to adopt a relaxed posture whilst working and making it easier to get in and out of the cab. Thanks to a robust plastic guard between the steering column and the windscreen, drivers can use the footrests on the steering column even when wearing work boots, without dirtying the windscreen.
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