CLAAS NEXOS specialist tractor now available with suspended front axle

The CLAAS NEXOS specialist tractor is now available with a four-wheel-drive suspended front axle. The PROACTIV suspension increases comfort when working in the field and on the road. It is available on the NEXOS VE, VL and F models.

PROACTIV suspension for maximum driving comfort
All NEXOS models can be fitted with the new front axle with PROACTIV suspension. The weight of the tractor is optimally supported on the front axle thanks to the diagonal outward inclination of the two suspension cylinders.

This ensures passive roll stabilization when cornering. It guarantees optimum driving comfort, even on fast road journeys, on dirt tracks and in the field.

In addition, driving with heavy implements is safer thanks to the stabilizing effect of the front axle dampers.

The cylinders installed behind the axle are protected against damage. The double-acting suspension offers a stroke of 80 mm and absorbs a large part of the shocks that occur during use.

Compared with the standard front axle, the turning radius remains the same. The suspended front axle can be controlled from the cab in three different modes: automatic, manual and off.

In manual mode, a potentiometer allows the height to be adjusted, for example to make it easier to hitch implements. Automatic mode compensates for load variations and always keeps the suspension in the central position for optimum damper spring travel.

The current NEXOS generation comprises 14 tractor models that differ in power and dimensions.

Here are the main technical features of the NEXOS:

Powerful engines
The NEXOS generation is available in 14 models that differ in size and power. The new models are equipped with a quiet, torquey FPT 4-cylinder engine that is protected from vibrations.

The power of the available engines ranges from 75 to 112 horsepower. That of the NEXOS VE, designed for particularly narrow vineyards, can reach 103 ch.

On the top-of-the-range NEXOS 250 VL and NEXOS 250 F models fitted with CLAAS POWER MANAGEMENT (CPM), the 103 ch engine benefits from a power reserve (?Boost?) of up to 9 ch, ideal for PTO work or transport, and a maximum torque of 440 Nm. The new NEXOS thus offer nearly 10% more power than their predecessors.

Engine speed adjustment at the push of a button
Thanks to electronic common rail injection, the NEXOS now comes with an engine speed memory as standard and a second engine speed memory as an option.

Engine speed can thus be adjusted precisely at the push of a button, giving the driver the assurance of having optimum engine speed and high performance at all times for PTO work.

In addition, the new engines allow maintenance intervals to be extended to 600 hours compared with 500 hours for previous models.

Optimal emission control technology and tailor-made dimensions
The minimum overall width of the NEXOS models is 1 m for the NEXOS VE, designed for narrow rows, 1,26 m for the NEXOS VL, ideal for wider vineyards, and 1,45 m for the NEXOS F, perfect for orchard applications.

Despite their compact dimensions, all engines of the various NEXOS models benefit from state-of-the-art emission control technology thanks to the integration of a diesel particulate filter (DPF), a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and external cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). They comply with European Stage IIIB emission standards (Tier 4i).

A ?wasp waist? profile for enhanced maneuverability
The front chassis of the new NEXOS models adopts the ?wasp waist? profile already proven on CLAAS high-power tractors. It allows a maximum steering angle and small turning radii.

The front overhang shortened by 88 mm and the wheelbase lengthened by 50 mm improve the tractors' maneuverability and ensure optimal path tracking.

The automatic 4-wheel-drive engagement with optional steering angle sensor, which for example automatically disengages 4-wheel drive at a certain steering angle on the headland, increases the outstanding maneuverability of the new NEXOS tractors.

Increased driver comfort
In the cab, space and comfort are optimized thanks to a lower transmission tunnel, the optimal layout of the controls and the digital color display on the dashboard. In addition to the cable pass-through to the rear of the cab, the new NEXOS now has, as standard, a cable pass-through to the front of the cab, allowing front implements to be operated with a dedicated control terminal with the window closed. The NEXOS F is also available in a platform version.

New transmission version
The new mechanical gearbox with 24 forward and 24 reverse speeds is combined with the REVERSHIFT reverser and operates with an electro-hydraulically controlled multi-disc clutch that is virtually wear-free.

Among the five transmission versions available on the NEXOS, the version with 24 forward and 12 reverse gears with REVERSHIFT reverser and TWINSHIFT powershift range doubler is always part of the top-of-the-range equipment.

Additional equipment versions for hitching front implements
The new front hitch increases the tractor's versatility. Additional hydraulic couplers are available as an option on all models to directly connect a control valve and a free return to the front linkage.

In addition to the conventional front PTO of 1 000 tr/min, an economy PTO of 540 ECO rpm is also available on the new NEXOS tractors to drive front implements.

A tailor-made hydraulic system
The new NEXOS offers two hydraulic flow rates. A hydraulic pump with a flow rate of 60 l/min efficiently supplies all hydraulic consumers.

For hydraulically demanding applications and implement combinations, the hydraulic system consists of a first pump supplying the valves with a flow rate of 60 l/min and a second pump supplying the rear linkage with a flow rate of 27 l/min. The NEXOS can be fitted with up to four mechanical valves.

Superior comfort is offered with the four electro-hydraulic valves controlled by two in-line controls and the ELECTROPILOT. The electro-hydraulic valves have a flow regulator and the in-line controls have a time delay setting.

Find more information here about the CLAAS NEXOS tractor range