One of the common problems faced by farmers in the operation of tractors is insufficient the weight of the machine to allow the full engine power and traction to the wheels on 100% is transferred to the soil and ensured the effective use of trailed implements. Because of this, in particular, is complicated by the use of wide-tillage tools: increasing slip and, consequently, fuel consumption and reduced tire life.

CLAAS engineers together with the specialists of the Krasnodar plant "CLAAS" found an effective solution – increased the maximum weight of the front ballast tractor, which, thanks to new technical and structural solutions, with 1500 kg has increased to 2200 kg. Thus, expanded the range of choice of optimal ballast to work. Machine operators will be able to more efficiently use all the power of the AXION 900 to 400 HP, adapting it for specific soil and climatic conditions and optimally selecting the weight of the front cargo under a particular unit. As a result, increased efficiency of the tractor.

AXION 900 is produced at the Krasnodar plant "CLAAS" in 2011 and today is the most popular product of the company in the segment of utility tractors and one of the most successful products in the Russian market as a whole. High traction force machines, combined with minimal fuel consumption thanks to the many design solutions in powertrain, engine, and also due to the introduction of automated systems of management and control of all systems.

In addition, a wide operational capabilities of the tractor AXION 900 provides a number of technical solutions. So, high maneuverability is achieved through a robust cast frame design, which covers the engine crankcase and takes the load from the front hinge and the axis of the front axle. Optimum weight distribution ensures a long and a compact wheelbase of 3.15 m. the Stepless CMATIC transmission has a high efficiency when driving on the field with a speed from 7 to 15 km/h provides an average mechanical component in the transmission of torque by more than 80%. This is significantly higher than the same a continuously variable transmission the competition. In addition, as all the equipment CLAAS tractors, the AXION 900 features the highest level of comfort and ease of use for the operator.

Tractors, the AXION 900 with new front ballast of the increased mass available on the market from the beginning of 2017.

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