New features on the XERION 12: comfort and technology
CLAAS is renewing its XERION 12 range by introducing new features designed to improve comfort, operating efficiency and automation. The German company's technicians have focused on various aspects such as optimizing transmission management with the Autodroop system, introducing the AgXeed Vehicle Control Unit, simplifying maintenance, and overall improvement of in-cab comfort and the refinement of the TERRA TRAC tracks.
Designed to ensure the right balance between maximum power and operating efficiency at all stages of the process, Autodroop technology optimizes engine operation by automatically reducing revs as the load increases.
Improvements made to the Xerion 12 by the German company's technicians of note include implementation of the CMATIC continuously variable transmission: during sudden and heavy changes in load (such as when working the soil or sowing) the continuously variable transmission reacts dynamically and accelerates more quickly up to the desired speed.
Moving on to the cabin, the driving position has a whole new type of seat with integrated compressor. The seat can be rotated 40 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left, offering a relaxing posture while working and making it easier to get in and out of the cab.
An optional compressed air gun with a two-meter spiral hose is available in order to quickly clean controls and the passenger compartment floor. Behind the driver's seat and in front of the steering column, the right-hand B-pillar has new, spacious storage compartments that offer additional stowage options.
Additionally, starting in 2026, the cab will be equipped with a 6.75-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a DAB+ radio receiver and Bluetooth. The hood is now equipped with an electric opening and closing mechanism, which can be activated from the ground with a button to make maintenance operations a snap.
The new version of the XERION 12 features the innovative Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) technology which, developed in collaboration with AgXeed, automatically executes pre-programmed work orders under the operator's supervision (including: driving, turning, and site-specific dose control). Controlled via the TIM (Tractor Implement Management) protocol, the VCU is connected to the tractor's ISOBUS and, when operational, allows the driver – who remains inside the cab – to concentrate on monitoring the quality of the work and the performance of the tractor and the implement.
Finally, among the other innovations introduced by CLAAS technicians, it is worth mentioning the new TERRA TRAC tracks, featuring improved self-cleaning properties on the frame and a redesign of the aluminium spokes and the outer rings of the fork rollers that have been reinforced to increase their durability over time.
