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    Tractor of the Year 2024 – Best of Utility: McCormick X5.120 P3-Drive

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltOctober 31, 20231 Min Read
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    The P3-Drive transmission is a new development from Argo Tractors, bringing the technology and automation seen in the larger P6-Drive down to its utility range. It offers 36+12 gears, or 48+16 with a creeper, with fully robotised shifting of the 12 speeds in each range and clutchless braking.

    Power comes from a new FPT engine, maxing out at 114hp and producing 460Nm of torque. A triple pump, open centre hydraulic system offers 82 litres per minute, with an additional 32 litres available for steering. This feeds a possible four rear spools (three mechanical and one electrohydraulic) and a further two mechanical mid-mounts. The rear linkage can lift up to 4,500kg, with the option of a 2,200kg capacity front system. The X5 can also be specified with the M20 front loader, with 1,700kg of lift and a dedicated joystick in the cabin.

    Argo’s Advanced Driving System is available as an option, including EazySteer which reduces the number of turns lock to lock. There is also a full suite of precision farming systems.

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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