Claas has extended its Axos tractor range with the addition of the Axos 3 series. These new compact tractors are positioned between the Arion 400 and the Axos 200 ranges.
Compact tractors in the under-120-hp performance class spend a good 40 per cent of their operating hours handling materials and working around the yard. But they must also be capable of mastering field and grassland work. Hence, customers demand compact dimensions, low height to pass through shed and barn doorways, manoeuvrability, high payload, agile handling and operator comfort.
Stage V engine
The Axos 3 is powered by a 3.6 l four-cylinder FPT engine with Stage V exhaust gas aftertreatment. The four Axos 3 models have outputs of 92, 103, 112 and 120 hp with maximum torques from 366 to 466 Nm at a low 1,500 rpm. The engine block and radiator are familiar from the Nexos 200 and Axos 200. The fuel tank holds 160 litres. Furthermore, these tractors are approved to run on hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs. Two engine speeds can be saved by the operator and applied at the press of a button as required.
The Axos 3 can be fitted with large rear tyres with an external diameter of up to 1.6 m (420/85 R38 or 540/65 R 38). Large front wheels guarantee maximum efficiency in four-wheel drive mode and precise manoeuvrability.
Convenient shifting
Engine speed reduction is provided by a six-speed transmission available in three versions:
- 12/12 (2 ranges) with mechanical reverser.
- 24/12 (2 ranges) with Twinshift powershift transmission and Revershift clutch less reverser.
- 36/18 (3 ranges) with Twinshift powershift transmission and Revershift clutchless reverser.
Top speeds of 40 km/h are achieved at 1,750 rpm, and in models fitted with Revershift, the clutch button on the gear lever enables shifting instead of the foot clutch. Eleven gears are available between 5 and 15 km/h and overlapping gears ensure smooth shifting between the two or three ranges.
In addition to the mechanical hand brake, versions with 24/12 and 36/18 gears can be fitted with an optional electric parking lock. Optional Smart Stop enables the operator to stop and start without using the clutch pedal , an advantage during front loader and transport operations, and when baling round bales..
Modern cab
Designed exclusively for the Axos 3, the cab has several features:
- With 30-inch rear wheels (380/85 R 30), the overall height remains below 2.50 m, enabling passing through low entrances.
- The doors open up to 180 degrees to the front – enabling the operator to get in and out of the cab easily using the full door width of 88 cm. Furthermore, the doors latch open in the forward position, like on the Axos 300 and Celtis 300. The latch can be released from both the inside and the outside.
- The cab has ample leg room, storage compartments and a full-size passenger seat.
- Large windows and a low bonnet ensure all-round view. An optional transparent sunroof provides an optimum view up through the roof for front loader work.
- The LED lighting package with up to 10 LED headlights turns night into day and facilitates work in poorly lit sheds and barns.
Dynamic steering with adjustable steering ratio (optional extra) reduces the number of turns of the steering wheel between the steering locks from 3.8 to 1.9 when operating at speeds of up to 10 km/h.
The right-hand side console houses the key control elements along with a bottle holder and a storage compartment. Additional storage areas and two USB ports are situated to the left of the operator. The electrohydraulic E-Pilot S can be installed in the right-hand side console for fingertip control of all front loader functions.
ISOBUS terminals such as the Claas Cemis 700 can be installed in the cab for controlling ISOBUS implements.
The cab is characterised by a generous amount of space, large glass areas and optimised all-round visibility. The forward-opening doors can be locked in a 180-degree position.
Heavy implements
The new Axos features a payload of up to 3,600 kg and a maximum lift capacity of 5,300 kg at the rear (continuous lift capacity 4,000 kg), handling heavy implements. The optional integrated front linkage provides additional lift capacity of 3,240 kg. Up to four double-acting mechanical spool valves with a flow rate of 60 or 90 l/min are available for implements and front loaders, up to two of which have mechanical flow control.
The rear PTO can be optionally supplied with either two or three speeds and automatic PTO engagement/disengagement, while a 1,000-rpm front PTO is available to drive front-mounted implements.
In addition to the classic clevis drawbar, the Axos 3 can be fitted with a K80 ball with a drawbar load of 3,000 kg for use with trailers.
Various models in the three Claas front loader series up to FL 100, FL 100 E and FL 100 C are suitable for the Axos 3. They can be operated either by the mechanical Propilot four-way control lever or the electrohydraulic E-Pilot S. The latter actuates Fastlock and Speedlink for hydraulic locking and unlocking of the front loader and its attachments, as well as automatic bucket return.
