The new Nexos series from Claas, which was launched at EIMA 2016 in Italy, includes three models, the F, VL and VE and is aimed squarely at the vineyard, horticulture and specialty agriculture segment.
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Due to begin production in 2017, there is no word yet on whether the compact machines will make it to Australian shores, but it would fill a gap in the current local Claas tractor offering which begins with Axos conventional models from about 55 kilowatts.
The Nexos lineup launched at EIMA includes 14 models all fitted with an FPT four cylinder engine carrying all the emissions fruit including a diesel particulate filter, catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculation to meet Tier 4i and deliver maximum output from 55 - 82kW (75 - 112 horsepower).
The Nexos VE comes in at just one metre overall width, while the Nexos F makes 1.45m.
There’s a choice of five transmission options with a mechanical splitter with 24 forward and reverse gears combined with a Reverseshift clutchless reverse mode.
