The Next Generation CLAAS XERION 5000 Tractor

Now categorized as Stage 5/Tier 4F, the XERION tractor’s updated specifications include several new technologies, performance features and convenience amenities. Most notably, when compared with its predecessor (tested by the NTTL in 2017), there are a few clear examples of what the latest redesign brings. From the increase in horsepower to decrease in fuel consumption, the most powerful heavy-duty, 4WD tractor in the XERION lineup is the most impressive yet.

Drew Fletcher, Product Manager at CLAAS, makes the point that there are two aspects of agricultural machinery that matter most to farming operations in today’s economic landscape: lower operating costs and stronger machine performance.

“The latest XERION 5000 delivers the next level of performance for our customers,” said Fletcher. “The increase in horsepower, combined with the ability to simultaneously use less fuel than previous models, provides a much higher level of confidence and capability for operators in an array of farming applications.”

More Horsepower & Torque

The new XERION 5000 comes standard with a six cylinder Mercedes-Benz engine, producing up to 487 maximum horsepower – nearly a 2% improvement over the previous version. Peak torque also increased by 7% on the machine (1,798 Ib,-ft.) while torque rise has been clocked at 33% and the maximum at 43.3%.

This is a significant jump from 35.2% in 2017.

Better Fuel Economy

CLAAS also reconfigured the tractor’s fuel distribution setup in order to provide that higher torque at lower engine speeds. The result? A much more consistent and conservative trend in fuel consumption. And combined with the continuously variable CMATIC transmission (CVT), the XERION now offers more than 5% in fuel savings when comparing the models’ hp.hr/gal. numbers.

Assisting in decreasing fuel consumption even more, CLAAS also included a diesel particulate filter (DPF) for cleaning, as to not solely rely on the diesel exhaust fluid or SCR system.

“With these modifications, we can actually let the engine breathe easier so it can do exactly what it was designed to do: create power,” said Fletcher.

Other New Features & Benefits

Already well-known for achieving high performance and lowering fuel consumption, the CVT was also updated with a few subtle changes to its software. An operator will likely notice a smoother ride when both accelerating and decelerating.

But while the biggest modifications on this machine can be found in the engine, there are a few more noticeable ones that XERION owners can appreciate, including stronger triangular LED tail lights and a cast chrome exhaust instead of polished. From an operator’s perspective, it’s the electronics in the cab that make for added convenience perks. The traditional rotary encoder enabled CEBIS is now a larger, higher definition, and brighter touchscreen display and the fully-integrated armrest is essentially identical to those found in the CLAAS AXION tractor.

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About Nebraska Tractor Test Lab:

The University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) is the officially designated tractor testing station for the United States and tests tractors according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) codes OECD codes. Tractors are tested in the country of manufacture.