Attendees at Agritechnica 2025 got a good eyeful of Claas.
Claas’ new Axion 9 series, the successor to its Axion 900 large series tractors, is the Germany-based brand’s largest tractor series in its tractor fleet with horsepower ranging between 330 and 450.
WHY IT MATTERS: The latest in farm machinery was on display in Germany in November during Agritechnica.
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Five new wheeled tractors and two new Terra-Trac models complete the lineup.
The new Axions are fitted with FPT’s latest generation Cursor 9, six-cylinder engine. A new Auto-Droop function adjusts engine power to the task being performed — such as power take-off demands and hydraulics — so power delivery and efficiency are maintained at all times.
The new engines are also approved to run on hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO), which when used can reduce the tractor’s carbon footprint by up to 90 per cent.
Cab comforts
Vasily Badya, Claas product manager for Axion tractors, said operator comfort and a driver centric approach was a key aspect in the development of the 9 series tractors.
“It’s an all new design,” said Badya.
“It’s wider, longer, taller … so much more space for the operator to work in.”
To help deliver a high level of comfort, Claas claims that the new 9 series has the widest cab in its class.
The premium rotating driver’s seats that include ventilation, a heater and massage function will likely be a plus for operators as well.
Badya said the controls inside the cab were also redesigned to make them as intuitive as possible for the operator.
Award-winning tractor
The new Axions received a nod from judges at the show, picking up Tractor of the Year for 2026 in the HighPower category.
Badya said driving comfort, suspension and the low decibel rating inside the cab — a mere 66 decibels — were just a few of the things that caught the judge’s attention.
Not only did the Axion win Tractor of the Year at Agritechnica; it was also recognized with a silver Innovation Award for its predictive powertrain management system.
The Axions’ electronic drive management system is optimized to balance comfort, performance and efficiency.
The new vehicle drive controller offers a smooth delivery when changing direction of travel or when switching between pedal mode, joystick mode or operating the p.t.o.
“The tractor will recognize itself, the engine speed, the transmission ratio and make it as efficient as possible … to save fuel, also to (deliver) as much performance as possible,” added Badya.
On the hydraulic delivery side, the Axions offer a two-pump system — a standard pump that pumps 220 l/m and an additional optional pump delivering 150 l/m — that can pump a total of 370 l/m to help when connecting larger, heavier implements.
Axions can be equipped with an optional tire pressure control system on both front and rear axles to optimize traction and help reduce soil compaction.
On Terra Trac models, there are four track widths to choose from, ranging from 457 mm (17 inches) to 890 mm (35 inches).
