30/10/07
A new range of compact tractors available through McCormick sales
and service dealers provide versatile performance for farming,
horticulture and many other rural enterprises.
The smallest of McCormick’s new compact tractors, the CT28, comes with a 12x12 shuttle gearbox or three-range hydrostatic drive and is backed by a network of full-service dealers.
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The new ‘CT’ Series complements McCormick’s
mechanical drive 35hp to 54hp ‘GM’ Series and heavy-duty
58hp to 98hp ‘F’ Series by using hydrostatic drive
to give easy driving characteristics and speed control.
“These tractors are ideal for yard scraping and other light
duties on dairy farms or pig and poultry units; for paddock work
on smallholdings; and for transport, spraying and light cultivation
on horticultural units,” says Stewart Barnett, McCormick’s
UK sales manager. “They would also provide a reliable and
versatile power unit for equestrian centres, livery stables and
large private or commercial properties in the countryside where
I would see them pulling trailers and operating grounds maintenance
machinery.”
The McCormick CT28 has a 1.5-litre Mitsubishi four-cylinder diesel
engine developing 28hp and comes with a choice of transmissions – three-range
hydrostatic transmission or a 12 forward, 12 reverse speed synchro
shuttle gearbox.
A 1.66m wheelbase and 1188kg capacity rear implement lift complemented
by single-speed rear- and mid-mounted power take-off shafts round
off the essential features of the little machine.
The McCormick CT41 HST and CT47 HST are larger, a little heavier
and have more power. The 1.75m wheelbase provides the stability
needed to handle bigger implements and linkage lift capacity is
a more generous 1250kg. The tractors’ 2.3-litre and 2.5-litre
Mitsubishi engines develop 41hp and 47hp.
The two larger ‘CT’ tractors come only with the three-speed
hydro-drive transmission, which is operated using separate ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’ pedals.
There is also has a cruise control feature that allows forward
speed to be maintained without having to keep a foot on the pedal.
A cast front axle with tight-turning 55deg steering provides four-wheel
drive traction, with a rear differential lock adding to grip in
challenging conditions.
“We’re confident these new McCormick models will meet
the requirements of a wide range of compact tractor users,” says
Stewart Barnett. “They are backed by a two-year warranty
and, as with our full-size tractors, are supported by a full-service
dealer network and reliable parts back-up from our Doncaster base.”
McCormick CT Series tractor range
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Engine
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Transmission
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Wheelbase
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Power take-off
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Implement lift
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Retail price *
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CT28 |
Mitsubishi 1.5-litre 28hp |
12x12 synchro shuttle |
1660mm |
540rpm rear and mid-mounted |
1188kg |
£10,950 |
CT28 HST |
Mitsubishi 1.5-litre 28hp |
3-range hydrostatic |
1660mm |
540rpm rear and mid-mounted |
1188kg |
£11,900 |
CT41 HST |
Mitsubishi 2.3-litre 41hp |
3-range hydrostatic |
1758mm |
540rpm rear and mid-mounted |
1250kg |
£14,400 |
CT47 HST |
Mitsubishi 2.5-litre 47hp |
3-range hydrostatic |
1758mm |
540rpm rear and mid-mounted |
1250kg |
£14,950 |
* retail price includes traction
pattern tyres; turf tyre options available. |
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