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Cabin size is around three cubic metres, with the seat swivelling system offering up to 50 degrees of movement.
Scheduled to replace its Axion 800 series, Claas has released details of the new, three model, Axion 8 CMATIC range.
Featuring a 6.7 litre, six-cylinder FPT engine with Dynamic Power, the 8.240, 8.270 and 8.290 models offer rated outputs of 240, 270 and 290hp, boosting to maximums of 264, 291 and 313hp with Dynamic Power and torque ratings of 1132, 1215 and 1283Nm respectively.
Scheduled oil changes are extended from 600 to 750 hours, filter replacement is also extended from 150 to 300 operating hours and a new five year or 5000- hour component warranty covers key items.
A new frontal design, with an optional backlit Claas logo between the headlights, takes its lead from the Axion 9 CMATIC, with the option of a backlit Claas logo, while the new, fully suspended cabin - again from the Axion 9 - is said to have reduced noise levels to a maximum of 67dB(A).
Looking at the CVT, the system is said to rely on existing hardware, while the electronic drivetrain management system has been redeveloped. Like the larger Axion 9 series, operators can use a drive controller to switch between driving directions, alongside choosing between pedal, joystick and PTO modes without any changes in engine or vehicle speed.
Meanwhile, the Auto Load Anticipation function, awarded a silver medal at Agritechnica 2025, continuously and proactively optimises engine speed and gear shifting based on a selflearning algorithm and multiple efficiency maps for the engine, transmission, hydraulics and auxiliary units.
The system detects potential load spikes in advance, such as when lowering an implement into the ground, in advance, proactively increasing engine speed or adjusting gear shifts before the spike occurs.
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Claas has released details of the new, three model, Axion 8 CMATIC range. |
Cabin size is around three cubic metres, with the seat swivelling system offering up to 50 degrees of movement, while operational monitoring uses three high-resolution digital cameras, with the ability to zoom in and out or pan the camera, with a swipe of the finger.
A camera between the front headlights ensures greater safety when exiting blind access roads or entering junctions, along with making it easier also makes it easier to attach front implements or front weight blocks.
New premium seats with massage function, seat ventilation and seat heater are available as options, alongside the new 360-degree lighting concept that provides up to 22 LEDs, offering a maximum of 56,000 lumens. Maximum rear lift capacity is rated at 9.7 tonnes (8.240) or 10.2 tonnes (8.270 and 8.290).
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