Power Shift and VT-Drive Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Options
The VT-Drive is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is built by McCormick’s partner ZF, a world-renowned manufacturer of transmissions and drive systems. The X7 Series with VT-Drive offers smooth, reliable performance in any application. CVT combines the efficiency and reliability of a mechanical gearbox with the infinite speeds range of a hydrostatic drive. The result is a tractor that can achieve any ground speed, from creeper to maximum transport speed, to match the needs of any job around the farm. Smooth, seamless acceleration offers great comfort while working, and also provides constant power transfer to the ground during speed changes for improved traction and greater productivity.
Along with exceptional performance, X7 VT-Drive tractors are simple to operate. Three operating modes give the operator a choice in how he/she wants to drive the tractor: Automatic Mode, Manual Mode, PTO Mode. There is even a cruise control button to allow for greater control of the tractor with a simple push of a button.
The real benefits of a CVT are found in its versatility. The engine and transmission work together to find the right engine RPM and travel speed for the job at hand: high RPM with low ground speed for draft or specialty applications, or high ground speed with low engine RPM for efficient transport operations.