Following the launch of the Xerion 12 flagship tractor range in 2023, Claas has now announced a rollout of updates to the range, the majority of which are technical innovations to offer operators improved comfort and simpler operation through an increased use of autonomy.
Meanwhile, the Terra Trac crawler track units have been improved to offer an improved service life and reduce operating costs.
More responsive transmission
The Xerion 12 now features a third mode for engine droop, alongside Eco mode and Power. Autodroop automatically and adaptively adjusts the droop to the condition of use.
In addition, the vehicle drive controller for the continuously variable, power-split CMatic gearbox has been further improved to deliver even better responsiveness in operating conditions with highly variable load profiles.
Particularly during abrupt, heavy load changes such as those experienced when cultivating or sowing, as well as when engaging implements at the headland to enter the next pass. The continuously variable transmission reacts even more dynamically and accelerates more quickly to the target speed.
Reinforced support roller for Terra Trac
The Terra Track tracks for the Xerion 12, built in-house by Claas in Paderborn, are set to be heavily revised for the 2026 season, to offer reduced operating costs. Particular emphasis has been placed on optimised dirt management, to ensure the longest possible service life for the rollers and track belts.
The cast frame has been completely redesigned, offering a greater distance between the components, and further improved self-cleaning properties, meaning that scrapers are no longer required. Existing Xerion 12 owners can now retrofit newly developed scrapers for improved performance.
The aluminum spokes and outer rings of the yoke-type track rollers have been reinforced to optimise their service life – as has the bogie tilting frame and the mounting on the cast frame, including the bearing unit.
More driver comforts
Inside the cab a compressed air connection is now standard for quick and easy cleaning of the cab floor and controls.
On the right-hand B pillar, behind the driver’s seat and in front of the steering column, new, large storage compartments and additional storage options are provided, complemented by a storage net on the rear wall of the cab.
Drivers also benefit from a new luxury driver’s seat with an integrated compressor. As before, the seat can be swiveled up to 40 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left, allowing the driver to adopt to the best possible seating position. New foot rests have been added to the steering column also.
The latest models will also feature a 6.75-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a DAB+ radio receiver and Bluetooth.
Further driver comforts have been added to the cab.
More automation
Similar to new Axion 9 models, new Xerion 12 models work processes can be carried out in an even more defined and controlled manner, whilst significantly reducing the driver’s workload.
Depending on national regulatory framework, this will enable farmers to prepare their operations over the coming years for a future of driverless, exclusively remotely monitored process autonomy.
A Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), developed in collaboration with AgXeed and available from mid-2026, enables pre-programmed work orders to be executed fully automatically under driver supervision. The VCU, which is controlled via the TIM (Tractor Implement Management) protocol, is simply connected to the Isobus.
Via the AgXeed TraXwise platform, work orders containing field and machine data, marked obstacles and track planning can be easily imported from Claas connect to TraXwise via cloud-to-cloud.
Field boundaries can already be transferred from Claas connect to TraXwise today. The tractor and implement then carry out the field work fully automatically: Day and night, including automated steering and turning, avoiding stationary (ie stored) obstacles, headland management and site-specific rate control for application equipment via the application map entered in Claas connect. While the job is being processed automatically, the status and live performance data can be viewed at any time from authorised devices.
Once a work order has been completed, the automatically documented data is stored in TraXwise and simultaneously displayed in Claas connect, where it can be used for further analysis and for billing and documentation purposes.
In a subsequent step, this process – from preliminary planning to documentation – will be fully integrated into Claas connect, thereby strengthening Claas connect’s role as a central digital customer platform.
When using the VCU, the driver remains in the cab at all times, but can concentrate fully on monitoring the quality of work and the optimal performance of the tractor and implement.
Furthermore, they can override active work orders at any time – for example, in the event of unforeseen obstacles such as areas of the field that are moist and impassable, fallen branches at the edge of the field or previously unmarked field stones.
For the farmer, the VCU ensures complete process reliability, so that even with new drivers, the result always meets expectations.
Other updates
Two new LED beacons are located at the front of the cab roof for better visibility and greater safety on the road. Meanwhile, functions such as beacons, CB radio and air conditioning can now be operated via F-function keys on the CMotion drive lever.
New foot rests have been added to the steering column also.
Following the launch of the Xerion 12 flagship tractor range in 2023, Claas has now announced a rollout of updates to the range, the majority of which are technical innovations to offer operators improved comfort and simpler operation through an increased use of autonomy.
Meanwhile, the Terra Trac crawler track units have been improved to offer an improved service life and reduce operating costs.
More responsive transmission
The Xerion 12 now features a third mode for engine droop, alongside Eco mode and Power. Autodroop automatically and adaptively adjusts the droop to the condition of use.
In addition, the vehicle drive controller for the continuously variable, power-split CMatic gearbox has been further improved to deliver even better responsiveness in operating conditions with highly variable load profiles.
Particularly during abrupt, heavy load changes such as those experienced when cultivating or sowing, as well as when engaging implements at the headland to enter the next pass. The continuously variable transmission reacts even more dynamically and accelerates more quickly to the target speed.
Reinforced support roller for Terra Trac
The Terra Track tracks for the Xerion 12, built in-house by Claas in Paderborn, are set to be heavily revised for the 2026 season, to offer reduced operating costs. Particular emphasis has been placed on optimised dirt management, to ensure the longest possible service life for the rollers and track belts.
The cast frame has been completely redesigned, offering a greater distance between the components, and further improved self-cleaning properties, meaning that scrapers are no longer required. Existing Xerion 12 owners can now retrofit newly developed scrapers for improved performance.
The aluminum spokes and outer rings of the yoke-type track rollers have been reinforced to optimise their service life – as has the bogie tilting frame and the mounting on the cast frame, including the bearing unit.
More driver comforts
Inside the cab a compressed air connection is now standard for quick and easy cleaning of the cab floor and controls.
On the right-hand B pillar, behind the driver’s seat and in front of the steering column, new, large storage compartments and additional storage options are provided, complemented by a storage net on the rear wall of the cab.
Drivers also benefit from a new luxury driver’s seat with an integrated compressor. As before, the seat can be swiveled up to 40 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left, allowing the driver to adopt to the best possible seating position. New foot rests have been added to the steering column also.
The latest models will also feature a 6.75-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a DAB+ radio receiver and Bluetooth.
Further driver comforts have been added to the cab.
More automation
Similar to new Axion 9 models, new Xerion 12 models work processes can be carried out in an even more defined and controlled manner, whilst significantly reducing the driver’s workload.
Depending on national regulatory framework, this will enable farmers to prepare their operations over the coming years for a future of driverless, exclusively remotely monitored process autonomy.
A Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), developed in collaboration with AgXeed and available from mid-2026, enables pre-programmed work orders to be executed fully automatically under driver supervision. The VCU, which is controlled via the TIM (Tractor Implement Management) protocol, is simply connected to the Isobus.
Via the AgXeed TraXwise platform, work orders containing field and machine data, marked obstacles and track planning can be easily imported from Claas connect to TraXwise via cloud-to-cloud.
Field boundaries can already be transferred from Claas connect to TraXwise today. The tractor and implement then carry out the field work fully automatically: Day and night, including automated steering and turning, avoiding stationary (ie stored) obstacles, headland management and site-specific rate control for application equipment via the application map entered in Claas connect. While the job is being processed automatically, the status and live performance data can be viewed at any time from authorised devices.
Once a work order has been completed, the automatically documented data is stored in TraXwise and simultaneously displayed in Claas connect, where it can be used for further analysis and for billing and documentation purposes.
In a subsequent step, this process – from preliminary planning to documentation – will be fully integrated into Claas connect, thereby strengthening Claas connect’s role as a central digital customer platform.
When using the VCU, the driver remains in the cab at all times, but can concentrate fully on monitoring the quality of work and the optimal performance of the tractor and implement.
Furthermore, they can override active work orders at any time – for example, in the event of unforeseen obstacles such as areas of the field that are moist and impassable, fallen branches at the edge of the field or previously unmarked field stones.
For the farmer, the VCU ensures complete process reliability, so that even with new drivers, the result always meets expectations.
Other updates
Two new LED beacons are located at the front of the cab roof for better visibility and greater safety on the road. Meanwhile, functions such as beacons, CB radio and air conditioning can now be operated via F-function keys on the CMotion drive lever.
New foot rests have been added to the steering column also.
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