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    Dec 30, 2020 5 minutes

    To see the McCormick X7.650 in action, we opted to get some raking done as well as a direct drilling job, in order to have the tractor perform under a range of conditions.

    This allowed us to get a better feel of the transmission, hydraulic controls and functions. Although we didn’t need to change it, the reversible power take-off (PTO) makes life easier when changing from 540 to 1,000 PTO implements.

    The four-speed PTO 540/540E/1000/1000E is standard, as you would expect from a tractor of this size. With raking for the baler and a small paddock to sow, there were plenty of opportunities to test out the functionality, power and ease of use of the McCormick.

    Aside from the paint scheme, the McCormick X7.650 has had a revamp from the ground

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