McCormick front loaders should not be considered auxiliary equipment for tractors but rather as true functional extensions—structures designed in collaboration with the same engineers who design the tractors, and thus perfectly integrated into the machine at the mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic levels
When we talk about “farm maintenance,” we summarize in one concise expression all those activities that farmers and breeders must carry out to enable their respective organizations to operate in a rational and efficient manner. Activities that are not always driven by production needs, but if not addressed, could lead to business disruptions that would negatively affect production.
Examples of this include the need to keep barn aisles clean or to ensure safe and stable stacking of bales—products that must then be moved to their usage locations quickly and safely. It is clear at this point that farm maintenance, just like fieldwork, should be carried out using specific machinery, preferably mounted on the front of the tractor so that it is visible to the operator.
In this regard, the presence of front three-point hitches and power take-offs is valuable, in case the tasks only involve cleaning and clearing, and that of front loaders, if tasks like loading and stacking need to be added to the cleaning and sweeping.
Normally, front three-point hitches and power take-offs are always offered as options directly by the tractor manufacturers, while this is not always the case when one decides to use a front loader—an implement that, with its mass, its functional technologies, and its performance, must integrate seamlessly into the tractor in a homogeneous and balanced way.
For this reason, McCormick decided years ago to provide its customers with front loaders designed in collaboration with the same engineers who design the tractors, ensuring that these loaders are not just additional equipment, but true functional integrations of the tractors—operational “prostheses” that McCormick guarantees in terms of matching each machine and also in terms of functionality and operations.
These loaders are factory-installed and available to order but are also available in the aftermarket. McCormick’s front loaders are offered in four different series regarding structures, content, and price/performance ratios, allowing them to equip the entire McCormick range while respecting each company’s investment capabilities. Common features include construction using high-strength steel, anti-corrosion coatings, adjustable support feet, and quick connection and disconnection systems for both the structure of the tool and its electrical and hydraulic connections.
The latter, however, have modular attachment options based on the type of equipment to be mounted on the ends of the arms. The performance of each loader varies according to the tractor it is intended for, the equipment mounting plates, and the management methods, always relying on a joystick installed in the console. Overall, this is a highly varied range of tools, also installable on tractors equipped with front lifters, which do not penalize the wheel turning angles and combine McCormick’s build quality with the advantage of enjoying the same warranties that cover the tractors.
Summary of the Series
McCormick loaders are offered in four series, with the attachment series consisting of the “Mc” models, which feature a rectangular frame made from “Hle” steel. They are versatile, easy to use, and offer competitive pricing. A step up is the “Mi” range, built on a reinforced rectangular frame made from high-elasticity “Hle” steel. This mid-range series combines affordability with high responses in terms of quality, performance, and functionality. Superior performance is ensured by the “Mt” range, whose monocoque frames are made from special “Domex” steel and enclose almost all of the hydraulic systems. At the top is the “Mp” series, also based on monocoque frames made from special “Domex” steel but designed to ensure maximum visibility, housing both the hydraulic hoses and the “Genius System” suspension system. Additionally, there is the “Compact” range, designed for compact tractors with structures made from “Hle” steel
Exclusive Technologies
One of the most stressful tasks for operators is the need to level loads during lifting. To minimize this task, McCormick has developed two automatic leveling systems, one mechanical and one hydraulic, which ensure level lifts and returns without the operator needing to intervene via the joystick.
The joystick is also available in four different configurations called “Basic,” “Profi,” “Advanced,” and “Speed,” allowing operators to manage third and fourth hydraulic lines, electro-hydraulic distributors, and even gear shifts. There are six different tool plates, one of which is specific to McCormick-branded equipment, with the “Genius System” suspension available as standard or optional depending on the model.
The system works through two nitrogen accumulators to ensure smooth, jerk-free operation. The suspension absorbs ground shocks and vibrations, protecting both the loader and the tractor, reducing tire wear, and providing better operational comfort.
Titolo: McCormick front loaders for high performance machines
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