Caron expands its range of compact C Series transporters with the new C60 model. Equipped with a 56-horsepower Rehlko engine, it features a 2,380-millimeter wheelbase which, combined with a 3,200-kilogram payload capacity and a low center of gravity, enhances its versatility across a wide range of applications
Rather than Agritechnica, Caron chose the more specialized AgriAlp, held in Bolzano from November 20 to 23, as the stage for the debut of its new two-seat compact transporter, the C60.
Designed to expand the most versatile and multifunctional product line of the Veneto-based brand, the C60 is powered by a Rehlko KDI 1903 TCR three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1.9 liters, delivering up to 56 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm.
These performance figures are achieved through high-pressure common-rail fuel injection and turbo-intercooler supercharging, solutions that allow the machine to travel on the road with reduced energy absorption and therefore low fuel consumption.
This objective is further supported by a two-range, four-speed transmission which, combined with a hi-lo system operating on forward gears only, provides operators with 16 forward and eight reverse gears. All ratios can be selected via a synchronized shuttle, improving maneuverability during operations in confined spaces.
In such environments, the machine also benefits from a low center of gravity and a 2,380-millimeter wheelbase, characteristics that enhance agility on uneven and sloping terrain, enabling the Caron transporter to move and operate in maximum safety even in areas inaccessible to traditional tractors.
Unlike the latter, the C60 does not require towing or carrying implements and trailers, as it can accommodate on its load platform self-loading forage systems, slurry tanks, and dedicated forestry equipment such as winches, wood chippers, and shredders.
This versatility is further supported by a gross vehicle weight rating of 5,000 kilograms, which ensures a useful payload of up to 3,200 kilograms—a figure made even more significant by the fact that the “Universal” configuration includes as standard two power take-offs: an independent central PTO operating at 540 rpm and a standard rear PTO at 1,000 rpm, along with a hydraulic distributor with flow regulator and five quick couplers positioned behind the cab.
In this configuration, the C60 is fully capable of handling all typical agricultural and forestry tasks associated with hilly and mountainous farming, while also being well suited to municipal applications such as road maintenance and public green space management. Its compact dimensions allow it to be used even in historic town centers and smaller gardens.
All of this is possible regardless of environmental conditions or season, thanks to a two-seat, climate-controlled cab designed around a rational, ergonomic, automotive-style layout. This ensures the operator always has easy access to all driving and working system controls.
Title: With Caron C60 expanded versatility
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