CLAAS Xerion 12.540
Built: 2024 · Series: Xerion 12
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Claas Xerion 12.540 and 12.590 – the large tractors from Harsewinkel with four equal-sized wheels and saddle-tractor option: six-cylinder diesel engines of 381 to 430 kW, 15,600 to 16,500 cm³, 25,400 kg
The Claas Xerion is built at the Harsewinkel plant and forms the manufacturer's largest tractor range, with four equal-sized wheels, a cab that can turn 180 degrees, and the ability to couple the vehicle to semi-trailers like a road tractor unit. The Xerion 12 generation represents the most powerful versions currently built in the range, represented here by the Xerion 12.540 and 12.590 types, whose number sequence gives the power class in metric horsepower.
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The register lists here 2 versions with 381 to 430 kW, or 518 to 585 hp, from six-cylinder diesel engines of 15,600 to 16,500 cm³ displacement at a rated speed of 1,900 rpm, a weight of 25,400 kg, a length of 7,160 mm, a width of 2,980 mm and a height of 3,965 mm.
With this power class and the weight of a heavy construction machine, the Xerion 12 sits at the top of the tractor market and competes with the largest versions from Fendt, John Deere and Case IH; its saddle-tractor concept also opens up uses in slurry, earth and road haulage that remain closed to conventional farm tractors.
Buying one of these complex large tractors used, the condition of the tyres and axles at this high weight, the operation of the rotating cab, the tightness and wear of the powerful hydraulics, and the service and software-update history of engine and gearbox all matter. Spare parts and service run through the Claas dealer network, which keeps dedicated trained workshops for the Xerion.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: CLAAS Xerion 12, CLAAS
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 518 hp (381 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 16,500 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,160 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,980 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,965 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 25,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | hydrostatisch-mechanisch, leistungsverzweigtcorrect |
| Front tyres | TERRA TRAC Raupenlaufwerkcorrect |
| Rear tyres | TERRA TRAC Raupenlaufwerkcorrect |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | central framecorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15 kW/t (381 kW / 25.4 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 100% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the CLAAS Xerion 12.540 have?
The CLAAS Xerion 12.540 delivers 518 hp.
How much does the CLAAS Xerion 12.540 weigh?
The unladen weight is 25,400 kg.
What engine does the CLAAS Xerion 12.540 have?
6 cylinders, 16,500 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the CLAAS Xerion 12.540 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the CLAAS Xerion 12.540?
7,160 mm × 2,980 mm × 3,965 mm.
When was the CLAAS Xerion 12.540 built?
Production years: 2024.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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