Bruder 03015: Claas Xerion 5000 Tractor, 1:16 Scale

Regardless all model tractors released in the series, its this one that set the tone for changing their usual manufacturing techniques, to accommodate the unique features that go into building this scale replica Bruder Claas Xerion tractor. Take the four-wheel steering and rotating driver's cab, not available elsewhere but only available on one or two models.

Claas Xerion 5000 tractor

In the grand scheme of things, this must be one of their most prestige model tractors yet, and well it appears bigger, its still made in a true 1:16 scale.

The Bruder Claas Xerion series tractor is like no other, but unlike small to mid size Bruder Claas tractors, this one has an enormous exhaust pipe positioned further done the bonnet, swing out wing mirrors, hazard lights and wide steps that lead to the cab door with hand rails.

365° Rotating Driver's Cab

Most interesting feature of the lot is this high standing, multi-functional driver's cabin, not only does it have an opening door to access the interior, but the whole driver's cabin can be repositioned.

That means the cab can be lifted up, turned around a full 365° but most likely will find itself spun around to be rear facing, so the operator has full view of the rear tow hitch well controlling the implement that needs to be independently operated well being observed with care.

4-Wheel Steering

Long, tall, but still narrow to be compact enough to still fit where regular Bruder tractors fit. But as its still a bigger model there needs to be a way to take those corners with a tighter, single maneuver.

And that's possible thanks to the 4-wheel steering function to control all four wheels in the direction you need to turn, making the radius of turn sharper, but practical well working the fields.

Big Engine Block under Bonnet

Quite the dramatic occasion when the bonnet of this beast is opened, so big in fact the Bruder figures in 1:16 scale will only stand up half way up the engine block.

Its this engine block they need to access to play mechanic, they can fiddle around on the front with the grey square section, or head deeper into the engine via the side area.

Adjustable Tow Hitch

Height-adjustable rear tow hitch is still a standard size one on this model even though the size of the model is far grander, so will just about tow any implement or trailer in the Professional range.

Well trailers or implements are sat on a stabiliser arm, its this time you measure the height of the hitch to the level of the trailer tow bar; when connecting to the hitch, only after do you fold up the support arm.

Compatible Front Mount

Not much attention is focused on the front mount but it will soon come into play once a farm implement that connects to the front of the tractor is needed - such as the matching Claas front mower.

The front mount coupling functions similar to that of the rear tow hitch with a hook design that clips-on to the hole of the implement, making a strong connection for operating.