George Saunders McCormick X7 624 240 HP
McCormick X7.624 Puts On a Masterclass: 240hp of Comfort, Control and Pure Capability
When a well-respected name like George Saunders spends three full days in a tractor's seat and admits he doesn't want to hand it back, you know something special has rolled onto the farm. That's exactly what happened when he put the McCormick X7.624 through its paces, hitching it to a 3,000-gallon slurry tanker and taking it across some of the roughest roads and busiest fields around.
Here at Farm and Fleet, we couldn't wait to share the highlights. So here's everything you need to know about a machine that's quietly turning heads across the industry.
Big Power in a Compact Package
At the heart of the X7.624 sits a 240hp FPT engine — the same trusted powerplant family found in New Holland and Case machines, renowned for strength and reliability. What's clever is how McCormick has wrapped that muscle in a compact chassis, giving you serious pulling power without a bulky, awkward footprint.
The result? A tractor that turns remarkably tight for its class, handles slurry work with ease, and feels agile whether you're on the road or twisting around a headland.
Comfort That Rivals a Fastrac
Now, this is where things get interesting. George is a self-confessed lover of the JCB Fastrac and its legendary ride quality — so his verdict here carries real weight.
Thanks to a Carraro front axle with independent suspension and hydraulic cab suspension, he described the X7.624 as "very nearly as comfy as the Fastrac," even with a loaded single-axle tanker pushing it about on notoriously uneven roads. For a conventional tractor, that's about as high as praise gets.
After three long days in the seat, he wasn't climbing out stiff or aching. And when you're spending sunrise to well past sunset in the cab, that comfort translates directly into a more productive, less tiring day.
An Intuitive Cab You'll Actually Enjoy
Modern tractors can bury you in confusing menus. The X7.624 does the opposite. George found the dual high-definition screens crisp, clear and genuinely intuitive — "almost like your phone to use."
Here's what makes daily life easier:
- Fully customisable displays — show engine data, fuel usage, valve settings or auto steer exactly how you want them
- Customisable buttons and joystick controls — assign functions to suit your workflow in seconds
- Preset speed settings — quick, simple adjustments right on the main dial
- A and B lighting modes — switch instantly between full lighting and a combine-friendly setup
Add Apple CarPlay in-cab entertainment, a swivelling premium seat, proper blackout blinds, a sunroof and climate control, and you've got a workspace built firmly around the operator.
Smooth, Smart Transmission and Steering
The ZF CVT gearbox earned glowing marks for its silky performance. There's no jerky surge when pulling away under load, just smooth, quiet, seamless acceleration all the way up to 50kph. The exhaust brake proved genuinely effective too.
One standout feature: hill-hold. Waiting on an incline, the tractor held firm with no brakes and no creeping backwards — something plenty of CVT machines still struggle with.
Steering is equally impressive. It's direct and responsive — "like sports car steering," in George's words — while the E-Steer function slashes turn-to-turn effort, cutting a full turn of the wheel off full lock. Perfect for ploughing and repetitive headland work.
Best of all, the integrated auto steer system is McCormick's own. No third-party software, no finger-pointing if something goes wrong. One call to your dealer sorts it, because it's all part of the tractor. On test, it worked flawlessly.
Built for Real Work, Down to the Detail
The X7.624 comes loaded with the kit that matters when the pressure's on:
- 360° LED lighting package — bright, purposeful lighting for those long nights in the field
- Seven rear spools — plenty of hydraulic options for demanding implements
- Power front linkage — ready for front-mounted equipment
- Heavy-duty stabilisers and generous drop-arm clearance — no more skinned knuckles
- BKT Agrimax V-Flecto tyres on chunky 710s at the rear — running beautifully throughout the test
Little touches shine too: courtesy step lighting, bright side markers, a solid cool box for your lunch, and a cab so well-built there wasn't a single squeak or rattle after 100 hours of work.
The Verdict
George Saunders set his expectations high — and the X7.624 still exceeded them. His closing advice was simple: if you're in the market, ring your local dealer and book a demonstration, because "it is a cracking, cracking tractor."
We couldn't agree more.
Ready to Experience the X7.624 for Yourself?
Reading about it is one thing — feeling that ride comfort and effortless control first-hand is another entirely. If you'd like to see what the McCormick X7.624 can do on your land, get in touch with the team at Farm and Fleet today to arrange your demonstration.
We'd be delighted to help you find the right machine for the job, and we think you'll be just as impressed as George was.
