The Case IH Maxxum MX C was changed to the McCormick MC for the year 2001, when Case IH sold the Doncaster factory to Argo. The engine was still a 4.0-liter Perkins 1000 series. The model range became a step more powerful, as the smallest 80-horsepower model was removed and at the top end an intercooler-equipped MC 115 was introduced. Its wheelbase was 10 cm longer than the others. The MC range was considerably lighter than the MTX models, as the engine functioned as a load-bearing structure. Otherwise, the technology of the model series was largely similar. The transmission was 16+12, with the fastest range not used in reverse. The direction change was electro-hydraulic, and there were four steps of power shift. The lifting capacity was 5900 kg, and the load-sensing hydraulic output was 109 l/min. The front axle was manufactured by Carraro. The cab noise level was 72 dB. A lower-profile LP cab was now also available.

In 2003, the engines were replaced by Tier 2 compliant Perkins 1100 series engines. Torque was slightly higher than before, and the largest model with electronic engine management also had 5 more hp. The model numbers of the two smaller models also changed to ones ending in 5. The engine oil change interval doubled to 500 hours. Additional options included cab suspension and power shift automation, allowing all gears to be shifted without using the clutch pedal.

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