The story of the British International brand continued in Italy when McCormick’s best-selling lineup, the CX series, was replaced by the X60 series in spring 2011. The most powerful model, the X60.50, featured a Perkins engine with common-rail injection, 16 valves, and electronic engine management. This allowed for 9 additional horsepower when the power take-off was engaged, and a top speed of 40 km/h was reached at 1,830 rpm. The number of gears was increased, and with a 3-stage powershift there were now 36 forward and 12 reverse speeds. The direction-change shuttle could be adjusted from a potentiometer in the cab. Lift capacity was raised to five tonnes, and an electronic hitch was standard. If needed, five hydraulic valve blocks could be fitted. The fuel tank grew to 180 litres, the front axle gained a 100 percent differential lock, and although the cab remained largely unchanged, McCormick no longer published official noise figures.

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