McCormick's flagship was announced at the Agritechnica trade fair in autumn 2015, the X8 series in the power range of 260-310 hp. The engine was the 6.7-liter Betapower manufactured by EAA, also used in the X7 series. The technology included, among other things, urea injection and a variable turbo. The stepless VT-Drive transmission was ZF's TMT32. There were four speed ranges. Overall, the technology was conventional for its class. The lifting capacity was 12,000 kg, and the hydraulic system's variable displacement pump had a standard output of 157 l/min, with an optional upgrade to 212 l/min. The cabin was the same four-post Premiere Cab as in the X7. Standard equipment included hydraulic cab suspension, a 12″ Isobus touchscreen, LED work lights, and a 5,000 kg front linkage. Electrically controlled hydraulic valves were available in quantities up to 10 at best.

In 2019, the model designations were changed.

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