Pioneer and visionary in agricultural technology
On 16 July 2026, Helmut Claas would have turned 100. On his birthday, the Harsewinkel region looks back on one of its greatest sons.
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New comfort features, greater automation and further optimisation of operating costs for CLAAS XERION 12 large tractors
CLAAS is further improving driver comfort and reducing workload on the XERION 12 with enhanced powertrain management, simpler operation and maintenance, increased cab comfort and optimised TERRA TRAC crawler track units. From the second half of 2026, the tractor will also support driver-monitored autonomy via AgXeed’s Vehicle Control Unit.
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Production Start of AXION 9 CMATIC and ARION 6.190 CMATIC: CLAAS Invests in the Future at Le Mans
CLAAS has invested over €80 million in modernizing its Le Mans tractor plant since 2003, making it one of the world’s most advanced production sites. Continuous upgrades, digitalization, and a new production facility support the launch of new tractor generations, including the AXION 9 CMATIC, which entered production in February 2026.
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CLAAS’ CVC Unit Seed Green Innovations Invests in AI Agronomy Startup Pheno-Inspect
CLAAS, via Seed Green Innovations, has invested in German AgTech startup Pheno-Inspect, which develops AI-based, image-driven agronomic analysis. The partnership aims to accelerate data-driven, sustainable farming by combining advanced AI field insights with CLAAS’ agricultural expertise.
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CLAAS expands baler assembly capacity in Metz-Woippy
One year after opening a new prototype workshop, CLAAS yesterday inaugurated two new assembly lines at its Metz-Woippy baler site.
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JAGUAR 1000 and ORBIS 10500 from CLAAS receive AE50 Awards
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ASABE) has honored two groundbreaking innovations from CLAAS with AE50 Awards: the JAGUAR 1000 forage harvester series and the ORBIS 10500 corn header. The official award ceremony will take place in February 2026 at the ASABE Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
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CLAAS Holds Its Ground in a Challenging Market Environment and Drives Innovation Forward
CLAAS ended FY2025 in a tough market with sales of €4.9bn and net income of €230m. A major product offensive brought new JAGUAR, AXION/ARION/AXOS tractors and new balers, earning top Agritechnica awards. Investments in plants, R&D (€319.9m) and digital solutions support future growth; 2026 outlook: slight recovery.
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Double victory for CLAAS forage harvesters: Two FARM MACHINE AWARDS for JAGUAR 1200 and CEMOS AUTO CHOPPING
Harsewinkel, November 2025. CLAAS will be bringing back two FARM MACHINE AWARDS from Agritechnica to Harsewinkel this year. This follows the international jury recognising the new JAGUAR 1200 forage harvester and CEMOS AUTO CHOPPING – both of which have already been awarded a silver Agritechnica Innovation Award – as outstanding innovations in agricultural technology.
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CLAAS AXION 9.450 TERRA TRAC is Tractor of the Year 2026 / HighPower
Faced with fierce competition, the new AXION 9.450 TERRA TRAC from CLAAS prevailed against four competitors this year to win the TotYAward in the HighPower category. In addition to its unique tractor concept, the award-winning features included intelligent solutions in the areas of driver assistance and machine optimisation, comprehensive digital connectivity and a newly developed, quiet cab.
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CLAAS CUBIX: Gold award-winning next-generation square baler with revolutionary drive concept
CLAAS is presenting a next-generation square baler with AI-supported bale density control, a revolutionary drive concept and an innovative double-loop knotter for the first time at Agritechnica 2025. The new CUBIX stands for maximum bale densities and groundbreaking precision in bale weights, combined with hourly outputs of up to 70 tonnes
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New AXION 9 large tractors from CLAAS: premium comfort meets high automation, increased productivity and optimised efficiency
CLAAS is presenting its new AXION 9 large tractor series as a world premiere at Agritechnica. These cover a power range from 330 to 450 hp and feature a new, noise-reduced cab with a maximum noise level of 66 db(A) and a volume of 3 cubic metres, a new CEBIS connect terminal, new drivetrain management, efficient engines and powerful hydraulics.
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NUTRIMETER GRAIN for nutrient analysis and live yield mapping on the LEXION
For the 2026 season, the NUTRIMETER GRAIN will be the first new transmissive NIR sensor for yield and ingredient determination available on the LEXION. This opens up new possibilities for sustainability-oriented and resource-efficient cultivation and the targeted marketing of high-quality grain, particularly with regard to the precise determination of protein and oil content and yield mapping.
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