With the FARM MACHINE Awards, outstanding innovations in agricultural engineering are honored in the annual alternation of Agritechnica and SIMA. One of the coveted awards went to the latest generation of LEXION combine harvesters from CLAAS.
CLAAS has invested €44 million in what is currently the world’s most modern combine harvester production at its Harsewinkel site as part of the SynPro 2020 project. Using the latest production and logistics technologies, two model ranges can be constructed incorporating an unprecedented variety of specifications and options on just one line.
CLAAS is presenting its production sites – more than ten worldwide – with the slogan “Many Places. One Passion.” Interviews with employees and managers, features and videos offer personal and unique insights into everyday working life, providing an impression of the sites that goes beyond just the hard facts.
As a result of a very positive market acceptance, CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH (CIT) in Paderborn has recently produced the 10.000th transmission of its successful EQ 2XX series.
The Stage V generation of the XERION introduced in 2019 will receive a comprehensive upgrade for the new model year. In particular, the focus is on the introduction of the new Eccom 5.5 continuously variable transmission and a new, optionally available working hydraulic system with an impressive flow rate of up to 422 l/min.
For the 2023 season, the QUADRANT EVOLUTION launched in 2021 will have a new drive train with a further developed flywheel, and can also be factory-equipped with a new front-mounted chopper from Müthing. Another innovation is the hydraulic drive of the pickup and POWER FEEDING SYSTEM.
For the 2023 season, CLAAS is introducing new VARIANT 500 round balers with variable bale chamber. In addition to consistent further development of essential functional areas like the pressure control system, the models are characterized by larger tyre options, simplified maintenance and a new design.
For the 2023 model year, the SCORPION telehandlers from CLAAS will receive a comprehensive facelift. In addition to improvements in operator comfort, the smaller models have new engines with more engine power.
CLAAS presents the new CORIO STUBBLE CRACKER for effective and efficient control of corn borers when harvesting corn and faster decomposition of the corn stubbles. Thanks to the integrated stubble mulcher, one subsequent operation is saved, which saves fuel and human resources.
Three years after their market launch, the LEXION combine harvester series from CLAAS has received a major technology upgrade. From model year 2023, the construction program will be supplemented by the LEXION 8600 as a high-performance hybrid machine with a drum width of 1,700 mm, in addition to new MONTANA versions of the LEXION 5500 and LEXION 7700. In addition, all LEXION will have a new cab,
For the 2023 season, the QUADRANT EVOLUTION launched in 2021 will have a new drive train with a further developed flywheel, and can also be factory-equipped with a new front-mounted chopper from Müthing. Another innovation is the hydraulic drive of the pickup and POWER FEEDING SYSTEM.
With the DISCO 1010 TREND / COMFORT, CLAAS is launching the widest mounted mower without a telescopic boom on the market. The two booms suspended at the center of gravity enable unrivaled compact and safe road transport thanks to the vector folding system presented in 2021. Further new features are also finding their way into the DISCO 8500 TREND and DISCO 9300 TREND.
