CLAAS New JAGUAR Forage Harvester

CLAAS is unveiling four new JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvesters with up to 1,100 horsepower and throughput rates of up to 500 tons per hour, plus new PICK UP 3800 and 4500 headers and ORBIS 9000 and 10500 headers.

"We didn't just tweak the old platform -- we reimagined everything," Matt Jaynes, product manager at CLAAS of America, said in a news release. "These machines feature a truly ground-up engineering approach, with wider crop flow, a more intelligent drive system, and significant advancements in chop quality and cab comfort."

Here are the JAGUAR 1000s specs:

-- New pre-compression system and four pre-compression rollers for uniform feeding of the V-FLEX knife drum for maximum throughput.

-- The nearly 36-inch-wide V-FLEX knife drum offers more space and inertia for maximum throughput.

-- The JAGUAR 1000 is powered by a transversely mounted 24-liter, V12 MAN engine. Intelligent engine load management via CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE and all-wheel drive allows the machine to adapt to changing field demands in real time.

-- JAGUAR 1000 features the new MULTI CROP CRACKER XL, a 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter roller conditioning system for optimal grain and stover processing. Available in both CLASSIC and SHREDLAGE configurations, which respectively add 40% and 50% faster processing speeds.

-- Operators can verify processing levels using the new CLAAS connect Chop Quality Analysis feature, which uses artificial intelligence to deliver Corn Silage Processing Score (CSPS) feedback directly to a smartphone.

-- CLAAS integrated independent variable drives for both PICK UP and ORBIS headers, which enables fine-tuned header speeds based on crop and conditions.

-- Operator comfort features include a premium leather seat with heating, cooling and rotation comes standard, along with joystick steering option for fingertip control.

-- Cab includes enhanced visibility, intuitive controls, sound reduction, and intelligent features like AUTO FILL and CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE to reduce operator fatigue.

-- Features latest generation of NUTRIMETER with advanced NIR sensor technology to measure dry matter content in real time and adjust cut length based on crop conditions.

-- Large tire options, differential locks, and tire pressure control systems ensure traction and reduced soil compaction, even on slopes and in mud.

For more information, see: https://www.claas.com/….

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