Claas has launched the 1000 series, a four-model range of 1,000hp+ Jaguar self-propelled forage harvesters. The engine in all four models: the 1080 (850hp), 1090 (925hp), 1100 (1,020hp) and 1200 (1,110hp), is a 24-litre, MAN V12.
There is too much information in the 13-page press release to cover here, but the newly designed cab is flagged up as the quietest ever from Claas. Inside, there’s a swivelling driver’s seat, plus, the option of joystick steering.
The crop flow has been widened by 20% and there is a new discharge chute concept. The largest possible tyre size for the front axle is 900/60 R42 (outer diameter of 2.15m). Rear axle sizes are up to 710/60 R30.
With tyre pressure control systems on both axles, the hydraulically lowerable third axle is for legal road transport in certain operating regions. The 1000 series comes standard with 4wd and intelligent all-wheel management and differential locks on the front axle (optional on the rear axle). A tyre pressure control system for the front and rear axles is also optional.
There are three new grass pick-ups (3000 (3.0m), 3800 (3.8m) and 4500 (4.5m). Instead of chain drives, mechanical power is transmitted via PTO drive shafts and gearboxes. For maize harvesting the new Orbis 9000 and 10500 have working widths of 9.0m (12 rows) and 10.5m (14 rows) respectively.
As to outputs, we are told to think of the Jaguar 990 but then add another 20% to it, and capacities of up to 480tph are said to be possible. One of the highlights on the Claas stand at Agritechnica, production of the Jaguar 1000 series will start this autumn.
Claas close to revealing a 1,000hp+ Jaguar – Profi
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