CLAAS will also launch an app to help manage the forage inoculant metering system installed in its factories.
CLAAS Harvest Center Jaguar product manager Luke Wheeler said that the new dual hydraulic drive system has changed the rules of the game for picking.
The extended range of options for the front accessory drive is just one of the improvements CLAAS has made to the Jaguar 900 forage harvester delivered in 2022.
CLAAS Harvest Center Jaguar product manager Luke Wheeler said that the new dual hydraulic drive system has changed the rules of the game for picking.
"In addition to the fully mechanical drive and the variable drive used with the Orbis corn front-end picker, customers can now specify dual hydraulic drives," said Mr. Wheeler.
"Dual drivers provide special benefits when using pickups.
"With this option, the pick-up feed screw continues to be driven by the quick release coupler, and its speed can be adjusted according to the feed roller, depending on the length of the cutting setting.
"The new hydraulic drive means that the speed of the reel can now be automatically adjusted to match the ground speed of the harvester, regardless of the speed of the air auger.
"This means that the rotation speed of the coiler and the feed auger can be perfectly matched to the harvesting conditions at the time, in order to achieve a more consistent crop flow and higher yield.
"This is especially important when harvesting high-yield crops at low ground speeds, and vice versa."
Research in the United States shows that compared with the existing mechanical constant drive, under heavy harvesting conditions, the new hydraulic drive connected to the new front can increase throughput by as much as 13.7%.
CLAAS will also launch an app to help manage the forage inoculant metering system installed in its factories.
The application helps the operator to determine the correct dose setting based on crop yield, crop type, working width, working speed and recommended dose.
"This simple application avoids underdosing, which can have a major impact on silage quality and overdosing, which can lead to overuse of expensive inoculants," said Mr. Wheeler.
"Once the data is entered, the operator can use the CEBIS terminal to perform the recommended settings.
"The settings can be adjusted at any time during the shredding process, for example, if the machine is running faster or slower than expected."
The operator can decide whether to use an Actisiler 37-liter tank or a 375-liter tank, and whether the dosage is determined in liters/ton or liters/ha.
The application is suitable for Android and Apple operating platforms and can be downloaded via connect.claas.com
CLAAS also announced a new water injection system for difficult harvesting conditions such as grass with high sugar content and alfalfa with high dry matter content.
When there is no crop flowing, the system automatically injects water into the feeder unit, guide area, accelerator and discharge chute, for example during headland or forage trailer replacement.
“This new system helps prevent the accumulation of sticky substances in the crop flow area and helps keep the dry matter sensor or NIR sensor clean,” said Mr. Wheeler.
The system is controlled by the CEBIS terminal and uses an onboard 375-liter water tank.
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