Phil Steffens, Texas

“As Farm Manager at JD Woods in Houston, Texas, it’s all about getting the job done fast and without interruptions. That’s why we’ve been LEXION owners since 1999. We have 3,500 acres of rice to pull in during a limited harvest time each year and we do it with three LEXION 595R’s. We started with just one LEXION 485, but the results increased our LEXION ownership over the years.”

“For me, it’s all about how much you can get done in a day’s work. The three 595R’s we now have can do the same work as four machines we used to run. We cover the same acres in faster time, and we’ve increased our horsepower. Even though we have more power now, we're not burning more fuel overall.”

“Because rice is so abrasive, it makes a difference how a combine is made. These LEXION combines are made with the best materials compared to other machines. Farmers are always looking for the perfect machine that will never wear out. There is no perfect machine, but this one is about as close as you can get!”

“Having these LEXION combines’ takes a lot of worry off of me. I know these machines are reliable. CLAAS uses the latest technology in these machines, and the workmanship is outstanding. If I had any advice to someone looking to switch to LEXION it would be this: these have been trouble-free machines for us. They are not the least expensive combines out there, but we’re proving that you get what you pay for.”

Phil Steffens - JD Woods, Houston, Texas

- Owns three LEXION 595R combines

- Harvests 3,500 acres of rice