JAGUAR Earlage Adapter:

CLAAS designed and manufactured the earlage adapter to seamlessly integrate a combine-style multi-coupler to the harvester to utilize Auto Contour and Auto Pilot functionalities. It features:

Integrated hydraulic 4° side-to-side lateral contour for equal stubble height in hilly conditions
Integrated communication from header auto pilot wands to the self-propelled forage harvester
Integrated hydraulic deck plate adjustment controls from in the cab
Extra-large, heavy-duty gear boxes for greater durability and longevity
Wide feeding paddle to transfer crop efficiently from header to feed rolls
The drum can float up enabling higher throughput and better feeding, especially in high yield crop
80HD chain to enhance durability and longevity

The adapter helps increase capacity, reduce overthrow, and provide greater wear resistance for longer-term productivity.

JAGUAR V-FLEX Drum:

The V-FLEX Drum represents the most flexible cutting cylinder on the market with its three-bolt knife design, 10-degree knife angles and 21-percent more wear protection coating for a longer service life. A wide range of cutting lengths (36, 28, 24 and 20) can fit the same base drum providing greater flexibility. In addition, the new design lowers cab noise by 4dBA for greater comfort.

“The JAGUAR has been an industry leader for more than 50 years and now, with these new components, CLAAS continues to offer cutting edge advancements, providing our owners maximum productivity and flexibility,” said Tyler Roucka, marketing manager for Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters with CLAAS of America. “We’re looking forward to rolling out these expanded features for operators in early 2025 across North America.”

The AE50 Awards, presented by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), annually recognize the 50 most innovative new products and product innovations in North America that have significant impact on agricultural, food and biological systems. Of the numerous submissions in 2024, three CLAAS submissions were recognized among the top 50 for their innovation, significant technical advances, and market impact.

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CLAAS Innovations recognized with three AE50 Awards