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New for grass from Claas

Claas’s Disco large-scale mowers have been in existence for 25 years, and to mark the milestone, the company has launched four new mower-rotor conditioner combinations. Here, we take a look at some of these recent additions, and at what else is new for grass from Claas this season.

The new Disco 8500 C Trend was specially developed for tractors  in the lower mid-range.

Disco 8500 C Trend

The new Disco 8500 C Trend’s basic specification includes the extremely robust telescopic arm concept with optimised centre of gravity, Active Float ground pressure adjustment actuated from the cab and the fast-acting mechanical non-stop collision protection whereby the arm pivots up and over obstacles before automatically resetting. In addition, the low-speed concept on the Max Cut mower bed enables the mower to be operated at 850rpm; the optimal, fuel-efficient torque characteristics for the tractor. On top of that, it features state-of-the-art drive technology with individual drive protection for each mowing

The new Disco 9300 C/RC Comfort is optionally available with the innovative double roller drive with scissor gear unit.

Disco 9300 C Comfort

From now on, Claas has placed the Disco 9300 C Comfort and 9300 RC Comfort above the Disco 8500 series. Thanks to the frame with optimised centre of gravity, with arms inclined to the rear, and the low-engine speed concept with reduced PTO start-up speed of 850rpm, it is now possible to harvest powerfully and efficiently with the added benefit of conditioning using a lighter four-cylinder tractor from 180hp. The V-shaped steel tines on the Disco 9300 C Comfort are designed to ensure even higher throughputs at reduced fuel consumption. The new Disco 9300 C Comfort also features Hardox-reinforced conditioning plates for maximum durability. Conditioning intensity and deposition width are easy to adjust

The Rollant 630 RC Uniwrap has rapid bale transfer with low centre of gravity, efficient wrapper and large storage compartment for spare rolls.

Rollant 630 RC Uniwrap

The Rollant has been one of the most popular fixed-chamber round balers on the market for decades. It is known for its solid, well-formed bales and short processing times. The Rollant 630 RC Uniwrap at a glance:

  • The bale diameters adjustable from 1.25m to 1.35m; optional Maximum Pressure System Plus for even greater core compaction.
  • Robust, laser-welded baler roller body and reinforced tailgate mounting.
  • Stronger chassis frame with 20mm steel profiles.
  • Large tyres up to 1.35m in diameter and low centre of gravity for bale transfer for even more ground protection and more stability on slopes.
  • New Multiflow pick-up with reduced power requirement and easier maintenance.
  • Heavy-duty cutting rotor with 17 or 25 knives and PRO cutting floor.
  • Optimised and strengthened drive with individually adjustable chain lubrication, oil supply for up to 14 working hours with refilling and new central lubrication for maximum durability and low wear.
  • Net or film wrapping.

Flexible swath-laying without a conditioner is no problem with the new Disco 9300 Direct Swather.

Direct Swather

With the new Disco 9300 Direct Swather with innovative auger technology, farmers and contractors can now choose between swath grouping or wide deposition even when mowing without conditioning. Alternatively, Claas is introducing the new Disco 9300 C Auto Swather with tine conditioner and cross conveyor belts, designed mainly for multi-farm use.

The new Volto 1300 T/TS and 1500 T/TS have large working widths, small rotor diameters, and Max Spread rotor design.

New Volto tedder

Up until now, the Claas tedder programme covered working widths from 4.50m to 13.00m. Now, four new top-of-the-range models have been added to the Volto series. The Volto 1500 T with a working width of 15.10m joins the new Volto 1300 T. These new high-performance tedders feature a new frame and chassis concept with optimal ground-contour following and soil protection, very simple operation and folding geometry, optimised rotor guidance in the form of multi-functional XXL chassis/guide wheels with a diameter of 1,050m, and a completely re-engineered, stronger Permalink drive. Furthermore, small Max Spread rotors guarantee first-class crop pick-up and uniform wide distribution. Thanks to the new frame concept, both working widths are also available in the TS version with innovative self-steering chassis.

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