PICK UP intake auger with speed adjusted automatically in accordance with ground speed
It was in 2021 that CLAAS introduced a third, customer-specifiable drive variant for the front attachment on the JAGUAR 900 and JAGUAR 900 TERRA TRAC models in the form of an additional hydraulic drive for the reel of the PICK UP. This drives the reel independently of the intake auger with automatic, variable speed adjustment relative to the ground speed. The result is an efficient raking action at any speed with minimal intake losses and very low wear.
With effect from the 2023 model year, this drive system is enhanced with additional functionality that automatically adjusts the PICK UP speed to the ground speed above 5 km/h. If the ground speed or the set chop length is changed, the speeds of the pick-up reel and intake auger are automatically matched to the prevailing conditions. This results in an even more consistent crop flow, especially where there are frequent and significant changes in swath thickness. If necessary, both speeds can also be adjusted manually from the cab by the operator in accordance with the requirements of the harvest. This has the benefit that crop feed is even more precise, resulting in a more consistent crop flow through the forager, especially when operating under varying conditions.
Also new is the automatic chain lubrication for the left-side drive of the intake auger and pick-up reel.