Ever-increasing yields and more powerful forage harvesters make sense only if the crop can be collected cleanly and the technology is both robust and very easy to operate. The PICK UP 380 and 300 front attachments meet these requirements with a wealth of features.
Features may include:
A new covering net prevents losses and keeps dust out of the field of vision thanks to the wide covering. This not only ensures a cleaner working environment but also increases operational stability. Less dirt on the JAGUAR 's radiator screen means less cleaning and a safer operating time. Constant crop flow increases harvesting efficiency. The robust intake auger has been redesigned with shallow-pitch flights and now four paddles. The redesigned intake auger on the CLAAS PICK UP is more robust and protected by segmented wear rings. The four feed paddles ensure that the crop is fed evenly and reliably to the JAGUAR. Another advantage is the ease with which the wear plates on the paddles can be replaced.
Crop flow.The powerful, controlled rake with five tine rows enables a clean crop pick-up. Furthermore, the castor guide wheels—which can be adjusted without tools—are fitted at the same height as the rake.
The double roller crop press and the large auger diameter ensure an excellent crop flow.
The auger speed is matched to the set length of cut by means of the 3-speed transmission or by substituting the chain sprockets. The variable front attachment drive allows the machine's performance to be matched to the field conditions optimally.
Tilting frame for PICK UP 380 / 300.The main frame supports the torsion-suspended rake and the floating intake auger. The suspended frame is attached to the main frame by means of a central bolt, three arms, and a spring to return the frame to the neutral position. This arrangement enables ideal freedom of movement for optimal ground-contour tracking and high-performance crop pick-up.
ACTIVE CONTOUR.The proven CONTOUR system is available for clean crop pick-up. A new feature is active height guidance controlled by potentiometers. The ACTIVE CONTOUR system enables fast operation while maintaining the pick-up at the correct distance from the ground.
Loss-free harvesting with the CLAAS CAM PILOT.The CLAAS CAM PILOT takes over the steering during the swath pick-up process, allowing working speeds of up to 9.3 mph (15 km/h) without tiring the operator out. In addition, the operator can concentrate much better on filling the transport vehicle for a loss-free harvest.
The CLAAS CAM PILOT detects the swaths in three dimensions and applies the appropriate steering movement automatically. As usual, it is activated via the control lever and deactivated by turning the steering wheel.