FSP: 4896
Date: 9th April 2014
New fuel efficient JAGUAR 800 foragers
CLAAS will have on display at this year’s Grassland & Muck event
the new JAGUAR 800 series self-propelled forage harvester, which
offer higher throughputs but at a reduced running cost.
First launched in 1972 and the world market leader, the JAGUAR
name has become synonymous around the world for high-output,
cost efficient forage harvesting. A key feature to the success of the
whole CLAAS JAGUAR range is its powerful and efficient direct
drive system, where all the main components are directly driven by
the engine. Allied to this is the smooth straight crop flow through the
forager which ensures that a high crop flow can be maintained for
the least amount of power.
The new JAGUAR 800 adopts a rounded style and retains the well
proven direct drive system to all the main components and the
straight crop flow through the forager, which progressively increases the crop flow
speed through the forager from about 4.8 metres/second as the crop enters the
forager to 68 metres/second as it leaves the accelerator.
Mercedes power
A key feature of the new JAGUAR 800 series is the change to TIER 4i compliant
Mercedes engines fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. A noticeable benefit of
these engines is their high torque at low engine speeds. As a result, operators of
pre-series machines operating in the UK last season found that they have been able
to achieve considerably higher throughputs and lower fuel consumption compared to
previous similar sized JAGUAR 800 models. Fuel savings of 8 to 10 litres/hour have
been achieved by TIER 4i machines test machines compared to TIER 3 machines in
the same field.
An additional new option on the JAGUAR 870 and 860 is the availability of
DYNAMIC POWER, which in DLG trials has resulted in fuel use savings of 12.3%.
As the crop volume through the forager varies, DYNAMIC POWER automatically
varies the engine power output over an 11-step range from just 272hp up to 510hp
on the JAGUAR 860 or 598hp on the JAGUAR 870, whilst ensuring that the engine
can maintain its optimum engine speed of just 1800rpm.
DYNAMIC POWER
Steps
Min
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jaguar 870
272
305
337
370
402
435
468
500
533
566
598
Jaguar 860
272
296
320
344
368
392
415
439
463
487
510
The JAGUAR 800 range also features a new continuous high pressure hydraulic
system that operates at 210 bar, which uses larger diameter hydraulic lines, so
ensuring increased capacity and rapid hydraulic reaction times.
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-2For the operator, the new VISTA cab is not only more spacious but also has
increased visibility. Setting up and operating the JAGUAR 800 has been simplified
thanks to an updated version of CEBIS, which incorporates a number of new
features designed to provide easier, faster and more intuitive operation.
Key function screens can now be quickly accessed using either the main rotary
switch or the new HOTKEY which provides direct access to pre-selected functions.
Also when working at night, CEBIS incorporates a night mode, making it easier to
read. The operator also has the option to be able to switch off some of the automatic
functions and control these manually. Should they wish to re-engage these functions,
this is simply done at the press of a button.
Another new feature on the JAGUAR 800 range is the availability of more adjustment
parameters for the knives and shearbar. Using CEBIS, the operator can now set a
reminder as to when the knives need sharpening or the shearbar adjusting after a
set operating time has elapsed. On foragers fitted with QUANTIMETER throughput
monitoring, a reminder can also be set after a set yield quantity has been harvested.
To make the most of its high capacity potential, the JAGUAR 800 range is fitted with
a new front attachment drive coupler that allows the forager to use higher throughput
header units from the JAGUAR 900 range, including the heavy duty Pick Up 300
grass pick-up.
From the intake, for which there is the option of the STOP ROCK detection system,
the crop is fed into the well proven V-CLASSIC chopping cylinder. For further crop
processing, the JAGUAR 800 can be fitted with either an INTENSIVE corn cracker or
for the JAGUAR 870 an optional higher specification MULTI CROP cracker.
To reduce driver workload, in addition to OPTI FILL, which enables the spout to
swivel over a range of 225 degrees with automatic return to the transport position,
there is also now the option of AUTO FILL. Using a 3D camera to determine the
trailer body dimensions and fill depth, AUTO FILL will automatically control the spout
which considerably reduces driver stress, especially when working at night.
To further increase productivity, the JAGUAR 800 range can be specified with the
CLAAS GPS PILOT automatic steering system. For data recording, using CEBIS up
to 20 job records can be stored at any one time and data either printed out in the cab
or downloaded onto a data card for transferring to a PC.
In addition, the JAGUAR 800 range can now also be fitted with CLAAS
TELEMATICS. This allows a far wider range of machine setting and operating data
to be recorded and stored online, and viewed using any web enabled device,
allowing the forager to be remotely monitored, daily productivity to be analysed and
overall seasonal performance data assessed.
The standard specification also includes a larger 1000 litre diesel tank and 130 litre
Ad Blue® tank, and as an option an additional 300 litre diesel tank is available. In
addition, there is an option for a comprehensive lighting system including Xenon
main lights, an on-board 600 litre/minute 9.5 bar air compressor. There is also a new
375 litre silage additive tank with a new higher capacity additive pump allowing up to
2 litres of additive per tonne of crop to be applied.
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-3JAGUAR 800 range
JAGUAR 870
JAGUAR 860
JAGUAR 850
JAGUAR 840
HP
(ECE R120)
598
510
455
400
Cylinders
Displacement
V8
V8
S6
S6
15.93
15.93
12.82
12.82
With the introduction of these four new JAGUAR 800 series models, this means that
CLAAS still provides the largest range of self-propelled forage harvesters, with two
specification levels with Profistar and Speedstar to suit differing operator
requirements.
For further information, please contact either:
Dean Cottey
or
CLAAS UK Ltd
Saxham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6QZ
Richard Whiskard
Four Seasons Publicity
Bury Barn Farm
Bury Barn Lane
Bourton-on-the-Water
Gloucestershire GL54 2HB
d.cottey@claas.com
Tel: 01284 763100
richard@four-seas.co.uk
Tel: 01451 822709