New for 2020.

The six award winners: the LEXION 8000-7000 Series combine harvester, JAGUAR 900 Series forage harvester, JAGUAR TERRA TRAC drive system, AXION 900 Series tractor, ORBIS 750 header and new CLAAS corn head were all commercially introduced this year. “It is an extreme honor to be recognized by ASABE and the industry for six new CLAAS products,” said Eric Raby, CLAAS of America President and General Manager – Sales. “It has always been our goal to ensure an efficient and reliable harvest to our customers with our long line of premium equipment.”

ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food and biological systems. Entries for the AE50 awards are submitted from around the world and are then reviewed by a panel of international engineering experts to determine the top 50 products that represent the diversity of agricultural and biological engineering. Recipients of the awards have been honored for their ingenuity in product development — saving producers time, cost and labor while improving user safety.

LEXION 8000-7000 Series Combine Harvester

The powerful LEXION 8000-7000 Series combine harvester features the highest capacity in the industry, designed with a host of features to streamline harvest and save time and money. It features exceptional capacity to harvest all types of crops in all types of conditions, covering more acres per hour and achieving even better grain quality. With the APS SYNFLOW HYBRID system, the new LEXION delivers 10% more capacity than the previous series. The combine has unloading speeds as fast as 5.1 bushels per second and the industry's largest grain tank that features a 510-bushel capacity.

JAGUAR 900 Series Forage Harvester

The JAGUAR 900 Series forage harvesters deliver industry-leading throughput to harvest more tons per hour. CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE automatically adjusts horsepower and speed for improved engine efficiency and maximum harvesting capacity. Improvements to engine design and power transfer result in a 10% fuel savings compared to competitive models. The JAGUAR sets the standard for reliability, and improvements to the design of the new series raise the bar on machine longevity.

JAGUAR TERRA TRAC

The JAGUAR 990 and 960 models offer TERRA TRAC drive systems that provide up to 25 mph (40 km/h) road speeds, a much smoother ride, reduced soil compaction, and added stability and traction on slopes and all soil conditions. CLAAS developed the TERRA TRAC drive concept with patented geometry for effective soil protection. The JAGUAR TERRA TRAC is the first forage harvester with a standard function to protect the soil and grassland against driving damage. For the first time, it is possible to make use of the advantages of the track system on all surfaces throughout the entire year.

AXION 900 Series Tractor

The AXION 900 Series tractor breaks the 400 engine horsepower mark with no derate or boost logic, providing pure power for all applications. The tractor ranges from 320 to 440 rated engine horsepower, with 445 maximum engine horsepower. The 8.7 L engine, coupled with a four-mode CVT transmission and efficient PTO and final drives, provides up to 91% of engine horsepower available at the PTO shaft for more efficient use of power and fuel. Its straight-through PTO drive system provides the most efficient use of power for applications such as hay cutting, baling, forage chopping, feeding, manure spreading and other PTO-intensive uses.

ORBIS 750 Header

The ORBIS 750 features a frame stamped from a flat piece of metal, with no welded joints, for the strongest possible header. The knives, crop flow guides and the Christmas trees on the new ORBIS 750 are all PREMIUM LINE, making the header more durable and providing more consistent cutting and feeding. The new knives and shorter, stronger points on the header prevent double cuts in the field. The new AUTO CONTOUR system allows for even closer cutting to the ground for those who want very short stubble.

CLAAS Corn Head

The new CLAAS corn head meets the demands for productivity and efficiency for not only harvesting more robust modern genetics with greater yield potential, but also having the flexibility to quickly and effectively adapt to challenging field conditions from the cab. New gear-driven left- and right-hand main row unit gearboxes eliminate the need to periodically maintain drive chains, while new non-greaseable knife rolls eliminate the need for frequent maintenance and ensure consistent season long performance.

The ASABE award program is designed to emphasize the role of new products and systems in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. These engineering developments help farmers, food processors and equipment manufacturers cut costs, enhance quality and increase profits.

For more information, visit www.asabe.org/AE50.

CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous factories worldwide and focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. For more information, visit www.claas.com.

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LEXION 8000-7000 Receives Machine of the Year 2020 for Combine Harvesters

The LEXION 8000-7000 series combine harvester is designed with a host of features to streamline harvest and save time and money. The new APS SYNFLOW HYBRID threshing unit forms the heart of the machine. The high engine output of the combine harvester takes the new models into a new performance class. An intuitive control concept and a new cab provide a high degree of comfort. DYNAMIC POWER adjusts the engine output to the operating conditions and ensures outstanding fuel efficiency.

JAGUAR 900 Series Places First in Forage Harvesters

The JAGUAR 990 series forage harvester takes the maximum engine output available in the 900 model series to 925 hp/680 kW. With CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE, the JAGUAR keeps the set speed constant and regulates engine power and driving speed according to the crop intake. As the crop volume increases, the engine power is first increased and then the driving speed is reduced. If the crop volume is lower, the engine power is reduced automatically. This keeps the engine speed constant and eliminates abrupt load changes, resulting in an even crop flow with high operational reliability and lower fuel consumption.

DataConnect Wins Over the Expert Jury

DataConnect, a cloud-to-cloud solution developed by CLAAS, John Deere and 365FarmNet, facilitates the exchange of data via a common interface. It gives mixed machinery operations the ability to control and monitor their entire fleeting using their favorite system. With DataConnect, users can choose their preferred data platform and incorporate data from their entire fleet. The machine data stored in CLAAS TELEMATICS, John Deere Operations Center, or 365FarmNet portals can be exchanged in real time from one cloud to the other. The key benefit to the user is that all the necessary machine configurations are available in one system.

For images on the winning products, please click here.

About CLAAS of America Inc.:

CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous factories worldwide and focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. For more information, visit www.claas.com.

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Burnips Equipment has been a family owned operation since 1972. Starting with one dealership, Burnips has grown to seven locations throughout Michigan and northern Indiana. Their success can be attributed to their striving for the highest level of customer satisfaction by offering high-quality equipment at value-driven prices.

“Customer service has always been our focus here at Burnips. Our expansion in Breckenridge gives us the ability to better serve our existing customers and continue reaching eastward to grow our footprint. We look forward to being part of the community in our new location and working with CLAAS to continually change the industry,” says Tom Healy, Corporate Sales Manager, Burnips Equipment.

The Breckenridge dealership, which officially opened in fall 2019, is Burnips’ fifth location to sell the full line of CLAAS equipment since 2003. Their partnership with CLAAS focuses on providing customers with service support and a parts inventory that is second to none.

“We couldn’t be more excited to expand our brand’s presence to the Breckenridge, Michigan, area with the help of Burnips Equipment Co.,” says Eric Raby, President and General Manager – Sales, CLAAS of America. “We stand by Burnips’ dedication to strong customer satisfaction and commitment towards providing parts and service to their customers in the easiest way possible. We’re thrilled to call Burnips Equipment Co. a trusted partner and look forward to continuing to grow our relationship.”

To find a Burnips dealership near you, visit www.burnips.com. For more information about CLAAS, visit the company’s website at www.claas.com.

About CLAAS of America Inc.:

CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous factories worldwide and focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. For more information, visit www.claas.com.

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The delegation, which included farmers, entrepreneurs, politicians and scientists, visited CLAAS at its headquarters under the motto #GrowNE (Grow Nebraska). They received a guided tour of the CLAAS plant, took part in a roundtable with representatives of the Gütersloh economic district, and highlighted Nebraska’s German-style apprenticeship program.

Earlier this year, CLAAS and Graepel Manufacturing, two German companies with North America operations based in Omaha, became the first high-tech manufacturers in the state to sign on and commit funds for the three-year ICATT Apprenticeship, a dual-study program promoted through the German American Chambers of Commerce. The ICATT Apprenticeship Program helps manufacturers develop a pipeline of skilled talent and train the workforce they need to grow through its globally recognized program. Gov. Ricketts’ visit to Germany took place during National Apprenticeship Week.

“Companies like CLAAS and Graepel North America have high-quality jobs and tremendous career paths for our state’s workforce,” said Gov. Ricketts. “The German Dual Study Apprenticeship Program is an innovative way to address the skilled workforce shortage by helping both people who are looking for great jobs and employers working to recruit and develop talent.”

"A skilled workforce is essential for CLAAS to build the high-efficiency machines that the markets are demanding," said Leif Magnusson, president of CLAAS Global Sales – Americas. "We were thrilled to host Gov. Ricketts and the Nebraska delegation at CLAAS and Agritechnica to continue to further strengthen the state's relations with Germany and address key workforce opportunities such as the ICATT Apprenticeship program."

Gov. Ricketts hopes his visit, which he himself called a trade mission, will help deepen Nebraska's relations with Germany and open up new partnerships, including the agricultural industry sector. Agriculture accounts for 20 percent of Nebraska's economic output and provides one in four jobs in the state.

For more information about CLAAS, visit the company’s website at www.claas.com.

About CLAAS of America Inc.:

CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous factories worldwide and focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. For more information, visit www.claas.com.

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Photo caption:

Cathrina Claas-Mühlhäuser, Thomas Böck, Bernd Ludewig and Leif Magnusson of CLAAS welcomed Governor Pete Ricketts (fourth from left) and his ministers Anthony Goins (second from left), Jim Macy (third from left), Steve Wellman (second from right) to Agritechnica.