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claas milestone combine
Equipment, Machinery

Claas to show special milestone combine

The brand is celebrating building its 500,000th combine with a special-edition look on some machines

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Claas is celebrating a significant milestone in combine production this year: its 500,000th machine will roll off the production line. And special-edition machines will be making the rounds to farm shows this year — including Ag in Motion — sporting a unique look. The brand began combine production back in 1936 at its Harsewinkel, Germany […] Read more
Boasting a power rating of 673, the Fendt MT 1167n Vario is the biggest model in Agco’s tractor stable.
Equipment, Machinery

The horsepower race is back on again

Recent tractor models boast increased power ratings at most brands

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When the maximum horsepower ratings of production tractors hit 500 several years ago, I recall seeing a magazine editor ask the question, “Will we ever see 600?” For several seasons there’s been a kind of yellow flag in the race as brands just lap the track holding their positions — but all of that seems […] Read more
Claas introduced the new 12 series Xerion high-horsepower tractors at the Ag in Motion farm show in Langham, Sask., in July. They’re available in tracked and wheeled versions.
Machinery

Claas adds to its tractor offerings

New Xerion and Arion models tailored to the Canadian market

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Germany-based Claas has been making moves in recent years to expand the global reach and product line it offers farmers in several countries. But July was a unique first for the brand as it launched a new tractor line in North America, making that the first major launch of new models outside Europe for the […] Read more
Gerrit van der Scheer, CEO of Mechan’s parent firm Zweegers Equipment Group, with Toromont senior advisor Larry Moffatt (l-r). (Photo courtesy Mechan International)
Crops, Machinery

Toromont to sell Manitoba Agco, Claas dealer chain

Dutch firm to buy AgWest

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Canada’s Caterpillar equipment distributor for Manitoba and points east is set to sell a major Manitoba dealer of Agco’s farm equipment brands as well as the province’s exclusive dealer for Claas combines. Toromont Industries announced Monday it will sell its AgWest Ltd. arm to Dutch equipment distributor Mechan International, effective May 1. Neither company would […] Read more
Claas introduces its “next-generation” Xerion tractors for model year 2023.
Machinery

‘Next-generation’ Xerion tractors from Claas

The unique four-wheel-drive tractors get a performance upgrade

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As the National Farm Machinery show approached, held annually in February in Louisville, Ky., ag equipment manufacturers began pulling the wraps off of some of the year’s newest machine introductions that would be displayed there for the first time. Among those brands with something new to bring to the show floor and to talk about […] Read more
The Claas Variant 500 series round balers get a new and improved pickup along with other updates.
Equipment, Machinery

Updated balers from Claas

Round and large square baler lines get upgrades to improve bale density and more

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In September, Claas announced updates to its North American offering of both round and square balers, the Variant 500 series round baler and the Quadrant 5300 Evolution series square baler. “Each of these machines is designed to provide maximum performance, easy maintenance and the reliability you expect from Claas,” says product manager Matt Jaynes. “By […] Read more
For the first time, a 50-foot flex draper header will be available for Claas 8000 series combines.
Equipment, Machinery

Claas updates its 8000 series Lexion combines

New cab, wider header and other improvements for 2023 model year

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Claas has decided to update its 8000 series combines. In November, the brand announced 2023 model year machines will see a number of improvements to ramp up both operator comfort and machine efficiency. “The Lexion has built a reputation for delivering a mix of efficiency, precision and convenience,” says Greg Frenzel, Claas combine product manager. […] Read more
claas axion 900 TT
Equipment, Machinery

Claas introduces the Axion 900 TT models

Two high-horsepower tractors get half-track configurations

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In mid-June, Claas’s North American operation announced it was bringing the high-horsepower Axion 900 Terra Trac (TT) tractors to this continent. What sets them apart from their brothers in the 900 series is their half-track design. The company claims the half-track concept offers “marked advantages in comfort, efficiency and traction.” “Refined, efficient and bold are […] Read more
(ClaasOfAmerica.com)
Crops, Machinery, Reuters

Claas sees more semiconductor chip snags in 2022

'It's going to be a tough next six months'

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Paris | Reuters — Agricultural machinery maker Claas said Thursday it expects difficulties in securing semiconductor chips to persist for the first half of next year, which could curb a surge in profits linked to booming farm demand. An upturn in orders from farmers, who are benefiting from high crop prices after several lean years, […] Read more

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