Combine harvesters

TUCANO
450 440 430 420 340 320
Time to grow.
The new TUCANO.

Healthy growth is the basis of every successful harvest. It was

with this principle in mind that we developed the new
TUCANO. As well as growing to incorporate the intelligence
and comfort of the large combine segment, it has a design
which immediately announces a new dimension of excellence
and gives you the capacity you need for the future:
Time to grow.

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TUCANO

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TUCANO 450 / 440 / 430 / 420 / 340 / 320.

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 Contents

Cab 6

EASY 11
CEBIS 12
CEBIS, multifunction control lever,
CMOTION 14
TELEMATICS 16
Yield mapping, job management 18
Automatic guidance systems 20

Front attachments 22
Cutterbar 25
VARIO cutterbar, rapeseed cutterbar 26
VARIO 930 / 770, CERIO cutterbars 28
CONSPEED, CONSPEED LINEAR 30
SUNSPEED, SWATH UP 32
Rice cutterbar, FLEX 34
Automated cutterbar control 36

Threshing system 38
APS threshing system 40
CLAAS threshing system 42
Straw walker technology 44
Crop cleaning 46
Grain tank, QUANTIMETER,
PROFI CAM 48
Straw management 50

CLAAS POWER SYSTEMS 52

Engine, drive train 54
All-wheel drive,
central lubrication system 56
Tyres, maintenance 58
First CLAAS Service 60
Technology in detail 62

Benefits 66

Technical data 67

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Well-being at work.
Deluxe comfort in your working environment.

At CLAAS, comfort and convenience mean that

everything is designed to enable you to work with
optimal efficiency. From the flawless 360° view to the
smallest action.

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Cab

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More space. More comfort.
A more productive workplace.

For optimal working conditions.

The TUCANO gives the operator freedom of movement, a

clear control layout and excellent visibility on all sides. The air
conditioning maintains a consistent, comfortable atmosphere,
which together with superb soundproofing and a three-
position adjustable steering column provides first-class
working conditions.

The steering column is adjustable

three ways.

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 Cab

Cushions, supports, ventilates and keeps you Turns night into day at the flick of a switch.
warm: the deluxe operator’s seat.
The lighting systems ensure the best visibility for the entire
Full support for dynamic, active work while seated. Active work area and machine parts even at night. Intelligent
comfort control ensures optimal ventilation and sweat removal features, such as the afterlight function, make for a complete
without subjecting the operator to unhealthy draughts. The air package. Powerful H9 and xenon lights turn night into day.
suspension seat with automatic height control adjusts
automatically to the operator’s weight and effectively −− Up to ten work lights
attenuates vibrations by up to 40%. A pneumatic, two-part −− Lighting for folding front attachments
lumbar support keeps your back in shape while the automatic −− Side lights, stubble lights, steering axle lights
thermostat for the seat’s heating keeps you warm and −− Automatic lighting of the discharge auger tube
comfortable. −− Automatic reversing lights
−− Lighting for the cleaning system, grain tank and returns
−− Service lights below the side panels
Fully featured: trainee's seat with −− Mobile work light
integrated cooler.

−− Integrated armrest at left on door

−− Foldable backrest as a table
−− Large in-cab refrigerator, with capacity
of 43 litres and a bottle holder
−− Many other stowage compartments

The operating panel gives a good

overview and enables simple control
of the working lights. The light
Refrigerator box integrated in settings can be adjusted easily in
trainee's seat CEBIS.

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EASY. Simply more.

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EASY – Efficient Agriculture Systems by CLAAS

The name says it all.

All the electronics expertise of CLAAS

can be summarised in a word: EASY.

That stands for Efficient Agriculture

Systems, and it lives up to the name.
Equipment settings, guidance systems,
software solutions and more: EASY
makes it all simple. Your systems can
be matched perfectly with each other,
enabling you to get the best
performance from your combines and
top results for your operation.

Go on. Go easy.

The EASY concept is made up of four

components, each providing specialist
competence and together forming a
strong team.

−− on board – Control and performance

optimisation of the combine from
the cab
−− on field – Increased productivity
directly in the field
−− on track – Equipment monitoring and
remote diagnostics
−− on farm – Software solutions for your
operation

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More informed, more monitoring.

All’s clear on the operating panel! G DIRECT ACCESS button

H CEBIS screen
Integrated with the operator's seat, its flexible functions can I Front attachment on/off
be adapted as needed. Function switches include: J Threshing unit on/off
K Front attachment reverser
A Menu selection rotary/push switch L Rapeseed knife, left, on/off
B CEBIS direct menu rotary switch M Lateral adjustment of cutterbar / changes to values in
C Escape button HOTKEY menu / longitudinal position of VARIO cutterbar
D HOTKEY rotary/push switch table
E HOTKEY direct menu rotary switch N LASER PILOT left/right preselection
F Information button O All-wheel drive
P Diesel engine speed (three steps)
Q Grain tank cover open

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CEBIS controls and HOTKEY

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 CEBIS

Keeping the operator in the picture at all times. Clear, simple and fast operation.

Information, registration, control and monitoring are the tasks −− The basic machine settings in working mode are made
of the CEBIS electronic on-board information system. It is via the CEBIS rotary switch (B)
distinguished by its clear, logical organisation of functions in −− An additional HOTKEY rotary switch allows fast access
the menu structure. to other functions (E)
−− The position of the rotary switch is shown on the
A brief glance at the CEBIS display gives an overview of the CEBIS display (H)
current processes and conditions: all the relevant information −− The CEBIS and HOTKEY rotary/push switches (A / D) are
for driving or harvesting is summarised clearly on the screen. used for menu navigation and making changes to settings
Warning messages are given audibly as a buzz tone and −− A Compact Flash Card makes data exchange particularly
visually as icons and text. easy
−− The DIRECT ACCESS button provides direct access to
the last menu setting. It also offers fast access to the
An eye-catching 21 cm screen. image from the camera

The 8.4" colour CEBIS screen offers an ideal view thanks to

its ball coupling mount which enables the monitor to be
adjusted as required by the operator. It can be adjusted for
angle as well as horizontally and vertically.

CEBIS on the road.

1 Menu bar
2 Travel speed and rpm
3 Operating hours
4 Fuel level and temperature display as well as AdBlue level

CEBIS in the field.

5 Throughput monitoring
6 Area scaling and yield metering
7 Driving information (up to 40 displays freely selectable)
8 Message window (for alarms and information)
9 Front attachment position (AUTO CONTOUR/
cutting height)

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NEW

More functions at your fingertips.

CMOTION. Greater comfort. 1 Extend grain tank discharge auger

2 Retract grain tank discharge auger
The multifunction control lever, which is integrated in the right 3 Grain tank offloading on / off
armrest of the operator's seat, plays a key role in making the 4 Cutterbar stop
TUCANO so user-friendly and comfortable for the operator. 5 Reel operation
The CMOTION has been specially developed for ergonomic 6 Front attachment height control
operation by the right hand. The innovative, three-finger 7 AUTO PILOT, LASER PILOT, GPS PILOT
control concept allows several functions to be controlled
intuitively without having to reposition one's hand. Another toggle switch (8) is situated on the back of the
multifunction control lever. With three functions assigned to it,
this switch enables manual lateral control of the cutterbar,
changes to values in the HOTKEY menu or manual adjustment
of the VARIO cutterbar table.

The choice is yours: multifunction control Three-function

lever or CMOTION toggle switch (8)

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 CEBIS | Multifunction control lever | CMOTION

Comprehensive information. NEW: Automatic machine setup.

CEBIS is simple to use, allowing a wealth of equipment Factory-programmed settings for over 35 crop types are
information to be displayed and printed in addition to available. In addition, users' own settings based on
performing full control and monitoring. experience (especially relating to specific varieties) can be
stored and called up whenever required. Furthermore,
−− Automatic crop setting favourite settings can be stored and recalled quickly by means
−− GPS PILOT, LASER PILOT, AUTO PILOT – of the hotkey rotary switch. The following machine parameters
automatic guidance are set:
−− Automated cutterbar control
−− QUANTIMETER – yield determination / moisture −− Threshing drum speed
measurement −− Concave gap
−− Area counter −− Fan speed
−− Fuel consumption measurement −− Upper and lower sieve opening
−− Yield mapping – crop log −− Sieve throughput monitoring sensitivity
−− Performance display – remaining diesel running time / −− Residual grain separation throughput monitoring sensitivity
range / grain tank fill level −− Specific crop weight (bulk density)
−− Job management −− Crop-specific calibration factor
−− Maintenance interval display and tasks
−− On-board diagnostics, alarm lists and alarm history
−− Speed monitoring, slippage display (for the threshing
drum, for example)

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TELEMATICS.
Makes good operators even better.

A full overview with just a click of the mouse. Improve work processes.

The CLAAS TELEMATICS feature enables you to access all A report with the operating time analysis and other important
the important data for your combine any time, anywhere via evaluations of the machine is sent to you by e-mail each day.
the internet. Enjoy the benefits of TELEMATICS. This enables you to review the specific data from the previous
day and determine when and how efficiently the combine
operated before you start work again. In addition, the working
Optimise your settings. tracks of the machine can be viewed together with the event
log in order to optimise the transport logistics. TELEMATICS
Use your personal access to the TELEMATICS web server to enables planned fleet management and helps avoid
quickly compare the performance and harvesting data for your unprofitable idle time.
machines so that you can fine tune the settings for the best
results under all conditions every day.
A range of packages to meet your
requirements.

TELEMATICS is available in three different packages: basic,

advanced and professional.

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 TELEMATICS

Simplify documentation. Automatic documentation.

Use TELEMATICS to export the relevant data to your field This function automatically documents and processes all
catalogue and save valuable time. Transfer data on area- process data. As an extension to TELEMATICS, automatic
specific yields, for example. documentation transfers (without any intervention by the
machine operator) the work data relating to the specific field
deployment to the server, where they are interpreted and
Faster service with CLAAS remote diagnostics. processed. Data interpretation and processing are based on
the field boundaries previously uploaded from your system.
With your consent, TELEMATICS can transmit maintenance Further processing is straightforward, as all machine-relevant
and repair data to your CLAAS sales partner. This enables data can be exported in IsoXML format.
your CLAAS partner to carry out an initial analysis via
CDS Remote - when required - to find the causes of faults
more quickly and to make optimum preparations to assist
you on site as quickly as possible.

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More potential when you need it.

Fast data processing.

With its extremely fast on-board network, the TUCANO is

already prepared to meet the far-reaching challenges of the
future.

A wealth of information can The working tracks picked up

be printed whenever by GPS can also be displayed
required. in CEBIS.

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 Yield mapping | Job management

Yield mapping. Job management.

Building on the foundation of the job management functions, You can manage your jobs with CEBIS. Moreover, with
you can use your TUCANO to perform yield mapping. Sensors AGROCOM MAP START software from CLAAS you can
in the TUCANO measure the yield and grain moisture while prepare customer and parcel data to be run and processed
CEBIS adds geographic coordinates using GPS satellite data. with CEBIS.

All measurements are stored on portable chip cards to −− All data is backed up when a specific task is completed or
facilitate transfer. AGROCOM MAP START software is the working day comes to an end
included to enable you to produce informative yield maps to −− The data can be printed out on the combine or transferred
use as a basis for your future production strategy. with a data card
−− All data can be viewed and processed further on a PC
−− Daily counts, crop counts and total counts can also be
displayed and printed in CEBIS

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More precise guidance.

LASER PILOT. Choose from three automatic guidance

systems.
The electro-optical sensors of the LASER PILOT use pulses
of light to scan between the crop and stubble and guide the All the TUCANO models can be factory-fitted with three
TUCANO automatically along the edge. automatic guidance systems which can be selected as
needed according to application.
The LASER PILOT can be folded away for transport and is
available for both the left and right side of the cutterbar. Its −− GPS PILOT – the satellite-supported guidance system
optimal positioning on the cutterbar side close to the crop −− LASER PILOT – the electro-optical guidance system
edge enables a good viewing angle and ensures high −− AUTO PILOT – the electro-mechanical guidance system
functional reliability even with laid crops and slopes.

The way you want it.

AUTO PILOT.
Portable displays from CLAAS offer a flexible control option for
Two digital sensors, incorporated in one of the picker units, ISOBUS and guidance systems. The terminal can also be
record the position of the TUCANO and automatically guide it moved from one tractor or self-propelled harvester to another,
on the best path through the rows of maize in all field depending on the season or job in hand. Fit your TUCANO
conditions. In this way, AUTO PILOT contributes to greater with the equipment you need, straight from the factory or as
performance and efficiency. a retrofit option:

−− S10: high-resolution 10.4" touchscreen terminal with

guidance and ISOBUS functions: up to four cameras
can be viewed
−− S7: high-resolution 7" touchscreen terminal with
guidance functions

LASER PILOT AUTO PILOT

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 Automatic guidance systems

Automatic steering at the headland. GPS PILOT FLEX.

The AUTO TURN function takes care of turning manoeuvres at The GPS PILOT can be used not only with hydraulically
the headland. The direction of the turn and the next track to actuated steering, but also with the GPS PILOT FLEX
be worked are pre-selected on the terminal. The steering automatic steering wheel. This steering wheel allows you to
system does the rest. operate the machine with a high degree of accuracy. The
great advantage of the GPS PILOT FLEX is its versatility.

How you benefit. −− No need to touch the hydraulics

−− Guidance system can quickly be moved between
−− High functional reliability and safety regardless different machines
of visibility conditions
−− Optimal use of the full width of the cutterbar The electric steering wheel transfers steering commands from
−− Greater precision for mapping areas and yields the terminal and navigation controller to the steering axle in
−− Reduced fuel consumption order to steer the machine
−− Reduced turning times
−− Increased seasonal performance
−− Significant reduction in workload for the operator,
enabling greater concentration on threshing

GPS PILOT FLEX steering wheel

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A real all-rounder.
Top performance with all crops.

The TUCANO can handle whatever

work you've got planned.

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 Front attachments

VARIO cutterbar with rapeseed equipment VARIO cutterbar

FLEX soybean cutterbar: CONSPEED / CONSPEED LINEAR

CERIO / standard cutterbar Folding cutterbar

SWATH UP SUNSPEED

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It’s all about higher throughput.

The leader in versatility and flexibility. MultiCoupler.

The TUCANO was developed to unite a wide variety of The central coupling for all hydraulic and electrical cutterbar
features at the highest level. Offering optimal throughput functions.
performance and long-term reliability combined with great
versatility and minimal setup time, the TUCANO is simply −− You gain valuable time due to shorter attachment and
unbeatable. Our top combine harvesters were the prototypes removal procedures
for this model. Take advantage of a unique combination of −− No danger of confusion thanks to the integrated design
sophisticated performance features and equipment. −− Easy to connect, even under pressure
−− Environmentally friendly with no oil leakage

The V channel.

With the flexible positioning of the cutterbar mount, the V

channel facilitates fast, easy adjustment of the cutting angle.
This ensures optimal adaptation to all field conditions and
different types of tyres.

That familiar comfort

and convenience

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 Cutterbar

Central locking system.

A single lever on the left side of the cutterbar operates all

locks simultaneously.

−− Safe, fast locking mechanism

−− Fast, easy cutterbar attachment and removal

Replacement knife bar and crop lifters.

All CLAAS cutterbars are factory-equipped with a replacement

knife bar. The knife sections are made of hardened material
and are therefore extremely durable.

The use of crop lifters enables loss-free pickup of laid crops in

particular while reducing the intake of stones. Crop lifter
replacements can be carried conveniently on the rear side The trailer for road transport.
of the cutterbar.
Everything to save you time: The trailer provides compact,
convenient and safe storage for the cutterbar. It is locked in
Hydrostatic reel drive. seconds with two bolts.

A variable displacement pump on the basic machine supplies Made-to-measure compartments are provided to transport
a maximum torque of 1000 Nm at the reel. The reel speed is the accessories you need for the rapeseed equipment. The
automatically adjusted independently of the ground speed. rubber-coated floor ensures non-slip, protective, theft-proof
storage.
−− Plenty of pulling power thanks to high torque
−− Greater efficiency than gear pumps
−− A closed hydraulic circuit ensures better reel rotation Adjustable stripper rails.
−− Fast adjustment of the reel speed
The spacing between the stripper rails and the intake auger
can be conveniently set externally on the V 930, V 770,
CERIO 930, CERIO 770, C 490, C 430 and C 370 cutterbars.

Hydraulic reversing
on the feeder housing Adjusting the stripper rails

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The TUCANO is extremely versatile.
Rapeseed and grain.

A first-class combination for a unique Consistent crop flow to enhance performance.

competitive edge.
The VARIO high-performance cutterbar feeds the crop
The TUCANO is the first combine harvester to unite a machine uniformly to the threshing unit. This is the only way to increase
of the mid-sized class with the VARIO high-performance performance and to utilise the full design capacity.
cutterbar. This is a unique combination from which you will Furthermore, it reduces fuel consumption and supports the
reap the benefits every time you use it: operator in significantly increasing productivity.

−− Highest throughput due to particularly even crop intake

−− The VARIO is available in five different cutting widths:
V 540, V 600, V 660, V 770 and V 930
−− The hydrostatic reel drive comes equipped with
automatic speed adjustment
−− Reliable and rugged: the multifinger intake auger

−− Automatic reel speed

−− Automatic reel height
−− Automatic reel levelling
−− Automatic table positioning

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 VARIO cutterbar | Rapeseed cutterbar

–10 cm
Standard
+20 cm
+50 cm

You also benefit from the following additional The right cut.
advantages:
For grain harvesting, the cutterbar table can be extended by
−− High RPM stability in the engine, threshing and separation up to 20 cm or shortened by as much as 10 cm to keep the
units and during the cleaning process crop flow even and ensure efficient, trouble-free working.
−− Extremely consistent performance
−− No load peaks in the threshing equipment For rapeseed, the cutterbar table can be moved forward by
−− Protection of the drives 50 cm. Once the rapeseed plates are inserted, the rapeseed
−− Enhanced reel design with optimised reel tine carriers a table is ready for immediate use.
nd bearings for significantly reduced risk of wrapping
−− Hydraulic pump for rapeseed knives that can be switched Hydraulically driven side cutters on the right and on the left
on and off to reduce the power required and so (the latter can be switched on and off at will) can be fitted
reduce wear quickly and easily without additional tools.
−− Overload protection features protect against damage
The knife bar comes with an integrated hydraulic drive.

Rapeseed requires particular attention.

Ripe rapeseed pods need careful handling during threshing

because they often burst, causing grains to scatter in all
directions. This is why the rapeseed deflector and extension
are indispensable parts of the rapeseed equipment on VARIO
cutterbars: they serve to keep losses to a minimum. The
rapeseed equipment is stored in a lockable box on the trailer
for road transport, thus saving a great deal of weight on the
cutterbar.

Knife position
+ 50 cm
Knife position Knife position incl. rapeseed
–10 cm +20 cm plates

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The new generation of

CLAAS VARIO and CERIO cutterbars.

–10 cm
Standard

+ 60 cm

VARIO 930 / 770 – The highlights at a glance.

The success story continues.
−− Integrated rapeseed plates allow infinite adjustment within
With its two new models, the V 930 and V 770, CLAAS a range of 70 cm
has made systematic enhancements to its proven VARIO −− Diameter of intake auger increased to 660 mm
cutterbars in order to provide increased throughput, a better −− Intake auger and knife bar mechanically driven via gearbox
crop flow, high reliability, a reduced maintenance requirement, and drive shaft
greater flexibility and more comfort/convenience. −− Reel with optimised reel tine carriers, wear-resistant tine
tube bearings and a new design to reduce stalk take-up
−− Quick-release mounting system allows dividers and
rapeseed knives to be fitted/removed without the need
for tools
−− Hydraulic pump for rapeseed knives switches off
automatically
−− LASERPILOT can be folded and adjusted without the
need for tools
−− Stripper bars adjustable from the outside
−− Automatic parking position at the touch of a button
−− Angled cross-tube for a better view of the cutterbar table
from the cab

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 VARIO 930 / 770 | CERIO cutterbars

Ready for rapeseed harvesting with just a few NEW: CERIO 930 and CERIO 770.
adjustments.
Based on the new VARIO cutterbars, the CERIO model series
Converting the is an alternative for grain harvesting. The table of the CERIO
V 930 and V 770 cutterbars to harvest rapeseed takes only a cutterbars can be adjusted manually from – 10 to + 10 cm in
matter of minutes. The process involves nothing more than order to optimise the crop flow. The adjustment is made by
replacing the dividers with the rapeseed knives – a task which loosening ten bolts in order to allow the table to slide in or out.
can be carried out without the need for tools thanks to the
two quick-release mounts. Inserting the rapeseed knives The entire frame, the intake auger, the drives and the reel of
automatically activates the hydraulic pump which drives the the CERIO cutterbars are identical to those of the VARIO
side knives. The connection is made simply by means of two model series. Similarly, the CERIO cutterbars are equipped
flat-seal connectors. An additional cover is fitted on the right- with the automatic reel parking function.
hand side to keep the losses in rapeseed to a minimum.

The end positions of the table and reel are also transmitted
automatically from the cutterbar to the combine. Even with the
rapeseed equipment fitted, the table can be extended or
retracted by 20 cm. The rapeseed knives are carried in a box
on the transport trailer and are therefore available for use at
any time.

The dividers and rapeseed knives can be secured Fitting the rapeseed knives Adjusting the table length of the
without the need for tools CERIO 930 and 770

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More picking power.

Committed to higher picking performance: Make the most of the maximum efficiency of the CONSPEED:
CONSPEED and CONSPEED LINEAR.
−− Snapping rollers with tungsten carbide coated knives
Picking at a high rate while handling the ears of maize gently −− Electrohydraulic snapping plate adjustment
has a critical influence on the combine’s throughput. The −− Horizontal chopper
CONSPEED and CONSPEED LINEAR maize pickers meet −− Reliable drives using only shafts and gears
these requirements and are optimally adapted to the −− Durable, non-corroding plastic covers
performance of the TUCANO. The display of the snapping −− Automatic machine guidance via AUTO PILOT
plate spacing in CEBIS is also ideal. −− Simple rpm adjustment
−− Can be adapted to all field conditions

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 CONSPEED | CONSPEED LINEAR

The CONSPEED principle: The CONSPEED LINEAR principle:

conical snapping rollers. linear snapping rollers.

Each picker unit has a compact, integrated gearbox for the The CONSPEED LINEAR maize picker is driven by spur
snapping rollers, intake chains and the chopper. Each drive gears which provide six different picker speeds simply by
unit is individually protected against overload. The picker exchanging two gearwheels. The straight, linear snapping
speed can be adjusted continuously using a front attachment rollers are set forward and are thus particularly rugged.
variator. The conical snapping rollers are a particular feature of
the CONSPEED. They first pull the maize plants down slowly
so the ears contact the snapping plate slowly. The rest of the CONSPEED LINEAR sunflower kit.
plant is then drawn down quickly. This design ensures a high
picking rate with careful handling of the ears and low grain The CONSPEED LINEAR maize picker can be converted for
loss. sunflower harvesting with a kit. This involves mounting knives
over the snapping rollers as well as adding lateral cover
extensions and an attachment on the back of the
Convenient transport to the field and back. CONSPEED. The chain is turned and the guide changed.

The individual picking units of the hinged 6 and 8-row

CONSPEED and CONSPEED LINEAR fold in hydraulically
to a transport width of only three metres. This operation is
performed from the cab.

A horizontal rotating knife under each

snapping unit chops stalks finely so they
will decompose quickly.

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More flexibility.

The effective SUNSPEED principle.

The SUNSPEED sunflower cutterbar was developed with the

goal of achieving maximum output per unit area with the
lowest losses. Particular attention was paid to keeping set-up
times as short as possible and making the system extremely
easy to operate.

The sunflower stems are first captured by the shuttles. An

adjustable guide plate ensures that the sunflower heads are
pushed to the front. At the same time, the snapping roller
under the knife bar pushes the stalks down. It is impossible
for them to be cut too early as this only takes place once the
special reel has captured the sunflower heads. The precisely
1 Adjustable guide plate
cut heads are then passed to the intake auger and feeder 2 Reel
housing. The entire process is conducted on a row- 3 Knife bar
independent basis in the most diverse harvesting conditions 4 Snapping roller

and ensures a high level of grain cleanness and low wear.

Snapping roller

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 SUNSPEED | SWATH UP

SUNSPEED adapts. The specialist: SWATH UP.

−− Reel height and speed can be adjusted hydraulically In areas which are unsuited to direct threshing the TUCANO
−− Adjustable guide plates keep the stalks securely positioned once again proves its reliability under all imaginable conditions.
so only the sunflower seed heads are harvested The SWATH UP enables nearly all windrowed crops to be
−− The gap between the shuttles can be adapted to the picked up. This is an extraordinarily efficient concept,
relative stalk diameter via adjustable rails – nothing gets particularly for crops such as rapeseed and grass seed.
jammed and harvesting runs like clockwork
−− The angle of the shuttles is also adjustable, so they can
be adapted to the most diverse harvesting conditions Perfect pick-up at high speeds.

Two consecutive conveyors pick up the crop. The first belt

equipped with plastic tines ensures a clean pick-up; the
second belt then conveys the crop flow to the intake auger.
Thanks to the large overlap between the two belts, the crop
reaches the feeder housing without any losses.
The straightforward design ensures long operating times
and a low maintenance requirement.

Adjustable shuttles

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More expertise for rice and soybeans.

Dual blade knife bar. Hardened intake auger.

Rice stalks are extremely tough. To achieve clean, top quality The intensive irrigation of rice fields leads to high levels of
cutting results at a high rate in this hard, unforgiving crop, all dirt particles on the plants, which is particularly tough on
the rice cutterbars are equipped with a dual blade knife bar. combines during harvesting operations. To protect against
The specially hardened knife blades are particularly durable. wear, the edges of the hardened intake auger are sintered.
A rice harvesting system is available as a retrofit kit for the Special deflectors on its sides reliably prevent wrapping.
new VARIO and CERIO 930 and 770 cutterbars. Altogether, these features ensure smooth crop flow and
high throughput.

The two new VARIO 930 and 770 cutterbars are also available
as HD versions.

Hardened intake auger

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 Rice cutterbar | FLEX

FLEX: down-to-earth quality. Special crop dividers.

Legumes such as soybeans grow in pods close to the ground. The FLEX cutterbars are equipped with special crop dividers
Thus to prevent substantial losses during harvesting, the which can be deflected vertically, thereby avoiding damage
crops must be cut as close as possible to the ground to and preventing interruptions to the harvesting process.
ensure that every last pod gets picked up by the machine.

FLEX cutterbars from CLAAS are equipped with a flexible knife A versatile operator.
bar which compensates automatically for the slightest ground
contours. The knife bar can flex up to 100 mm. Together with The FLEX cutterbars also offer outstanding flexibility thanks to
the V channel, it enables intake losses to be avoided under all the knife bar which can be set to rigid mode manually, thus
field conditions. allowing it to be used for other crops, such as grains.

These cutterbars are also suited for peas and other

specialised crops such as clover.

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More intelligence for the cutterbar.

CLAAS CONTOUR ensures excellent With fully automated comparison of the current status and the
adaptation to ground contours. setpoint, the AUTO CONTOUR adapts the cutterbar position
optimally to the terrain. This greatly simplifies the work of
The cutterbar with CLAAS CONTOUR adjusts automatically to harvesting, particularly with large cutting widths, at night, with
ground irregularities along the direction of travel. You select a laid crops, on side slopes and rocky ground. AUTO CONTOUR
contact pressure and CONTOUR ensures that it will be helps to increase performance and to make the use of the
uniformly maintained. Every time the cutterbar is lowered, the TUCANO pay even greater dividends.
preselected cutting height ensures that the specified cutting
height is always found automatically.
Automatic reel control.

AUTO CONTOUR: The RPM of the reel and thus its speed adjust automatically
faster and more accurate than ever. and proportionally to the ground speed. The operator can
select and save various settings for the ratio of ground speed
AUTO CONTOUR goes a step further by compensating all to reel speed. The reel speed can be adjusted continuously
ground irregularities, including those which are transverse to between forward, synchronous and after-running. A digital
the direction of travel. Sensor bands below the cutterbar RPM sensor ensures absolutely exact adjustment of the
provide early detection of undulations and trigger the rotation speed.
corresponding cutterbar rams on the feeder housing.
Different working heights of the reel can be saved and recalled
−− Electronic sensors detect the hydraulic pressure in the for various cutting heights. But the reel height can always be
system and react quickly adjusted directly.
−− Valve-controlled, nitrogen-filled accumulators ensure
optimal shock absorption with front attachments of
different weights

2-way cutterbar rams The automatic cutterbar control is activated simply

control the ground pressure by pressing the button for height adjustment on the
precisely. multifunction control lever.

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 Automated cutterbar control

VARIO automation. Automated cutterbar control.

The VARIO cutterbar with automated reel control enables the −− CONTOUR / AUTO CONTOUR
reel levelling and table position to be saved and recalled by −− Automatic reel speed
activating the automatic cutterbar control. Manual −− Automatic reel height
adjustments can also be made. −− Automatic reel levelling (VARIO only)
−− Automatic table position (VARIO only)
−− Automatic parking position (V 930 and V 770 only)
Parking position for the V 930 and V 770.

A touch of a button is all it takes for these two VARIO

cutterbars to move into the parking position for mounting on
the road transport trailer or, after coupling, to move straight
into the working position. The threshing system must be
switched off before this function can be used.

Sensor bands detect the position of the front

attachment.

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APS System. Threshing technology from CLAAS.

A combination of impressive advantages unique in its

class. CLAAS has redefined high performance.

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Threshing system

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NEW

APS gets good results fast.

TUCANO 450 / 440 / 430 / 420.

1 Accelerator
2 Threshing drum
3 Impeller

Unique APS threshing system. −− The pre-accelerator separates the crop more thoroughly
−− The crop flow is particularly even and up to 33% faster
The distinct competitive edge of CLAAS appears well before −− Higher centrifugal forces sort considerably more grain
the threshing drum. The dramatic acceleration of the crop flow −− Up to 30% of all grains are already sorted in the pre-
from 3 m/s to 20 m/s triggers a chain of extremely efficient separation concave directly below the accelerator,
processes: significantly reducing the load on the main concave

Thus there is a net performance increase of up to 20% with

no rise in fuel consumption. APS really pays.

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 APS threshing system

Versatile pre-separation concave.

The pre-separation concave is designed as a MULTICROP

concave so it can handle all types of crops. The three
concave segments can be changed rapidly, minimising
changeover times between crops and maximising efficiency
and profitability.

NEW: Hydraulic concave adjustment.

Optimal grain quality is purely a matter of the
The concave is adjusted hydraulically from the operator's seat. right settings.
This allows immediate and extremely convenient adaptation to
changing harvesting conditions in the course of the day. The The APS system is equipped with multistage adapters for
parallel concave control ensures that optimum threshing optimal deawning. With the intensive threshing component
quality is maintained. and the deawning plates, which can be engaged in just
seconds via a lever on the feeder housing, APS ensures
outstanding grain quality.
NEW: Overload protection increases daily
output.
Synchronised function.
Integrated hydraulic overload protection reliably prevents
damage from foreign bodies and allows the machine to be The accelerator and threshing drum are driven by a central
used at full capacity without risk. The concaves are pre- variator. Each change in drum speed causes a corresponding
tensioned hydraulically and open when pressure peaks arise. adjustment of the speed of the accelerator.
The concaves then return automatically to the set working
position.
The result:

Long threshing channel with a large grain −− Continuous protective crop handling with uniform crop flow
separation area. −− No broken grains

In the CLAAS APS threshing unit, we've succeeded in

wrapping the main concave much farther around the threshing
drum than in conventional machines. No other threshing unit
offers an angle of wrap of 151°. You benefit from gentle yet
thorough threshing with a large concave clearance and low
drum speed with reduced fuel consumption.

Changing the MULTICROP Stone trap

pre-separation concaves

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NEW

CLAAS threshing system.

The champion in all fields. From field beans to clover seeds: the
MULTICROP concave can handle anything.
A high-quality threshing unit must remove and separate grains
reliably in all harvest conditions. The classic CLAAS threshing The concave below the threshing drum is designed as a
mechanism provides impressive proof of its abilities time and MULTICROP concave with individual segments that can be
again. Regardless of the harvesting challenges you face, it has changed easily. You can switch the concave quickly for a wide
the versatility to take them in its stride with the full threshing assortment of crops, different varieties or various stages of
drum width of 1.58 m (TUCANO 340) as well as with the ripeness - always ensuring the right combination of clean
smaller 1.32 m version (TUCANO 320). threshing, protective handling of the crop and a high
separation rate.
−− The threshing unit can be easily accessed from the front via
the feed rake and from both sides through large openings
−− The extremely robust design of all the drives, and of the
threshing drum drive in particular, ensures top reliability
during the harvest.

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NEW: Hydraulic concave adjustment and NEW: Hydraulic adjustment

overload protection. of the concave outlet.

In the TUCANO 340 and 320 models, the concave gap is In order to adjust the machine for different crop types, the
also set in CEBIS. concave outlet can be set to two different positions: wide for
crops such as maize and beans, narrow for grain. The
The hydraulic overload protection also protects the adjustment is made by actuating a valve near the cab door.
conventional threshing system from damage by foreign
bodies and blockages.

Changing the MULTICROP

pre-separation concaves

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The straw walker gets out the last 10% for you.

View of straw walkers from the rear

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 Straw walker technology

Cleanly separated over 4.40 metres length. Work safely at the capacity limit with the
throughput monitor.
Grains this way, straw that way. The even flow of the straw on
the 4.40 metre long, open-bottomed straw walker ensures It's easy to keep an eye on the separation and cleaning from
that practically all the grain is separated from the straw. A the cab, as if through a "rear view mirror", with the CLAAS
separate returns pan sends the grains on their way to the throughput monitor. It works with high-precision adjustments
preparation floor. Even large volumes of straw are moved with to adapt automatically to crops of different weights and
ease by the system. display the results accurately.

Resistance is futile! How you benefit:

The CLAAS intensive separation system.
−− In parallel viewing mode, you can fine-tune the combine
There are two guide-controlled agitator tines mounted above faster by optimising the balance of the cleaning and residual
every straw walker, which actively loosen the straw from the grain separation functions
top to ensure that it flows quickly in a thin layer. As a result, −− The throughput monitor indicates whether you are threshing
the remaining grains fall easily out of the straw, through the at the best forward speed
walker floor and onto the returns pan. −− You run safely at the performance limit of the combine

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Clean work pays better.

Electric sieve adjustment

Divided preparation floor that can be

pulled out towards the front

Rotary fan or turbine blowers. Single or double steps.

−− Depending on the model, there are six or four turbines or a −− These significantly reduce the load on the upper sieve
rotary fan to ensure a consistent, uniformly distributed air −− Result in increased performance, especially in the case
flow pressure, even with variations in the sieve loading of dry and brittle straw
−− Forced air flow control prevents crop mat formation
−− Reliable air flow even at low air speeds
−− Continuously adjustable from the cab Electric sieve adjustment.

Developed by CLAAS, copied by the competition.

Preparation floor. Electronic sieve adjustment from the cab:

Pre-sorting of the grains (bottom) and chaff and broken straw −− Easy and convenient
(top) takes place on the preparation floor. The resulting −− No need to exit the cab
reduction in the load on the upper sieve increases the −− Immediate result monitoring
cleaning capacity. The 400 series models have a plastic
preparation floor that can be pulled out towards the front.

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 Crop cleaning

With 3D

Without 3D

The 3D-cleaning system.

−− Dynamic side slope levelling – active control of the

upper sieve
−− Completely consistent performance on side slopes
with an inclination of up to 20%
−− No wear - completely maintenance free
−− Fast, simple retrofitting
−− Together with the AUTO CONTOUR, it is the ideal
"hillside package"

3D-cleaning system
hydraulic control unit

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NEW

Faster offloading.

NEW: Faster discharging.

The new TUCANO model series is equipped with the new

turret auger and has a discharge rate of 105 l/s or 90l/s. With
a capacity of up to 9000 l, the grain tank is emptied in less
than two minutes. Furthermore, the new TUCANO has a
greater discharge height and reach. As a result, even large
transport vehicles can be filled without difficulty.
A corresponding range of grain tank discharge augers for
cutterbar widths up to 9.22 m is available.

NEW: Electric grain tank cover. Innovative: visual inspection of returns from
the operator's seat.
The grain tank cover can be opened by means of a switch on
the armrest. It is no longer necessary for the operator to leave −− The illuminated inspection window for monitoring the
the cab. returns
−− Users quickly identify the combine settings which work best
for them
Well-designed overall concept. −− This facilitates optimal utilisation of the performance
potential
Many more well-thought-out details complete the overall grain
tank design concept:
The QUANTIMETER measures and checks.
−− Easy grain sampling
−− High overhead discharge height The primary functions of the QUANTIMETER include
−− Ideal weight distribution throughput measurement, moisture content measurement and
−− Good view into grain tank data display in CEBIS.
−− Fast, direct offloading at up to 105 litres per second
−− Smooth surfaces in the grain tank facilitate complete The throughput measurement is grain-specific. The moisture
emptying content of the crop is monitored continuously and displayed
upon request.

During the volume measurement in the grain elevator, a photo

cell records the filling of the individual paddles. Using
appropriate correction factors, including the lateral and
transverse tilt of the machine, the QUANTIMETER
automatically determines the precise quantity harvested.

Wide grain tank window Smooth surfaces in the grain tank

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 Grain tank | QUANTIMETER | PROFI CAM

PROFI CAM – everything in view. Up to four cameras can be connected to the system and
simultaneously feed their images to the colour monitor or the
All TUCANO models can be equipped with a PROFI CAM at S10 terminal in the cab.
the end of the grain tank discharge auger tube. This camera
position has been chosen precisely to allow up to three CEBIS rear camera.
processes to be monitored simultaneously from the comfort of
the cab on an additional colour display or on the S10 terminal: The image from the rear camera fitted on the rear hood is fed
straight to the CEBIS screen. As soon as the TUCANO moves
−− Grain tank discharge auger tube deployed: transfer process backwards, the image from the camera is displayed
−− Grain tank discharge auger tube retracted: distribution of automatically.
chopped material
−− Grain tank discharge auger tube retracted: rear of machine
during reversing or on-road operation

CEBIS rear camera Image from rear camera in CEBIS Image from PROFI CAM on
additional screen

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Chopped short and spread wide:
your field is clear for the next harvest.

1 Adjustable cross-cutter
2 Rotor shaft
3 Knives
4 Bolt-on rasp bar
5 Adjustable stationary knife

Short chop, even distribution. SPECIAL CUT.

As it leaves the straw walkers, the straw is finely chopped and The SPECIAL CUT straw chopper is available for all TUCANO
spread evenly across the full working width. The debris from models as an alternative to the STANDARD CUT model.
the sieve pan is fed to the heavy duty chaff spreader, which The chopper is switched on and off by a sensor-controlled
then distributes it evenly over the field. The spreading distance electrohydraulic system as soon as the straw guide plate is
can be adjusted easily. operated. The SPECIAL CUT has 30% more knives: 68 for
five-walker models (430 / 420 / 320) and 80 for those with six
straw walkers (450 / 440 / 340). The streamlined housing
ensures even feeding of the straw to keep power consumption
low and spreading reliable.

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