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Triple UK launch at LAMMA
CLAAS will use the LAMMA Show this month for the first UK
showing of 3 recently introduced additions to the range.
aking its first public
appearance after it was
unveiled at EIMA in
November will be the new
CLAAS ATOS, which is a
complete new addition to
the CLAAS tractor range.
Also on display for the first time
in the UK will be the new ARION
400 with its distinctive
PANORAMIC roof option, which
sets a completely new standard for
cab visibility.
Completing the trio of ‘first
appearances’ will be the new
TUCANO which, while staying true
to the principle of offering arable
growers a less sophisticated
alternative to the LEXION, calls
upon some of its technology to
help boost productivity and reduce
operating cost.
New ATOS and ARION 400
The last year has seen CLAAS
completely revise and extend its
tractor range below 140hp.
Between the ELIOS, AXOS, ATOS
and ARION 400 ranges, CLAAS
offers one of the widest ranges in
the sub-140hp market, with 20
distinct models varying in power
output from 70hp to 140hp. With a
wide range of differing cab,
transmission and specification
levels available, this reflects the
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extremely diverse work that
tractors of this size will be used for.
The compact ATOS is a
completely new addition to the
CLAAS tractor range and six
models are available, powered by
3- and 4-cylinder engines ranging
in power from 76hp up to 109hp.
For each ATOS model a wide
range of transmission and
specification offers are available.
For those who just need a simple,
straight-forward tractor for
livestock work and the minimum of
electronic control systems, the
ATOS is available with a 10
forward/10 reverse speed
mechanical transmission and
mechanical reverser. For greater
functionality and especially when
used with a loader, the ATOS can
be specified with a TWINSHIFT
two-speed or TRISHIFT threespeed powershift transmission and
REVERSHIFT clutchless reverser.
The specification options across
all models includes the availability
of either two- or four-wheel drive,
with the choice of either a 540/540
ECO or 540 / 540ECO / 1000 /
1000ECO PTO, with the ECO
option providing a 60 litres/minute
hydraulic output at a reduced
engine speed of just 1600rpm. A
new feature is the SMART STOP
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function on models with
REVERSHIFT. When engaged, this
enables the transmission to be
automatically de-clutched when
the brake pedal is engaged,
making this option ideal for
repetitive yard or loader work.
For those needing a slightly
higher specification and increased
power and capacity, the new
ARION 400 series now includes six
models ranging in power from
90hp to 140hp.
Again, to meet the wide
difference in needs within this
power range, a number of
specification and cab options are
available for each ARION 400
model.
The ARION 400 is powered by
an FPT SCR 4.5 litre engine that
has no boost, so full power is
always available. Drive to the axles
is through a 16/16 QUADRISHIFT
transmission, with fully automatic
QUADRACTIV available as an
option.
Reflecting the fact that a lot of
tractors this size are used with
front loaders, all ARION 400
models can be specified with the
new distinctive PANORAMIC cab.
This features a one piece
windscreen and roof panel, giving
an uninterrupted view over a 90
degree arc. Smaller ARION
models are also available with a
low-profile cab, with an overall
height of just 2.5 metres.
All the main operating functions
are controlled using a new
multifunction control lever. The
range of specification options
available include PROACTIV front
axle suspension, open and load
sensing hydraulic systems with
capacities up to 110 litres/minute
and a wide range of spool valves
and control system options.
2015 TUCANO
Initially launched in 2008, the
TUCANO has proved a popular
option for those wanting a high
output combine but without all the
advanced features found on the
LEXION range. For 2015, the
TUCANO range has been updated
and includes a number of new
features to further boost
productivity and output.
Outwardly, the biggest change
has been the change to a ‘top
pivot’ type unloading auger, which
provides in greater loading height
and a 30% increase in discharge
speed.
Power for the new TUCANO
now comes from an SCR
Mercedes-Benz engine, which to
improve efficiency and reduce fuel
consumption, draws air in through
a rotating radiator screen and a
twin air filter active pre-separation
system.
In the cab, the CEBIS control
system includes automatic
settings for 35 different crops and
the ability for the operator to save
their own settings. On the new
TUCANO 570 HYBRID, using
CEBIS the rotor speed can now be
infinitely adjusted over a speed
range from 480 to 920 rpm. CEBIS
can also be used to alter the rotor
guide plate, plus there is also now
mechanical control of the two
‘bomb door’ concaves on the
rotor.
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