| Machinery
New smaller working width additions to the VOLTO
tedder and LINER rake ranges
The latest additions to the CLAAS VOLTO tedder and LINER rakes ranges are ideal for medium to small farms looking to
run their own machinery and maintain control over this aspect of their silage and hay making.
he new VOLTO 55
tedder and LINER
320 rake also bring
to this sector of the
market advanced
technology
features that until now have only
been available on wider, more
advanced models in these ranges.
VOLTO 55 tedder
The new 4-rotor VOLTO 55 has a
working width of 5.2m, making it
ideal for spreading two swaths
from mowers such as the 2.1m
DISCO 210 or the 3.0m wide
DISCO 3150 or 3200 mower
models.
The VOLTO 55 is the latest in the
VOLTO range to feature the well
proven MAX SPREAD crop flow
concept, previously only available
on larger models. Unlike
conventional straight tines, on the
MAX SPREAD the tines are angled
by 29 degrees, which has the
benefit that more crop is collected
as each arm has a longer sweep.
Once collected, the crop flows
between the rotors in a straight
line, so reducing crop damage.
This also creates a greater space
for the crop to flow through, so
helping increase throughput, but
results in a wider and more even
spread pattern, ensuring fewer
lumps and more even drying.
Overall, the spreading arms
work for 65% longer and the
increase in pick-up rate and flow
through the tedder results in higher
throughput and increased forward
speed. This also allows the VOLTO
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55 to be run at a reduced engine
speed, so saving fuel.
The VOLTO 55 features the
CLAAS CLK headstock which
transfers the weight of the machine
onto the tractor’s lower linkages.
The CLK system ensures accurate
following when turning and is ideal
on hilly terrain as it prevents the
tedder from overrunning when
travelling downhill. When raised,
the CLK system will automatically
centre the tedder and fixes it in
position for transport, but the
suspension system remains active
so that it rides smoothly on the
back of the tractor.
The drive system on the VOLTO
55 incorporates the well-proven
and patented CLAAS PERMALINK
finger clutch at the pivot points,
which is maintenance free and
allows the arms to be folded by up
to 180 degrees, so ensuring a
compact transport width.
Each of the four 1.50m diameter
rotors on the VOLTO 55 is fitted
with six heavy duty 10.5mm tines
and for different crop conditions,
the spreading angle can be
adjusted by between 12 and 16
degrees without needing tools.
For transport, the arms are
folded hydraulically and locked in
position, and are protected by a
flexible frame fitted with fibre-
reinforced polyamide brackets.
Options include a guide wheel and
edge-spreading guard.
LINER 320 rake
The new single-rotor LINER 320
completes the CLAAS range of
compact rakes and has a working
width of 3.20 m. Its lightweight
design makes it the ideal entry
model for use with smaller tractors
and in awkwardly shaped fields or
on difficult hillsides.
As with larger LINER models,
the rotor drive including the cam
track is completely sealed and
continuously lubricated. The rotor
is fitted with eight tine arms, each
with three 9.0mm diameter spring
tines that are clamped in place
using a cotter pin. Working height
is quickly and easily adjusted using
a lockable hand crank. As
standard, the LINER 320 is carried
on a single axle fitted with large
16/6.5-8 tyres and a tandem axle is
available as an option.
Each of the robust arms
incorporates a defined bending
point, so in the event of the arm
striking a solid object, this will bend
to avoid the drive system being
damaged.
A ‘U’ shaped stabilising frame
incorporating the three-point
mounting to attach the LINER 320,
guarantees smooth contour
following, even in difficult
conditions and on hilly terrain.
Having removed some of the
tine arms, the LINER 320 can be
folded down to as little as 2.25m
for transport or storage and the
protective covers can be easily
folded out the way for ease of
access or maintenance.
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