CLAAS of America moved to expand its combine and tractor lineups with two new pieces of machinery.
1. TRION 740 Combine
According to CLAAS, the TRION 740 is designed to offer small to mid-sized operators a “competitive edge.”
CLAAS touts the TRION 740 offers:
• 402 horsepower Cummins engine
• Top road speed of 19 MPH
• 341-bushel grain tank
• 3.8 bushel per second unloading rate
Additionally, the TRION 740 is the first in its class to offer individually controlled cylinder threshing and rotor separation in one machine. According to the press release, CLAAS achieved this through a tri-cylinder APS threshing unit that guides a 56-inch-wide crop mat across concave grates into a single rotor.
Greg Frenzel, CLAAS combine product manager, says the Class 7 combine market has been “long in need” of new innovation. With this in mind, CLAAS worked to deliver an affordable and reliable chassis.
2. AXION 900 TT
CLAAS unveiled the industry’s first fully suspended half-track tractor—the AXION 900 TERRA TRAC (TT)—on Tuesday, in which the front axle is wheeled while the back of the tractor features a suspended rubber track.
When compared to other half-track tractors, CLAAS says the TT design provides:
• 25% less ground pressure
• 15% greater traction and reduced soil disturbance
Drew Fletcher, CLAAS tractor product manager says the R&D behind the machine unearthed “numerous advantages” the AXION 900 TT will bring to the market.
“We look to our customers to continuously evolve our approach to the design and innovation of new products,” says Fletcher, “This is technology we’re thrilled to bring to market.”
The company says it’s AXION 960 and 930 models are available for order with the TERRA TRAC options. Currently, these tractors are sold with 25-, 29- or 35-inch belts, while 18-inch belts on 88- and 120-inch centers will be released in 2023.
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