Innovations

CLAAS launches new products, including its ‘next-generation’ LEXION combine

CLASS of America is adding several new products to its equipment lineup, including its “next-generation” LEXION combine.

According to CLAAS, the new LEXION combine “has exceptional capacity to harvest all types of crops in all types of conditions, covering more acres per hour and achieving even better grain quality while protecting against overloading. The APS SYNFLOW HYBRID system, an upgrade of the well-known APS HYBRID SYSTEM, is the industry’s highest-capacity combine processor, meaning the new LEXION combine delivers 10 percent more capacity than the previous series. Grain handling is also improved, with unloading speeds as fast as 5.1 bushels per second and the industry’s largest grain tank that features a whopping 510-bushel capacity.”

CLAAS is also launching new AXION 900 and 800 series tractors. According to CLAAS, the new tractor lines “provide a range of power options — from 200 to 440 horsepower — and other available technology options to match a wide range of applications”.

There are also new additions to CLAAS’ line of balers and hay tools. New offerings include the DISCO 4000 TRC mower, ROLLANT 520 round baler and VOLTO 55 TH tedder.

CLAAS says all new products will be featured at the 2019 Farm Progress August 27-29 in Decatur, Illinois.

At a CLAAS new product launch and media event in Council Bluffs, Iowa in mid-July, we visited with CLAAS president and general manager of sales Eric Raby about the new product introductions.