Inoculation made easier with app technology
For years, Claas has been the trusted name for harvesting, with their 50-year forage harvesting legacy.
The intelligent systems of the Jaguar form the basis for excellent silage quality at the end of the process: with precisely dosed additives (0.5 l/t to 2 l/t (at 200 t/h)) from the 375-litre tank or highly concentrated ones from the new Actisiler 37.
The dry matter content value determined by the near-infrared sensor (NIR) or Moisture meter serves as a reference for programming the length of cut range and the silage additive application rates.
The Actisiler, with its double-walled insulated tank, protects expensive silage additives against heat and the pump provides precise dosage from 0.2-20 l/h or, based on throughput, 10-100 ml/t.
Silage Additive Calculator
Claas have introduced the Silage Additive Calculator in Claas connect to assist with the management of its factory-fitted forage inoculant dosing systems. The app helps the operator to determine the correct dosage settings based on crop yield, crop type, operating width, working speed and the recommended dosage.
“This simple app avoids both underdosage, which can significantly impact silage quality and overdosage, which leads to excess use of expensive inoculants,” says Luke Wheeler, Product Business Manager, Green Harvesting.
“Once the data has been entered, the operator can implement the recommended settings using the Cebis terminal. Inoculant flow rates can be set to automatically adjust while chopping is underway, for example, if the machine is operating faster or slower than originally anticipated the flow rate is automatically increased to maintain the correct dosage per wet ton of material harvested.”
Operators can also decide whether to use the Actisiler 37-litre tank or the 375-litre water tank and whether dosage is determined in litres per ton, litres per hectare, or variably based on Dry Matter content.
Claas Jaguars can also be fitted with a water injection system for difficult harvesting conditions such as high sugar content grass and high dry matter content lucerne. The system automatically injects water into the crop flow in the guide plate area directly behind the cutting cylinder and the discharge chute whenever there’s no crop flow, such as at headlands or during forage trailer changeovers.
“This new system helps to stop the build-up of sticky material in the crop flow area, as well as helping to keep the dry matter sensor or NIR sensor clean. This can avoid crop residue buildup on the liners.” Luke says.
With more than 45,000 units manufactured over the past 50 years, Jaguar has earned a hard-won reputation for productivity, efficiency and reliability. Claas’s continual focus on improving the machine and its performance in the field will ensure it remains a leader in forage harvesters.
The Claas Jaguar offers cost-effective chopping to the highest professional standards under all field conditions.