Buyers opting for an ELIOS can choose between a mechanical transmission with four speeds in three ranges with two mechanical ratios and mechanical reverser, or a version with TWINSHIFT (two powershift speeds) and hydraulic REVERSHIFT reverser. Both transmissions have forward and reverse gears, of which are in the main operating range between and km/h. With a minimum speed of m/h ( m/h at rpm), the tractors are ideally suited for working in speciality crops. The same can be said of the -speed transmission in the AXOS and ELIOS with forward and reverse gears, with this version offering as many as gears in the main operating range and a short shift lever for easy car-like shifting. TWINSHIFT powershift transmission – which increases tractive power by per cent at the press of a button – and the electrohydraulic REVERSHIFT clutchless reverser are included as standard. Another comfort feature that is normally associated with large tractors is the clutch button on the back of the shift lever – which eliminates the use of the foot clutch in virtually all operations, especially road journeys – and the optional SMART STOP function, which automatically disengages the transmission to bring the tractor to a standstill when the foot brake is applied at traffic lights, junctions and during front loader work and re-engages it when the foot brake is released. These transmissions reach a top speed of km/h at just rpm.
The DISCO RC AUTO SWATHER combines innovative new developments with proven DISCO features – low power consumption with outstanding chop quality, hydropneumatic ACTIVE FLOAT suspension and optional high-cut skids to ensure low crude ash contamination and low wear, comfort functions such as automatic slope control, mirroring of belt units with unilateral swath laying, reversing mechanism, automatic belt folding for transportation, BELT BOOST function for perfect swath finish, as well as non-stop collision protection, extremely easy maintenance and much more. The DISCO RC AUTO SWATHER shares several features with the DISCO BUSINESS models:
As well as focusing on using high-quality, proven components, delivering uncompromising threshing quality and ensuring operating reliability, even under difficult harvesting conditions, the development team have ensured that the EVION is easy to use. It is therefore equipped with a single-drum tangential threshing unit with a large, mm threshing drum and a synchronised impeller combined with five .-metre-long straw walkers and a feeder housing width of , mm. This results in an impressive threshing concave area of . m
CLAAS Industrietechnik in Paderborn developed new crawler track assemblies with positive drive for the XERION Series to satisfy the most exacting customer requirements in terms of power transmission, soil protection and comfort. Sturdy steering axles with two auxiliary steering cylinders per axle and large drive wheels transfer power gently to the drive belts while simultaneously engaging eight lugs. The two-part frame construction of the crawler tracks enables the two pairs of mid-rollers which are mounted on bogies to adapt to ground contours independently of the main frame. Large rubber blocks between the undercarriage and the main frame of the crawler track assembly effectively buffer bumps and vibrations.
Unlike the ELIOS , the ELIOS series starts at a maximum output of hp and comprises three models. However, the main difference from the ELIOS is the -speed transmission with TWINSHIFT powershifting and hydraulic REVERSHIFT reverser as standard. In addition, unlike the ELIOS , the cab floor is flat. The additional comfort provided by these features makes working with the ELIOS even more of a pleasure, be it in the yard and shed or on grassland, fields, plantations and forests. Kerb weight starts at kg, while the minimum external width of . m and minimum height of . m enable the tractor to be used in plantations and older-style buildings. With a maximum track width of mm, the ELIOS can also be used safely on uneven terrain and sloping ground. CLAAS can supply factory-fitted Trelleborg turf tyres (rear / R., front / R.) on request to protect the soil and reduce tracks when driving over grassland in parks, riding arenas and sports grounds.