A combination of Claas machinery will have farmers and contractors equipped to tackle silage season
Just as a jigsaw puzzle requires every piece to slot in neatly to attain the end result, getting the right combination of machinery can be the difference in achieving a perfect outcome on farm.
During the silage making process, which is a delicate procedure that can come undone during one of many required steps, the best chance of producing high-quality silage is by using high-quality machinery.
Claas has this combination of machinery thanks to its Disco mower, Liner rake, Jaguar forage harvester and Torion wheel loader.
Working together to handle every step of the silage making process, customers with all four machines can be confident they have the best tools available.
It is due to the collective benefits provided by using all four machines that Claas is encouraging customers to plan ahead and lock in their orders ahead of the next silage season.
Not only will this early ordering ensure customers can avoid any in-season disruptions due to waiting for delivery, the company says it will also provide budget certainty for farmers and contractors looking to plan ahead.
One mission
Achieving success firstly requires harvesting silage at the right time and is followed by many other steps.
The process requires timing and precision – both of which are aided endlessly by having the best quality equipment available exactly when it is needed.
The end result will be high quality silage that brings health and welfare benefits to the livestock, along with economic benefits to the farm.
Having top quality silage will be more digestible and palatable to livestock, leading to both reduced waste and reduced costs without the need to add expensive feed supplements.
One key component in making this happen is the Claas Jaguar forage harvester.
Part of the manufacturer’s stable for more than 50 years, the Jaguar has undergone systematic development throughout its life, based on both customer feedback and practical experience.
Providing efficiency, precision and comfort, it features leading assistance systems and a CEBIS touch control hub to make operation simple.
Optimal cutting cylinders and crop processing, plus fuel-saving technology, add to this forage harvester’s desirability.
Processes which occur during fermentation are crucial to an effective silage system, with inoculants able to speed up and enhance fermentation and reduce dry matter losses.
The Jaguar’s Actisiler 37 additive applicator technology can control flow rates and application, providing on-the-fly response to varying throughput and harvest conditions.
While the Jaguar is arguably the most important piece of the machinery puzzle, it is not the only necessary one.
Claas provides the Disco mower, which offers clean cuts at high speeds to ensure optimal forage quality.
The Max Cut mower bar helps to provide a perfect cut, and there is also an innovative bolt concept to provide maximum deflection and impact resistance.
Using a Claas Disco mower that has been correctly set and height adjusted will help to avoid soil contamination.
As the mower features the Active Float hydraulic system, it will help to ensure a consistent height of cut and unparalleled ground contour following therefore reducing the risk of unwanted soil contamination which can contribute to poorer quality silage.
Adding in a Claas Volto tedder after mowing can significantly increase the rate of wilting prior to raking to maintain as much nutritional quality as possible.
Next in the Claas lineup is its Liner rakes.
These deliver perfect windrows to ensure a consistent and efficient pickup.
Efficient gathering after mowing or tedding with a Liner Rake that has both 3D ground contour following and tine adjustments ensures contaminant-free forage after
The Liner also has a continuously lubricated and tightly sealed swathing drive, along with a Profix tine arm bracket that ensures secure attachment and easy replacement.
Fully floating suspension provides three-dimensional ground-contour following, complemented by the six wheel undercarriage.
The process is rounded off by the versatile and powerful Torion wheel loader.
The Smart Loading feature helps to speed up loading cycles and enhance material handling efficiency on the farm.
With silage stacks needing to be well sealed immediately after harvesting to prevent air from entering, the Torion enables operators to achieve a well-compacted silage pit quickly.
An efficient power train saves fuel, and a comfortable cabin with intuitive and ergonomic operational design makes the machine a breeze to work in.
Offering either hydrostatic or infinitely variable ZF transmission, the Torion gives great precision and agility in any situation.
Timing it right
Just as every step of the silage making process being timed right is vital towards ensuring success, so too is the timing of when to buy.
Claas is encouraging early ordering with special deals available until the end of March on its range of silage machines.
Covering all elements of the process with high-quality machinery that works together seamlessly will give the best chance of ensuring silage making is successful.
Having that machinery ahead of time will not only enable the bonus benefits Claas is offering but also eliminates the chance of seasonal delays.
The full Claas silage machinery range is available through the Claas Harvest Centre network and online at www.claasharvestcentre.com
