Forage harvester updates combine mapped yield and moisture information with knife-wear monitoring and real-time analysis of slurry and digestate.
New precision farming functions for the 2027 model year are extending the data-gathering and management capabilities of the Jaguar 1000 forage harvester range, including live yield mapping, automatic knife-condition monitoring and expanded nutrient analysis.
Claas has introduced the updates alongside active vibration damping for the discharge chute and the move into full series production of its Orbis 12000 maize header and Direct Disc 8400 direct-cut header.
Live yield mapping in the cab
The GPS Pilot Cemis 1200 terminal can now display live maps of four harvesting parameters: fresh-weight yield per area, optimum moisture content, dry-matter yield per area and dry-matter percentage.
Up to three parameters can be displayed simultaneously, with operators able to switch between map layers to examine different aspects of crop performance.
Data is automatically saved against the relevant job and made available through Claas Connect for subsequent review and analysis on mobile devices or an office computer. It can also be exported in TaskData format for use in other portals.
For contractors and farm businesses, the ability to visualise yield and moisture variation during harvesting could help build a more detailed picture of crop performance and provide data for subsequent analysis.
Knife sharpness monitored automatically
Cemos Auto Knife Condition monitors the sharpness of the chopping cylinder knives using two reluctance sensors positioned above the cylinder. These use a static magnetic field to detect blade geometry across the full width.
The operator selects the required sharpness level and sharpening strategy through the Cebis terminal. The system then alerts the driver when the knives need attention, allowing sharpening intervals to respond to actual wear rather than a fixed schedule.
Claas says this approach can help maintain cutting quality while optimising fuel consumption and extending knife service life. Knife wear and sharpening can also be documented by field area in Claas Connect, providing contractors with information to help account for wear costs and assess the harvesting process.
Nutrient analysis extends to slurry and digestate
The latest Nutrimeter system can now measure total nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and sulphur during slurry and fermentation digestate application, extending its existing dry-matter and nutrient-analysis functions.
The mobile near-infrared (NIR) sensor can operate as an ISOBUS device on compatible application equipment from Garant-Kotte, Samson, Kaweco, Fliegl, Wienhoff and Zunhammer.
During harvesting, Nutrimeter measurements can be displayed alongside machine data on the Cemis 1200 terminal and through Claas Connect. During organic fertiliser application, measurements can be viewed on the application equipment’s ISOBUS terminal, mobile devices and an office computer.
Recorded data can subsequently be analysed and exported, including for fertiliser planning and invoicing application services.
By extending nutrient measurement into organic fertiliser application, the system provides a route to recording more information about nutrient flows between livestock or biogas operations and the fields receiving slurry or digestate. The practical value will depend on how businesses use the measurements in their application decisions, nutrient plans and records.
Managing crop flow and machine performance
The 2027 updates also include active vibration damping for the Jaguar 1000 discharge chute. Sensors monitor chute height and vertical acceleration, allowing the lift-cylinder control system to compensate for movement and keep the crop stream aligned with the receiving trailer.
Claas says the system can improve the performance of its automatic wagon-filling function, particularly on uneven ground and when filling at height, while reducing dynamic loads on the discharge system.
The company is also beginning series production of the 12m Orbis 12000, which harvests 16 maize rows at 75cm spacing, and the 8.41m Direct Disc 8400 for direct-cut whole-crop silage.
Together, the updates combine operational control with more detailed information on crop output, machine wear and nutrient application, supporting the wider use of connected data in forage harvesting and field operations.
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