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CLAAS UK showcases innovative digital system and upgraded HQ
The Scottish Farmer travelled to CLAAS UK’s headquarters located near Saxham in the southeast of England, to explore its innovative premises and glean an insight into the all-new digital cloud-system, CLAAS connect. The modernised building was completed in 2020 after a three-year build, costing £20m and spanning 33,000m². It is also home to the local dealership Manns of Saxham.
Claas 620 Arion tractor tops Lawrie and Symington’s sale
More than 700 lots of machinery came under the hammer at Lawrie and Symington’s April online machinery sale with a 75% clearance rate achieved.
The 2024 AEM manufacturing express – Celebrating Agriculture Manufacturing
This summer, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is launching a groundbreaking tour – The AEM Manufacturing Express. From the starting point in Knoxville, Iowa, to the final celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this initiative will traverse over 20 states, spotlighting the crucial contributions of the equipment manufacturing sector.
Claas tractor range returns to normal after supply issues
The Claas tractor range is back up to full strength, with all Arion and Axion models fully available once more following a production hiatus caused by ongoing supply chain issues. To ease the supply situation, managers at Claas UK chose to limit the choice of tractors to the most popular individual models in each range to minimise the number of factory-built variations.
Young Stock Podcast: Irishman to head up foragers and grass equipment at Claas
On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to Conor Trimble at Claas, who has just been appointed product manager of foragers, balers and greenline grass products.
In pictures: Claas puts long-term investment into UK and Irish market
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to visit Claas UK’s new state-of-the-art headquarters, meet new Irish faces in the company and report on a big investment in a soon-to-be launched online portal.
Watch: Confidence and simulated field conditions at Claas HQ
The three big names that dominate tractor sales in Ireland enjoy a position that, to many, might appear unassailable, but there is one company with a different idea, and that is Claas – which is determined to break into the charmed circle. Naturally, all of the manufacturers are filled with ambition, but the German company has made an investment at its UK base of a significance that has yet to be fully appreciated.
Better visibility promised with new Claas FL front loaders
A clutch of new-generation loaders are now available for the Claas Axos and Arion tractor series. The six models, from the FL 40 C to the FL 140, offer lift capacities that range from 940kg to 2,490kg and maximum heights of between 3.5m and 4.5m.
Large Dutch Claas dealer quits selling farm machinery – Agriland.co.uk
A major Dutch dealer has decided to stop selling farm machinery in the face of uncertainties within the agricultural sector and the difficulty in attracting staff. Reitman Hasselt’s main tractor franchise is Claas, which it sells alongside a range of other brands such as Kaweco, Strautmann and Kioti compact tractors.
Claas launch new line of front loaders onto the market
CLAAS has introduced a new line of front loaders aimed at enhancing comfort and performance. These loaders, ranging from FL 40 C to FL 140, offer lift capacities from 940 to 2490kg and breakaway forces from 1,820 to 3,120 kg. They also provide maximum lift heights ranging from 3.50 to 4.50 m. The new FL C series of front loaders is designed to enhance the productivity of EAXOS and ARION tractors. Featuring a three-section design, these loaders are tailored to complement CLAAS tractors seamlessly.