26/02/08
Following the initial introduction of the DISCO CONTOUR range
of mowers last spring, the range has been extended with the addition
of two mower conditioner models, plus a wider 3.8m wide version,
the DISCO 3900 CONTOUR.
Claas Disco 3100 C Contour
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In addition, CLAAS has also introduced a new range of cutterbars,
the P-CUT to the whole of the DISCO mower range.
The addition of these new models to the DISCO CONTOUR range means
that CLAAS now offers one of the widest selection of disc mowers
on the market, ranging from the smallest 2.10m mounted DISCO up
to the World leading 14m cut self-propelled COUGAR.
New DISCO CONTOUR mowers
The CONTOUR range utilises
the centre pivot technology originally developed for the self-propelled
COUGAR mower which results in improved contour following across
all working widths, and incorporates an easy to use, in-cab pressure
adjustment system.
In use, operators have
found that due to this centre pivot, the new CONTOUR range of
mowers provide a far cleaner cut thanks to the improved ground
contour following.
The centre pivot arm
is also mounted at 15 degrees, so that when the mower unit hits
an obstruction and the breakback activates, the whole mower unit
swings back and lifts up to avoid potential damage.
The benefits of the new
centre pivot design also extend to transport. When raised, the
mower unit is carried at 115 degrees. This has the benefit that
the weight of the mower is more evenly spread across the rear
axle in a ratio of 55:45, which results in enhanced stability,
especially when travelling at high road speeds, and reduced loading
on the front axle
The two new conditioner
models, the DISCO 2700 C and 3100 C CONTOUR, have working widths
of 2.6m and 3.0m respectively and utilise the well proved CLAAS
conditioner unit fitted with rubber mounted steel tines. A full
width spreading hood is also available so that the crop can be
spread across the full width of the mower.
As standard the cutting
discs use the CLAAS QKC (Quick Knife Change) system, in which
the knives are held in place using a spring leaf system to ensure
that damaged or worn blades can be quickly and simply replaced
without using tools.
Up-front DISCO
A new mower conditioner
version of the 3.0m wide front-mounted DISCO 3100 is now also
available. The new DISCO 3100FC PROFIL uses the same three dimensional,
centre pivot and trailing linkage floatation system, with spring
suspension.
A full-width tine conditioner
is fitted, with a crop spreader and spreader plate also fitted
as standard.
New P-CUT cutterbars
For 2008 the CLAAS DISCO
range benefits not only the addition of the new CONTOUR models,
but CLAAS has also introduced its new generation of cutterbar
across the whole DISCO range.
Having initially only
been used on the 14m COUGAR self-propelled mower, the new P-CUT
cutterbar will now be fitted as standard to all DISCO mowers
from the 2.6m DISCO 2650 upwards.
The new P-CUT cutterbars
are designed to achieve an extremely even and clean cut, regardless
of working width, whilst also offering high reliability and efficient
power use.
Drive to the discs is
through a smooth running, low wear transmission using large diameter
gears, with an individual drive system for each cutting disc.
The cutting discs themselves
are set lower in the cutterbar for a cleaner cut and improved
crop flow, and are mounted in a new, high strength sealed double
tapered roller bearing assembly.
The P-CUT cutterbar itself
is manufactured from high strength steel, and incorporates robust
cutterbar skids underneath with Hardox inserts between each skid.
In addition, the design is such that groves on the underside
of the cutterbar funnel away any built-ups of earth for a cleaner
cut.
As before, each cutting
disc is protected by the unique SAFETYLINK drive protection system,
where defined shear points prevent gear and cutterbar damage
should an object be hit.
DISCO mower range
for 2008
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Mounting |
Cond-
itioner |
Working
Width (m) |
No
of discs |
Quick
Knife Change |
Safety
Link |
COUGAR 1400C |
Self-Propelled |
Yes |
14.00 |
35 |
Yes |
Yes |
Triple
Mowers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISCO 8550
AS Plus |
Triple |
Yes |
8.00 |
21 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 8550
C Plus |
Triple |
Yes |
8.30 |
21 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 8550
Plus |
Triple |
No |
8.30 |
21 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 8700
C Plus |
Forager |
Yes |
8.30 |
21 |
Yes |
Yes |
Trailed
Mowers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISCO 3050
AS Plus |
Trailed |
Yes + Grouper |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3050
TC Plus |
Trailed |
Yes |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO
CONTOUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISCO 3900
CONTOUR |
Rear |
No |
3.80 |
9 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3500
CONTOUR |
Rear |
No |
3.40 |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3100
C CONTOUR |
Rear |
Yes |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3100
CONTOUR |
Rear |
No |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 2700
C CONTOUR |
Rear |
Yes |
2.60 |
6 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 2700
CONTOUR |
Rear |
No |
2.60 |
6 |
Yes |
Yes |
Plus
Mounted Mowers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISCO 3450
Plus |
Rear |
No |
3.40 |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3050
C Plus |
Rear |
Yes |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3050
Plus |
Rear |
No |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 2650
C Plus |
Rear |
Yes |
2.60 |
6 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 2650
Plus |
Rear |
No |
2.60 |
6 |
Yes |
Yes |
In-Line
Mounted Mowers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISCO 290 |
Rear |
No |
2.90 |
7 |
No |
No |
DISCO 250 |
Rear |
No |
2.50 |
6 |
No |
No |
DISCO 210 |
Rear |
No |
2.10 |
5 |
No |
No |
Front
Mounted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISCO 3100
FC Profil |
Front |
Yes |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
DISCO 3100
F Profil |
Front |
No |
3.00 |
7 |
Yes |
Yes |
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