More engine power for LEXION 8800 and 8700
At the same time, the LEXION 8800 and 8700 models are also getting more engine power. The LEXION 8700 gains 41 hp to 626 hp, while power output for the LEXION 8800 has been increased by 47 hp to 700 hp. In addition, the 16.2 l MAN D42 six-cylinder from the 8900 will now also power the LEXION 8800. The increase in output and optimized torque curves mean that a greater power reserve is available, which keep the engine speed constant, particularly under difficult harvesting conditions.
Larger cab with rotating seat
The new cab generation introduced with the TRION in 2021 can also be found on all LEXION combine harvesters from the coming season. The generous space around both the head and foot area, as well as the optional leather seat, which can be rotated by 30 degrees on both sides, are particularly noteworthy for the optimal seating position at all times. Footrests are fitted for various relaxed sitting positions. The wider command center offers a premium view of the header and the surrounding area thanks to larger front and side windows, thinner A-pillars and a split mirror design. The 360 degree wiper ensures a wide field of vision ahead in wet and dusty harvesting conditions. The 12-inch CEBIS terminal with a high-resolution, high-contrast HD display guarantees excellent readability under all lighting conditions and offers three individually adjustable main display areas. The optional CEMOS DIALOG and CEMOS AUTOMATIC are also fully integrated here. It is operated by touch and the rotary/push control. In addition, all threshing and cleaning settings can be accessed quickly using direct access buttons on the right-hand side of the operating armrest. The CEBIS terminal and armrest can be individually adapted to the driver independently of one another. Thanks to the CMOTION multifunction lever, the driver always has the most important functions under control and can save up to seven individual settings. A 30 l cool box and a 360-degree LED light package are optionally available, as is a multimedia package with subwoofer and gooseneck microphone.
When equipped with GPS PILOT for automated steering, the new CEMIS 1200 terminal is positioned on the right-hand side of the cab. In addition to purely automated steering, this enables online order management and documentation. Thanks to the CEBIS operating logic, drivers can immediately find their way around the functions and settings.
Another comfort highlight is DYNAMIC STEERING, which has been available for years in CLAAS ARION and AXION tractors, in addition to the JAGUAR forage harvester. Available as an option, it reduces the number of turns of the steering wheel by 40 percent when the steering wheel is fully locked, and makes it easier for the driver to cross back into the next run up the field while turning on the headland.
From next year, all LEXION reversers will have a "slow retraction" function. After the reversing process, the direction of rotation of the reversing motor can be easily reversed at the push of a button, so that the crop is transferred slowly and more evenly to the threshing mechanism. This allows peak loads to be avoided after reversing.