CLAAS JAGUAR 50-Year Celebration: A Journey Through History
CLAAS, proudly celebrates 50 years of unrivaled success with the JAGUAR self-propelled forage harvester. It all began in 1973 with the groundbreaking launch of the JAGUAR 60 SF, a machine that revolutionized the forage harvester segment.
Featuring cutting-edge innovations, robust technology, and remarkable efficiency, the JAGUAR quickly earned a global reputation and secured its position as the world market leader. Today, the JAGUAR remains the top choice for farmers and contractors worldwide. With over 45,000 units manufactured, CLAAS, commemorates five decades of JAGUAR excellence.
The evolution of the CLAAS JAGUAR at a glance:
1973: Launch of the JAGUAR 60 SF.
1975: Developed by CLAAS in Bad Saulgau, the JAGUAR 80 SF takes forage harvesters into a new dimension of performance with its 213 hp from a V10 diesel engine.
1977: CLAAS launches the JAGUAR 70 SF as the successor to the JAGUAR 60 SF.
1983: The all-new JAGUAR 600 generation sets new standards for self-propelled forage harvesters.
1989: JAGUAR 600 S/SL/MEGA with a new cab, up to 354 hp and even higher overall performance.
1994: JAGUAR 800 with transverse engines, up to 481 hp and an 8-row maize header for the first time. The same year sees the 10,000th JAGUAR built – and the start of the tradition of special paint finishes to celebrate JAGUAR production landmarks.
1997: The JAGUAR FIELD SHUTTLE combines the forage harvester with a discharge container.
1998: CLAAS builds the 15,000th JAGUAR featuring a sensational airbrush artwork.
2001: Model change and a new flagship in the form of the JAGUAR 900 with 605 hp.
2003: JAGUAR SPEEDSTAR approved for 40 km/h road travel.
2004: Production of the 20,000th JAGUAR.
2006: Launch of the JAGUAR 900 GREEN EYE with up to 623 hp.
2008: Launch of the all-new JAGUAR 900 model series with DYNAMIC POWER and many automatic functions.
2009: The 25,000th JAGUAR is a JAGUAR 980 with twin engine and 830 hp.
2011: CLAAS builds the 30,000 JAGUAR with a special black paint finish.
2012: Integrated NIR sensor system allows precise dry matter yield measurement and measures other constituents, such as crude ash, crude fibre and sugar precisely for each area harvested.
2014: Update of the JAGUAR 800 series with greater comfort, greater efficiency and greater performance.
2017: The new-generation JAGUAR 900 features a continuously variable front attachment drive and a new chassis concept.
2019: CLAAS launches the JAGUAR 900 TERRA TRAC with innovative crawler tracks featuring a unique headland protection system and introduces CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE for the JAGUAR at the same time.
2019: The 40,000th JAGUAR forage harvester leaves the production plant in Harsewinkel.
2020: New ORBIS maize headers combine a working width of up to 9.00 m with a transport width of just 3.00 m and integrated transport protection: greater safety on the road and significantly reduced setup time.
2022: Launch on the JAGUAR of the new GPS PILOT CEMIS 1200 for automated steering and precision farming.
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Founded in 1913, CLAAS is a family-owned business and a global manufactuer of agricultural engineering equipment. Learn more about CLAAS and its commitment to excellence at: https://www.claas.co.uk/
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