THE new Nexos series from Claas launched at the International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition (known as EIMA) last November includes three models aimed squarely at the vineyard, horticulture and specialty agriculture segment.
Due to begin production in this year, there is no word yet on whether the compact machines will make it to Australian shores, but they would fill a gap in the current local Claas tractor offering which begins with Axos conventional models from about 55 kilowatts.
The Nexos lineup launched at EIMA includes 14 models all fitted with an FPT four cylinder engine carrying all the emissions fruit including a diesel particulate filter, catalytic converter and exhaust gas recirculation to meet Tier 4i and deliver maximum output from 55 – 82kW (75 – 112 horsepower).
The Nexos VE comes in at just one metre overall width, while the Nexos F makes 1.45m.
There’s a choice of five transmission options with a mechanical splitter with 24 forward and reverse gears combined with a Reverseshift clutchless reverse mode.
The range features a narrow middle design to allow tighter steering lock and a smaller turning circle.
An optional four wheel drive system with a steering angle sensor automatically switches off the four wheel drive setting at headlands adding to the machines manoeuvrability
The rear linkage offers a maximum lift capacity of 3.1 tonne and there are four electronic spool valves, operated by Claas’ Electropilot 4-way control lever and two rocker switches
There is a 60 or 87 litre hydraulic circuit for the rear linkage and spool valves and the front linkage comes with an integrated PTO
With a lower transmission tunnel and optimised cabin layout there’s more elbow room for the operator.
An active carbon filter adds a bit more operator protection during crop spraying duties.
