CLAAS: Automatic Clearing of Blockages in the Crop Flow of Loader Wagons and Combined Forage Loader Wagons

Until now, clearing blockages at the crop pick-up of loader wagons and combined forage loader wagons has always caused a more or less lengthy, laborious and time-consuming interruption of the pick-up operation.

The new system automatically performs every step of blockage clearing that was previously manual. After the load sensor is triggered, the articulated drawbar is automatically raised, the cutterbar base is lowered, the pick-up drive is disengaged and the scraper floor moves forward slightly.

An acoustic signal indicates that the power take-off must be engaged. After that, the vehicle is also automatically returned to operational condition. The new system not only offers the operator a high level of ergonomics with significant relief, especially during long working days, but also ensures fast and efficient clearing of blockages.

This is a clear improvement in process and operational reliability and therefore in the cost-effectiveness of using the machine. In addition, the machine is treated gently.