CLAAS TUCANO combine harvesters now equipped with a touchscreen

A new CEBIS terminal, an extended product range and optional slope compensation are the main new features of the new generation of CLAAS TUCANO combine harvesters, for ever greater comfort.

The combine harvesters are now equipped with the AUTO CROP FLOW driver assistance system, for crop flow control, and AUTO SLOPE, for fan speed regulation, as well as grain tanks with a capacity of up to 11 000 l.

DYNAMIC POWER, a technology taken directly from the JAGUAR forage harvesters, also makes its appearance, exclusively on the TUCANO, enabling engine power to be adapted to the load. The TUCANO 580 is the new flagship of the range, with an additional 27ch to reach 381ch.

Sit down and harvest
The new CEBIS TOUCH terminal and the brand-new armrest allow the operator to control all the machine's main functions intuitively, even without prior knowledge of it.

The CEBIS can be operated as usual with the conventional buttons, but also directly on the touchscreen. A model of the machine is displayed on the screen with the machine's current settings.

A simple touch of the finger on the threshing element the operator wishes to adjust allows it to be modified, for maximum intuitiveness.

The new TUCANO also feature a control panel with direct access to the threshing element adjustments, located on the right of the armrest. This allows the operator to adjust the settings without having to switch to the CEBIS TOUCH.

Simple and efficient, the new armrest also includes car radio shortcuts, with the ability to answer a call using the hands-free kit, change radio station and adjust the volume, all within easy reach to the right of the CMOTION lever.

In addition, to adapt the TUCANO to drivers or harvesting conditions, a 'favorite' button has been added to the CMOTION lever to personalize driving.

After choosing one or more favorites, the operator can adjust and modify the functions as desired from the lever, such as the cutter bar automatic functions, the VARIO table or the reel speed.

The new CEBIS TOUCH also features a new sliding bracket that requires no tools or even the tightening of a knob. The touchscreen can be displayed in a downward-looking view on the right cab pillar or tilted to the right to clear the view of the right end of the front attachment.

For even greater visual comfort, the brightness has been increased so that the screen remains visible even in the middle of the afternoon. Conversely, as soon as the headlights are switched on, the contrasts are inverted to avoid any risk of dazzling the operator.

MONTANA slope compensation
No fewer than five new TUCANO models are offered from the factory in the MONTANA version. The system is designed to compensate for slopes of up to 16 %, or even 18 % on the TUCANO 560 and 430. During harvesting, all functions are controlled automatically, with the current tilt and cutting angle displayed on the CEBIS.

The MONTANA models are equipped with a mechanical gearbox with 2 gears. In difficult conditions, the enhanced traction mode delivers more torque to the wheels without the need to change gear.

The new TUCANO MONTANA, at ease on slopes, benefit from 65% more traction compared with the previous models.

It is also possible to opt for a front axle differential lock that can be activated from the new armrest. MONTANA slope compensation is available on the APS HYBRID SYSTEM models TUCANO 580, 570 and 560, as well as on the 6-straw-walker APS model TUCANO 450 and the 5-straw-walker APS model TUCANO 430.

The new TUCANO, smarter thanks to AUTO CROP FLOW, AUTO SLOPE and DYNAMIC POWER
The AUTO CROP FLOW driver assistance system, which automatically controls the crop flow, is now making its debut on the TUCANO. A network of sensors constantly checks the rotation of the elements and detects any belt slippage.

In the event of overload, a message appears on the CEBIS. Beyond a certain threshold, and to avoid any unexpected stoppage, the TUCANO can also stop the cutting to prevent the combine harvester from clogging. The TUCANO's new AUTO SLOPE function adjusts the fan speeds and the sieve opening according to the slope.

The new TUCANO, now smarter, also adapts its power to the load. Indeed, there is no need to thresh at 2200 rpm with an engine load of 35%. DYNAMIC POWER adjusts the speed down to 1900 rpm to reduce fuel consumption without penalizing the machine's throughput.

New equipment for more comfort
To optimize the storage in the toolbox, which previously held the air hose, the grease pump, possibly the parts for the cutter bar and a hand-wash canister, dedicated spaces have been provided for these items.

The new TUCANO now have storage designed for the sections, fingers, knives or counter-knives of the chopper, as well as a hand-wash canister as standard. Another new feature is that the end of the grain auger is now fitted with a half-moon seal that seals the auger when it stops.

This flap is activated by a gas strut that closes automatically to prevent any grain loss at the end of unloading the grain tank, or when folding the auger against the combine harvester. The option catalog of the new TUCANO is also expanded with the dust extractor on the conveyor, borrowed from the LEXION

. A quantity meter measures the amount of returns, displayed directly on the CEBIS to help the driver with the settings. The grain tank capacity has also been increased to 11000 L, making it one of the largest on the market.

TUCANO 580: the new flagship of the range
The TUCANO range is built around 15 models, from the TUCANO 320 with 180 kW/245 ch to the new TUCANO 580 with 280 kW/381 ch. The TUCANO 580 has the same characteristics as the TUCANO 570 but with an increased power of 27 ch to cope with larger straw volumes in certain regions of France. All the engines in the TUCANO range are supplied by Mercedes-Benz.

For more information on the CLAAS Tucano combine harvester range:

http://www.claas.fr/produits/moissonneuses-batteuses/tucano580-320-hrc