Fendt 5275 C, 5275 C PL, 6335 C, 6335 C PL: the new C series combine harvesters

The new Fendt C series combine harvesters (5275 C, 5275 C PL, 6335 C, 6335 C PL) combine proven threshing technology, fuel efficiency thanks to SCR technology (AdBlue), and a new automatic slope compensation system, ParaLevel.
The new Fendt C series combine harvesters will be available for the 2013 harvest season.

Exhaust gas treatment and fuel savings thanks to SCR technology on the new C series

The new Fendt C series of combine harvesters is powered by an AGCO SISU 6-cylinder engine with SCR technology (AdBlue), which, according to the German manufacturer, delivers substantial fuel savings.

With a displacement of 8,4 or 7,4 litres, and equipped with the CommonRail high-pressure injection system and four-valve technology, these engines deliver a maximum output of 276 ch (5275 C, 5275 C PL) and 360 ch (6335 C, 6335 C PL, both with Power Boost).

Fendt focuses on exemplary fuel efficiency both when working and when travelling on the road.

The new Fendt C series combine harvesters (5275 C, 5275 C PL, 6335 C, 6335 C PL) can travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h at reduced engine speed.

To achieve the best quality and throughput performance and consistent feeding, the C series can be fitted with either the FreeFlow or the PowerFlow cutterbar, available as an option.

The new Fendt C series is fitted with the FreeFlow cutterbar

To meet a wide range of requirements, Fendt offers the FreeFlow cutterbar in widths from 4,80 to 7,60 metres.

Featuring a generously sized feed auger, a cutterbar with Schumacher drive and a hydraulic reel drive, the FreeFlow cutterbar reportedly requires little maintenance and, where no rapeseed is to be harvested, is an economical alternative to the PowerFlow header.

Consistent feeding with the PowerFlow belt header

Available on Fendt C series combine harvesters in cutting widths from 5,50 to 6,80 metres, the Fendt PowerFlow header offers many advantages, particularly when harvesting different crops.

The PowerFlow belts carry the crop, ears first, to the threshing system, thus ensuring efficient, high-performance threshing under all working conditions.

Fitting a rapeseed-specific feed auger (optional) further optimises feeding consistency, particularly at high yields.

ParaLevel models - A unique slope compensation system

To ensure optimal throughput on slopes as well, the Fendt ParaLevel C series combine harvesters (5275 C PL, 6335 C PL) are equipped with the brand-new ParaLevel front axle.

This slope compensation system levels the chassis on slopes of up to 20 %, which ensures an even distribution of the crop across the threshing, separation and cleaning systems.

The concept of this patented front axle is based on a parallelogram structure. The operator can choose between working mode and transport mode.

In working mode, the machine stabilises in a horizontal position. More stable on slopes, it offers an enhanced level of safety.

In transport mode, lowering the front axle makes it possible to comply with the maximum permitted dimensions, in terms of both overall height and width.

When fitted with special 800/65 R 32 tyres to protect the soil structure, the overall width of the 5275 C PL can be less than 3,50 metres.

Comfortable operator station with a new electronic concept

The very spacious Skyline cab offers perfect visibility of the most important areas, such as the grain tank unloading auger, the cutting platform at the front, and the rear thanks to the electrically adjustable heated mirrors and the standard rear-view camera connected to the Vario terminal.

This ensures that the operator can react quickly when harvesting conditions change. Fendt combine harvesters are fitted with a brand-new generation comfort seat.

The standard air suspension and the many adjustment options of this seat and of the steering column give the operator a most comfortable seat and driving position.

The passenger also has a place of their own on the padded passenger seat that is fitted as standard on Fendt C series combine harvesters.

And for harvesting at night, Fendt provides powerful, very long-range work lights. The Fendt C series also comes factory-fitted with a complete set of adjustable work lights.

The new Vario terminal on the new C series

Equipped with a large 10,4 colour touchscreen, the new Vario terminal allows the machine functions to be controlled and monitored with optimal comfort.

Integrating the controls into the armrest avoids imprecise movements between the operator and the terminal. The Variotronic terminal can be operated by touch and via buttons and a dial, all integrated into the armrest.

The operator can thus change the machine settings quickly and intuitively.

Even the sieves can now be conveniently adjusted electrically from the operator station. Other functions, such as the ParaLevel system or the opening of the grain tank covers, are activated by electric buttons ergonomically located in the side console of the armrest.

The CAN-Bus electronic system allows the machine to be set up automatically.

The operator simply selects the type of grain to be harvested on the Variotronic terminal, and the various machine components, such as the threshing drum speed, the concave position, etc., are set and adjusted automatically.

The Variotronic terminal controls all the functions of the combine harvester and the engine. It displays details of all operating parameters, such as the level of losses or returns.

At the same time, it monitors all the various rotation speeds and the engine and transmission oil temperatures, and has a complete diagnostic and warning system. Another very practical feature of the new electronic concept is the automatic adjustment of the reel speed to the forward speed of the combine harvester.

Fendt MCS Plus threshing system

The performance of the threshing drum results, among other things, from its large diameter of 600 mm. Fitting optional heavy beaters on the drum increases its inertia mass, which reportedly ensures optimal threshing and throughput consistency, even in difficult harvesting conditions, while preserving grain and straw quality.

What sets the Multicrop separation system apart from other threshing systems is the MCS system, which can be switched off by an electric control when it is not needed.

This is an additional adjustment option that makes it possible to respond quickly to different harvesting conditions.

The HighCapacity sieves fitted as standard on Fendt C series combine harvesters are characterised, in all harvesting conditions, by their high cleaning capacity, ease of adjustment and the cleanliness of the grain in the tank.