New Claas VARIO V 1200 cutterbar: a cutting width of 12 metres for every type of cereal

The new Claas VARIO 1200 variable cutterbar has a working width of 12 metres, delivering a harvesting output that is rarely achieved.
The VARIO principle makes this cutterbar a versatile working tool for the combine harvester. According to Claas, the cutterbar table can be converted in no time from threshing cereals to threshing rapeseed.

On the Claas VARIO cutterbar table, the distance from the cutterbar to the feed auger can be adjusted by 30 cm from the cab.

This allows quick adjustment when harvesting conditions change, whether the crop is short spring barley or long ears of rye. According to the German manufacturer, a throughput increase of 10 % can be achieved.

The exceptional width of the cutterbar required a new approach to the drive. The new VARIO 1200 now has a synchronous double-sided drive, instead of the previous single-sided drive by belts and chains.

Optimal, even operation of the cutterbar is achieved and maintenance is minimised.

The cutterbar is split in the middle and is also driven from both sides. The use of a linear knife drive has made it possible to increase the cutting frequency to 1334 strokes/min.

Another special feature is the feed auger, whose diameter has been increased to 660 mm (VARIO 1050: diameter of 580 mm). It ensures more even feeding.

The reel supports of the new VARIO 1200 operate with patented polymer bearings. This is said to provide very smooth operation and high wear resistance.

The half-moon shape of the reel tine supports is also new and offers better protection against crop wrapping.

The reel and the feed auger are additionally secured in the centre for greater sturdiness and a longer service life.

The cutterbar equipment includes a complete spare cutterbar, foldable crop dividers and crop lifters.

With the new VARIO 1200, Claas offers a new transport vehicle. The front and rear axles have the same track. The wide front axle allows road travel speeds of 40 km/h.

The transport vehicle is also fitted with a transport box for the side knives and the insert plates used for harvesting rapeseed. The result: less additional packaging, less handling and safe storage of the equipment.

Thanks to additional supports, the SUNSPEED and CONSPEED series front attachments can also be transported with the transport vehicle.