The perfect shape – High tech from Bad Saulgau

With the new MAX CUT, CLAAS is launching a completely redesigned cutter bar, produced on a brand-new, state-of-the-art assembly line at the CLAAS plant in Bad Saulgau.

Its unique design makes the new MAX CUT cutter bar particularly convincing. The housing is stamped from a single piece, ensuring maximum strength.

The stamping process and the ideal wavy shape of the housing enable an innovative drive concept that improves on the planetary gear principle. Thanks to the wavy shape of the housing, the discs are positioned further forward. Combined with the new, specially shaped spacer profiles, this results in a greater knife overlap and optimum cutting quality. The new spacer profiles each have a different shape depending on whether the knives converge or diverge. They undergo a special treatment and are bolted on.

Bolting rather than welding
Following the principle of "bolts rather than welds", the new MAX CUT cutter bar offers particularly good resistance to torsion thanks to its bolted housing closure. The rigid mechanical connection obtained in this way is very strong and, unlike weld seams, it creates no zone of weakened material.

Skid with deflector effect
Extra-wide skids with a deflector effect guide dust and foreign matter towards the rear and help keep the harvested crop cleaner. They also increase ground support, protect the soil and prevent wear. Wear skids for a higher cutting height are available as an option.

Integrated fuel-saving PTO shaft
The design of the driveline of the new MAX CUT allows it to operate at more than 850 rpm. This reduces fuel consumption by up to 20%. In the event of a collision, the driveline is protected by the proven SAFETY LINK safety module: the break occurs at a predetermined point. The disc is held on the module by a screw and cannot be thrown far. The module can be replaced quickly and easily, so the mower is quickly ready for use again. Changing the knives is also very simple, with our famous quick knife change system. The new MAX CUT cutter bar is also lubricated for life.