Claas Mega

The APS threshing system: engineering rationale

The core of the Claas Mega is the APS (Accelerated Pre-Separation) system, which features an accelerator drum placed before the main threshing cylinder. From a technical standpoint, this pre-accelerates the crop flow, thinning the layer for more efficient threshing. On the field, this translates into a 20% increase in throughput and reduced risk of blockages, allowing for stable performance even in humid conditions or high-yield crops.

Separation and cleaning precision

The combine utilizes high-capacity straw walkers that ensure thorough grain separation. The cleaning unit is equipped with a high-performance fan system, precisely adjustable to match the specific gravity of various crops. The sieve structure is designed to compensate for lateral slopes, significantly reducing grain loss during hillside harvesting operations.

Transmission and maintenance efficiency

The hydrostatic transmission allows for precise speed control, which is essential for maintaining optimal feed rates into the header. Claas engineers focused on modular access: critical service points, filters, and tensioning elements are easily reachable via wide-opening side panels. This minimizes downtime, ensuring the machine spends more time in the field and less time in the workshop during critical harvest windows.

• 600 mm diameter threshing drum ensures high inertia and gentle grain separation.
• Real-time loss monitoring system allows the operator to adjust settings on the move.
• Advanced 3D cleaning system maintains efficiency on gradients of up to 20%.