Agritechnica, the world’s leading agricultural machinery show, is where the DLG Innovation Awards highlight the most important advances in farming technology.
This year Claas collected one Gold and four Silver medals – one of them in partnership with Einböck – for new machines and systems that push performance, automation and efficiency to new levels.
Gold: next-generation square baler
Claas’s Gold medal went to a new high-capacity square baler positioned above the Quadrant range. With a bale size of 120x90cm, it achieves up to 70 tonnes per hour in straw while maintaining bale densities of 210–235kg/m3. A frame-integrated gearbox, dual flywheels and enclosed gearboxes deliver efficient, consistent compaction. Sensors adjust bale density and length automatically, while a new pre-chamber feeder and double-loop knotter improve reliability and reduce waste.
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Silver: Jaguar forage harvester series
The new Jaguar 1000 series won Silver for its fresh design, which raises throughput by at least 20% over the Jaguar 990, achieving up to 500t/h with engines of up to 1110hp. It brings the widest chopping drum on the market, the Multi Crop Cracker XL, new front attachments, tyre pressure control and ISOBUS-linked live yield mapping via the Nutrimeter sensor. The cab is quieter, with optional joystick steering and automated settings to reduce driver workload.
Silver: CEMOS Auto Chopping
Also recognised with Silver, CEMOS Auto Chopping introduces real-time kernel processing measurement for the Jaguar 900. A chute-mounted camera analyses forage structure, and the AI system automatically adjusts cracker gap, engine output and driving speed. Results can be stored in Claas connect for documentation and quality assurance.
Silver: adaptive tractor driveline management
Claas earned another Silver for its predictive driveline management in continuously variable tractor transmissions. The self-learning system anticipates load changes and adjusts engine speed and transmission ratios before they occur, keeping performance smooth and efficient while reducing fuel use.
Silver: Smart-Hill slope compensation (with Einböck)
The final Silver went to Smart-Hill, developed with Einböck, which uses the Culti Cam stereo camera to detect slopes and adjust the hoe frame automatically. This keeps tools at the correct angle even on steep ground, allowing precise hoeing and making finger hoes viable on slopes for the first time.
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