Drum mowers CORTO
CORTO. Contents The world of CLAAS 4 Product overview 6 Technology for professionals 8 Mowing drum 10 ACTIVE FLOAT suspension 12 User-friendly features 14 Top forage quality 16 Front mowers 18 CORTO 3200 F PROFIL 20 CORTO 310 F / 285 F 24 Rear mowers 26 CORTO 3200 CONTOUR 28 CORTO 220 / 190 32 The Wildretter wildlife rescue project 34 CLAAS Service & Parts 36 Specifications 38 2 3
Every link in the harvesting chain counts especially the first one. The world of CLAAS The world of CLAAS. We are passionate about what we do, for many reasons because of the challenges it brings, and because it demands all our expertise. Every day brings something new and so does every field to be harvested. So our task is to find the optimum solution for every requirement, from the lush fields on East Frisian dikes to the drier soils of the Trentino region in Italy, or anywhere in the world. The CORTO is up for any challenge. It delivers a clean cut in any conditions, including steep slopes and wet crops. The right result, every time that's the way we like it. 4 5
A clean cut every time with the CORTO. Product overview Front mowers. 3200 F PROFIL 3200 CONTOUR Rear mowers. Three-dimensional mower ground-contour following: PROFIL 1100 900 310 F 1100 285 F 1000 1350 mm 2200 mm 1100 900 220 190 Mower groundcontour following Central hitching PROFIL 900 900 mm 800 1350 mm 800 mm F F series 3.05 m F 3.05 m Side hitching 3.05 m 2.10 m 2.82 m 1.85 m Legend Swath width without swathing discs Swath width with 1 pair of swathing discs Swath width with 2 pairs of swathing discs Hitching Blade 1st pair of swathing discs Sophisticated technology. Our customers want only the best machines that goes without saying. CLAAS engineers work day in, day out to meet these expectations. Our CORTO drum mowers are designed to deliver superb mowing outcomes, in all conditions. The best for the future, built on the best of the past. Our customers are looking for versatile solutions that match their specific needs. Farms keep growing and changing, just as we are continuously developing our products. We retain the best of our existing technology, and keep improving everything else. Disc diameter 730 mm Disc diameter 850 mm Disc diameter 940 mm Disc diameter 1060 mm 2nd pair of swathing discs Working width Detailed information on countryspecific equipment variants can be found in the Specifications section. The crop harvest centre of competence. The forage harvesting product development centre at the CLAAS plant in Bad Saulgau is one of the most modern and advanced facilities of its type in the world today. This location is right in the heart of Europe's largest territorial area of green crop fields, making the employees even more aware of the job at hand. Focus on the customer. Our engineering design operation is based on listening closely to our customers. Every suggestion, request or criticism we receive from them helps us to design products that will exactly meet the needs of each individual customer. So as a mower specialist, we are committed to the continuous optimisation of our drum mowers. The company's forage harvesting competence centre: CLAAS Saulgau GmbH. Its product development centre is one of the world's most modern facilities of its kind. 6 7
Good ideas don't reduce the work volume but they help to get the job done more efficiently. Technology for professionals Tough and gentle an unbeatable combination. Spring is coming and with it the next green crop harvest. But these are also the least predictable months of the year in terms of weather conditions. This sometimes leaves only a short time window for the harvest. That means you need a reliable partner, with robust technology that will also be gentle on the soil and grass cover a partner used to making the best out of any conditions, and delivering the best quality. You need to be as satisfied with the result as your animals are with their quality of feed. 8 9
The CORTO's pulse quickens it's harvest time. Mowing drum 1 Bevel gear transmission with continuous lubrication 2 Hexagonal shaft power transmission 3 Rigid centre shaft 4 Quick blade change 1 2 Dependable drive. The robust V-belt design provides reliable and direct power transmission, with flexible cushioning of peak and shock loads. 5 Fully rotational mowing discs 6 Infinitely variable cutting height adjustment 7 Drum body with powerful conveying effect Robust gear frame. 7 3 The torsionally rigid gear frame is bolted to the drums on a high-strength flange, and easily accessible when required. The straight driveline ensures efficient power transmission to the V-belts. 6 Smooth crop flow. 4 The large spaces between the mowing drums provide an effective conveyance action and uniform crop flow. The flow can be further optimised and adapted to the crop with a selection of optional conveyance accessories. 5 Impressive the mowing drum. Our CORTO mowers feature reliable technology that has long proved its worth in practice. They are powered via a hexagonal shaft fitted to a generously dimensioned bevel gear transmission. This ensures smooth running, and is protected from wear through continuous lubrication in an oil bath. The rigid central shaft transfers any impacts on the mower drum directly to the main frame structure. This protects the drive from impact loads, which keeps the mowing discs rotating freely at all times, as well as protecting the grass cover and preventing forage contamination. Depending on the model, the cutting height is either infinitely adjustable or can be set using spacer rings. Additional mowing discs can be used to raise the cutting height by a further 25 mm for operation over particularly damp and hilly terrain. 10 11
A mower fully equipped to help protect your soil. ACTIVE FLOAT suspension Frictional resistance becomes rolling resistance. ACTIVE FLOAT hydropneumatic suspension is standard equipment on all CONTOUR rear mowers from CLAAS, and is also available as an option on front mowers. This suspension system transfers the weight of the mower from the grass cover to the tractor. It also reduces lateral forces during operation on slopes, for increased riding comfort and improved mowing quality. As an alternative to ACTIVE FLOAT hydropneumatic suspension, adjustable spring suspension is also available. Getting the setting right. The rule of thumb for ACTIVE FLOAT. No two fields are the same. With ACTIVE FLOAT, you are able to adapt quickly and easily to changing conditions, such as wet spots or dry hilltops. The ground pressure of the mower can be adjusted with a single-acting spool valve, even while you are working. The currently selected value is displayed on a pressure gauge visible from the cab. Set the suspension as high as possible, restrict the load to what is absolutely necessary. Full mower suspension is particularly recommended at field edges, so that it literally "floats" over uneven ground, and delivers a clean cut. Optional ACTIVE FLOAT hydraulic suspension for front mowers ACTIVE FLOAT rams for hydraulic suspension of the CORTO 3200 CONTOUR 12 13
Ingenious features to make your work easier. User-friendly features Quality you can rely on. Divided protective cover structure. CORTO mowers are designed to durably withstand maximum loads while consistently delivering a top-quality cutting result. They are easy to use, operating reliably in all kinds of conditions. All maintenance work can be carried out quickly and easily, and attaching and detaching implements has never been easier. The protective covers consist of several parts, so a damaged section can be quickly and inexpensively replaced. User-friendly implement attachment. Different mower types require different solutions. For example, CONTOUR rear mowers have double guide cones and different hitching heights to simplify the attachment task. All front mowers are attached with a practical quick coupling 'A' frame. The folding protective cover ensures easy access when required. The drums are super-easy to access for cleaning and maintenance work in all models. Convenient hooks are provided to secure the protective covers. Never in the way. Minimum maintenance requirement. For your peace of mind, during and after the end of the working day, unfastened components such as wiring, the drive shaft, hydraulic hoses or the control cable are firmly secured to the mower. The drive shaft universal joints are especially low-maintenance, with a 250-h lubrication interval. Blades can be changed quickly. Loves the challenge. Blades can be replaced in no time at all, using the fitting lever provided. A weatherproof blade box integrated in the mower provides convenient storage for replacement blades and the fitting lever. CLAAS drum mowers ensure a clean cut and even crop flow even on steep slopes. 14 15
The daily goal of our mowers a clean cut and consistent quality. Top forage quality Height setting. The CORTO 3200 F PROFIL front mower is fitted as standard with infinitely variable cutting height adjustment, via a fixing lever. This feature is also available as optional equipment on the CORTO 310 F and CORTO 285 F. Cutting adjustment for rear mower units is via the upper link. On all mowers in the CORTO series, there is also the option of raising the cutting height by 6 mm wtih a spacer ring, or by 25 mm with a high-cut bottom disc. On track. All CORTO rear mower units are fitted with adjustable lower link pins, for adjusting the tractor track width. The user has the choice of using the entire working width or setting the optimum overlap in combination with a front mower unit. All in a day's work. Uniform swath. One of the key strengths of the CORTO is its versatility. Bulky masses of material, wet, laid or heterogeneous crops, or uneven terrain the mower takes it all in its stride, leaving behind a clean cut and uniform swaths. The machine is also robust, easy to operate and very quiet running. Swathing discs form the forage crop into a uniform swath. Two additional swathing discs, available as optional equipment, further reduce the swath width. Individual attachment enables them to bypass obstacles in three dimensions of movement. The desired swath width is set quickly and easily with a lever on the mower unit. Swathing disc adjustment with a flick of the wrist Swath width with one or two pairs of swathing discs 16 17
Leading the way even on difficult terrain. Front mowers Drums to the fore. CORTO front mowers are truly multitalented, as solo performers or in a team however wet the crop, however difficult the conditions. And when it comes to ground-contour following, the CORTO models show exactly what "flexibility" means. CORTO 3200 F PROFIL CORTO 310 F CORTO 285 F 3.05 m 3.05 m 2.82 m 18 19
Leading the field professional with profile. CORTO 3200 F PROFIL PROFIL three-dimensional ground-contour tracking. The PROFIL kinematics system enables the CORTO to adjust to the ground contours in three dimensions, independently of the tractor trajectory. The mower is attached on an oscillating support, for precise and ultra-fast adjustment to the lateral contours. Pivot point close to the ground. Placement of the pivot close to the ground provides reliable longitudinal contour following. The low floor trajectory prevents the structure from digging into the ground. This protects the grass cover, and also allows higher mowing speeds. The end result is a consistent, uniform cut profile. 3200 F PROFIL Three-dimensional ground-contour following system of the PROFIL mower 1100 Legend Swath width with 1 pair of swathing discs Swath width with 2 pairs of swathing discs Hitching Blade 900 Disc diameter 730 mm 1st pair of swathing discs PROFIL Disc diameter 850 mm 2nd pair of swathing discs Working width Pivot point close to the ground ensures optimum adjustment of the mower unit A combined transverse and longitudinal pivot mechanism provides for optimal ground contour following 3.05 m 20 21
Uneven terrain a problem for you, but all in a day's work for your mower. CORTO 3200 F PROFIL FLEXGUARD rear collision protection. The suspension of the FLEXGUARD rear collision protection system allows the side protective covers to move in any direction in the event of a collision, preventing damage to the structures. Easy maintenance. A visual marker enables you to check the belt tensioning. If required, you can readjust the tension from outside, without having to open the guard. Clean cut. Andreas Eldracher, who farms in the mountainous Allgäu region, uses a CORTO 3200 F PROFIL in tandem with a DISCO 8400 CONTOUR: "We had no hesitation about buying a CORTO again. Our last mower was a CORTO, and that machine and its mowing technology served us well for 12 years. Removing the stress: ACTIVE FLOAT. Suspension springs or the optional ACTIVE FLOAT hydropneumatic suspension ensure that the mower applies constant ground pressure. The currently selected value is displayed on a pressure gauge that is clearly visible from the cab. The pressure can be adapted to current conditions from the operator's seat at any time, even while mowing, for cleaner forage at consistently optimal quality. "In the CORTO 3200 F PROFIL we have now, I particularly like the ACTIVE FLOAT feature. This system enables the the mower unit to cope effortlessly with bumps, and to mow its way through dips in the ground. The crop flow is great, resulting in a long line of nice tidy swaths. On flat terrain, I can operate at faster speeds, up to 18 km/h. My CORTO delivers consistently excellent performance and great swaths even with a hay crop!" 22 23
Big things often in small packages. CORTO 310 F / 285 F Smooth crop flow. Four large drums with a consistently uniform conveyor action and two adjustable swathing discs produce narrow, uniform swaths. A second pair of swathing discs can be fitted as optional equipment, for an even narrower swath. The compact design of the CORTO front mowers makes them ideal for sloping terrain, or for use with smaller tractors, a narrow pick-up or a loader wagon. Compact on the road. One component two benefits. Ground-contour following in three dimensions. With their centre of gravity located close to the tractor, CORTO front mowers travel safely on the road, without any bouncing problems. The protective covers on the side can be folded back, giving the mower a transport width of under 3.00 m. This compact design also gives the driver a clear view of the road. An adjustment lever on the CORTO 310 F and 285 F allows individual setting of the cut height, and adjustment to all sorts of different conditions. The lever is also used to secure the mower unit for road transport. The patented spring-suspended front kinematics provide optimum ground-contour following both laterally and longitudinally to the direction of travel. This protects the grass cover and prevents any forage soiling problems. The cut is consistently clean, across the entire working width. As an alternative to spring suspension, the ACTIVE FLOAT hydropneumatic suspension is also available as optional equipment. 310 F 285 F 1100 1000 1350 mm Three-dimensional groundcontour following of the F series mower unit Legend Swath width with 1 pair of swathing discs Hitching Swath width with 2 pairs of swathing discs Blade 900 800 1350 mm Disc diameter 730 mm 1st pair of swathing discs Protecting your assets. Disc diameter 850 mm 2nd pair of swathing discs F F Working width As well as looking good, the new CORTO offers impressive functionality. The mower unit edges are now protected with a flexible rubber cover, for reliable prevention of damage and wear. 3.05 m 2.82 m 24 25
A reliable partner is one who is always right behind you. Rear mowers Ready when you are. CORTO rear mowers are always ready for service, when and where you need them, no ifs, ands or buts because you have to be ready to go when the weather is right and it's time to get the harvest in. CORTO 3200 CONTOUR CORTO 220 CORTO 190 3.05 m 2.10 m 1.85 m 26 27
A crop cut, please. With sharp contours. CORTO 3200 CONTOUR Optimum ground-contour following. Well protected. The mower units in the CONTOUR model series are hitched at the centre of gravity, so they can pivot freely and adapt to the ground contours. The correct adjustment height is indicated with arrow markings on the booms. The CONTOUR mower has mechanical breakback protection. The attachment is inclined at an angle of 15, so that in the event of a collision with an object the mower is lifted up and back. Mowing can then continue after a quick reset operation. Individual adjustment to the tractor. Solid construction. Copes with any slope. Powerful drive. With adjustable attachment bolts, you can adapt the mower unit individually according to the tractor, and for different track widths. Our machines feature a clear design and robust structure, with mower components built for maximum strength and durability. To protect the hydraulic components, they are integrated in the frame structure wherever possible. The angled transmission allows the maximum possible mowing angle, for optimum flexibility when mowing on slopes, for example. The machine is driven by robust V-belts, which reliably cushion peak loads and ensure constant power transmission. 3200 CONTOUR Mower ground contour following Legend 2200 mm Central hitching 1100 Swath width without swathing discs Swath width with 1 pair of swathing discs Hitching Blade All these features in the new CORTO can be viewed in our animation at: corto.claas.com 900 Swath width with 2 pairs of swathing discs Disc diameter 730 mm 1st pair of swathing discs 2nd pair of swathing discs Disc diameter 850 mm Working width 3.05 m 28 29
A safe journey home at the end of the day. CORTO 3200 CONTOUR Out of harm's way. The mower unit is folded in with a double ram mechanism, with gentle braking before it reaches the end point. This allows a folding operation to be carried out safely even in hilly terrain. Road transport position: 120. The 120 road transport position and centre of gravity located close to the tractor result in optimum stability and a compact transport height. The angled position leaves an unobstructed view in the mirror. The uniform rear axle loading helps to prevent any bouncing problems on the road. These features enhance safety and manoeuvrability on the road. Unhitching made easy. Safe and secure. The ACTIVE FLOAT ram is deactivated with the release lever. The mower can then be quickly and easily detached, with no need to discharge the pressure from the system. The mower unit is also automatically mechanically secured in the road transport position. A hydraulic road transport lock system is also available as optional equipment, with no need for an extra spool valve. With a flick of the wrist. Tidied away. The CORTO 3200 CONTOUR is equipped with KENNFIXX, making the attachment and removal of hydraulics hoses simplicity itself. A practical support frame option is also available, with or without rollers, so that the machine can be parked away in the compact transport position when the job is finished. The support trestle on rollers is ideal wherever space is at a premium, allowing the mower to be moved easily without the aid of a tractor. 30 31
Keep your eyes on the field ahead you know you're protected from the rear. CORTO 220 / 190 Reliable protection from object collision damage. Easily adjustable. The breakback device helps to prevent any damage to the mower. If the mower hits an obstacle, it swings back automatically. To carry on, all you need to do is back up the tractor. Adjustable mounting bolts enable the mower to be adapted to the respective tractor track width. This allows you to make full use of the mower's working width or create a perfect overlap in combination with a front mower. Relieving the load. The CORTO 220 and CORTO 190 can also be fitted with spring suspension as optional equipment. The two halves of the mower are each supported by a coil spring. The two springs interact to maintain an even more uniform ground pressure across the entire cutting width. This gives you constant mower suspension and optimum ground-contour following, even in difficult operating conditions. Further benefits include less frictional resistance, protection of the grass cover and an even cut. Foldback position. For road transport, the mower unit is simply folded back into the required position, for easy negotiation of even narrow or low farm access entrances. An integrated jack allows convenient placement in the road transport position, so that the mower can simply be backed into its parking position, even in a narrow shed. All the way up. A range of insert positions are available for individual setting of the lift height on the bottom links. This allows more ground clearance in the headland. Optionally, the mower can be fitted with a headland hydraulic lift. 220 190 Mower ground contour following Side hitching Legend Swath width without swathing discs 900 mm 800 mm Disc diameter 940 mm Free entry. Disc diameter 1060 mm The protective covers fold a long way up, for easy access to Hitching all maintenance points. Blade Working width 2.10 m 1.85 m 32 33
The Wildretter wildlife rescue project. The Wildretter wildlife rescue project Every year in spring. Wildlife is particularly at risk in the months from April to June, at the start of green crop mowing operations. Fawns are a prime example in the presence of noise or danger, their natural instinct is to keep low to the ground and find a place to hide. They are therefore easily overlooked during mowing, and can become caught up in the mower mechanism. This clearly calls for active protection measures not just for animal welfare reasons, but also to safeguard farm animals from the risk of the spread of botulism, and to avoid emotional stress for the mower operator in the event of an accident. What can we do about this? There is a wide range of commercially available wildlife protection systems, based on scaring off deer and other animals with acoustic alarms or visual stimuli, ideally the night before mowing begins. Appropriate mowing strategies can also be used to make it easier for the animals to escape, by mowing from the centre of the field outwards, for example. Excellent results have been achieved simply by walking through the field beforehand with the game tenant, but the time and expense involved can be prohibitive. All these methods work to some extent, but not for all wildlife species, or only from a particular age. A more efficient and reliable approach is needed. A CLAAS community initiative. In partnership with Isa Industrieelektronik GmbH, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the Technical University of Munich, CLAAS has developed some innovative and practical solutions for the more precise detection of wild animals particularly young deer in fields of crops. Infrared cameras are used to scan the terrain from the air, and reliably detect the presence of animals through their body heat, even when concealed in high grass. The system is particularly effective in the early morning hours or in the evening, when ambient temperatures are relatively low. The Wildretter project was awarded the prize for wildlife protection research at the SIMA trade fair in 2011. Further information on wildlife protection can be found at www.wildretter.de. When frightened by noise or a threat, fawns hide in long grass CLAAS joined with other project partners right from the start 34 35
Whatever it takes CLAAS Service & Parts. CLAAS Service & Parts Your requirements count. You can always rely on us: we'll be there whenever you need us everywhere, quickly and reliably, around the clock if necessary, with precisely the solution that your machine or business requires. Whatever it takes. ORIGINAL parts and accessories. Specially matched to your machine: precision-manufactured parts, high-quality consumables and useful accessories. We will supply exactly the right solution from our comprehensive product range to ensure that your machine is 100% reliable. Whatever it takes. For your business: CLAAS FARM PARTS. CLAAS FARM PARTS offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of parts, regardless of brand and sector, for all agricultural applications on your farm. Whatever it takes. Always up to date. CLAAS dealers are among the most efficient agricultural technology companies in the world. Our service teams are ideally qualified and equipped with the all-important special tools and diagnostic systems. CLAAS Service stands for highquality work which meets all your expectations with regard to expertise and reliability. Whatever it takes. Reliability can be planned. With our service products, you can increase your machine reliability, minimise your risk of breakdowns, and budget with confidence. CLAAS MAXI CARE offers planned reliability for your machine. Whatever it takes. Worldwide coverage from Hamm. Our central spare parts warehouse delivers all ORIGINAL parts quickly and reliably all over the world. Your local CLAAS partner can supply the right solution for your harvest or your business within a very short time. Whatever it takes. Problem solving by remote diagnostics: CLAAS TELEMATICS. CLAAS TELEMATICS on your machine brings two important advantages: fast assistance from CLAAS service technicians and a more profitable operation, thanks to wireless networking. We can be there, on the spot, to solve your problem even when you can't see us. Whatever it takes. The CLAAS Parts Logistics Center in Hamm, Germany, stocks more than 155,000 different parts with warehouse floor space of over 100,000 m 2. 36 37
Big or small everyone can be a professional. Specifications Front mowers CORTO 3200 F PROFIL 310 F 285 F Mower Working width m 3.05 3.05 2.82 Transport width m 3.00 3.00 2.76 Swath width without swathing discs mm, approx. Swath width with 1 pair of swathing discs mm, 1100 1450 1100 1450 1000 1350 approx. Swath width with 2 pairs of swathing discs mm, 900 1450 900 1450 800 1350 approx. Mowing drums Qty 4 4 4 Blades/drum Qty 3 3 3 Regular cutting height mm 42/30 52* 42 42 Cutting height with spacer ring (+6mm) mm 48/ 48 48 Cutting height with high-cut bottom disc (+25mm) mm 67/55 77* 67 67 Weight kg, approx. 820/830* 750 700 Tractor requirements Hitch category Cat. II II II PTO shaft speed rpm 1000 540/1000 540/1000 Optional PTO shaft speed rpm 750 750 Hydraulic spool valves 1 sa (1) /1 da (2) 1 x sa (1) 1 x sa (1) Power requirement kw/hp 51/70 51/70 45/60 Equipment Spring suspension ACTIVE FLOAT High-cut mowing disc Spacer ring Quick blade change Without swathing discs Swathing discs Additional swathing discs Hydraulic foldable protective covers Hydraulic transport locking device Hydraulic lift Parking device/rollers Warning signs with lighting Double mirror Rear mowers CORTO 3200 CONTOUR 220 190 Mower Working width m 3.05 2.10 1.85 Transport width m 2.05 1.95 1.80 Swath width without swathing discs mm, 2200 900 800 approx. Swath width with 1 pair of swathing discs mm, 1100 1450 approx. Swath width with 2 pairs of swathing discs mm, 900 1450 approx. Mowing drums Qty 4 2 2 Blades/drum Qty 3 4 3 Regular cutting height mm 42 42 42 Cutting height with spacer ring (+6mm) mm 48 48 48 Cutting height with high-cut bottom disc (+25mm) mm 67 67 67 Weight kg, approx. 1050 590 540 Tractor requirements Hitch category Cat. II II II PTO shaft speed rpm 1000 540 540 Optional PTO shaft speed rpm Hydraulic spool valves 1 x sa (1) /1 x da 1 sa (3) 1 sa (3) Power requirement kw/hp 51/70 33/45 29/39 Equipment Spring suspension ACTIVE FLOAT High-cut mowing disc Spacer ring Quick blade change Without swathing discs Swathing discs Additional swathing discs Hydraulic foldable protective covers Hydraulic transport locking device Hydraulic lift Parking device/rollers / Warning signs with lighting Double mirror - - - 1 For ACTIVE FLOAT option 2 For hydraulic protective covers option 3 For hydraulic lift option * Sub-type with infinitely variable height adjustment Standard Optional Available Not available CLAAS continually develops its products to meet customer requirements. This means that all products are subject to change without notice. All descriptions and specifications in this brochure should be considered approximate and may include optional equipment that is not part of the standard specifications. This brochure is designed for worldwide use. Please refer to your nearest CLAAS dealer and their price list for local specification details. Some protective panels may have been removed to present the function more clearly in photographs. To avoid any risks, you should never remove these protective panels yourself. In this context, please refer to the relevant instructions in the operator's manual. 38
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