Key Takeaways:
- CLAAS has launched the JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester, designed to improve efficiency, throughput, and feed quality for farmers and custom harvesters.
- The JAGUAR 1200, the flagship model, delivers 1,110 horsepower and recently set a Guinness World Record by harvesting 4,515 tons of wheatlage in 12 hours.
- The series integrates AI-based crop quality analysis through the CLAAS connect app, providing real-time Corn Silage Processing Score (CSPS) results during harvest.
- Each machine features a 24-liter MAN V12 engine, wider crop channel, and automated systems that enhance operational efficiency and fuel economy.
- With measurable improvements in productivity and operator comfort, the JAGUAR 1000 series continues the company’s emphasis on smart, data-driven agricultural equipment.
CLAAS Unveils JAGUAR 1000 Series with Record-Setting Performance
CLAAS, a global agricultural equipment manufacturer, has introduced the JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester, incorporating new technologies aimed at increasing productivity while maintaining silage quality. The latest series builds on the company’s position as a market leader in forage harvesters, focusing on efficiency and intelligent automation.
Field testing has shown the JAGUAR 1200 — the top model in the series — delivering strong results across multiple geographies. Michigan-based custom harvester Chad Brenner reported that the JAGUAR 1200 consistently processed 25% to 30% more crop than comparable machines. The same model also set a Guinness World Record in Texas after harvesting 4,515 tons of wheatlage in 12 hours, surpassing the previous record of 2,058 tons.
“It’s a heck of a machine. It blew everybody’s minds,” said Todd Poling, owner of P.M.S. Harvesting, which participated in the record-setting event.
Enhancing Feed Quality Through AI-Driven Insights
The JAGUAR 1000 series introduces an AI-powered chop quality analysis feature accessible through the CLAAS connect app. The system provides the Corn Silage Processing Score (CSPS) — a key indicator of feed quality — within minutes of upload. By photographing chopped material, farmers receive instant feedback and can fine-tune machine settings in real time, improving forage consistency and nutritional value.
Previously, verifying feed quality required laboratory testing that could take a week or more, limiting the ability to act on results during harvest. The real-time AI feedback enables farmers to adjust parameters on-site, reducing both labor and waste while improving the final product.
CLAAS' Smarter Design and Operator Efficiency
Each harvester in the JAGUAR 1000 series is powered by a 24-liter MAN V12 engine, capable of processing up to 500 tons per hour. Design updates include a wider crop channel and redesigned feeding system to ensure smoother material flow and uniform chop length — factors critical for maintaining silage quality.
Operator comfort was another focus area. Test users, including Brenner, reported lower cabin noise and vibration, making extended workdays more manageable. The machines also incorporate CLAAS CEMOS, an intelligent control system that automatically adjusts engine output, crop flow, and steering. Features such as AUTO PERFORMANCE, AUTO CROP FLOW, and AUTO FILL collectively improve productivity and can reduce fuel use by up to 12% compared with previous models.
“Whether a customer wants to reduce fleet size, cover more acres, or harvest more crop at optimal moisture, this machine gives them margin they didn’t have before,” said Matt Jaynes, Product Manager for Forage Harvesters at CLAAS.
