Redesigned Claas Scorpions to break cover at Henty Field Days
Claas has unveiled its all-new Scorpion agricultural telescopic loaders series, which will make its Australian debut at this month’s Henty Machinery Field Days.
CLAAS has unveiled its all-new Scorpion agricultural telescopic loaders series, which will make its Australian debut at this month’s Henty Machinery Field Days.
The Scorpion series has been completely redesigned, with improvements including the addition of the Dynamic Power engine management system, the Smart Loading driver-assistance system, automatic parking brake, optional controlled crab steering and a new cab configuration.
Blair McAlwee, Claas Harvest Centre’s product specialist for Claas Scorpion, said four models would be released in Australia this spring, with a fifth to follow early next year.
Claas has removed the Scorpion 635 and 1033 from the range and retains the 732, 736 and 741 models. The Scorpion 746 has been added and the new 756 will be released early next year.
The 732, 736, 741 and 746 are fitted with Deutz Stage IIIA (Tier 3) diesel engines, which produce 136hp, while the 756 has a maximum rating of 156hp.
They have a lifting capacity of 3.2 tonnes up to 5.6 tonnes, and a height of 6.93m to 7.03m.
All engines incorporate Dynamic Cooling, which controls the fan speed according to engine demand.
Mr McAlwee said all models had improved working hydraulics and increased lifting capacity.
“The Scorpion 732 is a compact, highly manoeuvrable ‘all-rounder’ that has an above-average lifting capacity of more than three tonnes,” Mr McAlwee said.
“At the other end of the scale, the Scorpion 756 boasts a 5.6-tonne lifting capacity and a maximum lift height of just over 7m.”
Mr McAlwee said another improvement was the high-performance drive, which allowed precise manoeuvring.
“The proven Varipower or Varipower Plus transmission has three speed ranges, which are easy to control using the joystick,” Mr McAlwee said.
“An electrohydraulic parking brake is automatically activated if the driver leaves the seat; the machine stops or the engine is switched off.
“When the driver puts a foot on the accelerator to travel in a set direction, the parking brake is automatically deactivated.”
All models are equipped with the Scorpion quick-release headstock, which is compatible with older attachments. A side support for the telescopic arm is also available for all models.
“This additional support provides even greater stability and protection of the machine when work involves significant extension of the arm and major lever action,” Mr McAlwee said.
The cabs in the new models have also been completely redesigned and offer uninterrupted all-round visibility.
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Mr McAlwee said the Smart Loading driver-assistance system helped to improve efficiency and safety.
Pricing for the Scorpion range is still to be determined. For more details, visit claasharvestcentre.com
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