CLAAS just unveiled the new JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvester to a select audience of dealers, producers and members of the media gathered in California dairy country near Visalia. The new self-propelled forage harvester line features greater throughput, power and operator comfort. Four best-in-class models — the JAGUAR 1080, 1090, 1100 and 1200 — range from 850 to 1,110 hp with throughput rates of up to 500 tons per hour.
Simply put, the JAGUAR 1000 series forage harvesters are the most capable in the market. CLAAS designed the machines in partnership with North American growers to deliver top-tier chop quality and unbeatable efficiency.
“We didn't just tweak the old platform — we reimagined everything,” said Matt Jaynes, Product Manager at CLAAS of America. “These machines feature a truly ground-up engineering approach, with wider crop flow, a more intelligent drive system, and significant advancements in chop quality and cab comfort.”
Widening the Gap
The JAGUAR 1000 series machines feature the widest crop flow channel on the market. Its new pre-compression system and four pre-compression rollers guarantee uniform feeding of the V-FLEX knife drum for maximum throughput with consistent chop quality and optimum overall machine efficiency.
The nearly 36 in (910 mm) wide V-FLEX knife drum is wider than previous models, offering more space and inertia for maximum throughput. Growers can fit the knife drum with various knives for a wide range of cutting lengths.
At the heart of the JAGUAR 1000 series is a transversely mounted 24-liter V12 MAN engine, delivering immense torque and reliable power across all harvesting conditions. With intelligent engine load management via CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE and all-wheel drive, the machine adapts in real time to changing field demands.
The JAGUAR 1000 also features the new MULTI CROP CRACKER XL, a 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter roller conditioning system that ensures optimal grain and stover processing, even at high throughput rates. It’s available in both CLASSIC and SHREDLAGE® configurations, which respectively add 40% and 50% faster processing speeds. Operators can verify processing levels instantly using the new CLAAS connect Chop Quality Analysis feature, which uses artificial intelligence to deliver Corn Silage Processing Score (CSPS) feedback directly to a smartphone.
These core upgrades allow for faster processing, more uniform feeding, consistent chopping, and reduced wear over time, especially in thick swaths or corn silage.
According to Jaynes, customer trials showed a 20% increase in daily capacity compared to previous models, even when horsepower remains the same.
“With this machine, everything is designed to move more crop, more efficiently, front to back, start to finish. Our belt-driven system keeps losses around 1%, giving operators more usable power where it counts — at the drum,” he says.
Next-Level Attachments
The new line of forage harvesters comes with new attachments, including the PICK UP 3800 and 4500 heads for grass and hay, and ORBIS 9000 and 10500 heads for corn.
CLAAS integrated independent variable drives for both PICK UP and ORBIS headers, which enables fine-tuned header speeds based on crop and conditions. This system eliminates the need for traditional chain drives and clutches, reducing maintenance demands, increasing reliability and maximizing uptime in the field.
Operator Comfort and Convenience
The JAGUAR 1000 series extends its technology and efficiency to the cab, which is custom-made for forage harvesting. A premium leather seat with heating, cooling and rotation comes standard, along with joystick steering option for fingertip control during tight headland turns. Enhanced visibility, intuitive controls, sound reduction, and intelligent features like AUTO FILL and CEMOS AUTO PERFORMANCE further reduce operator fatigue and increase daily productivity.
The JAGUAR 1000 series features the latest generation of NUTRIMETER with advanced NIR sensor technology. Growers can use this to measure dry matter content in real time and adjust cut length based on crop conditions. The result is optimal feed quality and silage compaction, plus precise yield mapping and area-specific data collection.
Large tire options, differential locks, and tire pressure control systems ensure traction and reduced soil compaction, even on slopes and in mud.
Real Results, Backed by Real Listening
The JAGUAR 1000 series is truly inspired by the best, delivering feedback from forage harvester customers around the world who rely on high-performing equipment to drive their bottom line. Jaynes emphasizes that this machine wasn’t just built for specs — it was built from farmer feedback.
“We asked our customers what they needed, and they told us: more capacity, less downtime, better spout flexibility and less maintenance,” Jaynes says. “This is a system where every component was engineered to work in sync — not just to perform, but to outperform.”
JAGUAR Heritage
More than 50 years of experience in the development and construction of forage harvesters and global market leadership for more than 25 years: The JAGUAR from CLAAS is synonymous with performance, efficiency and reliability among customers all over the world. With the new JAGUAR 1000 series, CLAAS is continuing this success story and adding a new chapter. "Inspired by the best" not only stands for throughput capacity, chopping quality, comfort and efficiency, it also stands for the valuable, thousand-fold feedback from forage harvester customers all over the world, whose demanding requirements for top-class forage harvesters played a key role in the development process.
Learn more about the JAGUAR 1000 series: jaguar1000.claas.com
Talk to your local CLAAS dealer about availability and test-drive opportunities.
