As a current Lexion 580+user I was pleasantly surprised by demo of 9230 axial flow today. It was on tracks and had the folding spout with adjustable end bit, bit of a gimmick that in my opinion.
Not all rosy header on/off was a bit of a faff with multiple cables to attach and dividers to remove etc but when going was doing a great job.
Probably comparing apples and pears as my lexion is an '07 and this was brand new but case was going a little faster with fewer losses and a better sample so I think must have more output than claas 580+.
Nice cab and controls too, better environment for the operator. When showed around the machine the simplicity of threshing and driveline really was an eye opener compared to a 'conventional' combine, only 7belts and chains on it!
Made me wonder if it would be cheaper to service and run?
Not had a quote yet but put off claas by their astronomical asking prices for a new wide bodied machine, however their vice like grip on the 2nd hand market keeps ownership costs reasonable. Not sure case will be so easy to move on with 2000 hours on clock!
As a lexion stalwart today has really made me think there could be an alternative?
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Not all rosy header on/off was a bit of a faff with multiple cables to attach and dividers to remove etc but when going was doing a great job.
Probably comparing apples and pears as my lexion is an '07 and this was brand new but case was going a little faster with fewer losses and a better sample so I think must have more output than claas 580+.
Nice cab and controls too, better environment for the operator. When showed around the machine the simplicity of threshing and driveline really was an eye opener compared to a 'conventional' combine, only 7belts and chains on it!
Made me wonder if it would be cheaper to service and run?
Not had a quote yet but put off claas by their astronomical asking prices for a new wide bodied machine, however their vice like grip on the 2nd hand market keeps ownership costs reasonable. Not sure case will be so easy to move on with 2000 hours on clock!
As a lexion stalwart today has really made me think there could be an alternative?
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