Claas Jaguar E foragers: When E stood for Engine

The Claas Jaguar 'E' trailed forage harvesters were engine-drive conversions built by Claas importer J. Mann & Sons at Saxham in Suffolk. Simon Henley tells the story

clock • 7 min read

At a time when 75hp would have represented a large tractor on most farms, the idea of bolting on a six-cylinder engine to a trailed harvester, potentially allowed farmers to retain a smaller tractor for...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Machinery

Cruising through the crops with New Holland's latest forager

Cruising through the crops with New Holland's latest forager

New Holland’s latest forage harvester has had a busy first season on crops for a Cumbrian digester

clock 31 October 2025 • 6 min read
Fendt launches new-generation 500 Vario Series tractors with more power and a new engine

Fendt launches new-generation 500 Vario Series tractors with more power and a new engine

Fendt’s Gen4 500 Vario Series tractors gain a new AgcoPower engine, VarioDrive transmission and up to 174hp. Improved payload and loader integration could make the compact range a strong choice for mixed and livestock farms

clock 28 October 2025 • 5 min read
Highest power Quadtrac launched with over 850hp

Highest power Quadtrac launched with over 850hp

Pushing for greater performance, Case IH’s latest iteration of its Quadtrac – the 785 – increases horsepower and torque by 10%

Mel Jenkins
clock 27 October 2025 • 1 min read