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Claas Lexion 480 — Combine Harvester Review

The Claas Lexion 480 combine harvester is manufactured by the German company Claas KGaA mbH — one of the largest and most respected agricultural machinery producers in the world. The German-built Claas Lexion 480 has proven itself as a reliable assistant for harvesting grain and leguminous crops, and is trusted by farming enterprises of all sizes across the globe.

Claas Lexion 480 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Value

Notes on Claas Lexion 480 Combine

Engine

  

Engine Type

Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA

Diesel, 6-cylinder, turbocharged

Engine Power

220 kW (300 hp)

Power may vary depending on year of manufacture and specifications

Engine Displacement

11,97 L

 

Fuel Tank Capacity

600 L

 

Threshing System

  

Threshing System Type

APS (Accelerated Pre-Separation) + drum

Claas APS (Accelerated Pre-Separation) system, increases performance

Threshing Drum Width

1580 mm

 

Threshing Drum Diameter

450 mm

 

Concave Area

1.15 m²

 

Drum Speed

400 – 1150 rpm

Adjustable speed

Separation System

  

Separator Type

Rotary (Roto Plus)

Single longitudinal rotor

Rotor Diameter

570 mm

 

Rotor Length

4200 mm

 

Separation Area

1.9 m²

 

Cleaning System

  

Cleaning Type

Fan with sieve system

 

Sieve Area

5.8 m²

 

Grain Tank

  

Grain Tank Capacity

8 800 L

 

Grain Unloading Speed

70 L per second

 

Chassis

  

Drive Type

Hydrostatic

 

Maximum Speed

25 km/h

 

Tire Type

(depends on configuration)

Commonly used tires: 800/65 R32, 500/60 R26

Dimensions and Weight

  

Length without Header

8.4 m

 

Width without Header

3.8 m

 

Height

4 m

 

Weight without Header

approx. 14 t

Approximate weight, may vary

Header

  

Header Width (options)

from 6 to 9 m

Depends on header type and crop

Other

  

Control System

CEBIS

Control and monitoring system

Leveling System

Optional

Automatic leveling on slopes (optional)

Straw Chopper

Available

 
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Claas Lexion 480 Combine Harvester Modifications

In addition to the standard Claas Lexion 480, modifications are available with headers for grain, corn, sunflower, as well as universal options.

Claas combines also differ by chassis type: wheeled models, semi-tracked versions, and machines equipped with slope leveling systems. In addition, there are various modifications distinguished by their control systems and straw cleaning methods.

 A wide selection of combines at Agroline!

Average Market Price

The approximate market price of a used Claas Lexion 480 in relatively good condition ranges from €30,000 to €90,000. On the Agroline website, you can find a suitable combine harvester within your budget.

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