 at the Cumbria Steam Gathering 2009 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | Unknown |
| Model discontinued | Unknown |
| Superseded by | Unknown |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Perkins |
| Power hp | Unknown |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
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| Factories | Germany |
The Claas Matador was a combine harvester built by the German company of Claas in the 1970's. This model had the engine mounted on top of the straw walker hood behind the Grain tank so was more accessible than some models of the time with engines below the Drum.
Right side with radiator and engine mounted behind the Grain tank visible
Model history[]
Giant Matador VBY 228E at Barleylands Steam Rally 2011
Giant Matador VBY 228E at Barleylands 2011
Made 1963m.
Specification[]
Built in 2 main versions;
- Standard Matador
- 8½ foot cut or 10 foot cut
- 62 hp (46 kW) 4 cylinder Perkins engine
- Giant Matador
- 12 foot cut
- 92 hp (69 kW) 6-cylinder Perkins A6.354 engine
Preservation[]
A few examples exist in preservation, with the odd example still in use by small farmers.
- Standard Matador (photo above) seen at Cumbria Steam Gathering 2009
- Giant Matador (photo below) seen at Essex Country Show (Barleylands) 2009 in the harvesting demonstration.
Gallery[]
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References / sources[]
External links[]
- Claas.com - official web site
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