Variant 470 Claas Variant 470 Specifications & Technical Data (2016—2021)

The technology

Our demands are the same as yours – maximum output, every day. How best to deliver this? With good ideas, and the drive to keep improving, innovative technology, and solutions that don’t just work, but impress too – from one day to the next.

NEW: ROTO CUT with 360° tine arrangement.

The tine arrangement in ROTO CUT and ROTO CUT HD has been improved. The four-star rotor's tines are now distributed in a spiral over 360°, which allows for optimum distribution of even short material and small swaths, and results in a better bale shape.

The perfect cut:

Fourteen blades for top forage quality. The VARIANT ROTO CUT with its 6.00-mm-thick, four-star dual tines works more precisely, more effectively and faster than other balers. 14 aggressive DURA blades Precise, close-cropped feed quantities for greater compaction and easier unwinding Saves time when mixing feed, and the top-quality forage increases milk yields New: spiral tine arrangement (360°) Helical rotor for a short chop Combined stripper system between and within the double tines Individually secured, double-tempered steel blades Hydraulic knife engagement

Roto cut heavy duty.

Heavy work? Bring it on! With the Heavy Duty drive system concept, the VARIANT 485 and 465 are particularly suitable for demanding work with silage, thanks to the 8.00-mm-thick, four-star dual tines, the more robust, individual knife protection, and the more stable blade bracket. This means that, even with silage, the cutting quality is exceptionally high – just as you would expect from CLAAS.

With hydraulically lowerable floor – VARIANT PRO.

Baling is hard work, and it also needs to proceed at a good pace. High daily outputs are a must, and for that you need intelligent systems that give the driver optimal support – for example, a hydraulically lowerable floor that actively adapts to the crop flow. Automatic lowering of up to 30 mm enables even irregular swaths to be continuously taken in, and even then cutting quality remains high. The lowerable floor with two hydraulic rams will turn your VARIANT into a VARIANT PRO, no matter whether it has ROTO FEED or ROTO CUT.

Heavy Duty drive concept.

The Heavy Duty drive concept (485 | 465) guarantees maximum drive power together with a high level of operational reliability and a long service life – no matter how much you demand from your VARIANT on a day-to-day basis. With 8.00-mm-thick rotor struts, 1¼ inch heavy-duty, long-life chains and a heavy-duty cutterbar with a double knife guard, the VARIANT is perfect for the most difficult conditions, such as when harvesting silage.

Early Warning System

The movement of the floor is indicated on the control terminal as visual and acoustic signals via a sensor. This means you can register the threat of blockages in time and react accordingly – from the comfort of the cab. You can use the baler to its full capacity while avoiding downtime due to blockages. Potential blockages can be cleared from the control terminal without having to leave the tractor cab. The hydraulically lowerable floor opens, and the rotor pushes the blockage directly into the bale chamber. On machines with a chopping rotor, pressure is released from the blades at the push of a button before the lowerable floor is opened. The blades automatically swing back in upon closing.

Communicator

The COMMUNICATOR terminal has a 5.7" colour display. It conforms to the ISO UT standard, allowing convenient control of ISOBUS-compatible implements from the COMMUNICATOR. Needless to say, functions can also be assigned to the F buttons (auxiliaries).

Operator

The OPERATOR impresses with its self-explanatory user interface and its convenient customer management, and 28 job memories are available for flexible deployment. In addition, the function keys are backlit. An ISOBUS-compatible device from CLAAS is required when using the OPERATOR.

S10 Terminal

The S10 is a CLAAS terminal for professional users. It has a large, high-resolution, 10.4" touch screen and features an extensive range of functions. With the S10, you can operate the steering system while at the same time controlling ISOBUS functions and connecting up to four analogue cameras, such as the CLAAS PROFI CAM.

VARIANT Features

Every field is different, and every day is different; every harvest can gather in a different form the last. But that doesn’t matter – thanks to its high throughput and optimal operating comfort, the VARIANT is at home in every field. Whether working with hay, silage, or straw, there are new items such as the ramp; CLAAS has the right VARIANT for all agricultural professionals and semi-professional machine operators worldwide. There are plenty of benefits: The unique fixed bale chamber roller ensures maximum core compression and bale weight Wide design for optimum crop flow Variable usable bale diameter Innovative pre-stretch device according to individual requirements.

Unique to CLAAS: the rotor gets the bale rolling.

Only from CLAAS: the belts and the chopping rotor turn in opposite directions, allowing for the immediate bale start necessary to produce a compact core. The high-speed rotor reaches directly into the bale, forcing the bale start – for each and every bale, and in all conditions. This also prevents belt slippage. Benefits that you can see in every minute of operation, because you can operate the VARIANT at full speed all the time.

Core compaction on demand.

You can determine the core compaction in regard to forage quality, and control this conveniently from the cab – for example, maximum core compaction with straw, or a soft core with hay. You can also choose between three default settings, or use two freely adjustable parameters.

Even filling of the bale chamber by the rotor.

A further benefit: the standard feed rotor delivers a uniform crop flow to the bale chamber, allowing significantly more crop to be processed per unit time. As a result, you can operate the VARIANT at incredibly high work rates.

The bale chamber.

Maximum output in the bale chamber too – the hydraulic bale density control system was designed to enable maximum bale density in all conditions. The active hydraulic system combines three hydraulic rams with a dual-tensioning arm system, ensuring actively controlled guidance and smooth movement.

Well guided at all times.

The belt guide and the profiled, rubber-coated drive train rollers ensure that the belts are always optimally positioned for driving the bale.

Keep on baling, with no interruptions.

Round baling systems require the machine to stop briefly while the bale is wrapped or tied. However, even in this respect, the VARIANT offers a crucial benefit with its speed and efficiency. The process starts automatically once the desired bale diameter has been reached. The high belt speed of 3.00 m/s ensures an extremely fast tying cycle, making it possible to continue baling right away without wasting any time – and at record speed.

Optimised tying.

Both net wrapping and double-twine tying start fully automatically. The easily adjustable, precise tying mechanism ensures compact bales that keep their shape. There is a lot of storage space in the VARIANT for the necessary work materials. You decide whether to stow two net rolls or up to ten twine rolls on board.

Fast and reliable: twine tying.

Whether using net wrapping or tying with double twine, the VARIANT is highly impressive in the field. Following the fully automatic start, the easily adjustable precision tying system grips the bale tightly, producing solid bales that hold their shape – and at record speed, thanks to a bale rotation of 3.00 m/s.

NEW: CLAAS Covered net wrapping.

The special net wrap linkage and the lateral spirals adjust the brake force to the decreasing net roll diameter. This ensures a consistent net tension and optimal coverage of the bale from edge to edge. The benefit for you: compact bales that keep their shape and are ready for further processing.

New and optional: the CLAAS Covered XW net wrap.

No matter whether with hay, straw or silage – the optional, extra-wide wrapping will deliver perfectly shaped, sturdy bales. The spiral rollers on the VARIANT ensure optimal overlapping and, consequently, protection of the bale edges. The ideal wrap material is the extra-wide, 1.30-m net roll ROLLATEX PRO XW.

Developed by CLAAS for CLAAS.

Maximum wrapping reliability and optimal reliability with ORIGINAL CLAAS BALETEX baler twine and with CLAAS ROLLATEX PRO net for optimal edge coverage. With CLAAS Covered XW wrapping, the ROLLATEX PRO XW 1.30 m is optimally fitted to meet your requirements.

2.10-m or 2.35-m pick-up? Control’s the main thing.

The VARIANT was the first round baler with a 2.10-m pick-up – and with good reason: the formidable intake capacities and exceptional performance data are still impressive today. The adjustment of the pick-up’s working height is tool-free. Also important is the pick-up’s intelligent control system – this ensures a better crop flow, especially with short material, and increases the service life considerably. The VARIANT 485 | 465 and 480 | 460 can even be fitted with a 2.35-m pick-up.

Folding, oscillating pick-up guide wheels.

Whatever your preferred width, the pick-up’s large, oscillating castor guide wheels unload it evenly and keep it on track. This ensures optimal ground-contour following, and protects the grass cover even at high speeds or when turning. Adjustment of the guide wheels is tool-free in all models. The new folding mechanism makes it all a lot more convenient – no need to remove the oscillating pick-up guide wheels for transportation.

New: double-roller crop press.

The optional, double-roller crop press has proven itself thousands of times over, and is constantly being improved upon. It compresses the crop perfectly, speeds up the crop flow considerably, and ensures active feeding of the crop to the rotor.

The full picture.

While working, you have an excellent overview of the pick-up, and can boost the work rate as required. Depending on the crop and crop flow, you can push the machine to its limits to achieve maximum performance.

Continuous lubrication of the drive train

The new distribution units in the 6.30-litre lubricator supply each individual chain with exactly the amount of oil needed for long and smooth-running operation. You can save on cash, in addition to saving valuable maintenance time.

4 / EASY on board

With the new app EASY on board, all the ISOBUS-compliant attachments can be controlled using an iPad (from iPad 3 / iPad Air / iPad Air 2 with iOS 8). The convenience of tablet-based operation is matched by its reliability. The USB interface provided acts as a fast and secure power supply for the tablet over long periods in the field. With tablet operation, the cab becomes much less cluttered.