Combine harvester CLAAS MERCATOR

Combine harvester CLAAS MERCATOR

In 1966 the Senator combine was presented, which was even more large-sized than Matador Gigant, and also had modern design and colour. In a year the Mercator combine was introduced, and the Senator was its prototype. The Protector combine was a simplified model of the Mercator.

These combines were fitted with 4 and 6-cylinder engines of Deutz and Perkins brands. The engines were located above the right front wheel. At the Protector and Mercator wide threshing mechanisms were installed. The driver’s seat was located in the middle of the combine. The Senator and Mercator were the first combine harvesters with comfortable driver’s platform.

The Protector was thought to be comfortable combine for the driver, as it had fixed steering-wheel.In 1972 some changes were brought into the construction of these combines and since then the Mercator combines were introduced into production. The Mercator was equipped with Perkins and Mercedes-Benz engines.

In 1975 the Senator and Mercator 70 combines were replaced by the Mercator 75. In some countries the Senator 85 was still being sold – the identical model of the Mercator 75. In England the identical to the corresponding numbers of Mercator – the Senator 60 and 70 models were sold.

 

Model Protector Mercator Mercator 50 Mercator 60 Mercator 70 Mercator 75 Senator Senator 85
Years 1968-1972 1967-1972 1972-1980 1972-1980 1972-1974 1975-1980 1966-1972 1972-1980
Engine manufacturer Deutz Perkins Perkins Perkins Perkins Caterpillar Ford Perkins
Engine type F4L 912 6,354 4,236 6,354 6,354 6,354 2704E 6,354
Displacement, cm3 3768 5797 3860 5797 5797 5797 5899 5797
Engine cylinders 4 6 4 6 6 6 6 6
Power, hp DIN 72 95 72 95 105 105 105 105
Transmission gears 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Speed min-max, km / h

1,1-17,8 1,6-20 1,2-19,9 1,2-19,9 1,1-17,8 1,1-17,8 1,8-19,5 n.a.
Cutting wigth, cm 260 360 300 360 420 420 420 420
Alternative cutting width, cm 300 260-600 260,360 300,420 - 360 300-600 300