Drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvesters Cat. No. 00 0496 276 0 Agrosikora

Drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvesters

Drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvesters(catalogue number 00 0496 276 0) is a key element of the powertrain system, which enables the transmission of torque and power between two shafts, even if they are not aligned or their relative position changes during machine operation. The designof the drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvestersincludes one or more universal joints (Cardan) and a telescopic element allowing for length compensation. This component is essential in agricultural machinery where moving connections and variable distances between driven components occur.

Location of the drive shaft in CLAAS combine harvesters

The drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvestersis located in areas requiring flexible power transmission. It can connect the main drive with the header, allowing it to be raised and lowered and to work on uneven terrain. It is also used in drives for maize headers, straw choppers, or other modules mounted on the combine. Inside the machine, it can connect gearboxes or mechanisms that are not rigidly connected, e.g. in threshing systems or chaff spreaders.

Application and key functions of the CLAAS drive shaft

The main applicationof the drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvestersis the reliable and flexible transmission of power and rotational movement between components with variable axis orientation. Key functions include:

• Torque transmission– effective power transmission, even at an angle.
• Angular compensation– enabling power transmission at a variable angle thanks to universal joints.
• Length compensation– the telescopic element allows for the adjustment of the distance between shafts.
• Vibration damping– dampening vibrations and shocks in the drive system.
• Reliability– designed to work in difficult conditions, resistant to dynamic loads.

CLAAS combine harvester models compatible with drive shaft 00 0496 276 0

Catalogue number 00 0496 276 0 refers tothe drive shaft for CLAAS combine harvesters, which is used in many models, including:

• CLAAS LEXION– 400, 500, 600, 700 series models, depending on the application (e.g. header drive, straw chopper).
• CLAAS TUCANO– 300, 400, 500 series models.
• CLAAS MEGA / MEDION– possible use in older series, depending on configuration.

We recommend that you contact us to confirm compatibility and select the appropriate part for your specific combine model.