Production years
2013-2018
Claas forage harvester ยท 2013-2018
Claas Jaguar 870 Forage Harvester
The Claas Jaguar 870 is a 2013-2018 upper-midrange self-propelled forage harvester, generally cited from about 476 to 585 hp across its run. It is a well-regarded versatile chopper for professional grass and corn silage operations that need serious capacity without moving to a flagship 900-series machine.
Machine type
Self-propelled forage harvester
Engine
Mercedes-Benz inline-six diesel, approximately 476-585 hp depending on model year
Cutterhead/drum width
Approximately 630 mm (24.8 in) chopping cylinder; confirm knife configuration by year
Claas Jaguar 870 specifications
| Production years | 2013-2018 |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Self-propelled forage harvester |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz inline-six diesel, approximately 476-585 hp depending on model year |
| Cutterhead/drum width | Approximately 630 mm (24.8 in) chopping cylinder; confirm knife configuration by year |
| Typical headers | PICK UP grass pickup; ORBIS corn headers around 6-10 rows equivalent |
| Crops | Grass silage, corn silage, whole-crop cereals |
| Feed/processor | Four feed/compression rolls; kernel processor available for corn |
| Weight | Approximately 11.5-13 tonnes without header, depending on specification |
What the Jaguar 870 is used for
The Jaguar 870 is designed for efficient silage chopping across grass, whole crop, and corn, making it a practical fit for large dairies and regional contractors. It has enough power for substantial headers while remaining more manageable than the largest flagship machines.
Owners value its versatility, familiar Jaguar operator environment, and good output for its power class. Used buyers often favor examples with documented dealer support and matched headers.
Why the Claas Jaguar 870 stands out
The 870 is notable for bringing modern Jaguar crop flow and header flexibility into a broadly useful power class. A good machine can offer strong capacity and chop quality with lower operating complexity than the largest V12 models.
Buying a used Claas Jaguar 870
Inspect knives, shearbar adjustment, cutterhead bearings, feed-roll surfaces and bearings, and the metal-detection system. Check processor-roll wear, accelerator and spout liners, hydrostatic and driveline service history, engine hours and cooling performance, then inspect pickup or corn-header gearboxes, knives, and row units carefully.
Claas Jaguar 870 frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Jaguar 870 have?
Depending on year, commonly cited figures range from about 476 hp in earlier 2013 machines to about 585 hp in later versions.
Can a Jaguar 870 harvest grass and corn?
Yes. It can use a grass pickup, direct-cut header, or ORBIS corn header, with a kernel processor specified for corn silage.
What should I inspect first on a used 870?
Start with the cutterhead and shearbar, feed rolls, processor, accelerator, driveline service records, engine condition, and the included header.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used forage harvesters vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.