Claas Jaguar 695 SL, 695 Mega, 800 S, 800 SL, 820, 880 – specs, opinions & photos

The field manners of Claas Jaguar 880 are generally calm and predictable, which helps on long days. The biggest mistake would be buying on appearance alone; the expensive parts are hidden in the crop path and driveline.

Claas Jaguar 820 has a good reputation for getting through material cleanly when the cutting system is maintained properly. These Jaguars combine decent comfort with a crop path that is easy to set up, and they usually hold a stable engine load in changing material.

With Claas Jaguar 800 SL, condition matters more than the badge on the side, especially on older examples. For this power class, clean feeding matters more than trying to force extra ground speed.

Claas Jaguar 800 S has enough character to feel mechanical, yet it can still deliver the uniform chop expected from a modern forage operation. The 800-series crop flow is smooth and service access is generally sensible, while the processor and feed rolls need to be checked carefully on high-hour machines.

There is a noticeable difference between a neglected Claas Jaguar 695 Mega and one that has had proper knife and driveline maintenance. A careful pre-season inspection makes a noticeable difference to both reliability and forage quality.

Once dialled in, Claas Jaguar 695 SL can maintain a clean, even chop without constant corrections from the seat. There is enough reserve for normal maize work without turning fuel use into the main concern.