🔍 Interesting fact: Some early LMT machines have parts bearing both CLAAS and Kramer logos.
The LMT chopping unit uses a shear bar and flywheel knives. Run the rotor by hand (with the tractor off!). If you hear a "clink" of metal-on-metal, the knives need adjusting or the shear bar is worn. This is a $2,000 repair if you pay a dealer. claas lmt
If you need dealer support and new features, skip the LMT and look at: 🔍 Interesting fact : Some early LMT machines
But if you want a robust, simple, and unique machine with historical charm — the LMT is a hidden gem. The LMT chopping unit uses a shear bar and flywheel knives
Check for broken or bent floor slats. A bent slat will catch on the rear roller, blow the hydraulic motor seal, and dump oil into the field. It’s a messy, expensive fix.
CLAAS Innovation: The LMT allows for a "half-track" conversion where the front axle is wheels (for steering precision) and the rear is tracks (for traction).
Look under any LMT. The drawbar isn't just welded to the chassis; it’s a massive box-section girder bolted through the main spine. CLAAS designed it this way to prevent "saw-horsing"—where the drawbar snaps under vertical load on rough roads.