Strautmann Magnon 8 forage wagon launched

Opico has introduced the Strautmann range of Magnon 8 forage wagons to the UK – just in time for the 2023 forage season.

A compact machine, the Magnon 8 has a loading capacity of 36m³ to 44m³ (DIN). It is the smaller sibling to the top of the range Magnon series and follows the 2019 rollout of the Magnon 10 range.

With a new moving front wall, the three models in the Magnon 8 series (370, 410 and 450) are aimed primarily at agricultural businesses and contractors with high demands, who are dependent on compact dimensions.

Increased capacity

When the wagon starts filling, the front wall is in a vertical position towards the rear of the wagon, but when chopped grass builds up and pushes against the tailgate sensor the front panel moves forward, in three stages, to increase capacity.

The movement of the front wall provides an additional 4.5 m³ loading capacity when the cargo space is completely filled. When discharging, the front wall is hydraulically moved to the rear of the machine to assist with unloading.

All Strautmann forage wagons benefit from a continuous flow system pick-up unit which ensures even loading with a low power requirement. All units can adapt to ground contours, have a long service life and boast easy tine change.

The extra-wide, 2.25m, CFS pick up of the Magnon 8 ensures a wide swath of grass can be collected, which is particularly useful around corners, and means the outer edge of the rotor is kept full of forage to even out loading across the full width of the rotor.

The rotor is powered via an oil-bath gearbox to the rotor. The high (1000rpm) speed through the drive line is reduced to the rotor for both maximum torque and preservation of the drive line.

The Magnon 8 CFS 370 retails from £129,588  RRP