Claas once again features among the winners of the internationally renowned iF Design Award, taking the 2016 award for the “Automobiles, Vehicles, Bikes” category for its Arion 400 tractor with Panoramic cab.
With its harvesting machines and tractors, Claas focuses not only on quality, reliability and efficiency, but also on developing a modern and functional design. The company has been working with industry designer Paul Budde from Münster for more than 30 years, and he was the one who put the Arion 400 with Panoramic cab forward for the IF Design Award this year.
Thanks to the completely new Panoramic cab design, the Arion 400 has already won the “Sima Innovation Award in Gold 2015”. The 2.41 square metre one-piece windscreen, consisting of the windscreen itself and a glass roof, connected without a crossbeam, was the main challenge when designing the tractor according to Mr Budde.
“Much like the striking engine bonnet, the new cab design is the only one of its kind on the market,” he said. “The one-piece windscreen blends seamlessly into the roof area, providing the driver with an unrestricted view of the front loader at all times.
“All of the controls are geared towards the needs of the driver in a logical arrangement from a technical and functional point of view. The Arion 400 is a universal tractor with an interior and exterior design that reflect a high-quality machine with a reliable and comfortable workspace.”
The Arion 400 competed against more than 5,000 submissions from 53 countries. The products were assessed based upon clear criteria in terms of design quality, processing and functionality. The jury’s assessment criteria also include environmental compatibility, safety, innovation and much more.
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