Application Profile KHM Clutch Self-Propelled Forage Harvester Product Application P-8554-SG 4/18 A leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment needed a rugged clutch solution for a line of its forage harvesters. The PTO clutch, installed on a belt drive, is used to engage and disengage the cutter head/mower at engine running speed. The OEM contacted several clutch manufacturers but ultimately selected Stromag based on its extensive experience with agricultural applications. The Stromag engineering team worked closely with the customer to ensure the new clutch solution would transmit high torque and integrate smoothly within the customer’s overall small drive system space envelope. The clutch also needed to be weather-resistant, have high heat capacity and generate low

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