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Kim Schmidt

Kim Schmidt

Kim Schmidt is the Executive Editor of Farm Equipment and the host of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s On The Record. An award-winning writer, she worked 7 years in business-to-business trade media before joining Lessiter Media in 2012. She is a journalism graduate of Marquette University.

Contact: kschmidt@lessitermedia.com
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[Video] Quick Adjustments, Easy Maintenance: A Closer Look at the Claas 5 1230 Rovio

By Kim Schmidt posted on September 29, 2026 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions
The all-new Claas Rovio 5 Series corn head, launched at Farm Progress, features a 21-inch auger, two-speed gearbox, offset flighting, and an adjustable down corn auger system. The Claas 5 1230 Rovio delivers improved crop retention, harvest efficiency, and full cab control for farmers in varying field conditions.
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