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FR FORAGE CRUISER - EN

FR FORAGE CRUISER - EN
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FR FORAGE CRUISER - EN

Product catalog summary
Specifications and Features
The New Holland FR Forage Cruiser series offers models with power ranging from 476hp to 911hp, designed for efficient forage harvesting. Key features include the Forage Suite™ cab for comfort, IntelliView IV Plus displays, and the UltraFeed™ pick-up for high throughput and low costs. Advanced technologies like NutriSense™ for silage quality and Autofloat™ for header leveling are included.
Historical Development
Since 1961, New Holland has pioneered forage harvesting with innovations like the SP818, the first self-propelled forage harvester. The FR Forage Cruiser continues this legacy with modern enhancements.
Versatility and Crop Solutions
The FR Forage Cruiser handles various crops such as grass, maize, and biomass. The UltraFeed™ pick-up heads minimize leaf damage, and Pro Series maize headers cater to different row configurations.
Biomass and Energy Production
Equipped for biomass crops, the FR Forage Cruiser supports renewable energy production with options like the 130FB coppice header for processing crops like miscanthus and willow.
Performance and Efficiency
Engineered for high throughput and chopping quality, features like the feed roll suspension system enhance productivity. The design ensures efficient crop flow and consistent chopping quality.
Advanced Crop Flow
The Variflow™ system allows quick adjustments between maize and grass settings. The DuraCracker™ and DuraShredder™ systems offer heavy-duty processing with varied tooth profiles.
Engine and Efficiency
Powered by FPT engines, the FR Forage Cruisers feature Power Cruise™ II mode for adaptive engine speed, reducing fuel consumption by up to 15%. The Eco engine management mode further enhances efficiency.
Cab Comfort and Control
The Forage Suite cab offers more floor space, improved seating, and reduced noise levels. The IntelliView™ IV Plus display simplifies machine settings and supports IntelliSteer® auto guidance.
Technology and Intelligence
Equipped with IntelliField™ for in-field communication and IntelliSteer® for precise navigation, the FieldOps™ app provides real-time monitoring of machine health and agronomic data.
Lighting and Serviceability
LED lighting ensures accuracy and safety during night operations. The machine is designed for easy serviceability with accessible service points and long intervals.
Aftersales and Support
New Holland offers Genuine Parts, Ambra lubricants, and aftersales services including Uptime Warranty and Support to maximize uptime and productivity.
Chopping Specifications
The knife drum features a V-shaped cylinder with 2 rows of knives, offering various cuts per minute and length of cut ranges based on the number of knives.
Crop Processing
The Variflow™ system allows crop switching in under two minutes, with a two-roll system featuring saw tooth profiles and electro-hydraulic roll clearance adjustment.
Blower and Spout
The blower rotor and spout are designed for efficient crop transfer, with spout extensions available for different header sizes.
Electrical and Transmission
Features include a 12-volt alternator, hydrostatic transmission with a 4-speed gearbox, and optional 4WD systems with Terralock™ traction management.
Cab Features
The cab includes a large glass area, seating options, and an IntelliView™ IV Plus monitor with ISOBUS compatibility.
Field Operations and Technology
FieldOps™ access and data visualization, IntelliSteer® ready automatic guidance, and NutriSense™ NIR sensor for nutrient analysis are included.
Dimensions and Weight
Weight and dimensions vary by model, with specifications subject to change and optional equipment available for different regions.
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Catalog excerpts

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More than sixty years of forage harvesting 04 Versatility & Power in all crops 08 New UltraFeed™ pick-up: highest throughputs, lowest cost of harvesting 10 Large range of maize solutions 14 Highest throughputs - Best in class chopping quality 18 Perfect maize chopping 20 Advanced Crop Flow 24 NutriSense™ technology for premium silage 26 Well thought serviceability 46

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More than sixty years of forage harvesting In 1961 New Holland revolutionised forage harvesting mechanisation: it transformed the highly successful pull type forage harvester into the first self-propelled unit, the now legendary SP818. With this daring move, New Holland dramatically increased in-field performance. In line with this ambitious philosophy, over the last 60 years, New Holland has introduced a vast range of pioneering industry-firsts to improve the profitability of your forage businesses. Today, the FR Forage Cruiser reflects New Holland’s continuous and unswerving commitment. the...

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Built in Zedelgem Over half a century, after the first SP818 was designed and built in New Holland, Pennsylvania, engineers based at New Holland's Harvesting Centre of Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium, are still committed to developing the next generation of forage harvesters. Today, the Zedelgem plant, builds not only FR forage harvesters, but also CX conventional and CR rotary combines and BigBaler. Across every product line, this is a facility that takes pride in its products, blending the extensive knowledge of its dedicated workforce with sophisticated manufacturing processes and the latest...

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The new FR Forage Cruiser Power. Precision. Comfort. New Holland knows what it takes to produce the best quality silage. Enduring days in the field, ultimate control over the harvest from the comfort of the cab makes you want to keep filling trailers, non-stop, field after field. This is the FR experience. Precise processing for the finest forage The newest FR Forage Cruiser models allow you to do that more efficiently, more effectively and more comfortably than ever before, thanks to our latest feature upgrades. From internal revisions that enhance intake and processing, to cab upgrades that...

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The new Forage Suite Cab – Premium comfort See page 36 Fingertips control See page 38

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Versatility & Power in all crops Whether you are a farmer or a contractor, when you invest in a forage harvester you begin the process that will provide your business with a profitable return. That’s why New Holland gives you the maximum capacity for your money, whether you are harvesting feed or fuel. This is why we give you the versatility you need to harvest a whole host of crops, and the precision that’s crucial to creating the best possible clamp quality, so what goes in is as good as what comes out, meaning maximum energy for meat, milk or methane production. Hug the ground however it lies...

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A solution for every condition Grass, whole crop, maize or biomass crop, New Holland offers a header solution for every harvest application. Our new range of UltraFeed™ pick-ups is setting the standard in swathed crop harvesting, whether it is grass, winter forage or whole crop, the Pro Series maize headers continue clearing fields whether it is short or tall maize. Simple header connection & automatic header recognition gets you going in the field, fast.

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Designed and built to meet the demand for high yields of today’s farming in a variety of crops and conditions, the UltraFeed™ is a true testament to ultimate capacity. The Active Crop Guidance crop flow is intently designed to be as short, straight and smooth as possible to manage the highest throughput and provide the best operator comfort. This begins with the pick-up reel, through the large diameter high-capacity auger to the feed rolls. All features on the header are made with efficiency in mind; be it the pick-up reel with heavy duty tines, the maintenance free drive line with no chains...

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New UltraFeed™ pick-up: highest throughputs, lowest cost of harvesting

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UltraFeed versatility: not just grass With closely-spaced and carefully designed tines and tine bars, New Holland UltraFeed™ pick-up heads work well not only in grass – you can trust them to take care of swathed crops such as winter forage and rye. Because of the way in which the crop is gently lifted up onto the pick-up tines, leaf damage is minimised and makes its way safely into the header and into the chopping cylinder for processing.

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Large range of maize solutions New Holland offers two ranges of the updated Pro Series row independent maize headers, matching any crop condition. Ultimate fleet flexibility is guaranteed as combine maize headers can also be fitted. Whether you are looking for the most nutritious silage, or the highest energy biomass maize, you’ve found your perfect harvesting partner. Small disc for early cut success Making light work of the tallest maize 650mm diameter discs are designed to cut young, short crops with flexible stems. The disc spacing is optimised for narrow rows. Available with six, eight,...

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Combining performance for ultimate nutrition It is also possible to harvest maize cobs using your New Holland combine maize header, in 6 or 12 row configurations, with rigid or flip-up variants. The stalk roller features four knives to aggressively pull down stalks of all sizes. High throughput and quality are guaranteed. A dedicated header attachment module ensures compatibility between the FR and the combine maize header, with an additional feed roll securing flow of crop. The new header connection controls allows you to hook up to the header quickly. You can control the angle and height of...

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Biomass expert Through the growth of crops to produce gas and electricity through anaerobic digestion, agriculture has great potential to help address the world’s energy challenges, producing renewable, sustainable forms of energy from the land. If this is your business, New Holland FR Forage Cruiser models have the features you need to produce forage ideally suited to AD gas production. From whole-crop to maize to wood-based biomass, these machines have the robust build and the range of options to ensure they can cope with the demands imposed by the volume, density and abrasiveness of bio-energy...

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