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FR Forage Cruiser
The new FR Forage Cruiser comes with a line-up of
fivedifferentmodels,withastep-changingnewset-up
that delivers the best performance in the industry
and a host of ground-breaking features.
First and foremost is the extraordinary efficiency of
the new ECOBlue ™ HI-eSCR Tier 4B engines and
power management system. Ranging from 476 to
775 Hp, the new powertrains retain the celebrated power
and performance of earlier models, but offer a new ECO
Mode in the engine management system that delivers
fuel savings of up to 21%, and a best in class fuel
efficiency of 0.5 lt per ton, as independently verified
by the prestigious DLG German Agriculture Society Fokus
Test. All models of the new FR series feature engines
developed by FPT Industrial. The two smaller models run
versions of the proven Cursor 13 engine tuned to the
constant high loads experienced when harvesting forage.
The FR650 and FR780 mount the new Cursor 16 engine.
As the engine design optimises combustion, particulate
formation is very low. The after-treatment system cleans
up the NOx created by the high combustion temperatures.
The result is powerful performance combined with
exceptional fuel efficiency.
Tuning specific to forage harvesting delivers almost
instantaneous transient response, making the FR Forage
Cruisers able to handle sudden changes in load without
stopping or plugging. In DLG Fokus Test comparison
between the new FR650 and the previous FR700, this
feature alone shows an increase in capacity of up to
5%. “New Holland has been at the forefront of forage
harvesting technology for over 50 years with many
industry firsts”, says Lars Skjoldager Sørensen, Head of
A step change in foraging
The widest crop channel in the industry delivers consistent high chop quality
Harvesting Product Management. “The new FR Forage
Cruiser builds on this strong heritage to deliver a highly
productive, highly efficient package capable of reliably
meeting the requirements of large scale contractors and
cooperatives". And so it is not surprising that unprecedented
fuel efficiency isn’t the only industry first for the range.
The new FR Forage Cruiser also features the largest cutter
head in the industry – both in width and diameter.
The proven chevron knife design chops cleanly, quickly and,
most importantly, uniformly. The cutter head is available
in five configurations to match the specific chopping
requirements.
The new FR Forage Cruiser further improves productivity
on the spout. Already the widest, easiest to access in the
industry, the spout now features full-length replaceable top
and side liners, a new hard-faced flipper, stronger flipper
cylinder and improved spout base lubrication.
Efficiency can be further increased by automating trailer
filling with the award-winning Intellifill™ spout guidance
system: it guides the crop accurately into the trailer
whatever the weather conditions, time of day, or type
of trailer. A new lighting package assists the operator
with extraordinary night time all round visibility including
complete LED option. And the redesigned flagship cab
provides the ultimate comfort in an ergonomic working
environment. Quiet and spacious, the cab provides 360°
panoramic glazing with curved windows for a perfect view
of the header and spout at all times.
A new Deluxe air suspended seat features automatic
weight adjustment and variable shock absorption that
Independent testing proves
the new set-up delivers
fuel savings of 21%
“800 more litres of milk per day
were argument enough for me”
Dietrich Kirchner - Germany
Dietrich Kirchner is head of product and
trade at AG Laproma in Schlossvippach,
in Thuringia, Central Germany. "Our farm
manages 2,384 hectares of arable land,
and 1,900 cattle, including 820 dairy
cows”, said Mr. Kirchner. “We are well
accustomed to New Holland: we own 15
New Holland tractors, four New Holland
CX combine harvesters, a New Holland
BigBaler, a New Holland Baler Wrapper
combination, and a New Holland Harvester
FR700. Since 2007, we have been shredding
with a New Holland FR9050.
In 2015, we started thinking of a new
forager. We have tested the chopping of
the new FR, and its results in silage and
feeding have convinced me to buy yet
another New Holland harvester: 800 more
litres of milk per day with the same food
ration is a strong argument. It’s what
counts, at the end.”
provide ultimate comfort to the operator, who can fine
tune the backrest, lumbar support, seat pan angle and
height. A new leather and cloth luxury seat with heated
and ventilated cushions and suspension upgrades is also
available as an option on the top three models. And even
the new slim steering column features a double jointed
design that allows the operator to position it for maximum
comfort and optimum view.
All key machine parameters such as header control, spout
engagement and Power Cruise™ activation, are controlled
through the CommandGrip™ multi-function lever.
The IntelliView™ IV monitor provides a view of machine
functions at a glance.
The new FR Forage Cruiser sets a new benchmark for
foraging, with efficiency and productivity that were
unimaginable only a short time ago.
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