Agritechnica 2023 is the launchpad for a series of updates for New Holland CR Twin
Rotor combines and a new look for both CX straw walker and CR Twin Rotor models,
plus a preview of innovations to come on the CR range – including an aid to manage
weed seeds. The new CR and CX combine ranges for 2025 are easily identifiable, thanks
to new ‘Inspired by Nature’ panel styling and decals. The new look gives both
ranges a similar family appearance to other machine types across New Holland’s farm
equipment product range.
CR updates for 2025
Operators of 2025 model year CR Twin Rotor & CX combines benefit from upgraded
seating, with a new leather-upholstered ventilated unit providing more support, plus
cooling and heating. A new DAB+ radio provides access to a wider range of stations.
Comfort and safety are both enhanced – and damage risk minimised – by a new righthand
rear-view mirror already available on the CX but now also on the CR, which is
electrically remotely-foldable to ensure it can be easily retracted when necessary to
avoid potential collisions. Safety and productivity benefits also come from the availability
of up to three cameras which can be factory-installed in different locations on the
machine. Views are selectable via the in-cab terminal screen.
The flotation, traction and transport benefits of tracks are now available for the
first time on the CR7.90 model. It can now be specified with 24in-wide heavy-duty
belts on SmartTrax units that incorporate Flex technology, which features two pairs of
jointed rollers that pivot and rotate laterally and vertically to follow ground contours and
maximise grip, while reducing ground pressure over comparable tyres by 57%.
Maximum transport speed on CR7.90 models specified with SmartTrax is 30kph, and the
track units are equipped with automatic continuous tensioning. Meanwhile, for those
facing challenging harvest conditions where maximum spread of combine weight is
essential, new options for the front axle of fully-wheeled CR combines include VF
(very high flexion) 620/70 R42 dual wheels/tyres and LSW (low sidewall technology)
1250/35 R46 wide flotation units.
Dynamic Flow Control™ now available on CR7 combines
New Holland’s Dynamic Flow Control™, which allows the positions of the vanes
on the two rotors to be altered on the go in response to changing crop conditions,
can boost throughput and productivity by up to 20% and is now also available on the
CR7.80, CR7.90 & CR 8.80, while already established and well-proven on wider CR
combines such as CR8.90/9.90/10.90.
The technology was already working with the IntelliSense algorithm on wide CR models
and it has now been added to the CR7.80, CR7.90 & CR8.80 models.
CR combines gain proven New Holland precision technology
Internally, New Holland CR combines benefit from extended capabilities for the
IntelliSense automated combine management technology, which continuously
and automatically optimises the machine’s threshing, separation, and cleaning shoe
settings according to the operator’s inputted request to minimise grain loss, maximise
grain quality, maximise throughput or achieve a set fixed throughput. At launch the
system featured settings for wheat, oilseed rape/canola, maize/corn and soybeans. New
settings are available for oats and sorghum/millet/milo, allowing those harvesting these
crops to benefit from the same potential productivity gains. IntelliSense is standard on
CR9.90 and CR10.90 combines, and optional on other CR models.
New models feature factory-fitted NutriSense™, the SIMA award-winning near
infrared analysis technology, supplied with a three- or five-year subscription. Mounted
on the clean grain elevator cover, the sensor constantly monitors crop flow. Via the use
of near infra-red light it can analyse crop nutritients including protein, starch and oil
contents, plus moisture levels, and can create maps of these. Data and maps can be
correlated with yield and soil sampling maps, allowing farmers to not only make
immediate harvesting, storage and marketing decisions, but also to forward-plan for
strategies such as varying nitrogen applications the following year according to areas of
the field producing higher/lower protein grain.
Technology for 2025 CR combines previewed for customer feedback
New Holland is using Agritechnica to preview a number of technology developments
planned for 2025 model year New Holland CR combines, with the aim of assessing
customer reaction and gathering feedback. This includes the introduction of PLM
Intelligence on the CR combine range, consisting in a new IntelliView 12 touchscreen
terminal with higher resolution and a brighter, reduced-glare display. A full operator’s
manual with search function can be accessed with Grain Cam images and improved 3D
mapping. It can be easily operated by pinch and swipe actions, offering remote screen
viewing for operator assistance, software updates can be done over the air and includes
a remote service tool allowing users to create and share screenshots. The new display
also comes with an all new IntelliSteer option featuring top end guidance performance combined with maximum setting possibilities. IntelliField™allows A-B lines and coverage
maps to be shared.
Weedseed control option previewed
Agritechnica will also see a preview of an innovative new weed control management
feature for CR combines with 559mm (22in) rotors (CR8.90/9.90). Developed by
Australian firm Seed Terminator, the unit of the same name uses multi-stage hammer
mills to pulverise weed seeds along with the chaff to eliminate their ability to germinate
when reaching the ground, helping users reduce weed burdens in the following crop.
One of the key features of the technology – which also makes it different from any other
available - is the aggressivity of the system, which is adjustable depending of the
demand.
Lars Sorensen, Head of Combines and Headers New Holland Agriculture said: “The New
Holland 10.90 still holds a world record, and it is currently considered the best in the
industry. Model Year 2025 of our CRs is expanding the offering of these outstanding
machines to higher level of technology and innovation, with an improved style.”