New Holland is marking this important milestone with a 60th Anniversary Special Edition of its FR Forage Cruiser for all units produced for the next season. The machines will bear a distinctive 60th Anniversary decal to symbolize the machine’s advanced technologies and exceptional performance.

Henrik Aaskov Hansen, Global Product Manager for New Holland Self Propelled Forage Harvesters, said:

“For the last 60 years, New Holland forage harvesters have constantly pushed the boundaries of performance, delivering the highest quality silage to meet the most demanding requirements of livestock farmers. More recently, our FR Forage Cruisers have also proven invaluable assets in biomass production, which is developing fast in response to the growing demand for sustainable fuels. As we mark this important milestone, New Holland Forage Harvesters are demonstrating how their versatility is helping our customers to improve their profitability and fully grasp the opportunities of new revenue streams.”

FR Forage Cruiser: ultimate versatility, productivity, and crop quality
New Holland’s forage harvesters deliver crop quality and throughput with no compromise. The proven Power Cruise features to ensure ultimate capacity in fields of varying crop density, while the power of the state-of-the-art header through grass, corn, and whole crop.

The FR Forage Cruiser can be relied on for industry-leading chopping performance with features such as HydroLoc technology that ensures constant chop length regardless of crop type and variations in load, and the exceptionally strong cutter head with a wide range of configurations to match every need – from conventional or shredded silage to biomass.

The FR Forage Cruiser leverages advanced technologies to deliver the best quality silage for livestock feed and biomass plants alike. These include the industry-leading ActiveLOC technology, which automatically calibrates the chop length to ensure the most nutritious silage depending on the actual moisture of every individual swath. The award-winning NutriSense NIR sensor nutrient analysis technology provides valuable crop nutrient data collected by the forage harvester, which can be visualized on the MyPLM Connect portal, helping farmers make informed decisions to market their crops most profitably, and tailor inputs for enhanced future yields.

The FR Forage Cruiser also offers all the advantages of New Holland’s MyPLM Connect telematics, which keeps the farmer connected to the machine at all times, enabling them to send and receive real-time information that helps operate more efficiently, productively, and profitably.

Brad Wenger, Product Marketing Manager for Self Propelled Forage Harvesters, New Holland North America, said:

“Precision technology solutions on our current FR Forage Cruiser have evolved greatly from the pull-type forage harvester allowing the operator to control a wide range of parameters on the machine to produce high-quality silage. Whether the crop is for livestock, biogas, or even hemp production, the FR Forage Cruiser allows customers to fuel their business with the optimal crop quality and precision data across all applications. The NIR technology provides a granular measurement of key nutritional values to support a profitable and sustainable forage business.”

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The all-new Steyr ‘S’ front loader line has been developed to enable a ‘one-stop shop’ purchase at the customer’s local Steyr dealer, allowing them to select the ideal tractor/loader combination for their specific needs. Enhanced specification and customer support mean the new range aims to even more closely match customers’ needs and their expectations of STEYR products and services.

A full range of capacities and specifications

There are 20 models across two ranges in the new STEYR ‘S’ front loader line. They are offered with premium specifications and are compatible with STEYR tractor ranges from the Kompakt S and Kompakt models, through the Multi, Expert CVT and Profi series, to the Impuls CVT and Absolut CVT. A range of implements/attachments can be ordered directly with the tractor and front loader.

The flagship T range is designed for demanding material handling work, and comprises 10 models with lift heights from 3.75m to 4.70m and lift capacities from 1,390kg to 2,720kg. A proven hydraulic self-leveling system features integral compensation cylinders connected to the implement dumping hydraulic cylinders, for high accuracy and faster cycle times. For even greater comfort an AUTO-UNLOAD System option synchronizes grab-opening and bucket-dumping functions. As they are fully routed inside the front loader frame and crossbar, the hydraulic lines are well protected from damage.

The versatile and durable U front loader range, with mechanical self-leveling, is ideal for everyday handling tasks. As with the T models, the hydraulic lines are routed inside the frame. Maximum lift heights cover 3.50-4.50m, with maximum lift capacities from 1,210-2,230kg.

For both the T and U ranges, the SHOCK Eliminator shock absorber system is standard, ensuring comfortable driving when transporting loads. The hitching and unhitching of the front loader arms is easy and quick, thanks to the automatic FITLOCK 2+ System. The numbering of the new Steyr S front loader range provides a clear explanation of each model’s capabilities. As an example, the S4020T has a maximum lifting height of 4.0 meters and a lifting capacity of 2.0 tonnes, with the ‘T’ denoting the premium range specification.

The factory-installed loader-ready kit comes with a common bracket and MACH System multi quick-coupler for fast connection of hydraulic and electrical services. Front loader control is done via the tractor hydraulic valves and joysticks with third and fourth hydraulic service functions. For better stability, a robust crossbar is standard and there are integrated engine hood guards.

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According to Chase Milem, John Deere marketing manager for forage harvesters, these updates to the 9000 Series portfolio give customers more choices in machines with the power, durability, and technology features they want to harvest high-quality forage.

“Customers want rugged, high-capacity forage harvesters that provide constant maximum throughput with fewer blockages and downtime for service and maintenance, along with the ability to monitor, adjust and document processing of the forage for optimal feed value. From top to bottom, 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters deliver on those needs with comfort and performance,”

Milem explains.

The new 9500 has a rated power of 690 horsepower and a HarvestMotion Plus rating of 755 horsepower, generated by the inline 6-cylinder 18.0L John Deere 18X engine that does not require DEF.

“This is a state-of-the-art engine with our HarvestMotion Plus feature that synchronizes engine speed with crop flow and power needs to maintain consistent crop throughput at low RPMs and with less fuel consumption, and no DEF requirement,”

says Milem.

In addition, the 18.0L engine has a long 750-hour service interval and a 33% lower oil cost compared to the previous 13.5L engine and reduced total fluid consumption by 10% to 13%. All MY22 9600 forage harvesters will feature the 18.0L engines with HarvestMotion Plus, which will boost their horsepower and performance with a rated power of 740 horsepower and a max power rating of 775 horsepower, significantly higher than the previous 9600 model. The 9600 in 2022 will be available on a limited basis with full production in 2023.

Also for MY22 9500 and 9600 models, customers will see changes to the spout that will improve crop flow and operator visibility while enhancing control during unloading. The redesign includes additional cleanouts, a new hydraulic spout flap to give operators precise control during unloading, and four spout configuration options, including 8- and 10-row rigid, 12-row rigid, and 12-row folding spouts.

“While we’ve added the new model, engine, and spout design, what hasn’t changed with the 9000 Series is their incredible harvesting performance. We’ve kept all the high-performance, field-proven components, like the DuraDrum cutting system, proven kernel processing options, and HarvestLab 3000 constituent sensing and documentation, that customers count on to cut the quality feed,”

continues Milem.

Front-end equipment and options also remain the same for the new 9500 and updated 9600. These include the 600 Series small drum headers, 700 Series big drum headers, and the industry-leading 6×9 Pick-up.

“From a technology standpoint, the 9000 Series is the most advanced SPFH John Deere has ever produced. Each model comes equipped from the factory with a 4G JDLink MTG (modem). Once activated, customers can stream their machine and crop data to their John Deere Operations Center account free of charge. This also lets owners monitor their equipment via the Operations Center mobile app in near real-time from anywhere. With the customer’s permission, their local John Deere dealer can provide remote support via John Deere Connected Support. This provides customers with valuable machine health monitoring and fleet management tools,”

Milem says.

When ordered guidance ready, AutoTrac RowSense can be field activated to keep the machine in the right row, regardless of conditions, and helps maximize time in the field by improving harvest efficiency and yield quality while reducing operator fatigue.

“Whether you are a beef or dairy producer, or a custom harvester, the expanded lineup of John Deere 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters are durable, high-tech machines that deliver more throughput, lower costs, and better data management,”

Milem adds.

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NorBin design will aerate the whole hopper cone to eliminate wet pockets in farmers’ grain bins. This system includes a second, perforated floor inside the hopper. The air is then evenly distributed between the hopper floor and pushed through the perforated floor. As a result, grain bins do not need to be filled to the top for the aeration system to work. Farmers’ grain will always receive even airflow. NorBin airflow charts are available on the website.

The NorBin Full-Floor Hopper Aeration system uses a special perforation design that allows for excellent airflow and works with all sizes of grain and seeds. All grain inside the bin is being aerated by the whole hopper cone, made possible with NorBin new patent-pending aeration system.

NorBin bolt-together hopper and aeration systems are being built using 100% Galvanized Steel that will last for generations. With their 40-degree hopper cone, the aeration system is designed so that no grain remains in the bin. This also allows the dust in the air cavity to spill out when the bin is emptied.

NorBin removes the costs and restrictions associated with over-dimensional shipments. They bolt-together design allows us to ship on standard flat deck trucks. This allows us to deliver to many remote and hard-to-access sites.

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