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Published on 27 October 2007 · 5 min read
New Holland FR9000 forage harvester: silage enters a new era...
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 27 October 2007 · 5 min read
New Generation of NEW HOLLAND Forage Harvesters
• FR9000 Series - five all-new models from 424 to 824 ch.
• The largest rotor on the market, up to 15% larger than those of the competition
• Power Cruise™ - a new driving concept
• Turbo Compound technology on the FR9060 - to save fuel while
maintaining power
• Variflow™ system - the best of both worlds
• New cab - a clear view and detailed information
• MetaLoc™ system - metal detection and location
The New Holland FR9000 Series forage harvesters have been designed to meet the demands of farmers and contractors. These all-new machines introduce a new generation of forage harvesters with innovative features and powerful engines, raising the bar in terms of productivity, ease of use and driving comfort. A new generation of forage harvester is emerging.
MORE POWER AND PRODUCTIVITY
The FR9000 forage harvester is powered by a new turbocharged engine that delivers high levels of power and torque as well as substantial power boost when engine speed drops.
The reference model, the FR9090, has a power boost of 56 ch. or 824 ch. maximum, for a rated power of 768 ch. This power boost is reached at 2000 tr/min . The associated torque rise is 25% from 2100 to 2000 tr/min.
This engine gives the FR9000 the power needed to quickly cope with changing harvest conditions, for maximum productivity.
Taking advantage of this tremendous power, New Holland's Power Cruise™ system maintains maximum working speed in all conditions. The result: the FR9000 forage harvester is assured of always operating at full capacity (within the programmed speed limit not to be exceeded).
Thanks to the optimum engine speed set to deliver maximum performance, Power Cruise™ continuously monitors the actual power required and adjusts the forward speed of the FR9000 forage harvester.
By maintaining the ideal engine load, not only is reliability increased, but the cutting length of the crop is also precisely controlled.
LOWER COSTS AND INCREASED CUTTING CAPACITY
The new forage harvester is equipped with the largest rotor on the market, with a diameter up to 15% larger than that of competing models. It is designed to operate efficiently and smoothly under variable crop loads thanks to its high inertia. The double chevron rotor can be fitted with 2x8, 2x12 or 2x16 knives arranged in a V.
One of the outstanding innovations on the FR9000 is the new system called Variflow™ .
It makes it possible to take the crop processor out of the cutting kinematics in 90 seconds while simultaneously reducing by 60% the distance between the blower system and the rotor. This innovation increases versatility between grass, immature cereals and maize. The changeover is done without tools and without moving a single belt.
This new Variflow™ system maintains crop speed during transfer between the rotor and the blower over a reduced distance, allowing the crop to keep its momentum.
The crop is thrown from the blower in a concentrated stream to ensure precise control and good compaction in the trailer. The power saving reaches 40 ch. when ensiling grass.
Energy efficiency is further improved by Turbo Compound technology, a feature fitted to the Iveco Cursor engine on the FR9060. New Holland is the first company to recognise and apply the benefit of this technology to agricultural equipment, which uses the energy of the exhaust gas velocity remaining after the turbocharger. The Turbo Compound returns to the engine crankshaft, via a hydraulic coupling, part of the power lost in the exhaust gases. This results in an increase in engine efficiency and therefore a fuel saving of 8% on the FR9060.
In addition, Power Cruise™ saves 20% of fuel on the road, the FR9000 is able to travel at 40 km/h (limited to 25 km/h in France to comply with homologation rules) at a reduced engine speed while offering the benefits of quieter and more comfortable driving.
UNRIVALLED CUTTING QUALITY
Precise control of cutting length and crop processing is essential for farmers and contractors seeking to obtain the highest nutritional value from their forage. The power transmitted to the chopping unit, the blower and the maize crop processor is independent of the power transmitted to the forage harvester's hydrostatic transmission. The constant engine speed ensures a steady rotor speed to deliver optimum cutting quality.
The HydroLocTM feed roll speed control system of the FR9000 allows the cutting length to be adjusted instantly while working. The hydrostatic transmission optimises speed synchronisation between the header and the feed rolls in order to feed the crop uniformly and produce a consistent cutting length.
A clean cut between the knives and the shear bar is also vital and can be achieved by optimising knife sharpening. This can be done in forward or reverse. The shear bar is adjusted automatically from the cab.
DESIGNED TO SIMPLIFY DRIVING
The FR9000 is designed to meet the needs of intense performance dictated by seasonal use. All this with great ease of handling and maximum comfort. Power CruiseTM optimises fuel consumption both on the road and in the field.
Numerous automated functions further increase the efficiency of the silage operation. For example, automatic headland control avoids the loss of maize cobs when manoeuvring by increasing the spout rotation speed, synchronising the speed of the header and returning the rotating spout to the correct height.
Set points can be established for the spout to the right or left, allowing the spout to return quickly to the ideal angle for loading the trailer.
The large curved windows surround the operator to provide a clear 360-degree view. The cab doors are designed to ease access, but also to extend the panoramic view, giving the operator exceptional visibility on each side of the FR9000 forage harvester.
The longitudinal positioning of the engine lowers the machine's centre of gravity and also improves rear visibility. Even with heavy equipment, stability on the road is excellent.
The FR9000 uses the same IntelliView™ II monitor as the brand's flagship CR and CX combine harvesters. The colour screen provides all the essential operating data, including that from New Holland's MetaLoc™ metal detection system.
The screen shows the location of the object to make it easier to remove (in the centre or on one of the sides), an essential feature given the large size of the chopping unit of the FR9000.
• FR9000 Series - five all-new models from 424 to 824 ch.
• The largest rotor on the market, up to 15% larger than those of the competition
• Power Cruise™ - a new driving concept
• Turbo Compound technology on the FR9060 - to save fuel while
maintaining power
• Variflow™ system - the best of both worlds
• New cab - a clear view and detailed information
• MetaLoc™ system - metal detection and location
The New Holland FR9000 Series forage harvesters have been designed to meet the demands of farmers and contractors. These all-new machines introduce a new generation of forage harvesters with innovative features and powerful engines, raising the bar in terms of productivity, ease of use and driving comfort. A new generation of forage harvester is emerging.
MORE POWER AND PRODUCTIVITY
The FR9000 forage harvester is powered by a new turbocharged engine that delivers high levels of power and torque as well as substantial power boost when engine speed drops.
The reference model, the FR9090, has a power boost of 56 ch. or 824 ch. maximum, for a rated power of 768 ch. This power boost is reached at 2000 tr/min . The associated torque rise is 25% from 2100 to 2000 tr/min.
This engine gives the FR9000 the power needed to quickly cope with changing harvest conditions, for maximum productivity.
Taking advantage of this tremendous power, New Holland's Power Cruise™ system maintains maximum working speed in all conditions. The result: the FR9000 forage harvester is assured of always operating at full capacity (within the programmed speed limit not to be exceeded).
Thanks to the optimum engine speed set to deliver maximum performance, Power Cruise™ continuously monitors the actual power required and adjusts the forward speed of the FR9000 forage harvester.
By maintaining the ideal engine load, not only is reliability increased, but the cutting length of the crop is also precisely controlled.
LOWER COSTS AND INCREASED CUTTING CAPACITY
The new forage harvester is equipped with the largest rotor on the market, with a diameter up to 15% larger than that of competing models. It is designed to operate efficiently and smoothly under variable crop loads thanks to its high inertia. The double chevron rotor can be fitted with 2x8, 2x12 or 2x16 knives arranged in a V.
One of the outstanding innovations on the FR9000 is the new system called Variflow™ .
It makes it possible to take the crop processor out of the cutting kinematics in 90 seconds while simultaneously reducing by 60% the distance between the blower system and the rotor. This innovation increases versatility between grass, immature cereals and maize. The changeover is done without tools and without moving a single belt.
This new Variflow™ system maintains crop speed during transfer between the rotor and the blower over a reduced distance, allowing the crop to keep its momentum.
The crop is thrown from the blower in a concentrated stream to ensure precise control and good compaction in the trailer. The power saving reaches 40 ch. when ensiling grass.
Energy efficiency is further improved by Turbo Compound technology, a feature fitted to the Iveco Cursor engine on the FR9060. New Holland is the first company to recognise and apply the benefit of this technology to agricultural equipment, which uses the energy of the exhaust gas velocity remaining after the turbocharger. The Turbo Compound returns to the engine crankshaft, via a hydraulic coupling, part of the power lost in the exhaust gases. This results in an increase in engine efficiency and therefore a fuel saving of 8% on the FR9060.
In addition, Power Cruise™ saves 20% of fuel on the road, the FR9000 is able to travel at 40 km/h (limited to 25 km/h in France to comply with homologation rules) at a reduced engine speed while offering the benefits of quieter and more comfortable driving.
UNRIVALLED CUTTING QUALITY
Precise control of cutting length and crop processing is essential for farmers and contractors seeking to obtain the highest nutritional value from their forage. The power transmitted to the chopping unit, the blower and the maize crop processor is independent of the power transmitted to the forage harvester's hydrostatic transmission. The constant engine speed ensures a steady rotor speed to deliver optimum cutting quality.
The HydroLocTM feed roll speed control system of the FR9000 allows the cutting length to be adjusted instantly while working. The hydrostatic transmission optimises speed synchronisation between the header and the feed rolls in order to feed the crop uniformly and produce a consistent cutting length.
A clean cut between the knives and the shear bar is also vital and can be achieved by optimising knife sharpening. This can be done in forward or reverse. The shear bar is adjusted automatically from the cab.
DESIGNED TO SIMPLIFY DRIVING
The FR9000 is designed to meet the needs of intense performance dictated by seasonal use. All this with great ease of handling and maximum comfort. Power CruiseTM optimises fuel consumption both on the road and in the field.
Numerous automated functions further increase the efficiency of the silage operation. For example, automatic headland control avoids the loss of maize cobs when manoeuvring by increasing the spout rotation speed, synchronising the speed of the header and returning the rotating spout to the correct height.
Set points can be established for the spout to the right or left, allowing the spout to return quickly to the ideal angle for loading the trailer.
The large curved windows surround the operator to provide a clear 360-degree view. The cab doors are designed to ease access, but also to extend the panoramic view, giving the operator exceptional visibility on each side of the FR9000 forage harvester.
The longitudinal positioning of the engine lowers the machine's centre of gravity and also improves rear visibility. Even with heavy equipment, stability on the road is excellent.
The FR9000 uses the same IntelliView™ II monitor as the brand's flagship CR and CX combine harvesters. The colour screen provides all the essential operating data, including that from New Holland's MetaLoc™ metal detection system.
The screen shows the location of the object to make it easier to remove (in the centre or on one of the sides), an essential feature given the large size of the chopping unit of the FR9000.
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