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Published on 14 February 2012 · 2 min read
New Holland's CR8000-9000 ECOBlue™ combine harvester wins the "Machine of the Year 2012" title in the combine harvester category
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 14 February 2012 · 2 min read
The new range of New Holland CR8000-9000 combine harvesters has been voted "Machine of the Year 2012" by a panel of journalists from leading European technical publications. This award aims to highlight commercially available agricultural machines whose technological innovations offer practical and immediate benefits to farmers. The jury was particularly impressed by the efficiency of the Tier 4A engines and the cutting-edge SmartTrax™ triangular rubber track system. The vote took place at the Agritechnica International Show in Germany: the quality of the "Big Yellows" was rewarded in the home of "Deutsche Qualität"!
Powerful, responsive and economical engines
The new CR8000-9000 are equipped with powerful Cursor engines developed in collaboration with FPT Industrial. Compliant with the Tier 4A standard and featuring SCR ECOBlue™ technology, they deliver higher torque, combined with reduced fuel consumption.
The SCR ECOBlue™ system offers significant performance benefits. The new CR8000-9000 range delivers a maximum power of between 449 and 571 ch, which users need to tackle the most demanding conditions and crops.
3 engine types power the CR range:
• The CR9090 is fitted with the 12,8-litre Cursor 13 engine.
• The CR8080 and CR9070 proudly feature a 9,8-litre Cursor 10 engine.
• The CR8070 is fitted with a 8,7-litre Cursor 9 Common Rail engine.
Fuel consumption is significantly reduced thanks to the combination of SCR ECOBlue™ technology and the reduced engine speed of 1 600 tr/min during road transport.
SmartTrax™: a cutting-edge track system
New Holland developed the all-new SmartTrax™ track system in-house to ensure its compatibility with CR8000-9000 combine harvesters. The triangular structure reduces ground pressure by 57% compared with a wheeled machine, without affecting maneuverability. The positive "sprocket-and-lug" drive of the SmartTrax™ tracks ensures maximum traction efficiency, for perfect transmission to the ground even in the most extreme conditions. The top drive and tension rollers form an exceptionally simple system that increases mechanical efficiency and reliability while reducing parasitic losses. Track tension is maintained continuously and automatically for maximum traction. Three pairs of rollers in the center are attached to the track frame via rubber mounts. This acts as a suspension for improved driving comfort. The range comes in two widths, 24'' and 30''. The first width makes it possible to keep within road transport dimensions (3m50), even on the CR9000.
Franco Fusignani, President of New Holland Agriculture, concluded at the award ceremony: "The latest generation of CR combine harvesters takes harvesting technology to its peak and sets a new benchmark in harvesting productivity and efficiency for our customers."
Powerful, responsive and economical engines
The new CR8000-9000 are equipped with powerful Cursor engines developed in collaboration with FPT Industrial. Compliant with the Tier 4A standard and featuring SCR ECOBlue™ technology, they deliver higher torque, combined with reduced fuel consumption.
The SCR ECOBlue™ system offers significant performance benefits. The new CR8000-9000 range delivers a maximum power of between 449 and 571 ch, which users need to tackle the most demanding conditions and crops.
3 engine types power the CR range:
• The CR9090 is fitted with the 12,8-litre Cursor 13 engine.
• The CR8080 and CR9070 proudly feature a 9,8-litre Cursor 10 engine.
• The CR8070 is fitted with a 8,7-litre Cursor 9 Common Rail engine.
Fuel consumption is significantly reduced thanks to the combination of SCR ECOBlue™ technology and the reduced engine speed of 1 600 tr/min during road transport.
SmartTrax™: a cutting-edge track system
New Holland developed the all-new SmartTrax™ track system in-house to ensure its compatibility with CR8000-9000 combine harvesters. The triangular structure reduces ground pressure by 57% compared with a wheeled machine, without affecting maneuverability. The positive "sprocket-and-lug" drive of the SmartTrax™ tracks ensures maximum traction efficiency, for perfect transmission to the ground even in the most extreme conditions. The top drive and tension rollers form an exceptionally simple system that increases mechanical efficiency and reliability while reducing parasitic losses. Track tension is maintained continuously and automatically for maximum traction. Three pairs of rollers in the center are attached to the track frame via rubber mounts. This acts as a suspension for improved driving comfort. The range comes in two widths, 24'' and 30''. The first width makes it possible to keep within road transport dimensions (3m50), even on the CR9000.
Franco Fusignani, President of New Holland Agriculture, concluded at the award ceremony: "The latest generation of CR combine harvesters takes harvesting technology to its peak and sets a new benchmark in harvesting productivity and efficiency for our customers."
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