Machinery manufacturer New Holland dedicated a decade to the development of its groundbreaking CR11 combine harvester, officially unveiled to the public on November 12 at the Agritechnica 2023 trade fair in Hanover, Germany.
Distinguished by its striking golden color, a tribute to the prestigious golden Agritechnica medal (innovation prize) received by New Holland, the CR11 will be marketed in the brand's signature yellow. The combine harvester boasts an impressive increase in threshing capacity, with a range of 20% (grain) to 40% (corn) higher than the existing flagship model, the CR10.90. This enhancement is achieved through the introduction of wider and longer threshing rotors.
The CR11's threshing system retains the two longitudinally positioned threshing rotors, but nearly every component is redesigned. The rotors, measuring 61 cm in diameter (up from 56 cm) and extending 3.5 meters in length (up from 2.9 meters), are driven by a continuously variable transmission (CVT) at the rear, supplemented by a 3-speed gearbox. With a maximum power output of 775 hp, the longitudinally oriented engine block ensures optimal weight distribution.
Efficient material distribution on the sieves is facilitated by sensors, allowing the sieves to shake not only forward and backward but also left and right. This automatic adjustment is particularly beneficial on slopes or when using only one side of the cutter bar.
The enlarged ejection drum, now throwing straw through the straw chopper, incorporates radar sensors to monitor distribution, automatically adjusting in the presence of side wind. A sensor at the rear measures straw length, enabling automatic adjustments to the counter knives.
The grain tank, boasting a 20,000-liter capacity, features a rear door for convenient access. Unloading at a rate of 210 liters per second, the CR11 demonstrated its efficiency during a UK barley test where the 20,000-liter bunker unloaded in just 80 seconds.
Equipped with VF900/65 R46 tires, the CR11 is approximately 4 meters wide. Alternatively, the machine is available with tracks, maintaining a width of 3.5 meters with a 66-centimeter track. Weighing around 26 tons, the CR11 is slightly larger than its predecessor, the CR10.90.
The CR11 offers flexibility with a cutter bar ranging from 12.5 to 18.3 meters wide. This model introduces innovative technology exclusive to the CR11, while the smaller CR combine harvesters receive a refreshed appearance and the new MY2025 cabin, featuring two 12-inch screens from New Holland's current tractor generation.
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