New Holland Forager Cruiser
FR Forager Cruiser
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FORAGE HARVESTING
450–911 HP | ULTRAFEED™ PICK-UPS | NUTRISENSE™ TECHNOLOGY | INTELLIFILL™ AUTOMATION
The New Holland FR Forage Cruiser range is engineered for maximum throughput, consistent chop quality and premium forage production across grass, maize, wholecrop and biomass applications. Available from 450 to 911 horsepower, FR harvesters combine advanced crop processing, HydroLoc™ chop length control and NutriSense™ technology to deliver precise forage quality and efficient harvesting performance. Built for demanding Australian conditions, they provide the power, capacity and reliability needed to keep trailers moving and harvest windows on schedule.
Ideal for dairy operations, beef producers, feedlots, silage contractors and large-scale cropping enterprises, the FR range helps maximise forage quality while reducing operator workload. Advanced automation, intelligent crop flow management and industry-leading harvesting technologies ensure consistent results season after season. Supported by Brown and Hurley Agriculture.
Discover New Holland FR Forage Cruiser Range
Explore specifications, features and models to find the right fit for your operation.
New Holland FR450
Engine - FPT Cursor 13L
Capacity - 12.9L
Max. engine power @ 1700-2000rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] - 331 / 450
Engine Compliance - Tier 3 / Stage 3A
New Holland FR500
Engine - FPT Cursor 13L
Capacity - 12.9L
Max. engine power @ 1700-2000rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] - 366 / 498
Engine Compliance - Tier 3 / Stage 3A
New Holland FR650
Engine - FPT Cursor 16
Capacity - 15.9L
Max. engine power @ 1700-2000rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] - 480 / 653
Engine Compliance - Tier 2
New Holland FR780
Engine - FPT Cursor 16L
Capacity - 15.9L
Max. engine power @ 1700-2000rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] - 570 / 775
Engine Compliance - Tier 0
New Holland FR920
Engine - FPT V20
Capacity - 20.1L
Max. engine power @ 1700-2000rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] - 670 / 911
Engine Compliance - Stage V
Power & Performance
- Fuel Efficiency: Power Cruise™ II & ECO engine management standard across the range
- Torque Rise: Up to 48% on FR920 for heavy crop loads
- Diesel Capacity: 1200L across all models
Feeding System
- HydroLoc™ drive for infinite length‑of‑cut adjustment
- 4 feed rolls with large 860 mm intake width
- MetaLoc™ metal detection standard on all models
- ActiveLOC™ (automatic chop length control) available
Cutting & Chop Quality
- V‑shaped cutterhead with 2 rows of knives
- Up to 20‑knife configurations for precise chop ranges
- Automatic knife sharpening & Adjust‑O‑Matic™ shearbar setting standard
- Consistent cutterhead speed: 1130 rpm
Variflow™ System
- Switch between grass and maize in under two minutes
- Improves crop flow efficiency and reduces fuel burn
Crop Processor
- 250 mm rolls standard (FR450 optional 200 mm)
- 22% speed differential standard
- Optional: 30% or 50% differential for intensive processing
- Electro‑hydraulic roll clearance adjustment standard on 250mm rolls
Precision Technology
- IntelliView™ IV display standard
- Guidance & Automation Options:
- IntelliSteer®
- Automatic row guidance
- IntelliFill™ automatic trailer‑filling
- Precision Farming:
- Moisture sensing
- Yield & moisture mapping
- Full PLM® data suite available
Comfort & Operator Environment
- Large 6.8 m³ cab with excellent visibility
- Air‑suspension seat standard (leather & heated options available)
- Automatic climate control optional
- LED lighting packages available
- Rear waterproof storage boxes standard
Spout & Crop Handling
- Max spout height: 6400 mm
- Rotation: 210°
- Automatic spout home/work positions standard
- Collision protection standard
Build & Mobility
- 40 km/h road speed
- 4‑speed gearbox with hydrostatic drive
- Differential lock & rear wheel drive optional
- Machine weight: 12,550–13,060 kg (model dependent)