Cutting-Edge Innovations in the CR11 and CR10 Models Promise Increased Efficiency and Profitability
New Holland has introduced its groundbreaking twin-rotor combine harvesters, the CR11 and CR10, to the Australian market, setting a new standard in harvesting technology. These state-of-the-art machines are designed to enhance productivity, reduce grain loss, and offer superior residue management, positioning themselves as game changers for large-scale grain farmers.
Manufactured at New Holland’s Combine Centre of Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium, the CR11 and CR10 are engineered to deliver exceptional performance with close-to-zero grain loss and maximum operational uptime. Marc Smith, New Holland’s Australia and New Zealand Product and Portfolio Manager for crop harvesting, highlighted the four core pillars that define these models: productivity, grain-saving, residue management, and uptime.
The CR11 is powered by a robust 15.9-litre FPT Cursor 16 engine generating 775 horsepower, while the CR10 features a 12.9-litre FPT Cursor 13 engine with 635 horsepower. Both models boast impressive unloading rates of 210 litres per second. The CR11’s grain tank capacity is 20,000 liters, and the CR10’s is 16,000 liters.
One of the standout features of the CR series is the revised IntelliSense automation system, which adjusts the machine’s settings based on the chosen harvest strategy—whether focused on minimizing loss, optimizing grain quality, maximizing capacity, or maintaining a fixed throughput. This system ensures that the harvester performs efficiently under various conditions.
Additionally, the CR11 and CR10 incorporate an innovative cleaning shoe, the Twin-Clean system, designed to handle all materials from the rotors and achieve near-zero grain loss. This system features two sieve sets in sequence, each with upper and lower sieves and a clean-grain auger, guaranteeing an even load and maintaining high grain quality.
The new models also include the IntelliSpread feature, equipped with twin radars to measure and control the residue-spreading system. This system ensures uniform spreading across widths of up to 18 meters, accommodating the largest draper heads available.
New Holland has also focused on reducing maintenance and downtime. The CR11 and CR10 come with a cleaner driveline, reducing drive components by 25 percent and eliminating drive chains. A new in-cab de-slug feature automates the de-slugging process, enhancing safety and efficiency.
The CR11 has already been recognized with the prestigious Gold Medal Innovation Award at Agritechnica 2023. Both models have undergone thorough validation testing in Australia, with plans for field demonstrations and limited production in preparation for the 2025 harvest.
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