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The New Holland FR Forage Cruiser Range: Power, Precision & Performance in One

by Laura Fuller on July 21, 2025

When it comes to forage harvesting, New Holland has long set the standard for productivity, clean energy and innovation. The new FR Forage Cruiser range takes things even further – delivering exceptional power, precision and operator comfort to help farmers and contractors alike work more efficiently than ever.

Whether you’re preparing for maize harvest or silage season, there’s an FR model to match your operation, from 476hp to 911hp. And with models like the FR650 Maize Spec Forager now in stock and ready to go, there’s no better time to upgrade.

New Holland forage cruiser in a maize field

What’s New in the FR Forage Cruiser Range?

The latest generation FR range includes a host of intelligent upgrades designed to boost productivity and reduce running costs:

  • New Forage Suite™ cab – the quietest and most spacious ever
  • IntelliView™ IV Plus display – faster, more responsive controls
  • Ergonomic multifunction handle & console for better in field control
  • Individually dimmable full LED lighting
  • Cygnus mapping antenna for next level precision
  • IntelliFill™ III – auto spout guidance with 210° visibility
  • CropSpeed for blockage prevention and improved crop flow
  • Wear resistant spout materials and auto engine bay cleaning
  • Signature New Holland styling with smarter, nature inspired design
  • Mechanical 4WD and UltraFeed™ pick up
  • Bi-directional knife sharpening and easy access for quick servicing

Smart Features That Make a Real-World Difference

210° Spout Rotation

Maximise trailer fill efficiency with full left/right rotation and quick return to home position for safe transport.

Diagram of the New Holland FR Forager Cruiser 210 degree spout

Market leading fuel and fluid capacity

Marketing leading fuel capacity and efficiency for longer and more efficient days.

CustomSteer™ and Power Cruise II

The power and smooth operation you’ve come to expect from New Holland, ideal for agile handling and smart forward speed control.

Widest Belt on the Market

Class leading, widest 9 groove belt for optimal power distribution and “Best In Field” performance

AutoFloat™ Header Control

Maintain uniform crop collection across uneven ground with advanced header levelling.

New Holland FR Forager Cruiser Autofloat function

RockAlert & MetaLoc™

Automatic stone and metal detection systems help protect your machine and your livestock.

New Holland FR Forager Cruiser rock alert feature

Diagram of the New Holland FR forager cruiser metaloc feature

HydroLoc™ Feedroll Drive

Guarantees consistent chop length across varying crops and conditions.

Diagram of the New Holland FR Forager Cruiser Hydroloc feature

Operator Comfort

Enjoy quieter days in a more spacious, more comfortable cab with improved visibility and lighting for long harvest days.

New Holland FR Forage Cruiser cab

Maize-Ready Harvesting Power

New Holland offers two Pro Series maize headers in the FR range, engineered for reliable performance across all conditions. Combine maize headers can also be fitted for increased flexibility and with the unique VariFlow system, switching from grass to maize has never been easier.

Whether your goal is high-quality silage or energy-rich biomass, the FR range is designed to help you harvest more, faster.

Spotlight: FR650 Maize Spec Forager – In Stock Now

New Holland FR650 Forager Cruiser FR650 for sale

Ready to take on maize head on? The FR650 Maize Spec Forager is now in stock and available with:

  • 0% finance (1+3 @ 50% RRP or 1+4 @ 40% RRP)
  • Optional extended warranty
  • Maintenance packages up to 6 years / 6,000 hours

With the FR650, you’ll benefit from market leading features like:

  • NutriSense™ technology – for continuous dry matter monitoring and precise forage quality tracking
  • PowerCruise II – intelligent forward speed control to save fuel and increase throughput
  • Serviceability – fast access points, long intervals and optional heavy duty wear plates for high-abrasion work

Performance highlights:

  • Average fuel usage: 4.25L/acre
  • Fuel usage per hour: 138.5L/hr
  • Harvesting speed: 9.2 km/h
  • Area Worked – 1,305 Acres
  • Fuel used – 5,555 Litres
  • Tons Harvested – 7,812 tons

(Data based on 2023/24 FR650 demonstrator trials)

New Holland FR Forager Cruiser in a field filling a trailer

Why Buy from T H WHITE?

We back every FR Forage Cruiser with the T H WHITE Difference:

  • Over 70 expert technicians
  • Multiple depot locations across our network
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • 24/7 seasonal support
  • Over 90% first time fix rate

When harvest season hits, downtime isn’t an option – and neither is waiting for delivery.

Speak to the team today

 

 

All content is correct at the time of publishing. Specific product availability, special offers and the provision of services are subject to change and withdrawal at any time.

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