Intelligent Automation for High-Capacity Harvesting

New Holland, a CNH brand, unveiled the new CR11 during AgroActiva, introducing a high-capacity combine harvester aimed at large-scale agricultural operations. The model integrates advanced automation systems, digital agriculture technologies, and a new generation of Twin Rotor architecture to optimize performance, reduce grain losses, and improve grain quality.

Twin Rotor Technology for Higher Processing Capacity
The CR11 expands the CR combine family in Argentina and represents the largest harvesting platform developed by New Holland. Powered by a 15.9-liter FPT Cursor 16 engine delivering up to 775 hp, the machine features a 20,000-liter grain tank and an unloading rate of 210 liters per second, specifications intended to reduce downtime during harvesting operations.

The Twin Rotor technology, developed by the company over more than five decades, uses two longitudinal rotors to provide more uniform threshing with reduced mechanical stress on grain. This design minimizes grain damage, improves harvested grain quality, and optimizes material flow through the cleaning system.

Artificial Intelligence-Based Automation
One of the key innovations in the CR11 is IntelliSense, an automation system that uses sensors and cameras to continuously monitor operating conditions. The technology automatically adjusts harvesting parameters, including threshing, separation, and cleaning settings, to maximize throughput while reducing grain losses.

The machine also incorporates IntelliCruise, which automatically regulates ground speed to maintain a consistent crop feed rate and keep the combine operating at maximum capacity without constant operator intervention.

TwinClean System for Loss Reduction
The CR11 features the new TwinClean cleaning system, developed to increase cleaning capacity through a sequential dual-cleaning process. The system combines multiple cleaning stages, automatic transverse distribution, and optimized airflow management to maintain uniform material distribution and improve separation efficiency, even under demanding harvesting conditions.

According to New Holland, the system was specifically engineered to reduce grain losses and enhance overall harvesting efficiency.

Digital Agriculture and Remote Fleet Management
In the area of digital agriculture, the CR11 includes factory-installed connectivity and compatibility with the FieldOps platform. The system enables operational data transfer, remote machine monitoring, technical support, and real-time agronomic management within a connected agricultural data ecosystem.

In addition, New Holland’s Intelligence Center can remotely monitor machine performance in real time, helping identify potential issues before they affect operations, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity.

Redesigned Cab and Operator Environment
The operator cab has been completely redesigned to improve comfort and efficiency during long working hours. The workstation includes two IntelliView 12 touchscreen displays, multiple integrated cameras, remote-control functions for various machine systems, enhanced climate control, and improved visibility and lighting.

The CR11 will be offered with the 61-foot NH FD2 Draper header manufactured in Brazil. The header features an articulated frame with a three-section flex system, adjustable approach angle, and variable belt speed to adapt to different crop and field conditions.

Expanded CR Product Range in Argentina
With the introduction of the CR11, New Holland completes its CR combine harvester lineup in Argentina. The range now includes the CR6, CR7, CR7+, CR8, CR9, and CR11 models, providing multiple capacity and configuration options for different farm sizes and production requirements.

The CR6, CR7, CR7+, CR8, and CR9 models are manufactured at CNH’s facility in Córdoba, reinforcing the company’s commitment to domestic production while offering farmers a broad portfolio of Twin Rotor harvesting solutions.

Additional Context: Technical Specifications and Competitive Benchmarking
The CR11 competes in the Class 11 combine harvester segment, which is designed for large-scale farming operations requiring maximum harvesting capacity. Comparable machines include the Case IH AF11 and the Fendt IDEAL 10, both of which exceed 770 hp and target high-throughput harvesting applications.

Key CR11 specifications include a 775 hp engine, a 20,000-liter grain tank, and a 210-liter-per-second unloading system. The machine also incorporates advanced automation technologies such as IntelliSense and IntelliCruise, alongside the TwinClean dual-stage cleaning system and New Holland’s Twin Rotor threshing architecture.

Compared with competing platforms, the CR11 emphasizes automated machine optimization, grain loss reduction, and integrated digital connectivity. These features are designed to improve harvesting efficiency, reduce operator workload, and support data-driven farm management within modern digital agriculture environments.

Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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