New Holland Extends Ag Lineup with CH7.70 Combine, T6 ‘Multitasker’ Tractor

The full-line brand targets “harvesting supremacy” with the debut of a new Crossover Harvesting technology that increases throughput.

The new CH7.70 Crossover combine creates a new segment in New Holland’s offering, between mid-range conventional and flagship rotary models. (New Holland Agriculture)

To reinforce its position as a “full-liner,” New Holland Agriculture’s focus for 2021 is to continue developing and launching new ranges, models and innovations to compete in every agricultural segment. Brand president Carlo Lambro kicked off that process during a late-February virtual event, introducing several new products that will reach the market in 2021.

The CH7.70 pairs Twin Rotor separation technology with a large-diameter threshing drum from conventional combines to create a new Crossover Harvesting system. (New Holland Agriculture)

Chief among them are the CH7.70 combine, which debuts a new Crossover Harvesting concept that pairs Twin Rotor separation technology with the brand’s conventional threshing system, and the new T6.160 Dynamic Command tractor, reportedly the only compact 6-cylinder tractor available with rated power below 140 hp (104 kW).

Ergonomics and operator comfort were key design considerations for the CH7.70 combine’s Harvest Suite Deluxe cab. (New Holland Agriculture)

A major focus of New Holland’s brand strategy is achieving “harvesting supremacy,” said Sean Lennon, VP Europe. “Our target is to make New Holland the European leader in the combine segment. This means winning over new customers and bringing our market share well above our current position,” he said. The company has grouped a set of coordinated initiatives under a new “combine attack plan,” initially targeting France, Germany and the U.K. to increase its combine footprint.

“The new Crossover combine creates a new segment in New Holland’s wide offering, between mid-range conventional and flagship rotary models, further extending the choice of solutions for our customers, capable of meeting the specific needs of all types of farming operations,” said Lionel Gleyroux, product marketing manager, Combines and Headers Europe. The Crossover Harvesting technology delivers segment-leading throughput, he added.

Crossover Harvester increases throughput

New Holland is counting on its new CH7.70, which Lambro called “a leap forward in technology and productivity,” to move the needle on its market share. Available in the first half of this year, the combine’s new Crossover Harvesting technology is key to productivity gains, delivering up to 25% higher throughput than a conventional combine in its class, along with a 35% decrease in broken grain, according to Lars Skjoldager Sørensen, product management director, Combines and Headers Global. An unloading speed of 100 L/sec allows the 9,300-L tank to be emptied in about a minute and a half, he said.

The new T6.160 Dynamic Command tractor has a 2.6-meter wheelbase and 10.5-tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight. (New Holland Agriculture)
The new T6 model features the 24x24 Dynamic Command transmission developed in-house by New Holland engineers. (New Holland Agriculture)

The two-drum threshing system features a 600-mm diameter reinforced drum – claimed to be the largest in the segment. The drum combined with the sectional concave enables adaptation to different crops in less than 20 minutes. Drum speed is controlled from the cab by a new heavy-duty hydraulic drum variator, allowing the operator to adjust speed to match the crop and field conditions.

The threshing system features New Holland’s proven Opti-Thresh technology, which adapts to crop conditions and maturity by repositioning the rear part of the concave; no tools are needed. When the hinged top section is moved away from the drum, the rubbing action is gentler, improving straw quality, Sørensen explained.

The specially designed 3.45-meter-long, 21-inch Twin Rotor system is said to provide the segment’s largest separation area, at about 2.9 m2 (31 ft2). The CH7.70 can be equipped with a range of Varifeed headers of up to 9.15 meters, including a new 8.53-meter version specifically developed for this range. The front face of the feeder housing can be mechanically adjusted to ensure alignment with the header, optimizing the angle to deliver smooth, laminar crop flow for increased throughput.

The CH7.70 features a Triple-Clean cascaded cleaning system that boosts cleaning capacity by up to 15% with the addition of an extra cascade in the center of the grain pan. The double flight cross auger, which transfers grain to the elevator faster, can further increase throughput. Performance on slopes is enhanced by the SmartSieve system, which automatically compensates for side slopes up to 25%. The system also calibrates sieve action based on fan speed and kernel size to determine the optimal throwing angle.

The Opti-Fan system automatically compensates for fluctuating grain speed across the cleaning shoe when the machine is working on slopes. It reduces fan speed when traveling uphill, ensuring no grain is lost out the back of the combine, and increases it when moving downhill to prevent clogging of the shoe. For sustained performance in hilly conditions, a Laterale version uses an automatic leveling system that provides transversal slope correction of up to 18% on both sides.

The 374-hp (279-kW) Cursor 9 engine, which offers 34 hp (25 kW) more than on the CX6.90 combine, complies with Stage V emissions standards with the patented HI-eSCR 2 technology developed by FPT Industrial. Ease of maintenance on the new combine was a major design focus, Sørensen said. The CH7.70 has only four greasing points, and a large service door on top of the straw hood door provides easy access.

T6.160 sports exclusive dual clutch

The “multitasker” tractor features the SideWinder II armrest with fully integrated IntelliView IV color touchscreen and CommandGrip multifunction handle. (New Holland Agriculture)

New Holland Agriculture is extending its all-purpose T6 tractor range with the new T6.160 Dynamic Command, which pairs a 135-hp (100-kW) NEF 6-cylinder engine from FPT with New Holland’s dual clutch and CVT (continuously variable transmission) system. With a 2.6-meter wheelbase and 10.5-tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight, the T6.160 complements the existing T6.180 Dynamic Command tractor, powered by a 145-hp (108-kW) six-cylinder.

Expected to be available in the second half of 2021, the new T6 model features an in-house-developed 24x24 Dynamic Command transmission that can improve fuel efficiency by up to 9%, according to Gilles Mayer, product management director, Medium Tractors Global. With 8-step push-button gear changes using dual-clutch technology and three push-button robotized range changes, the design increases productivity and reduces operator fatigue, he said.

Engineers aimed to boost productivity by incorporating a range of automated functions, Mayer said. A Ground Speed Management II control package exclusive to New Holland is designed to increase the tractor’s efficiency by automatically maintaining the target speed set by the operator. Smart Range Shift ensures the correct gear is always engaged and overlap gears are skipped to give sequential ratios and rapid acceleration. The new T6 also features the SideWinder II armrest with fully integrated IntelliView IV color touchscreen and CommandGrip multifunction handle.

Telematics on the T6.160 Dynamic Command allow farmers to stay connected through MyPLM Connect, using a tablet-based user interface to send and receive real-time information from tractors. They can manage their fleet and farm data by uploading their agronomic data from Farm Tab, which is available within MYPLM Connect. New Holland is expanding its Precision Land Management (PLM) services within the portal. Remote Services, for example, enables dealers to conduct diagnostics and software updates remotely.