New Holland FR550

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FR Forage Cruiser SP Forage Harvesters

THE FR FORAGE CRUISER: THE GAME CHANGER
New Holland is proud to introduce the six-model FR Forage Cruiser line with powers ranging from 476 horsepower to 911 horsepower with the new FR920. Significantly improved capacity and productivity result from New Holland’s better crop flow, fuel-efficient engines and state-of-the-art headers. All this is wrapped up in a sleek, tapered design which has New Holland written all over it.

CAB AND CONTROLS

THE QUIET, SPACIOUS CAB
The FR series forage harvesters are your home away from home. The redesigned cab features lots of elbow room, and you can enjoy all of that space in the peace and quiet of the near-silent 76 decibel sound level.

FEEDROLLS AND CUTTERHEAD

BEST IN CLASS CHOP QUALITY
It’s a bold statement, but NEW FR Forage Cruisers more than live up to this title. Industry-leading HydroLoc™ technology ensures constant chop length regardless of crop type and variations in load. But, quality is nothing without throughput, and all FR models turn crop into feed at amazing rates.

VARIFLOW™ ACCELERATOR AND CROP PROCESSOR

ULTIMATE PROCESSING AND BLOWING PERFORMANCE
No matter which FR model you choose, you get industry-leading New Holland processing efficiency. Large 10-inch (250-mm) processing rolls are 29.5 inches wide—the widest available. Wider rolls mean more crop can fit through the small gap for maximum capacity.

ENGINE

POWER DESIGNED FOR CONSTANT HIGH LOADS
The FR Forage Cruiser line benefits from productive FP Industrial Cursor 13, Cursor 16 and V20 engines. All feature ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR engine technology (except for the FR850) for Tier 4B compliance. The FR480 and FR550 use proven FPT Cursor 13 engines similar to those used in many dependable New Holland tractors and combines. These engines, however, have been specifically tuned to the constant high loads experienced during harvesting forage, and also have almost instantaneous transient response to handle sudden changes in loads without stopping or plugging.

PRECISION FARMING OPTIONS

INTELLIFILL™ AUTOMATIC SPOUT GUIDANCE SYSTEM
The award-winning IntelliFill spout guidance system is now available to automate truck or trailer filling. The tracking system built into IntelliFill uses a specialized 3D camera mounted under the spout to guide the crop flow into the trailer. The system can guide crop accurately into the trailer no matter the time of day, weather condition, and or trailer type. The NIR (near infra-red) sensors automatically detect the trailer edge and crop mound, allowing the system to work with almost any trailer or truck.

SERVICEABILITY

EASY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESS
Self-supporting and fully-opening single-piece side shields guarantee full access to all drives and service points. A large work area makes cleaning the cooling package or checking the crop processor a snap. These additional features make maintenance simple:

  • An easy-to-access automatic greasing system
  • Centralized drain points for super fast and clean drainage when changing fluids
  • Spout doors open easily to speed blockage clearing and wear liner replacement
  • Removable wheel wells for excellent hydrostatic access
  • A cleaner battery location at the back of the unit with electrical disconnect switch in the left-hand toolbox
  • The bumper plate offers more available bumper height adjustments

Specifications

Model FR550
Engine 
Engine FPT Cursor 13*
Engine configuration and number of cylinders In-line 6
Capacity liters 12.9
Injection system Common Rail
Compliant with engine emissions regulations 
Compliant with engine emissions regulations Tier 4B
ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR system (Selective Catalytic Reduction) Standard
Gross engine power @ 2100rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] 370/503
Max. engine power @ 1700-2000rpm - ISO TR14396 - ECE R120 [kW/hp(CV)] 400/544
Torque @ 2100rpm ISO 14396 - ECE R120 ft. lbs. (Nm) 1241 (1682)
Torque @ 1700rpm ISO 14396 - ECE R120 ft. lbs. (Nm) 1657 (2247)
Maximum Torque @ 1500rpm ISO 14396 - ECE R120 ft. lbs. (Nm) 1708 (2316)
Torque rise (2100 to 1500rpm) % 38
Torque rise (2100 to 1700rpm) % 34
Approved biodiesel blend*** B5
Power Cruise™ II system Standard
Fuel consumption measuring and read-out on IntelliView™ IV monitor Standard
Air compressor Optional
Fuel tank 
Diesel capacity gal. (l) 317 (1200)
AdBlue capacity gal. (l) 52 (200)
Feeding 
Feeding HydroLoc™ drive
Length of cut adjustment Infinite
Number of feed-rolls 4
Feed opening width in. (mm) 33.9 (860)
MetaLoc™ metal detection with position indication Standard
Dual Drive system (header hydrostatic drive) Optional
ActiveLOC™ active chop length control Optional
Cutterhead 
Cutterhead cylinder type V-shaped with 2 rows of knives
Cutterhead frame width in. (mm) 35.4 (900)
Cutterhead cylinder width in. (mm) 34.8 (884)
Cutterhead diameter (max / min) in. (mm) 27.9 / 27.2 (710 / 690)
Cutterhead speed at 2100 engine rpm 1130
Cuts per minute (2x8 knives) c/min 9,060
Length of cut range (2x8 knives) in. (mm) 0.2 - 1.3 (6 - 33)
Cuts per minute (2x10 knives) c/min 11,320
Length of cut range (2x10 knives) in. (mm) 0.2 - 1 (5 - 26)
Cuts per minute (2x12 knives) c/min 13,600
Length of cut range (2x12 knives) in. (mm) 0.2 - 0.9 (4 - 22)
Adjust-O-Matic™ shearbar setting Standard
Automatic knife sharpening system in forward or reverse Standard
Variflow™ system 
Variflow™ system Shift between crops in under two minutes
Crop processor 
Roll Width in. (mm) 29.5 (750)
Roll diameter in. (mm) 9.8 (250)
Cab Controled Gap Standard
Standard CP Standard
Rolls Sawtooth, 99/126 teeth, 30% Differential
Economy CP Standard
Rolls Sawtooth, 99/99 teeth, 22% Differential
DuraCracker HDCP -
Rolls -
DuraShredder HDCP -
Rolls -
Blower 
Blower rotor diameter in. (mm) 20.7 (525)
Blower rotor width in. (mm) 29.5 (750)
Blower speed at 2100 engine rpm rpm 2119
Spout 
Spout maximum height in. (mm) 252 (6400)
Rotation angle degree 210
Spout extension (10-row corn header) in. (mm) 28.3 (720)
Spout extension (12-row corn header) in. (mm) 54 (1380)
Automatic spout functions (home and work positions) Standard
Spout side collision protection Standard
Electrical 
12 volt alternator standard Amps 240
Battery capacity CCA / Ah 2 x 800 / 107
Transmission 
Hydrostatic Standard
Gearbox 4-speed
Remote gearshifting Standard
Differential lock Standard
Mechanical powered rear wheels Optional
Maximum road speed @ 1200 rpm mph (kph) 25 (40)
Header control systems 
Pressure compensation mode Standard
Autofloat™ system Optional
Mechanical Lateral flotation Standard
Power Reverse hydraulic header reverser Standard
Hydraulic quick coupler (single location) Standard
Automatic header speed synchronisation to forward speed Standard
Cab glass area 
Cab glass area ft³ (m³) 240 (6.8)
Cab category level - EN 15695 1
LEO lighting pack Optional
Optimum cab noise level - ISO 5131 (dB(A)) 76
Deluxe cloth trimmed heated air-suspension seat with Active Ventilation Standard
Leather trimmed heated air-suspension seat with Active Ventilation Optional
Instructor’s seat Standard
CommandGrip™ handle Standard
IntelliView™ IV monitor with adjustable position Standard
Reversing camera Optional
Automatic climate control Standard
Removable coolbox Optional
Automatic greasing system Standard
Rear bumper with integrated water proof storage boxes Standard
New Holland Precision Land Management systems - PLM® Connect Telematics 
New Holland Precision Land Management systems - PLM® Connect Telematics Optional
New Holland Precision Land Management systems - Guidance systems 
IntelliSteer® system Optional
Automatic row guidance system for corn headers Optional
IntelliFill™ system Optional
Precision farming 
Optional additive tank (with adjustable flow) capacity gal. (l) 100 (395)
Moisture measuring Optional
Yield measuring and moisture measuring Optional
Full Precision farming package including: Yield measuring and moisture measuring, DGPS yield mapping Optional
Full Precision farming package including: PLM desktop software and software support service Optional
Weight**** 
Weight**** lbs. (kg) 28,880 (13100)