Machinery Hay and Forage New Holland's Beast of a Chopper New Holland’s FR920 forage harvester has been equipped with a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive system developed to deal with the increased power and traction requirements of this size diesel. By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 14, 2018 Close Turning out a whopping 911 hp. (with a 44% torque rise) thanks to a V-12 (12-cylinder) engine, New Holland's FR920 forage harvester has been equipped with a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive system developed to deal with the increased power and traction requirements of this size diesel. That drive increases the maximum torque transferred to the wheels by 60% compared with the standard four-wheel-drive systems. Introduced this week during the National Farm Machinery Show, the FR920 is offered with a choice of three crop processor roll configurations. The new DuraCracker system offers uniform kernel cracking and expanded processing performance. The DuraShredder employs 110/138 tooth rolls with additional spiral grooves that shred the stover and further processing kernels. The hard-chromed rolls of both processors are the widest on the market, reducing the thickness of the crop mat going through to ensure the best possible processing. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit