Production years
2024-present; confirm regional specification with a New Holland dealer.
New Holland forage harvester ยท 2024-present
New Holland FR780 Forage Harvester
The New Holland FR780 is a current high-output FR Forage Cruiser rated at 775 maximum engine hp. It is built for large dairy, beef, biogas, and custom-harvesting programs that need substantial corn and grass capacity with New Holland's established forage-harvester crop-processing system.
Machine type
Self-propelled forage harvester
Engine
FPT Industrial Cursor 16, 15.9 L inline-six, 721 gross hp and 775 maximum hp commonly cited.
Cutterhead/drum width
900 mm (35.4 in.) cutterhead frame width; cutterhead diameter is approximately 710 mm.
New Holland FR780 specifications
| Production years | 2024-present; confirm regional specification with a New Holland dealer. |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Self-propelled forage harvester |
| Engine | FPT Industrial Cursor 16, 15.9 L inline-six, 721 gross hp and 775 maximum hp commonly cited. |
| Cutterhead/drum width | 900 mm (35.4 in.) cutterhead frame width; cutterhead diameter is approximately 710 mm. |
| Typical headers | UltraFeed grass pickup up to 4.0 m; Pro Series row-independent corn headers, commonly 6 to 12 rows depending on market. |
| Crops | Grass silage, corn silage, whole-crop cereals |
| Feed/processor | Four feed rolls; Variflow system and crop processor available, with 750 mm-wide by 250 mm-diameter rolls. |
| Weight | Approximately 18 to 20 metric tons (39,700 to 44,100 lb) without header, depending on tires, processor, and options; confirm with the manual. |
What the FR780 is used for
The FR780 is designed for sustained high-tonnage silage chopping, particularly corn and large grass windrows. It fits large dairy and beef operations, biogas sites, and custom crews that can keep trucks and packing equipment moving at its output level.
Owners and operators value its broad crop channel, high horsepower reserve, and Variflow arrangement, which changes blower position for grass or processor use. It is most rewarding in a well-organized harvesting system rather than in low-acreage work.
Why the New Holland FR780 stands out
With 775 maximum hp, the FR780 occupies the upper end of the modern forage-harvester market without being the flagship FR920. Its 900 mm crop channel, large cutterhead, available processor, and high-capacity pickup make it particularly notable for maintaining output in demanding corn and heavy grass conditions.
Buying a used New Holland FR780
Assess knife and shearbar wear, the automatic sharpening system, feed-roll condition, and crop-channel liner wear. Measure processor-roll wear and inspect its bearings and engagement, then examine Variflow components, blower paddles and housing, driveline, engine cooling and aftertreatment records, and header condition. Verify total engine hours, processor hours if available, software history, and exact weight specifications with the operator manual or dealer.
New Holland FR780 frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the New Holland FR780 have?
New Holland commonly lists 721 gross hp and 775 maximum hp. Confirm the rating standard and exact regional model with the dealer.
What crops can an FR780 harvest?
It is designed for grass, corn silage, and whole-crop cereal silage when equipped with the appropriate pickup or corn header.
Does the FR780 have a kernel processor?
A crop processor is available for the FR780 and is commonly specified for corn silage. Inspect roll wear carefully on used machines.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used forage harvesters vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.