Production years
2007-2012
New Holland forage harvester ยท 2007-2012
New Holland FR9060 Forage Harvester
The New Holland FR9060 is a first-generation FR9000 Series self-propelled forage harvester in the roughly 580-hp class. It is widely recognized for its large chevron cutterhead, Variflow crop path, and high capacity in corn and grass silage.
Machine type
Self-propelled forage harvester
Engine
Iveco Cursor 13 TCD 12.9 L inline-six, 578 hp maximum under ECE R120; confirm market-specific rating
Cutterhead/drum width
34.5 in (862 mm) wide x 28 in (700 mm) diameter closed chevron drum; 2x8 or 2x12 knives
New Holland FR9060 specifications
| Production years | 2007-2012 |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Self-propelled forage harvester |
| Engine | Iveco Cursor 13 TCD 12.9 L inline-six, 578 hp maximum under ECE R120; confirm market-specific rating |
| Cutterhead/drum width | 34.5 in (862 mm) wide x 28 in (700 mm) diameter closed chevron drum; 2x8 or 2x12 knives |
| Typical headers | Grass pickup, direct-cut header, and 6- to 12-row corn headers depending on market and crop conditions |
| Crops | Grass silage, corn silage, and whole-crop forage |
| Feed/processor | Four feed rolls; optional 10 in (250 mm) crop processor with in-cab gap adjustment |
| Weight | About 30,300 lb (13,742 kg) |
What the FR9060 is used for
The FR9060 was built for commercial silage crews and large livestock operations that need sustained throughput in dense corn or heavy grass. Its variable crop path allows the machine to be set up for grass or corn, and the processor option supports properly processed corn silage.
Used buyers value the FR9060 for its capacity and established FR-series parts support. It makes the most sense where enough acres, haulage, and storage logistics can use its output.
Why the New Holland FR9060 stands out
The FR9060 stands out for its 862 mm by 700 mm cutterhead, four-roll feeding, MetalLoc detection, and Variflow transition between grass and corn crop paths. These features gave it a strong reputation for handling crop slugs and producing consistent chop at high output.
Buying a used New Holland FR9060
Inspect the knife drum, shearbar, in-cab sharpening and adjustment functions, feed rolls, crop-processor rolls and bearings, and the Variflow components for wear or damage. Also check accelerator paddles, blower housing, spout liner, engine cooling package, hydrostatic driveline, and header condition, then confirm the exact build specification and service campaigns with a New Holland dealer.
New Holland FR9060 frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does an FR9060 have?
The commonly cited maximum ECE R120 figure is 578 hp from the 12.9 L Iveco Cursor engine. Ratings can differ by market standard, so verify the individual machine.
Does the FR9060 have a kernel processor?
It was optional. The crop processor uses 10 in rolls and has in-cab gap adjustment, but its condition is critical on a used machine.
What crops can an FR9060 chop?
It is used for grass silage, corn silage, and whole-crop forage with the appropriate pickup, direct-cut, or corn header.
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.