By Jamie Martin
New Holland has expanded its hay and forage equipment offerings with new updates aimed at helping producers work more efficiently and improve overall harvest performance.
Leading the announcement is the Speedrower® 1 Series, a next-generation self-propelled windrower lineup built for modern hay and forage operations. The series includes four models with horsepower ratings reaching up to 308 peak horsepower, providing growers with increased capacity during critical harvest periods.
The machines feature faster operating speeds, an upgraded cooling package, and larger fuel capacity that allows longer operating hours between refueling stops. These improvements are designed to help producers cover more acres while maintaining productivity during narrow harvest windows.
“Hay and forage producers face constant and evolving pressure across every aspect of their operations, from maximizing crop and bale quality to helping teams work more efficiently in tight harvest windows,” said Alex Berwager, product go-to-market manager for New Holland North America.
He added, “These Roll-Belt round baler updates are designed to make every day baling easier, more consistent and more productive. With practical improvements like net wrap protection, durability, in-cab control and factory-fit automation, we’re helping operators work with greater confidence, even in demanding conditions.”
One of the most significant additions is Relative Yield Monitoring integrated with lifetime FieldOps™ connectivity. The system provides growers with real-time information about crop variability across fields while automatically recording data for future analysis. This information can support decisions related to crop management, soil planning, and field performance.
The Speedrower® 1 Series also includes AutoFloat header flotation, a larger IntelliView display and suspension technologies that improve machine handling and operator comfort. Compatibility with multiple header types adds further versatility for different forage crops and harvesting conditions.
Alongside the windrower launch, New Holland announced updates to its Model Year 2027 Roll-Belt™ 1 Series round balers. The balers now include a net protection system that helps safeguard net wrap during bale ejection and improves performance in challenging residue conditions.
Engineers have also strengthened several high-wear components by adding larger rollers and bearings. These enhancements are designed to increase reliability and reduce maintenance concerns.
“When New Holland launched the Speedrower PLUS Series in 2022, we said it was the building block for the future,” said Jordan Milewski, self-propelled windrower product marketing manager for New Holland North America.
He added, “The Speedrower 1 Series represents the next evolution of that vision by bringing together more power, more productivity, more performance and more precision technology to help growers make smarter decisions both in and out of the field.”
Technology upgrades include the new Bale Command™ 8 touchscreen monitor and factory-installed IntelliBale™ automation, making setup easier and helping operators achieve more consistent performance in the field.
The company has also introduced clearer model naming across the Roll-Belt™ 561 lineup, allowing producers to more easily select a machine tailored to hay, silage, specialty crops or sliced bale production.
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