Krone unveils 14 new innovations across its forage equipment and logistics ranges, along with a new integrated worksite concept that allows windrowing, baling, and wrapping to be carried out simultaneously
One of the most pressing challenges for modern farms is the growing shortage of skilled labor—operators capable of managing sophisticated machinery and complex operations worth hundreds of thousands of euros. Aware of this issue, Krone has been investing for years in making its machines increasingly autonomous and connected. This September, the company expanded its lineup with several new solutions, one of which directly addresses the labor shortage challenge.
At the forefront of this effort is the Swadro BaleTrain TC 880 Pro, a fully integrated system that combines a windrower, a round baler, and a wrapper—allowing all three operations to be performed at once, under the supervision of a single operator. This “composite worksite” links three proven machines in sequence.
The setup begins with the Swadro TC 880 twin-rotor windrower, adapted for this specific purpose, followed by a round baler such as the Compack CV 150 XC Pro. The flagship of Krone’s new “Pro” series, which includes four models with variable or semi-variable chambers developed from the well-established Comprima family.
Variable-chamber versions produce bales from 1.0 to 1.5 meters in diameter, while semi-variable models range from 1.25 to 1.5 meters. The system concludes with an integrated wrapper, forming a genuine operational train managed via ISOBUS protocols. This configuration minimizes field passes, delivering significant benefits for both operational efficiency and soil health.
The only requirement for pairing the baler is that it must be mounted in a lowered position—made possible by a K80 ball hitch and a 540 rpm PTO drive.
Should the farm wish to handle windrowing and baling at different times, both the windrower and baler can also be used independently, assuming the forage has already been properly mown.
In that regard, one of Krone’s key 2026 innovations is the EasyCut B 1250 Fold combination mower. Beyond cutting forage, it also cuts working time, boasting a 12.5-meter working width. Its patented hydraulic “Fold” system enables the cutting bars to fold compactly for road transport, reducing both overall dimensions and optimizing weight distribution.
Cuts as Short as 27 Millimeters
In addition to the aforementioned Compack CV 150 XC Pro, the CombiPack HDP CV 165 XC also stands out among Krone’s round balers. This model combines robustness and productivity thanks to reinforced drivetrains and a 2.235-meter pickup feeding an Integral Rotor. The rotor supports up to 41 knife combinations, achieving forage fragments as short as 27 mm, improving both conservation and digestibility.
Producing bales up to 1.5 meters in diameter, the CombiPack HDP CV 165 XC forms a bale in just 40 seconds, boosting density by 15% and productivity by 30% compared to previous generations.
For large square bales, professional contractors can rely on the BigPack HDP II 1290 VC. Now equipped with a new 720 mm cutting rotor working with up to 51 individually protected knives. These knives can be manually preselected in one of five groups, allowing operators to adjust the cutting length as required.
High-Volume Logistics
Krone’s production portfolio also includes the Agrilogistics division, dedicated to the bulk transport of harvested crops by roa. An area where Krone draws on decades of expertise from its commercial trailer business.
At Agritechnica 2023, Krone introduced the Knapen KX trailer, designed for use with a road tractor. Recently, this has been joined by the AgriTruck, an all-wheel-drive vehicle with a dual-purpose design—equally at home on the road or in the field supporting self-propelled forage harvesters.
Now, Krone offers the new Schwarzmüller SX tipping semitrailer, available in two models with load capacities of 49 and 57 cubic meters. Positioned between them is the GX AgriLiner, a 52-cubic-meter trailer featuring a special unloading system that completes discharge in under a minute—ideal for the continuous feeding demands of large biogas plants.
Title: Krone 2026 full-field range
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