Owner of a BiG X 1180

Meet the World's Most Powerful Chopper: The New BiG X® 1180 Forage Harvester

When it comes to forage harvesters, farmers need power they can count on and performance they can trust. After all, nothing lowers a bottom line faster than equipment breakdown. That’s why Krone® went the extra mile to build growers a better brand of harvester.

Engineered to be the most powerful chopper in the world, the new BiG X® 1180 Forage Harvester takes in-field performance to a new level. Drawing its strength from a 24-liter, 1,112-horsepower Liebherr engine, the 1180 is Tier 4 final emission compliant, quiet, and proven to deliver high efficiency, allowing farmers to rise to any challenge.

Just ask dairy farmer, Brant Ryzebol. At his farm in Mantorville, Minnesota, Brant uses the 1180 to give him the highest-quality feed in the industry.

“It’s a great machine. I’ve been around choppers all my life, and the quality of feed that the Krone makes compared to other competitors is by far superior,” says Brant.

And, while feedback like that is great, forage quality isn’t the only thing drawing rave reviews about Krone’s new harvester. Perhaps the biggest advantage of this BiG machine lies in its accessibility.

“The improved serviceability on the new 80 Series Forage Harvesters starts with the redesigned side panels,” says Territory Sales Manager Randy Benson.

“The entire left and right sides of the machine now open up completely to expose all your daily service points.”

Innovations like these make the BiG X 1180 an appealing choice for farmers across North America.

Thanks to relocated hydraulic valves, a cablift, and a lower sharpening control system, owners can limit their downtime and service their harvester with ease.

“I think serviceability is key when you’re buying a chopper and Krone does a very good job for us,” Brant adds. “They’ve got the full package.”

From top to bottom the BiG X 1180 Forage Harvester is a machine worthy of the Krone name and one we’re proud to have in our lineup of equipment. If you’re looking to upgrade your efficiency and improve your power, look to the industry leader in size and performance. We’ll be happy to help you get a BiG return on your investment.