forage harvester krone UK Big X 680
BiG X 680 ∙ 780 ∙ 860 · 1180, the XXL forage harvesters from KRONE for outputs of 687hp to 1156hp. They not only impress by their high efficiency and chop quality but also by high operator comfort and easy handling.
- High-power and fuel efficient engines from 687hp to 1156hp
- 6 intake rollers for boosted reliability and a top quality chop
- MaxFlow chopping drums with 20, 28, 36 blades; Biogas drums with 40 and 48 blades
- Roller and disc conditioners for all applications
- KRONE VariLOC for flexible choice of long and short chops
- KRONE VariQuick for fast changeovers to conditioning or grass cutting
- Convenient hoop coupler for easy attachment to the base machine
- Enormous agility from independent wheel suspension
- Height-adjustable comfort cab for optimum visibility
NEW: BiG X 860
KRONE is expanding its extensive BiG X series with the BiG X 860 forage harvester. A new 6-cylinder in-line engine and numerous features ensure the perfect performance.
Spelle, Germany, September 2025: The BiG X 860 is the latest addition to the KRONE forage harvester range. This 843 hp machine complements the large BiG X series with the BiG X 680 to 1180 models, featuring power outputs of 687 to 1156 hp.
Read the news
NEW: KRONE XCollect 750-2 RotoChop
Agritechnica 2025
KRONE is expanding its successful XCollect series, first launched in 2018, with a three-part maize header and working widths from 6 to 9 m, by adding a model with a two-part design: The XCollect 750-2 (10 rows) with a working width of 7.5 m is equipped with an integrated mulcher that works the maize stubble intensively across the entire working width.
Read the news
Product features
The KRONE VariLOC is available for the MaxFlow drums with 28 and 36 blades. VariLOC is a mechanical gearbox that allows the MaxFlow chopping drum to produce the full range of chop lengths (OptiMaize S-XL) with 28 or 36 blades.
With its working width of 6.20 metres, the KRONE XDisc 620 direct cut header achieves a high acreage output and therefore efficient harvesting of whole crop silage.
The right model for every field of use
| BiG X 680 | BiG X 780 | BiG X 860 | BiG X 980 | BiG X 1180 | BiG X 1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Liebherr D 9508 | Liebherr D 9508 | Liebherr D 976 | Liebherr D 9512 | Liebherr D 9512 | Liebherr D 9512 |
configure
|
| No. of cylinders | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
configure
|
| Engine capacity (l) | 16.16 | 16.16 | 18.00 | 24.24 | 24.24 | 24.24 |
configure
|
| Sustained engine power (kW / hp) | 505 / 687 | 570 / 775 | 620 / 846 | 720 / 979 | 850 / 1156 | 790 / 1074 |
configure
|
| Max. continuous chopping output X-Power (kW / hp) | 487 / 662 | 550 / 748 | 595 / 809 | 688 / 936 | 818 / 1112 | 758 / 1031 |
configure
|
| Max. continuous chopping output Eco Power (kW / hp) | 368 / 500 | 368 / 500 | 441 / 600 | 441 / 600 | 441 / 600 | 441 / 600 |
configure
|
|
configure
|
configure
|
configure
|
configure
|
configure
|
configure
|