2026 Krone BiG X 1080

BiG X 680 · 780 · 860 · 980 · 1080 · 1180

Forage harvesters

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.

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. 

World's most powerful forage harvester

KRONE BiG X 1180

The BiG X 1180 has 1156 HP and is the world's most powerful forage harvester powered by an V12 Liebherr engine.

Der Milchmacher

Der Maßstab für Spitzenleistung

Dank des KRONE OptiMaxx Corn Conditioner wird der BiG X zum ultimativen Milchmacher.

Unser CornConditioner OptiMaxx 305 verbessert die Futterqualität maßgeblich und sorgt dafür, dass Ihre Kühe mehr Energie aus jedem einzelnen Maiskorn ziehen können. Optimale Aufbereitung und höhere Verdaulichkeit führen nicht nur zu einer verbesserten Milchleistung, sondern auch zu einem gesteigerten Betriebsergebnis und einer besseren Tiergesundheit.

Features May Include:

• Forage harvesters
• KRONE OptiMaize
• The crop flow
• The intake system
• The KRONE chopping assembly
• The KRONE Biogas chopping drum
• KRONE VariLOC
• The KRONE OptiMAXX roller conditioners
• KRONE VariQuick
• KRONE VariStream
• KRONE Stream Control
• The KRONE headers
• KRONE EasyFlow 300 S 380 S
• KRONE XDisc 620-710
• KRONE XDisc 710
• KRONE EasyCollect
• KRONE XCollect
• The engines
• The driveline
• The running gear
• Kitted out perfectly
• The KRONE multiple tank concept
• The cabin
• The KRONE LiftCab
• Operator Assist Systems - Electronic helpers on board