The Krone big X 980 2wd forage harvester (2022-2026) combines high engine power at 966 hp (720 kW) with high weight at 37,699 lb (17.1 t). Another useful figure is travel speed at 24.9 mph (40 km/h).
Specification profile
2022-2026
Weight: 37,699 lb (17.1 t)Engine power: 966 hp (720 kW)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)Transport width: 10.5 ft (3.2 m)
37,699 lb (17.1 t)Weight
966 hp (720 kW)Engine power
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
10.5 ft (3.2 m)Transport width
9.84 ft (3 m)Max. Pick-up Width
9.84 ft (3 m)Min. Pick-up Width
12.8 ft (3.9 m)Transport height
24.7 ft (7.52 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
966 hp (720 kW)
Low 211 hp (157 kW)Typical 515 hp (384 kW)High 912 hp (680 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
High
37,699 lb (17.1 t)
Low 20,062 lb (9.1 t)Typical 27,846 lb (12.6 t)High 37,699 lb (17.1 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
High
24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 17.8 mph (28.7 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Low 7.91 ft (2.41 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Low 9.81 ft (2.99 m)Typical 12.5 ft (3.8 m)High 13.1 ft (3.98 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
24.7 ft (7.52 m)
Low 14.8 ft (4.5 m)Typical 22.9 ft (6.98 m)High 28.2 ft (8.59 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air BrakesNO
Air conditioningYES
All-wheel DriveYES
CabinYES
Metal DetectorYES
Overload SafetyNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Krone |
|---|---|
| Model | big X 980 2wd forage harvester |
| Model year / production | 2022-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power966 hp (720 kW)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Max. Pick-up Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Min. Pick-up Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length24.7 ft (7.52 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight37,699 lb (17.1 t)
Overload SafetyNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement6.4 US gal (24.2 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerLiebherr
Engine typeD9512
Number of cylinders12.0
All-wheel DriveYes
Setup & fitment
Back Tyres500/85 R 30
Front Tyres680/80 R38
Features
Air conditioningYes
Other specifications
Model seriesBIG X
Air BrakesNo
CabinYes
Metal DetectorYes
Rollover ProtectionNo




