Top 10 most powerful combine harvesters launched in 2025

Combine harvesters are an integral part of agricultural work, and every year manufacturers around the world introduce many new models to meet the ever-increasing demands of farmers around the world. At LECTURA Press, we have taken care to present you with the 10 most powerful combine harvesters launched on the market in 2025. This ranking is based on operational performance. Are you curious to see if your favorite combine harvester model made it to the list? Or do you think we missed one? Write to us at press@lectura.de – we would be happy to get in touch with you!

10. Massey Ferguson MF ACTIVA 7344

Engine power: 167 kW (224 HP)

Weight: 10.1 t

Cutting platform width: 7.6 m

The Massey Ferguson MF Activa 7344 is designed for small to medium farms needing versatility and efficiency. Powered by 7.4 L AGCO Power engine, it features a 600 mm threshing drum, five straw walkers, a 6,500 L grain tank, and an 85 L/s unloading rate. Its updated cab, hydrostatic transmission, and ergonomic controls improve operator comfort while ensuring strong performance across cereals, maize, soybeans, and rice.

9. John Deere W260M

Engine power: 193 kW (258.8 HP)

Weight: 6.998 t

Cutting platform width: 11 m

The W260M is a self-propelled windrower in John Deere’s W200 series, built for high output in dense crops. It runs on a PowerTech PSS Final Tier 4 six-cylinder engine, with two-speed hydrostatic drive, and can reach up to about 38.4 km/h in transport mode. It includes modern features such as AutoTrac assisted steering, an optional mounted-merger to combine up to three windrows in one pass, and compatibility with smart documentation via John Deere’s Operations Center.

8. John Deere S760

Engine power: 242.4 kW (325.1 HP)

Weight: 18.599 t

Cutting platform width: 6.7 m

The John Deere S760 is a high-capacity rotary combined with a 9.0-litre PowerTech™ PSS engine, designed for large grain operations. The machine holds a 10,600-litre grain tank, offers an unloading rate of ~ 116-127 L/s, and includes smart features like ActiveYield automatic yield calibration, ProDrive transmission for smoother field-to-road transitions, and a premium cab with modern display/control systems. It balances large throughput with operator comfort and precision harvesting in a variety of crop and field conditions.

7. Claas Trion 540 Montana

Engine power: 260 kW (348.7 HP)

Weight: 16.1 t

Cutting platform width: 6.8 m

The Claas Trion 540 Montana is a high-performance combine harvester designed for challenging terrains, featuring Cummins L9 engine and a 9,000-liter grain tank. Its APS WALKER threshing system, equipped with five straw walkers, ensures efficient grain separation and high-quality straw. The Montana variant is specifically tailored for hillside operations, offering automatic side slope compensation up to 18% and longitudinal compensation up to 6%, enhancing stability and performance on uneven ground. Standard features include a stone trap, straw chopper, and air-conditioned cab, providing comfort and reliability during extended harvesting periods.

6. John Deere S770

Engine power: 281.9 kW (378 HP)

Weight: 19.226 t

Cutting platform width: 6.7 m

The John Deere S770 combine harvester is a high-performance machine designed for large-scale grain operations. It is powered by a 9.0L JD9X engine. The S770 features a 10,600-liter grain tank with a peak unloading rate of 150 L/s, ensuring efficient grain handling. The combine is equipped with the Integrated Combine Adjust (ICA2) system, which automatically optimizes harvesting settings for consistent performance. Additionally, the S770 boasts a redesigned operator station, enhancing comfort and control during operation.

5. John Deere S780

Engine power: 357.9 kW (480 HP)

Weight: 21.921 t

Cutting platform width: 13.7 m

The John Deere S780 is a high-performance combine harvester designed for large-scale grain operations. It is powered by a 13.5L PowerTech™ PSS engine, ensuring efficient and powerful performance. The combined features a 14,100-liter grain tank with a peak unloading rate of 135 L/s, facilitating efficient grain handling. The S780 is equipped with the Integrated Combine Adjust (ICA2) system, which automatically optimizes harvesting settings for consistent performance. Additionally, the combine boasts a redesigned operator station, enhancing comfort and control during operation.

4. New Holland CR 7.90 Rice cooker

Engine power: 370 kW (496.2 HP)

Weight: 18.69 t

Cutting platform width: 9.144 m

The New Holland CR7.90 Rice cooker is a high-performance combine harvester designed for large-scale grain operations. It is powered by a 9.0L FPT Cursor 9 engine, ensuring efficient and powerful performance. The combine features a 12,330-liter grain tank with a peak unloading rate of 3.7 bu/sec (approximately 130 L/s), facilitating efficient grain handling. The CR7.90 Rice cooker is equipped with the IntelliSense™ combine automation system, which automatically optimizes harvesting settings every 20 seconds for consistent performance. Additionally, the combine boasts a redesigned Ultra Cab, enhancing comfort and control during operation.

3. John Deere S790

Engine power: 410.1 kW (550 HP)

Weight: 22.185 t

Cutting platform width: 13.7 m

The John Deere S790 is a high-performance combine harvester designed for large-scale grain operations. It is powered by a 13.5L PowerTech™ PSS engine, ensuring efficient and powerful performance. The combined features a 14,100-liter grain tank with a peak unloading rate of 150 L/s, facilitating efficient grain handling. The S790 is equipped with the Integrated Combine Adjust (ICA2) system, which automatically optimizes harvesting settings for consistent performance. Additionally, the combine boasts a redesigned operator station, enhancing comfort and control during operation.

2. New Holland CR9.90 Aggressive Shake

Engine power: 447 kW (599.4 HP)

Weight: 19.158 t

Cutting platform width: 12.5 m

The New Holland CR9.90 Aggressive Shake is a high-performance combine harvester designed for large-scale grain operations. It is powered by an FPT Cursor 13 engine, ensuring efficient and powerful performance. The combine features a 14,100-liter grain tank with a peak unloading rate of 135 L/s, facilitating efficient grain handling. The CR9.90 Aggressive Shake is equipped with the IntelliSense™ combine automation system, which automatically optimizes harvesting settings every 20 seconds for consistent performance. Additionally, the combine boasts a redesigned operator station, enhancing comfort and control during operation.

1. New Holland CR10

Engine power: 466 kW (624.9 HP)

Weight: 20.819 t

Cutting platform width: 15 m

The New Holland CR10 is a Class 9 combine harvester engineered for high-output grain operations. It is powered by a 12.9-liter FPT Cursor 13 engine and features a 455-bushel (16,000-liter) grain tank with an unloading rate of 4.5 bushels per second (approximately 160 L/s). The CR10 incorporates Twin Rotor® technology with extended 24-inch rotors and a Dynamic Feed Roll™ system, ensuring efficient threshing and separation even in challenging conditions. Its Harvest Suite™ Ultra cab offers a spacious and quiet environment, enhancing operator comfort during long harvesting hours. Additionally, the CR10 is equipped with precision farming technologies, including IntelliSense™, which automatically adjusts settings every 20 seconds to optimize performance and reduce grain loss.