New Holland Announces W170D+ Forage Power Wheel Loader For Silage & Biomass Work
New Holland Light Equipment says its new strategy is to focus on meeting the needs of agricultural customers with products designed for specific applications. For example, the manufacturer’s new W170D+ Forage Power is a specialised version of its W170D wheel loader made for silage clamping, such as in biomass processing plants. New Holland will debut the W170D+ Forage Power at the Agritechnica 2025 show planned for 9 to 15 November in Hanover, Germany.
“For silage contractors, standard wheel loaders often struggle with speed on steep ramps, fuel autonomy during long working days, and drive comfort during farm-to-farm travels,” says Gaston Le Chevalier, Business Operations, New Holland Light Equipment Europe. “The W170D+ Forage Power is built to address these challenges. Other key benefits include stability, high effectiveness cooling, and exceptional comfort.”
W170D+ Forage Power Specifications
“With an operating weight of 16.4 tonnes,” Le Chevalier continues, the W170D+ Forage Power “delivers 1,300 newton-metres of engine torque and a peak power output of 255 horsepower.” The silage machine uses a 6.7-litre diesel engine by LPT with 37% more torque and 30% more power than the motor in New Holland’s standard W170D model.
The W170D+ has a 6-speed transmission with a lock-up clutch that is active from first gear. For traction on loose surfaces, it’s equipped with a fully self-locking differential in front and a limited-slip differential in the rear. New Holland says the machine’s high payload capacity, considered a “key metric” for biogas plants, is partly due to its long wheelbase and rear engine configuration. A reversing fan helps the wheel loader’s Cooling Cube radiator expel silage dust and debris.
“A 350-litre diesel tank ensures full-day fuel autonomy, while a top speed approaching 50 km/h—maintained via a fixed engine speed function—supports efficient transport,” says Le Chevalier. “Additionally, its 4.54-metre hinge pin height enhances loading capabilities.”
Operator Comfort In The W170D+ Forage Power
The top-to-bottom, panoramic windshield of the W170D+ Forage Power is a single piece that affords the operator a superb view ahead of the machine. The rear view is augmented by a wide-angle camera, power mirrors, and the compact dimensions of the aft-mounted engine compartment, plus a rear obstacle detection option.
The operator sits in an adjustable pneumatic seat in the ergonomically enhanced cabin. Bright LED lighting helps maintain the visibility required for safe operation.
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Source: CNH Industrial