New Holland unveils updated Braud grape harvesters

New Holland Braud 8.50L compact grape harvester (Photo: CNH Industrial)

New Holland has unveiled its updated range of self-propelled grape harvesters for 2024. The Braud 7.50M, 7.30L and 8.50L replace the 7030M, 7030L and 8030L, offering improved power, comfort and harvest carrying capacity.

Each of the new machines feature four-cylinder engines from FPT Industrial with no EGR system. The Braud 7.30L delivers the same 128 hp and 3100-litre hopper capacity as the previous equivalent, while the 7.50M and 8.50L have a 16 hp increase to 144 hp.

All models feature the latest IntelliView IV Plus touchscreen operating terminal, upgraded seating and LED lighting. Every version apart from the Braud 7.30L features auto locking of the machine’s self-levelling system when moving from field to road mode.

The range now features efficient hydrostatic transmissions, designed to make the machines easier to operate on a slope. An auto height/lateral tilt correction system on the Braud 8.50L delivers up to 30% slope correction, while machine height can be raised by up to 600 mm (500 mm on the Braud 7.50M and 7.30L).

Front axle suspension improves road performance, while helping wheels remain in contact with the ground when climbing slppes. There is also a traction control system which is automatically activated while on roads, or via the IntelliView IV Plus system when in the field.