New Holland has announced significant enhancements to its narrow-row vineyard machinery, introducing updates to the Braud 9.80N self-propelled grape harvester and the TE6 Straddle Tractor range. Unveiled at SITEVI 2025 in Montpellier, the improvements focus on boosting precision, operator comfort, and grape quality for growers working in tight vineyard configurations. The updated models are on display at stand B2 B 017 – B2 B 018.
Enhanced Comfort and Precision on the 2026 Braud 9.80N Harvester
For model year 2026, the New Holland Braud 9.80N features a redesigned front axle that delivers improved terrain compensation. This allows for greater precision and stability on uneven ground, ultimately improving productivity in narrow vineyard rows.
The operator environment also receives substantial upgrades. A new luxury cab package offers enhanced comfort, while the integrated IntelliView™ IV Plus touchscreen display provides intuitive control of harvester functions. Further improving usability, the New Holland RS1 GNSS receiver enables automated spraying section control, eliminating the need for manual on/off switching during triangular or irregular tasks. This ensures maximum accuracy, reduces overlap, and minimizes input wastage.
Visibility has been enhanced with a full LED lighting package, making early-morning or late-evening operations safer and easier. Updated decals and a new silver finish on the hood and wheel rims deliver a premium, modern look.
Improved Harvesting Head and Sorting Capability
New Holland has refined its proven Opti Grape™ sorting technology to elevate grape quality even further. Enhancements to the destemming and cleaning systems improve the overall sorting process, ensuring cleaner, higher-quality fruit.
Additional improvements—including updates to the hitch, harvesting head, and several operational components—are designed to reduce maintenance demands, increase reliability, and streamline daily operation.
HTS II Technology for TE6 Straddle Tractors
The 2026 TE6.120 and TE6.150 Straddle Tractors now feature the advanced Headland Turn Sequence II (HTS II) system. This patented technology simplifies end-of-row turns by automating control of all mounted implements with a single switch.
Operators can customize the sequence for each implement and save preferred settings for quick, repeatable activation. The result is faster, safer, and significantly less tiring headland management—improving efficiency from the first row to the last.