Krone Brand Review 2026
June 7, 2026 | UsedFarmMach Research
Brand Background
Krone, founded in 1906 in Spelle, Lower Saxony, Germany, is a global leader in forage harvesting and feed processing equipment. With over 115 years of expertise, the BiG Pack large square baler series leads the global market.
- Founded: 1906
- HQ: Spelle, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Revenue: ~EUR850M (FY2025)
- Core: Balers, mowers, forage harvesters, diet feeders
Core Product Lines
1. BiG Pack Large Square Balers (Flagship)
| Model | Bale Size | Feature | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiG Pack 1290 | 120×90cm | Dual knotter | EUR80K-120K |
| BiG Pack 1270 | 120×70cm | High-efficiency | EUR65K-90K |
2. BigM Self-Propelled Mowers/Foragers
| Model | Power | Feature | Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigX 1180 | 648hp | Large forage harvester | Large farms |
| BigM 420 | 431hp | Multi-function | Medium farms |
Used Market Performance
- Eastern Europe: Krone brand awareness extremely high, BiG Pack in high demand
- Brazil: Large square baler demand growing, Krone vs CLAAS competition
- BigM 420 (2018): ~490K RMB vs ~800K RMB in Europe, 64.2% spread
Pros & Cons
Pros: Global leader in large square balers, complete mower range, strong Eastern Europe presence, BigM better value than CLAAS Jaguar Cons: Forage harvester line less complete than CLAAS, smaller global dealer network
Investment Recommendation
- BiG Pack 1290 (2020): 680K RMB vs 800K+ EUR, 48% spread, core for Eastern Europe
- BigM 420 (2018): 490K RMB vs 800K, 64.2% spread, volume seller for Balkans
