New Holland Moisture Testers

Below is a reference chart of different moisture testers available through New Holland. Click on any of the part numbers list to go to a product page for the item for purchasing.

Why Test Moisture?

Moisture is the single most important factor influencing the quality of grain, hay and silage. Moisture management is a continuous process that requires the appropriate measuring tools. Protect your investment by testing moisture content before, during and after the season. New Holland moisture testers operate accurately and quickly, measuring moisture in the field, bin or barn.

New Holland Moisture Testers - Baler Mounted

Tester Name

BHT-1™

BHT-2™

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73340411

Part # FM07450DS 73340411
Description Accurate throughout the normal range of stored hay Advanced multi-sensor technology takes readings from the left, right and middle of the bale for greater overall accuracy
Display Illuminated LCD display mounts in tractor cab and displays updated average readings every 3 seconds from sensors mounted in baler Illuminated LCD display and keypad mounts in tractor cab and displays updated readings every 5 seconds from sensors mounted in baler
Baler Type Square or round Square or round
Moisture Range 8 - 40% depending on baler type 8 - 30%+ depending on baler type
Moisture Reading
  • Built-in calibration button
  • Above and below moisture limit indicator
  • ± Moisture offset adjustments
  • Adjustable high/low limit of moisture reading
Display Resolution 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture
Product Includes
  • Display module
  • 10 ft. power cable
  • One sensor pad
  • 25 ft. sensor cable
  • Mounting hardware
  • Installation instructions
  • Display module
  • 10 ft. power cable
  • Two sensor pads
  • Two 35 ft. sensor cables
  • Twelve sensor cable ties
  • Mounting hardware
  • USB cable for firmware and calibration curve upgrades
  • Installation instructions
Warranty One year One year
Accessories
  • Sensor pad and bolts (Part No. B505533)
  • 10 ft. Extension sensor cable (Part No. B505459)
  • Complete sensor kit (Part No. B505460) includes one sensor pad and bolts, 25 ft. sensor cable, mounting bracket and 8 ft. power cable
  • Two sensor pads and bolts (Part No. 73340412)
  • 10 ft. Extension sensor cable (Part No. B505459)
  • 8 ft. Power cable (Part No. 73340414)
  • 35 ft. Sensor cable (Part No. 73340413)
  • Complete sensor kit (Part No. 73342944) includes two sensor pads with hardware and two 35 ft. sensor cables

New Holland Moisture Testers - Specialty Testers

Tester Name

Temperature Probe

Hay Core Sampler

Soil Compaction Tester

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Part # 73343646 73343793 73340710
Description 59” Handheld temperature probe Collect hay samples without mess and contamination from handling Increases crop yield by measuring the extent and depth of soil compaction
Features
  • Easily measure and manage the temperature of solid materials in the field or bin on the following materials: grain, loose hay or forage, grain and forage silo bags, mulch, wood chips/pellets and other similar solid materials
  • Fast and convenient extraction of core sample for testing purposes
  • Hay sample goes direct from-bale-to-bag with no mess or contamination from handling
  • Inside diameter of the shaft is 7/8” allowing samples to stay loose for easy bagging with the cleanout rod between samplings
  • Cleanout rod pushes up to 20 core samples into a 1-gallon bag
  • 24” stainless steel rod with adjustable shock collar to prevent damage
  • Easy-to-read, color-coded, stainless steel dial that is liquid filled to reduce shock
  • Durable molded housing with rubber grips
  • Large and small tip included with convenient storage in tester housing
Specifications
  • Temperature range 5° - 158° F (-15° - 70° C)
  • 59” probe length
  • Choose between Fahrenheit or Celsius
  • Shaft and connections are made of stainless steel
  • Sampling depth is 20”
  • Sampler can be used with either a 3/8” or 1/2” drill
  • Penetration depth: up to 24” in 3” increments
  • Green testing range (0-200 psi): good growing conditions
  • Yellow testing range (200-300 psi): fair growing conditions
  • Red testing range (300 psi and up): poor growing conditions
  • Two tips included: 1/2” tip for firm soil, 3/4” tip for soft soil

New Holland Moisture Testers - Portable Grain Moisture Testers

Tester Name

MT-PRO+

MT-PRO™

GMT-GRIND

Ag-MAC™ PLUS

MT-16™

Portable Grain Kit

(MT-16 with hanging
grain weight scale)

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Part Number 73342899 B96649NH 73340416 B97443 B96650NH 73340407
Number of Grain Scales Supported 40 40 31 20 (program space for 40 grains) 16 16
Grain Types Alfalfa, Barley, Beet, Buckwheat, Canary, Clover (Purple, White), Corn, Dactyl, Fescue, Flax (Linseed), Lentils, Millet, Mustard, Navy Beans, Oats, Peanuts (Spanish), Peas (Fodder, Green, Yellow), Phleum, Popcorn (White, Yellow), Rapeseed (Canola), Rice (Long, Medium), Rye, Rye Grass, Safflower, Sorghum (Milo), Soybeans, Sunflower (Oil, Stripe), Triticale, Wheat (Durum, Hard Red Spring, Hard Red Winter, Soft Red Winter, White) Alfalfa, Barley, Beet, Buckwheat, Canary, Clover (Purple, White), Corn (High Moisture, Low Moisture), Dactyl, Fescue, Flax (Linseed), Lentils, Lupins (Yellow), Millet, Mustard, Navy Beans, Oats, Peanuts (Spanish), Peas (Fodder, Green, Yellow), Phleum, Popcorn (White, Yellow), Rapeseed (Canola), Rice (Long, Medium), Rye, Rye Grass, Safflower, Sorghum (Milo), Soybeans, Sunflower, Sunflower (Stripe), Triticale, Wheat (Durum, Hard Red Spring, Hard Red Winter, Soft Red Winter, White) Barley, Winter Barley, Wheat, Oats, Rye, Triticale, Corn, Beans, Rapeseed (Canola), Sunflower, Linseed, White Mustard, Red Clover, White Clover, Rye Grass, Soybeans, Wheat Flour, Spelt, Caraway, White Rice, Paddy Rice, Meadow Grass, Red Fescue, Durum Wheat, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Rape (Turnip), Broad Bean, Millet Barley 2R, Barley 6R, Buckwheat, Corn, Millet, Oats, Peas, Rapeseed (Canola), Rye, Safflower, Sorghum (Milo), Soybeans, Sunflower Oil, Triticale, Wheat (Durum, Hard Red Spring, Hard Red Winter, Soft Red Winter) Corn 5-21%, Corn 17-40%, Wheat-soft, Wheat-hard, Soybeans, Sorghum, Oats, Canola, Barley, Rye, Beans Paddy Rice, Flax, Safflower, Sunflower-oil seed, Sunflowerconfect, Arbitrary Scale Corn 5-21%, Corn 17-40%, Wheat-soft, Wheat-hard, Soybeans, Sorghum, Oats, Canola, Barley, Rye, Beans Paddy Rice, Flax, Safflower, Sunflower-oil seed, Sunflowerconfect, Arbitrary Scale
Measured Parameters Moisture and grain temperature Moisture and grain temperature Moisture and grain temperature Moisture, grain temperature and test weight Moisture and grain temperature Moisture and grain temperature
Display Illuminated 2.5-inch LCD screen w/ selectable large or standard font size; Backlit push button interface for low light conditions Illuminated LCD screen Illuminated LCD screen with adjustable contrast Back-lit LCD screen LCD screen LCD screen
Test Weight No No No Yes, internal scale eliminates pre-weighing LBS to Bushels No

Includes hanging grain weight scale:

  • 15.5-inches long
  • Measures grain test weight (lbs. per bushel)
  • Test range 15-70 lbs. per bushel (20-90 kg. per hectoliter
Calculation of Average Measurement Automatically averages selectable number of test results; Stores calibration for all grains tested Automatically averages for saved test results Automatically averages last four test results Automatically averages 3, 6 or 9 test results Automatically averages up to 99 test results Automatically averages up to 99 test results
Moisture Match Adjustable to match local elevator Adjustable to match local elevator Individual offset adjustment by crop Adjustable to match local elevator Adjustable to match local elevator Adjustable to match local elevator
Moisture Range 5 - 40% depending on grain type 5 - 40% depending on grain type 5 - 40% depending on grain type 5 - 40% depending on grain type 5 - 40% depending on grain type 5 - 40% depending on grain type
Temperature Range

32º - 113º F

0º - 45º C

32º - 113º F

0º - 45º C

32º - 122º F

0º - 50º C

40º - 113º F

5º - 45º C

Hot Corn 160ºF/71ºC

32º - 113º F

0º - 45º C

32º - 113º F

0º - 45º C

Repeatability & Accuracy ±0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain ±0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain ±0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain below 18% moisture ±0.2% in normal moisture range for stored grain ±0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain ±0.5% in normal moisture range for stored grain
Moisture Resolution 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture
Power Source Two 9V batteries, not included Two 9V batteries, not included One 9V battery, included Four AA batteries, included One 9V battery, not included One 9V battery, not included
USB Cable Yes, for personalization (user's name), grain scale, firmware and diagnostic updates No No Yes, for grain scale and diagnostic updates No No
Carrying Case Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supported Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish Not applicable Not applicable
Warranty Two years Two years One year One year Two years Two years
Other Features Automatic temperature compensation Automatic temperature compensation
  • Aluminum tester enclosure with accurate steel test cell
  • Wire cleaning brush included
  • Automatic temperature compensation
  • Locking grain hopper
  • Patented grain swiper for leveling grain
  • No spill technology
Automatic temperature compensation Automatic temperature compensation

New Holland Moisture Testers - Portable Hay & Silage

Tester Name

WINDROW™

HT-PRO™

DHT-1™

Advanced Hay, Straw and Silage Tester

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Part # 87299901

73341676 (10” Probe)

87298951 (20” Probe)

FM07100DS (18” Probe)

FM07101DS (24” Probe)

FM07102DS (32” Probe)

73343791

Automatic Density Compensation

Description

Quickly measures loose hay and forage from a windrow, before baling

Accurate throughout the normal range of stored, baled hay; includes calibration clip

Accurate throughout the normal range of stored, baled hay

Digital hay moisture tester with stainless steel tip that provides accuracy, speed and durability

Grain Types Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Handle Grip Not applicable Straight Pistol-grip with extra-rugged probe shaft made from aircraft aluminum Rubber grip on handle allows for an easier push or pull out of probe in dense bales
Display LCD screen Back-lit LCD screen Illuminated LCD screen
  • Back-lit LCD screen displays continuous reading as you probe bale
  • Provides choice for hay or straw bales, and separate mode for silage
  • Stores results for up to 64 bales, with 1,000 total savable test readings
Probe Not applicable 10" and 20" probe lengths (see part #s above) 18", 24", and 32" probe lengths made from aircraft aluminum (see part #s above) 20" durable stainless steel probe and tip
Moisture Range 13 - 70% depending on hay tested 8 - 45% depending on hay tested 14 - 44% depending on hay tested 8 - 72% depending on hay tested
Temperature Range

40º - 125º F
5º - 52º C

32º - 225º F
0º - 107º C

32º - 225º F
0º - 107º C

32º - 185º F
0º - 85º C

Repeatability & Accuracy 2% to 4% Not applicable Not applicable Tester measures push force to determine bale density (high/low), then adjusts the moisture result for more precise accuracy
Moisture Resolution 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture 0.1% moisture
Testing Time 30 - 60 seconds Less than 20 seconds

Moisture test: Less than 20 seconds

Temperature test: 1-2 minutes

Moisture test: Less than 10 seconds

Temperature test: 1-2 minutes

Power Source One 9V battery, not included One 9V battery, not included One 9V battery, not included One 9V battery, not included
USB Cable No No No Yes, for firmware updates and testing results download
Warranty One year One year One year One year
Accessories Not applicable

Calibration Clip -

(Part # 73342884)

18” Probe Only -
(Part No. FM07018DS)

24” Probe Only -
(Part No. FM07024DS)

32” Probe Only -
(Part No. FM07032DS)

Silage Tape -
(Part No. B94847)

Not applicable