With the massive engine roaring beneath you and a corn head chewing through crop, it feels like you’re at the top of the world when seated in the commander’s chair of a modern combine harvester. This year’s models prioritize driver comfort to carry them through the annual harvest sprint.

And with margins slimmer than ever these days, the latest machines are designed to maximize output while minimizing losses. Productivity is achieved via high-horsepower engines, large-capacity grain tanks and advanced cleaning systems. Unload rates are faster than ever, and state-of-the-art tech stacks simplify operation while prioritizing performance.

Some of agriculture’s largest original manufacturers have new combines in the marketplace, including John Deere’s S7, New Holland’s CR10, the Gleaner T Series, and Case IH’s AF9, AF10 and AF11 combines. Together, they represent a new era of harvesting technology. Check out the slideshow to see a description of each one.