What is the most reliable round baler?

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  • 604 Pro G3 Baler.
  • 604N Baler.
  • 604R Baler (Classic, Signature, or Premium)
  • 605N Baler.
  • 605N Cornstalk Special Baler.
  • Rancher 6640 Baler.
  • Rancher 6650 Baler.
  • 5520 Baler.

How tight should round baler belts be?

On New Holland balers, the belts are not tight when the tailgate is closed with no hay in the baler. If you push against the belt at the back of the baler, you can probably push the belt in 2 to 3 inches. If the belts go any farther than that, you could have some belts longer than others.

How much is a new John Deere round baler?

By keeping it simple, the baler comes in the affordable range of $21,000 to $22,000. For comparison, the next model in the 9 series lineup – the 459 – starts around $25,000 and goes up to $35,000, depending on the options selected.

What is the fastest round baler?

Last year John Deere announced that one of its new 900-series round balers – the 960 – had romped through a field of straw at a rate of 127 bales/hour, setting, in the process, a new world record.

How many bales is a round baler good for?

Most colors of balers made in the last 15 years or so are going to be able to make 600 bales a year with little or no down time, if, IF you do your preseason maintenance. Even if the baler has a higher bale count to begin with, say 20,000 bales +.

When should I replace my round baler belt?

If your baler uses belts, it is a good practice to pull out the belts and replace them every 10,000 bales or so. After belts stretch, they can’t apply the same pressure as when they were new and set at the correct factory measurements.

How many bales can you get out of a roll of net wrap?

This avoids the net fouling and wrapping around the rollers when feeding in.

Crop Bale Size Bales Per Roll 4200m
Hay 4′ diameter bale 510-450
Silage 4′ diameter bale 450-380
Straw 5′ diameter bale 340-250

Can you add net wrap to a baler?

The net wrap never touches anything on the baler that existed before you put the kit on besides the belts. Ours has been seamless since day one. Have had it come around the rubber roller 2-3 times but it was extremely hot those days. Just make sure you use plenty of baby powder on it.

How much horsepower do you need for a round baler?

John Deere Baler Horsepower Requirements

Model PTO HP (Minimum)
460 R 65 hp
560M / 560M Silage 75 hp
560R 75 hp
450M MegaWide™ HC 80 hp

How much does a new round baler cost?

For harvesting 4-foot-by-5-foot round bales, estimated new equipment costs are $25,000 for a rotary mower/conditioner, $5,500 for a 10-foot rake, $35,000 for the baler and $55,000 for an adequate-sized tractor.

Are Krone round balers any good?

They have flat ground and no problems handleing the baler. Makes a decent bale the guy with the 5500 does about 600 bale a year and has had some problems with spocket alignment on the chamber chain but not much else. Probably has 10-12 seasons on it.

How big is a John Deere 568 round baler?

568 JOHN DEEERE ROUND BALER 5X6′ BALE SIZE ONLY 6671 TOTAL BALE COUNT!!! VERY NICE LOW USE BALER 31×13.5, 8pr hi-flotation tires MegaWidePlus Pickup Bale push bar 540 PTO, pushbar, surface wrap and twine, 21.5L-16.1 tires, mega wide pickup with hyd pickup. Nice used baler with mesh.

Where can I buy a John Deere 568?

MARTIN IS OFFERING THIS 2010 JOHN DEERE 568. THE ROUND BALER IS LOCATED AT OUR CARTHAGE LOCATION AND CAN BE SERVICED BY OUR JOHN DEERE FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE DEPARTMENT. SOME OF THE MAIN OPTIONS INCLUDED ON THIS ROUND BALER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: MEGA WIDE PICKUP, HYDRAULIC LIFT, PUSH BAR, NET

Where can I buy a John Deere round baler?

THE ROUND BALER IS LOCATED AT OUR CARTHAGE LOCATION AND CAN BE SERVICED BY OUR JOHN DEERE FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE DEPARTMENT. SOME OF THE MAIN OPTIONS INCLUDED ON THIS ROUND BALER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: MEGA WIDE PICKUP, HYDRAULIC LIFT, PUSH BAR, NET

How long does it take John Deere to wrap a bale?

To obtain actual shipping costs and identify potential carriers, please submit your shipping specifications through Fr8Star.com. Once the new balers eject a completed bale, it is wrapped and placed on the ground in 37 seconds; John Deere says the machines can produce and wrap up to 60 bales per hour.