Belts-other - width | 17.8 cm / 7 in. |
Regular pickup - Bars | Four |
Regular pickup - Number of teeth | 72 |
Regular pickup - Tooth spacing | 6 cm / 2.6 in. |
*Inventory shortages may cause extended delivery dates
*This price does not include attachments and accesories
Belts-other - width | 17.8 cm / 7 in. |
Regular pickup - Bars | Four |
Regular pickup - Number of teeth | 72 |
Regular pickup - Tooth spacing | 6 cm / 2.6 in. |
*Inventory shortages may cause extended delivery dates
*This price does not include attachments and accesories
As the hay enters the forming chamber from the pickup, belts immediately turn the hay to form a tight, dense core.
Incoming hay then feeds between the bale and the lower gate roll. Hay is tightly compressed into smooth, dense layers as it enters the bale.
Chaffing is greatly reduced to prevent loss and retain hay quality in the bale.
The idler arm rises with bale growth, forcing oil from the hydraulic cylinder through a pressure-relief valve to maintain uniform bale density throughout the bale-forming process.
The 0 Series Round Baler family welcomes the first, John Deere, North-American built precutter. This feed system in front of these machines is the MegaWide HC2. The MegaWide Plus name is known as the industry-leading feed system since its introduction with the 7 Series Balers. John Deere continues that legacy with the 0 Series. Proven designs of the MegaWide were maintained and improvements were made to key components to gain significant capacity.
The MegaWide™ HC2 will only be available in a precutter configuration (available on the 450M, 460M, 460R, 560M, and 560R models):
The MegaWide HC2 has the same 2.2-m (7.22-ft) MegaWide Plus pickup from the 9 Series. Dry hay and silage 0 Series configurations will also have the MegaWide Plus pickup.
Before the introduction of the MegaWide HC2 , the cam-clutch protection for the driveline was only available on the 9 Series Premium Balers. It is in the base for the MegaWide HC2 precutter configurations. This driveline pushes the limitations of the baler and the MegaWide HC2 system by offering the best machine protection John Deere can provide.
Another feature brought over from the 9 Series Premium Balers and being offered on the 0 Series is the grease banks. All daily greasing can be done from the ground in one central location.
The roller baffle on the MegaWide HC2 doubled in size from the MegaWide Plus from 10.2-cm (4-in.) to 20.3-cm (8-in.) diameter to allow for increased speeds and performance in larger windrows.
The 450M, 460M, 460R, 560M, and 560R Balers that can be configured with the MegaWide HC2 feed system will have the same flare-to-flare pickup width of 2.2 m (7.21 ft). This 2.2-m (7.21-ft), flare-to-flare, width on 1.22-m (4-ft) balers is only a feature of the MegaWide HC2 feed system.
The primary rotor is only available on the MegaWide HC2 and is located directly behind the MegaWide pickups.
Industry-exclusive, fast-pitch augers have been placed on the primary rotor to move dry hay and silage past the transition points to avoid plugging.
The secondary rotor is another component on the feed system that was re-designed from the MegaWide Plus feed system to handle the increased demands of the high-capacity system.
A third drive roll is another feature that will only be offered with the MegaWide HC2 feed system.
All MegaWide HC2 feed systems will have silage components to limit maintenance and prevent crop build up on belts.
All 0 Series Balers use alpha-numeric identifiers for the model names:
The MegaWide HC2 can be ordered on mid specification (M) and premium specification (R) balers.
R specification balers will have the premium pickup with improved internal components that are covered under the 2-year/12,000-bale premium warranty
M specification balers and pickups will not contain premium baler components – exception for this is the MegaWide HC2 feed system will have the premium cam clutch for the driveline and grease banks.
For more information about the model specifications, see the chart below:
Baler option | Applicable models |
E = Economy
| 440E and 450E |
M = Standard
| 450M, 460M, 550M*, and 560M |
R = Premium
| 460R and 560R |
*NOTE: The 550M is only available in dry hay and silage configurations.
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Drop floor – if the baler exceeds capacity and plugs, the MegaWide HC2 can lower the knife floor from the cab of the tractor to easily feed the plug into the chamber.
Increased torque – the MegaWide HC2 feed system required an additional drive configuration to power the primary rotor and to meet the capacity goals.
MegaWide HC2 feed systems will not have the adjustable crank handle for the pickup.
John Deere's 178-mm (7-in.) wide diamond-tread design ensures fast bale starts and grips the bale to prevent slippage and reduce chaffing. The treads are self-cleaning to reduce carryover. The belts are staggered to reduce the loss of fine material and are closely spaced to contain the hay for fast, easy starts.
The belts enclose 91 percent of the bale width to reduce loss of fine material and retain hay quality.
The staggered belt roll design enables any loose hay under or behind the belts to be returned to the pickup and into the baler. This design helps to prevent buildup at the front of the baler, which could cause hay loss and belt or splice damage.
Every baler in the 0 Series Family uses DiamondTough belts. Belts are constructed using a patented triple-weave process of nylon and polyester materials.
They have the strength to handle heavy shock loads and help maintain consistent belt length.
The DiamondTough belts are more puncture and tear resistant than other belts on the market and provide improved belt life and reliability.
All of the 0 Series Balers use the plate-type fasteners.
This closed-loop design uses a plate fastener with pre-assembled rivets that lock the fasteners into the belt, providing a powerful vice-type grip on the belt.
Previous 9 Series models | New 0 Series models | |
449 | → | 440E |
459E | → | 450E |
459 | → | 450M |
459 Silage Special | ||
469 | → | 460M |
469 Silage Special | ||
469 Premium | → | 460R |
559 | → | 550M |
559 Silage Special | ||
569 | → | 560M |
569 Silage Special | ||
569 Premium | → | 560R |
Baler option | Applicable models |
E = Economy
| 440E and 450E |
M = Standard
| 450M, 460M, 550M*, and 560M |
R = Premium
| 460R and 560R |
*NOTE: The 550M Round Baler will only be available in dry hay and silage configurations.
0 Series Balers have implemented specification levels for all models in the baler lineup similar to what was done when the 459E was introduced. Pickup options will remain the same for the new models equivalent specification. The precutter pickups will have the same MegaWide™ Plus pickups that will be offered in mid specification (M) or the premium specifications (R) balers.
The BaleTrak Pro monitor-controller is included with the automatic electric twine tie option and the Edge-to-Edge net wrap option on the 450E Baler. The monitor sounds an alarm for near-full, full, and oversized bales.
The audible level of the monitor can be adjusted.
Mounted in front of the baler wheels and directly below the bale chamber, the pickup hugs the ground for clean crop retrieval. Hay movement is minimized.
The small-diameter, low-profile pickup allows for good ground gauging and clean crop retrieval.
Side flares prevent hay from blowing off the pickup ends, which reduces hay loss.
The closely-spaced pickup teeth extend to the baler side sheets to help build straight-edged bales.
Standard on regular pickups, compressor rods are contoured to control hay over the pickup radius for positive feeding. The compressor rack can be adjusted upward or downward to match the volume of material in the windrow and can be easily removed to match crop conditions.
The adjusting crank positions the pickup to the desired operating height to match crop or field conditions.
An optional hydraulic pickup lift cylinder is available as an attachment.
NOTE: Crank is not an option for the MegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC2) feed system.
On the 440E Round Baler with hydraulic double-twine option, the near-full bale size warning can be adjusted by moving the nut (1) in the slot to match harvest requirements.
The bale size on 450M, 450E with automatic electric tie, 550M, 460M, and 560M Round Balers can be adjusted from the operator's station with the BaleTrak™ Pro monitor-controller by pressing symbol 2, then pushing the +/- symbol.
The 0 Series Round Balers came standard with an adjustable hitch and this feature will continue to be in base with the 0 Series Round Balers. This feature allows the hitch height to be adjusted to optimize crop-feeding performance. Due to the wide array of tractor tire sizes and drawbar heights, hitch adjustment may be necessary to get the proper feed opening of the baler. The adjustable hitch eliminates the need for the 51-mm (2-in.) thick tractor drawbar kit (AE57344) because it has a wider opening.
Benefits of the adjustable hitch:
All eight bolts must be used when adjusting the hitch. There are four different positions as shown below:
A MegaWide Plus pickup is available on 440E, 450M, 550M, and 560M Round Balers. It is base equipment on the 450M Silage, 550M Silage, 460M, 460M Silage, and 560M Silage Balers. The MegaWide Plus pickup is also incorporated into the new MegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC2) high-capacity precutter feed system.
0 Series Balers have implemented specification levels for all models in the baler lineup, similar to what was done when the 459E was introduced. Pickup options will remain the same for the new models equivalent specification. The precutter pickups will have the same MegaWide Plus pickups that will be offered in mid specification (M) or the premium specification (R) balers.
MegaWide Plus pickups make baling easier, especially in wide or windblown windrows, and increases productivity; more hay volume means more bales per hour.
Mega and MegaTough pickup teeth are base equipment:
The 1.2-m (4-ft) balers use a full-length, reinforced toothbar design.
The 1.5-m (5-ft) balers use a heavy, C-channel construction. The pickup toothbars are divided into two half-sections that mount to a center spider for increased strength and even crop feeding.
Available only on the MegaWide Plus pickup, the patented roller baffle is self-adjusting and produces smoother crop flow across the pickup. The roller also improves crop pickup in small windrows and prevents roll ahead of crop.
When combined with the MegaWide Plus pickup, this feeding system allows increased ground speed with less chance of plugging for increased productivity in all field conditions.
The MegaWide Plus pickup uses a rotor-feeding assembly, which mounts behind the pickup for smooth and even crop flow into the bale chamber.
Rotor strippers allow crop to be lifted from the rotor teeth into the chamber without cutting or wrapping the crop.
The MegaWide Plus pickups and spiral rotor are chain-driven for positive bale starts with cutout clutch protection. The pickup is being driven off the drive roll and bypasses the starter roll. This will allow for reduced wear and breakage of the starter roll chain.
Semi-pneumatic gauge wheels provide smooth ground gauging over uneven terrain and protection to the pickup.
The pickup float springs are positioned for excellent flotation.
The adjusting crank positions the pickup to the desired operating height to match crop or field conditions.
An optional hydraulic pickup lift cylinder is available as an attachment.
Key Specs | |
Belts-other - width | 17.8 cm 7 in. |
Bale forming | |
Density control | Hydraulic |
Bale size indication | Not available from factory, available as dealer-installed options |
Key Specs | |
Regular pickup - Bars | Four |
Regular pickup - Number of teeth | 72 |
Regular pickup - Tooth spacing | 6 cm 2.6 in. |
Bale | |
Size | Diameter 89 - 152 cm 35 - 60 in. Width 117 cm 46 in. 1.2 x 1.5 m 4 x 5 ft |
Baler | |
Weight | Shipping - 1,701 kg 3,750 lb |
Length | Gate closed 361 cm 142 in. Gate open 455 cm 179 in. |
Height | Gate closed 260 cm 102 in. Gate open 325 cm 128 in. |
Regular pickup | |
Width | Inside 117 cm 46 in. Flare 141 cm 56 in. |
Bale forming | |
Belts-other | Number Six Width 17.8 cm 7 in. Texture Diamond Tread friction surface belts DiamondTough, triple-weave, single-ply belts |
Regular pickup | |
Bars | Four |
Number of teeth | 72 |
Tooth spacing | 6 cm 2.6 in. |
Lift control | Adjustable height control |
Gauge wheels | Semi-pneumatic |
Stripper diameter | 25.4 cm 10 in. |
Wrapping system | |
Control | Automatic to preset to bale size |
Driveline | |
Type | Constant-velocity (CV) |
Wrapping system | |
Twine arms | Two |
Twine ball capacity | Four |
Monitor | |
Gate closed | Symbol on monitor |
Bale size | Mechanical |
Near full bale | Audible alert |
Full bale | Audible alert |
Twine arm position Indicator | Mechanical |
Auto wrap | Activates when bale reaches preset size |
Oversize bale | Yes, audible and mechanical alerts |
Tire size | |
Standard | 11 L - 14 |
Driveline | |
Drive protection | Shearbolt |
PTO speed | 540 rpm |
PTO lockback collar on tractor hookup | No |
PTO 60-degree free rotation | No |
Tractor Requirements | |
Minimum PTO | Dry Hay and Silage - 42 kW 55 hp |
Hydraulic SCV valves | One tractor selective control valve (SCV) is required when baler is equipped with electric twine wrap. Two tractor SCVs are required when baler is equipped with hydraulic twine wrap. Three tractor SCVs are required when baler is equipped with hydraulic twine wrap and a hydraulic pickup lift. |
Additional information | |
Date collected | 14-February-2018 |