Round Baler

Round After Round

Whether you’re working with dry hay or silage, the 1 Series Round balers are designed to meet the demands of your operation.
Utilize data to gain valuable insights to maximize the potential of your field, ensuring the highest quality feed for your cattle.

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Introducing the 1 Series Round Balers

A revolutionary leap in baler innovation with cutting-edge technology and advanced features. Capture near real-time moisture and weight data which can be stored and analyzed through the John Deere Operations Center.

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Net Lift Assist

Work smarter, not harder. All 1 Series Balers feature the option to include integrated net lift assist, making the loading of net wrap safer and easier.

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Net Wrap

John Deere Cover Edge with TamaTec+® and John Deere Edge to Edge with TamaTec+® provide a unique combination of net strength, roll weight, and roll consistency.

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GREEN-GARD Hay Preservative

Fresh quality bales are the basis of a successful hay operation. And with John Deere GREEN-GARD hay preservative, you can retain the freshness, color and quality of all types of hay by inhibiting mold growth, heating and spoilage.

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G5e Monitor

We packed a lot into our new G5e Display. For one, you get a colorful, easy-to-read 8-inch touchscreen to give you more space for more work details. All in bright, colorful 1080 HD. The G5e gives you clear, insightful data that you can track and adjust on-the-go to get more consistent bales.

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Bale Documentation with John Deere Operations Center

Monitor and gain insights into your field performance, nutrient-use efficiency, and residue removal with Bale Documentation. By importing your data into the John Deere Operations Center , you can make informed decisions cutting after cutting, year after year, to improve efficiency in your fields.

Maintenance & Reliability

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Genuine and Guaranteed

Your John Deere Dealer offers a comprehensive parts inventory, highly trained service technicians, and the expertise to help you get the most out of your equipment investment. Genuine John Deere agricultural parts installed by an authorized John Deere Dealer carry a 12-month, unlimited-hour warranty including labor. If you prefer to handle repairs yourself, all John Deere parts sold carry a 6-month warranty3.

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Round Baler Wear Parts Box

We know the last thing you want to do is make a trip to the dealership. That’s why we developed the Round Baler Wear Parts Box. With 25 of the most common wear parts on the John Deere 8, 9 and Zero Series 6-ft. diameter round balers, you’ll be covered when those maintenance needs arise.

Compare our 1 Series Round Balers

ModelDiameterWidthHeight (Gate Closed)TypePTO HP (Minimum)PTO Speed

35-60 in. (89-152 cm)

46 in. (117 cm)

142 in. (361 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

55 hp (42 kw)

540

451M

 

35-60 in. (89-152 cm)

46 in. (117 cm)

102 in. (260 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts 

451M, 451M Silage: 55 hp (42 kw)

540/1000

461M

 

32-72 in. (81-183 cm)

46 in. (117 cm)

110 in. (279 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

461M, 461M Silage: 65 hp (48 kw)

461M, 461M Silage: 540/1000

461M MegaWide™ HC2: 1000

32-72 in. (81-183 cm)

46 in. (117 cm)

146 in. (371 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

451R, 451R Silage: 65 hp (48 kw)

451R HC Precutter: 125 hp (93 kw)

540/1000

32-72 in. (81-183 cm)

46 in. (117 cm)

146 in. (371 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

461R: 65 hp (48 kw)

461R HC Precutter: 125 hp (93 kw)

540/1000

551M

 

35-60 in. (89-152 cm)

62 in. (157 cm)

102 in. (260 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

551M, 551M Silage: 55 hp (42 kw)

540/1000

32-72 in. (81-183 cm)

62 in. (157 cm)

146 in. (371 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

561M, 561M Silage: 55hp (42kw)

540/1000

32-72 in. (81-183 cm)

62 in. (157 cm)

146 in. (371 cm)

DiamondTough™ triple weave and single-ply belts

561R: 75 hp (56 kw)

561R HC Precutter: 125 hp (93 kw)

540/1000

Compare our Plus2™ Round Bale Accumulators

ModelBale SizeBaler Compatibility

4' bales

7, 8, 9, 1 Series Round Balers

5' bales

7, 8, 9, 1 Series Round Balers

Compare our C451R and C461R Wrapping Balers

ModelBale DiameterBale WidthFeeder TypeBale Chamber TypeDrive Line PTO SpeedPTO (minimum)

5 ft (1.6 m)

4 ft (1.2 m)

MaxiCut HC 25

2 Endless belts – 1.9 ft. (573 mm) width + 2 front-powered rolls + 1 powered starter roll

1000 RPM base / MaxiCut HC 25

155 hp (115 kw)

6 ft (1.9 m)

4 ft (1.2 m)

MaxiCut HC 25

2 Endless belts – 1.9 ft. (573 mm) width + 2 front-powered rolls + 1 powered starter roll

1000 RPM base / MaxiCut HC 25

155 hp (115 kw)

Compare our V451R and V461R Balers

ModelBale DiameterBale WidthFeeder TypeBale Champer TypeDrive Line PTO SpeedPTO (minimum)

5ft. (1.6m)

4ft. (1.2m)

MaxiCut HC 13

2 Endless belts - 1.9ft. (573 mm) width + 2 front-powered rolls + 1 powered starter roll

1000 RPM base / MaxiCut HC 25, option MaxiCut HC13 or Rotoflow HC

80hp (60kW)

6ft. (1.9m)

4ft. (1.2m)

MaxiCut HC 13

2 Endless belts - 1.9ft. (573 mm) width + 2 front-powered rolls + 1 powered starter roll

1000 RPM base / MaxiCut HC 25, option MaxiCut HC13 or Rotoflow HC

80hp (60KW)

1Two-year or 12,000 bale warranty, whichever comes first, covers wear parts on 460 Premium and 560 Premium Round Balers. Warranty excludes drive chains. See full product warranty or contact your dealer for details.

2Round baler must have MegaWide™ pickup and 21.5L x 16.1 high-flotation tires and spindles.

312-month/unlimited-hour warranty on new agricultural parts installed by authorized John Deere Dealer. 6-month/unlimited-hour warranty for all new John Deere agricultural and turf equipment parts. See John Deere Service Repair & Parts Warranty for details at JohnDeere.com/PartsWarranty or JohnDeere.ca/PartsWarranty.