John Deere 450M MegaWide™ HC² Round Baler

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450M Round Baler has optional MegaWide™ HC² feed system with Precutter
and 2.2 m-wide pickup.

  • MegaWide™ HC2 feed system with Precutter
  • BaleTrak™ Pro monitor-controller
  • Exclusive DiamondTough™ triple weave belts
Specs
Key Specs:
Belts-other - width17.8 cm
7 in.
Density controlHydraulic
Bale size indicationElectronic display on monitor
Regular pickup - BarsFour
Regular pickup - Number of teeth72
Regular pickup - Tooth spacing6 cm
2.6 in.
MegaWide Plus pickup - Number of regular teeth96
MegaWide Plus pickup - Number of mega teeth16
High-capacity pickup - Number of middle teeth120
High-capacity pickup - Number of mega teethEight
Bale:
SizeDiameter
89 - 152 cm
35 - 60 in.
Width
117 cm
46 in.
1.2 x 1.5 m
4 x 5 ft
WeightFull-size bale in dry crop
449 kg
1,100 lb
Max. allowable for silage bale
794 kg
1,750 lb
Baler:
WeightShipping dry - 1,733 kg
3,820 lb
Shipping silage - 2,708 kg
5,972 lb
Shipping precutter - 3,691 kg
8,138 lb
LengthGate closed
361 cm
142 in.
Gate open
455 cm
179 in.
HeightGate closed
260 cm
102 in.
Gate open
325 cm
128 in.
WidthWith standard tires
226 cm
89 in.
With opt. tires (Hi-Flotation)
244 cm
96 in.
Bale forming:
Belts-otherNumber
Six
Width
17.8 cm
7 in.
Texture
Diamond Tread friction surface belts
DiamondTough, triple-weave, single-ply belts
Density controlHydraulic
Bale size indicationElectronic display on monitor
Regular pickup:
WidthInside
117 cm
46 in.
Flare
141 cm
56 in.
BarsFour
Number of teeth72
Tooth spacing6 cm
2.6 in.
Lift controlAdjustable height control
Gauge wheelsSemi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter25.4 cm
10 in.
MegaWide Plus pickup:
WidthInside
155 cm
61 in.
Flare
180 cm
71 in.
Number of regular teeth96
Number of mega teeth16
Gauge wheelsSemi-pneumatic
High-capacity pickup:
TypeMegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC
WidthInside
196 cm
77 in.
Flare
221 cm
87 in.
Number of middle teeth120
Number of mega teethEight
Gauge wheelsSemi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter25.4 cm
10 in.
Wrapping system:
ControlAutomatic to preset to bale size
TypeStandard
Electric
Twine armsTwo
Twine ball capacityFour
Monitor:
Gate closedSymbol on monitor
Bale formingBaleTrak Pro
Bale sizeDigital
Near full baleAudible, adjustable alert
Full baleAudible, adjustable alert
Twine arm position IndicatorMechanical
Auto wrapActivates when bale reaches preset size
Oversize baleYes, audible and mechanical alerts
Tire size:
StandardDry - 11 L - 14
Silage - high-flotation 14 L - 16.4, 8 PR
OptionalDry - high-flotation 14 L - 16.1, 8 PR
With MegaWide Plus or MegaWide HC
Driveline:
Drive protectionSlip clutch
PTO speed540 rpm
MegaWide HC rpm
TypeConstant-velocity (CV)
PTO lockback collar on tractor hookupYes
PTO 60-degree free rotationYes
Tractor Requirements:
Minimum PTODry Hay and Silage - 42 kW
55 hp
MegaWide HC kW
80 hp
85 hp
Hydraulic SCV valvesOne 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 collected14-February-2018