Name: John Deere 551M Round Baler
Brand: John Deere
SKU: 551m_e
Availability: InStock

A 5x5, MegaWide™ pickup round baler equipped with moisture sensors, weighing system and Bale Documentation with John Deere Operations Center™.

Bale Documentation with John Deere Operations Center™
John Deere moisture sensors and weighing system
Baler display with customizable user interface
MegaWide™ pickup

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Manufacturer

John Deere

Category

Round Balers

Location

Anna, Ohio

Franklin, Indiana

Greenfield, Indiana

Greensburg, Indiana

Greenville, Ohio

Oxford, Ohio

Richmond, Indiana

Rushville, Indiana

Urbana, Ohio

Specs

Key Specs:
Belts-other - width	17.8 cm 7 in.
Density control	Hydraulic
Bale size indication	Electronic display on monitor
Regular pickup - Bars	Four
Regular pickup - Number of teeth	96
Regular pickup - Tooth spacing	6 cm 2.6 in.
MegaWide Plus pickup - Number of regular teeth	120
MegaWide Plus pickup - Number of mega teeth	Eight
High-capacity pickup - Number of middle teeth
High-capacity pickup - Number of mega teeth
Bale:
Size	Diameter 89 - 152 cm 35 - 60 in. Width 157 cm 62 in. 1.5 x 1.5 m 5 x 5 ft
Weight	Full-size bale in dry crop 658 kg 1,450 lb Max. allowable for silage bale 794 kg 1,750 lb
Baler:
Base weight
Weight	Shipping dry - 1,955 kg 4,310 lb Shipping silage - 3,089 kg 6,812 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.
Width	With opt. tires (Hi-Flotation) 285 cm 112 in.
Bale forming:
Forming chamber
Belts-other	Number Eight Width 17.8 cm 7 in. Texture Diamond Tread friction surface belts DiamondTough, triple-weave, single-ply belts
Enclosed percent of bale surface
Belt splices
Density control	Hydraulic
Bale size indication	Electronic display on monitor
Bale Shape
Regular pickup:
Type
Width	Inside 156 cm 62 in. Flare 180 cm 71 in.
Drive
Bars	Four
Number of teeth	96
Tooth spacing	6 cm 2.6 in.
Lift control	Adjustable height control
Gauge wheels	Semi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter	25.4 cm 10 in.
Knives
MegaWide Plus pickup:
Type
Width	Inside 196 cm 77 in. Flare 221 cm 87 in.
Drive
Bars
Number of regular teeth	120
Number of mega teeth	Eight
Tooth spacing
Lift control
Gauge wheels	Semi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter
Knives
High-capacity pickup:
Type	MegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC
Width
Drive
Bars
Number of middle teeth
Number of mega teeth
Tooth spacing
Lift control
Gauge wheels
Stripper diameter
Wrapping system:
Control	Automatic to preset to bale size
Type	Standard Electric
Twine arms	Two
Twine ball capacity	Six
Bale chamber
Wrapper
Monitor:
Monitor console for tractor
Gate closed	Symbol monitor
Bale forming	G5e
Bale size	Mechanical and digital
Near full bale	Audible, adjustable alert
Full bale	Audible, adjustable alert
Twine arm position Indicator	Mechanical
Auto wrap	Activates when bale reaches preset size
Oversize bale	Yes, audible and mechanical alerts
Surface wrap:
Available
Tire size:
Standard	Dry and Silage - high-flotation 14 L - 16.1, 8 PR
Optional	With MegaWide Plus or HC
Driveline:
Drive protection	Slip clutch
PTO speed	540 or 1,000 rpm
Type	Constant-velocity (CV)
PTO lockback collar on tractor hookup	Yes
PTO 60-degree free rotation	Yes
Tractor Requirements:
Minimum PTO	Dry Hay and Silage - 42 kW 55 hp HC - 63 kW 85 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.
Silage baler features:
Starter roll scraper
Powered scraping auger
Spirals on gate roll
Pre-cutter/slicer
Additional information:
Maintenance chains
Date collected	22-Aug-2023

Product Specials

1.25% APR fixed rate for 36 months¹ on new John Deere Hay and Forage Tools

1.25% APR fixed rate for 36 months

1.25% APR fixed rate for 36 months¹
Offer available 01 May 2024 through 31 July 2024

Terms

¹Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 01 May 2024 through 31 July 2024. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $28.32 per month for every $1,000 financed. 1.25% APR for 36 months only. Taxes, freight, setup, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Sales made to government agencies, company direct sales or other businesses/agencies that participate in John Deere's Special Discount Program or in John Deere's Rental Business Program are not eligible. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer available on new John Deere Round Balers, Round Bale Accumulators, Small Square Balers, Mower-Conditioners (excluding Triple-Mounted Mower-Conditioners), and Disc Mowers ONLY and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars.

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