John Deere 560M MegaWide™ HC² Round Baler

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560M Round Baler has optional MegaWide™ HC² feed system with Precutter.

  • MegaWide™ HC² feed system with Precutter
  • BaleTrak™ Pro monitor-controller
  • Exclusive DiamondTough™ triple weave belts
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 - width17.8 cm
7 in.
Density controlHydraulic
Bale size indicationElectronic display on monitor
Regular pickup - BarsFour
Regular pickup - Number of teeth96
Regular pickup - Tooth spacing6 cm
2.6 in.
MegaWide Plus pickup - Number of regular teeth120
MegaWide Plus pickup - Number of mega teethEight
High-capacity pickup - Number of middle teeth120
High-capacity pickup - Number of mega teethEight
Bale:
SizeDiameter
81 - 183 cm
32 - 72 in.
Width
157 cm
62 in.
1.5 x 1.8 m
5 x 6 ft
WeightFull-size bale in dry crop
998 kg
2,200 lb
Max. allowable for silage bale
1,089 kg
2,500 lb
Baler:
Base weight
WeightShipping dry - 3,257 kg
7,182 lb
Shipping silage - 3,389 kg
7,472 lb
Shipping precutter - 4,239 kg
9,346 lb
LengthGate closed
371 cm
146 in.
Gate open
475 cm
187 in.
HeightGate closed
279 cm
110 in.
Gate open
368 cm
145 in.
WidthWith standard tires
226 cm
89 in.
With opt. tires (Hi-Flotation)
285 cm
112 in.
Bale forming:
Forming chamber
Belts-otherNumber
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 controlHydraulic
Bale size indicationElectronic display on monitor
Bale Shape
Regular pickup:
Type
WidthInside
156 cm
62 in.
Flare
180 cm
71 in.
Drive
BarsFour
Number of teeth96
Tooth spacing6 cm
2.6 in.
Lift controlAdjustable height control
Gauge wheelsSemi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter25.4 cm
10 in.
Knives
MegaWide Plus pickup:
Type
WidthInside
196 cm
77 in.
Flare
221 cm
87 in.
Drive
Bars
Number of regular teeth120
Number of mega teethEight
Tooth spacing
Lift control
Gauge wheelsSemi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter
Knives
High-capacity pickup:
TypeMegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC
WidthInside
196 cm
77 in.
Flare
221 cm
87 in.
Drive
Bars
Number of middle teeth120
Number of mega teethEight
Tooth spacing
Lift control
Gauge wheelsSemi-pneumatic
Stripper diameter25.4 cm
10 in.
Wrapping system:
ControlAutomatic to preset to bale size
TypeStandard
Electric
Twine armsTwo
Twine ball capacityEight
Bale chamber
Wrapper
Monitor:
Monitor console for tractor
Gate closedSymbol on monitor
Bale formingBaleTrak Pro
Bale sizeMechanical and digital
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
Surface wrap:
Available
Tire size:
StandardDry and Precutter - High-flotation 14 L - 16.1, 8 PR
Silage - XL high-flotation 21.5L-16.1, 8 PR
OptionalWith MegaWide Plus or MegaWide HC
Driveline:
Drive protectionSlip clutch
PTO speed540 or 1,000 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
125 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.
Silage baler features:
Starter roll scraper
Powered scraping auger
Spirals on gate roll
Pre-cutter/slicer
Additional information:
Maintenance chains
Date collected14-February-2018