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Features
Specifications
Model | John Deere 560M MegaWide™ HC² Round Baler |
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 | 120 |
High-capacity pickup - Number of mega teeth | Eight |
BALE | |
Size | Diameter: 81 - 183 cm (32 - 72 in.) Width: 157 cm (62 in.) 1.5 x 1.8 m (5 x 6 ft) |
Weight | Full-size bale in dry crop: 998 kg (2,200 lb) Max. allowable for silage bale: 1,089 kg (2,500 lb) |
BALER | |
Weight | Shipping dry - 3,257 kg (7,182 lb) Shipping silage - 3,389 kg (7,472 lb) Shipping precutter - 4,239 kg (9,346 lb) |
Length | Gate closed: 371 cm (146 in.) Gate open: 475 cm (187 in.) |
Height | Gate closed: 279 cm (110 in.) Gate open: 368 cm (145 in.) |
Width | With standard tires: 226 cm (89 in.) 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 |
Density control | Hydraulic |
Bale size indication | Electronic display on monitor |
REGULAR PICKUP | |
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.) |
MEGAWIDE PLUS PICKUP | |
Width | Inside: 196 cm (77 in.) Flare: 221 cm (87 in.) |
Number of regular teeth | 120 |
Number of mega teeth | Eight |
Gauge wheels | Semi-pneumatic |
HIGH-CAPACITY PICKUP | |
Type | MegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC |
Width | Inside: 196 cm (77 in.) Flare: 221 cm (87 in.) |
Number of middle teeth | 120 |
Number of mega teeth | Eight |
Gauge wheels | Semi-pneumatic |
Stripper diameter | 25.4 cm (10 in.) |
WRAPPING SYSTEM | |
Control | Automatic to preset to bale size |
Type | StandardElectric |
Twine arms | Two |
Twine ball capacity | Eight |
MONITOR | |
Gate closed | Symbol on monitor |
Bale forming | BaleTrak Pro |
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 |
TIRE SIZE | |
Standard | Dry and Precutter - High-flotation 14 L - 16.1, 8 PRSilage - XL high-flotation 21.5L-16.1, 8 PR |
Optional | With MegaWide Plus or MegaWide 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) MegaWide HC 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. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
Date collected | 14-February-2018 |
Accessories and Attachments
Bale Ejection
+ Bale ramp - BE32285
+ Take up arms - BE32453
Baler Isobus Compatibility
+ Tractor battery wiring harness for Non Isobus tractor - BE32277
Crop Deflector Kits
+ Crop deflector kit - BE31105
Density Control
+ Variable core valve - BE23827
Displays
+ Auxiliary International Standard Organization (ISO) Bus Harness - BE32278
+ BaleTrak Pro Monitor less Mounting Brackets (order if second monitor is desired) - BE30007
+ L Mount Bracket - A53254
+ Mounting Bracket for Console - A54171
+ Mounting Bracket for Monitor, Display, and Controller John Deere Sound-Gard Body Cab Tractors - E88560
+ Mounting Brackets for Monitor, Display, and Controller 5000 or 6000 Series OS Tractors - BE23863
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display controller - 5020, 5025, 6000, 7000, or 8000 Series Cab Tractors - BE23519
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display controller - John Deere Sound-Gard body cab tractors - BE23599
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display or controller - 5000 or 5010 Series Cab Tractor - BE23864
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display or controller - 5020 Series Isolated Open Operator Station (IOOS) Tractors - BE24231
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display or controller - 6000 Series OS or 7000 Series Tractor - BE23840
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display or controller - 6000, 6010, 6020 Series OS Tractors - BE23862
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display or controller - 6003, 6005, or 7005 Series OS Tractors - BE23963
+ Slip Clutch Alert and Automatic Compensation - BE32317
+ Slip clutch alert and automatic compensation - BE32327
Drawbar
+ Drawbar Dropdown - AL81724
+ Drawbar Dropdown - RE63147
Drawbar
+ Rubber Drawbar Shield - BE23622
Fire Extinguisher
+ Fire Extinguisher Mounting Bracket - TY15133
+ Fire Extinguisher Mounting Bracket - AFH207443
+ Fire Extinguisher, Water Type (United States and Canada) - TY25183
Gauge Wheels
+ Complete Gauge Wheels, Arms, Hardware and decal for MegaWide Plus pickups - BE32712
+ Gauge Wheel and Tire for Regular, MegaWide Plus and MegaWide HC2 Pickup - BE31132
Harnesses
+ 7-terminal electrical outlet socket - RE17282
+ Convenience Outlet (3-Pin) - AE50549
+ Harness, Convenience Outlet - AA37254
+ Harness, Convenience Outlet - AE50531
Hitches
+ Safety chain for towed equipment, 4535.924 kg (10,000 lb) - BE24260
Hydraulic Pickup Lift
+ Fasse Hydraulic Multiplier Valve - SW700-1510
Hydraulics
+ Hydraulic Pressure Reduction Kit for High Flow and High Pressure Tractors - AE52498
Knives
+ 14 KNIFE BUNDLE REPLACEMENTS - BE32686
+ 21 KNIFE BUNDLE REPLACEMENTS - BE32685
Miscellaneous
+ Adjustable twine guide, left side - BE24158
+ Auxiliary take-up roller - BE32259
+ Auxiliary take-up roller - BE32258
+ Bale counter - BE22696
+ Bale ramp - BE32291
+ Bale ramp - Spring loaded - BE32284
+ BaleTrak Pro monitor LESS mounting brackets (order if second monitor is desired) - BE32448
+ Drawbar Shield - BE32262
+ Exterior Convex Rearview Mirror with Mounting Bracket for John Deere Tractors with Sound-Gard Body - RE20352
+ Gathering wheels - BE23893
+ High moisture kit - 1.2192-m (4-ft.) wide - BE23828
+ High moisture kit - 1.524-m (5-ft.) wide - BE23829
+ Hitch Kit for 2 In. Thick Tractor Drawbar - AE57344
+ Implement Warning Lights - TY16055
+ Lacer Vise for Extra Service Life Belt Fasteners - AE43296
+ Mounting brackets for monitor or display or controller - 5000, 5010, or 5020 Series OS Tractors - BE23861
+ PTO Driveline, 1-3/4 In. 1000 RPM Telescoping Tractor Hookup with Slip Clutch - BE32182
+ PTO Driveline, 1-3/8 In. 1000 RPM Telescoping Tractor Hookup with Slip Clutch - BE32186
+ PTO Driveline, 540 RPM Telescoping Tractor Hookup with Slip Clutch - BE32185
+ Pickup Gauge Wheels, Right and Left - BE31145
+ Safety chain for towed equipment, 9071.8474 kg (20,000 lb) - BE24261
+ Side-sheet enhancement kit - BE32141
+ Silage special kit - 1.2192-m (4-ft.) wide - BE31183
+ Variable core valve - BE24159
+ Variable core valve - BE32298
Pickup
+ Hydraulic pickup lift with down stop - BE32241
+ Hydraulic pickup lift with down stop - BE32240
+ Regular Pickup Gauge Wheel kit - BE31133
Power Take-off (Pto) Driveline
+ Power take-off (PTO) driveline, 34.925-mm (1 3/8-in.) 1000 rpm telescoping tractor hookup with cam clutch - BE32287
+ Power take-off (PTO) driveline, 34.925-mm (1 3/8-in.) 1000 rpm telescoping tractor hookup with slip clutch - BE32271
+ Power take-off (PTO) driveline, 44.45-mm (1 3/4-in.) 1000 rpm telescoping tractor hookup with slip clutch - BE32272
+ Power take-off (PTO) driveline, 540 rpm telescoping tractor hookup with cam clutch - BE32286
+ Power take-off (PTO) driveline, 540 rpm telescoping tractor hookup with slip clutch - BE32270
Side-sheet Enhancements
+ Side-sheet enhancement kit - BE32101
Silage Special Kits
+ Silage special kit - 1.2192-m (4-ft.) wide - BE32442
+ Silage special kit - 1.524-m (5-ft.) wide - BE32443
Surface Wrap
+ Premium b-wrap kit - BE32551
+ Standard b-wrap kit - BE32467
Twine Wrap
+ Adjustable twine guides (includes left and right-hand twine guides) - BE24157
Wheels And Tires
+ 21.5 L - 16.1 in. Hi-flotation tire conversion - BE31125
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