John Deere 551M Round Baler

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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
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 teeth
High-capacity pickup - Number of mega teeth
Bale:
SizeDiameter
89 - 152 cm
35 - 60 in.
Width
157 cm
62 in.
1.5 x 1.5 m
5 x 5 ft
WeightFull-size bale in dry crop
658 kg
1,450 lb
Max. allowable for silage bale
794 kg
1,750 lb
Baler:
Base weight
WeightShipping dry - 1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Shipping silage - 3,089 kg
6,812 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 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
Width
Drive
Bars
Number of middle teeth
Number of mega teeth
Tooth spacing
Lift control
Gauge wheels
Stripper diameter
Wrapping system:
ControlAutomatic to preset to bale size
TypeStandard
Electric
Twine armsTwo
Twine ball capacitySix
Bale chamber
Wrapper
Monitor:
Monitor console for tractor
Gate closedSymbol monitor
Bale formingG5e
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 Silage - high-flotation 14 L - 16.1, 8 PR
OptionalWith MegaWide Plus or 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
HC - 63 kW
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.
Silage baler features:
Starter roll scraper
Powered scraping auger
Spirals on gate roll
Pre-cutter/slicer
Additional information:
Maintenance chains
Date collected22-Aug-2023
Product Specials

0.9% APR fixed rate for 36 months1 on new John Deere Hay and Forage Tools

0.9% APR fixed rate for 36 months

  • 0.9% APR fixed rate for 36 months1
  • Offer available 26 October 2024 through 03 February 2025
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Terms

1Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 26 October 2024 through 03 February 2025. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $27.78 per month for every $1,000 financed. 0.9% 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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Manufacturer
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Location
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Expiration Date
Monday, February 3, 2025