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The new balers deliver farmers a smarter and more connected baling experience.
John Deere has released details of its next generation of fixed and variable chamber round balers, offering advanced automation for increased productivity, along with user-friendly features, including new endless belts that ensure reliable net feeding, particularly in sticky conditions, and an optional integral bale weighing system.
The new generation models are equipped with advanced ISOBUS capabilities, providing machine integration into the John Deere Operations Center allowing farmers to monitor bale quality on the move.
The system tracks each bale’s size, drop location and moisture levels, documenting this data in the JD Ops Center, allowing the farmer to access information such as bales per paddock and drymatter maps, alongside storing all invoicing-relevant information as they leave the paddock.
An optional moisture monitoring feature displays average moisture content per bale in real time, alerting the operator if the content deviates from the predefined setting.
The wrapping-equipped models, the C442R, C452R and C462R, designed for silage, feature an optional built-in bale weighing system, based around advanced strain gauges on each of the four transport table rollers, allowing on-the-go measurement of individual bale weights. A wrapping arm speed of 40rpm, ensures the wrapper element matches the baler’s productivity, keeping downtime to a minimum.
The new V452M and V462M variable chamber models offer a 10% increase in driveline power intake via an upgraded 540rpm PTO input clutch, said to boost overall productivity by up to 8% in demanding conditions.
New endless belts, with a more aggressive surface finish, helps ensure a reliable net feed, particularly in sticky or wet crop conditions, while overall belt life has been proven to last 10-fold, when compared to belts with conventional lacers or joiners.
All new round baler models feature hydraulically actuated knife engagement, enabling the engagement or retraction from the operator seat, while also ensuring greater knife engagement force to ensure the crop is cut consistently and uniformly.
Maintenance is made easier with simple access points, long greasing intervals, and a chain auto-lube system. The G5e touchscreen provides intuitive operation, and baler automation allows for hands-free unloading, enhancing overall ease of use. The ISOBUS AUX-N control system enables operators to enable multifunction joystick buttons, allowing control of the main baler functions via the CommandPRO lever.
John Deere Australia and New Zealand small ag & turf marketing manager, Erin Wagstaff, says by delivering farmers a smarter, more connected baling experience, combining automation, precision, and operator-focused design, “we are ensuring they can get the most out of every paddock and every bale, with a powerful impact on productivity, sustainability and the farmer’s bottom line”.
New-generation balers are available to order now, with deliveries expected in early 2026.
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