| Specifications: | |
| MANUFACTURER |
John Deere |
| MODEL |
468 Silage Special |
| Date of Specification |
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| Bale |
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| Size |
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| Diameter, in. (cm) |
32 to 72 (81 to 183) |
| Width, in. (cm) |
46 (117) |
| Weight |
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| Full-size bale in dry crop, lb. (kg) |
1650 (748) |
| Max. allowable for silage bale, lb. (kg) |
2200 (998) |
| Baler |
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| Base Weight, lb. (kg) |
4535 (2057) |
| Weight, lb. (kg)* |
5800 (2630) w/31.5 x 15 tires |
| *with wide pickup, net, bale ejection sys. |
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| Length |
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| Gate Closed, in. (cm) |
w/o wrap 146 (371) w/ wrap 163 (415) |
| Gate Open, in. (cm) |
187 (475) |
| Height |
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| Gate Closed, in. (cm) |
110 (279) |
| Gate Open, in. (cm) |
145 (368) |
| Width |
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| With Standard Tires, in. (cm) |
96 (244) |
| With Opt. Tires (Hi-Flotation), in. (cm) |
116 (295) |
| Bale Forming |
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| Forming Chamber |
Variable |
| Belts-Other |
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| Number |
6 Belts |
| Strength |
Triple weave |
| Width, in. (cm) |
7 (18) |
| Length, regular, in. (cm) |
Two: 461 (1170.9) |
| Length, staggered, in. (cm) |
Four: 466.5 (1184.9) |
| Fabric |
Diamond Tough triple weave |
| Texture |
Diamond Tread |
| Enclosed % of Bale Surface |
91 |
| Belt Splices |
Plate-type splices |
| Density Control |
Hydraulic, Isolated from Tractor |
| Bale Size Indication |
Electronic display from monitor |
| Regular Pickup |
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| Width |
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| Inside, in. (cm) |
N/A |
| Flare, in. (cm) |
N/A |
| Drive |
N/A |
| Bars |
N/A |
| Number of Teeth |
N/A |
| Tooth Spacing, in. (cm) |
N/A |
| Lift Control |
N/A |
| Gauge Wheels |
N/A |
| Stripper Diameter, in. (cm) |
N/A |
| Mega Wide Pickup |
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| Width |
--- |
| Inside, in. (cm) |
61 (155) |
| Flare, in. (cm) |
71 (180) |
| Drive |
Roller chains w/slip clutch |
| Bars |
4 |
| Number of Regular Teeth |
80 |
| Number of Mega Teeth |
16 |
| Tooth Spacing, in. (cm) |
2.6 (6.6) |
| Lift Control |
Crank - Std. Hydraulic - Opt. |
| Gauge Wheels |
Standard, semi-pneumatic |
| Stripper Diameter, in. (cm) |
10 (25.4) |
| Mega Tooth Pickup |
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| Width |
--- |
| Inside, in. (cm) |
--- |
| Flare, in. (cm) |
--- |
| Drive |
--- |
| Bars |
--- |
| Number of Middle Teeth |
--- |
| Number of Mega Teeth |
--- |
| Tooth Spacing, in. (cm) |
--- |
| Lift Control |
--- |
| Gauge Wheels |
--- |
| Stripper Diameter, in. (cm) |
--- |
| Twine Wrap |
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| Control |
Automatic to preset bale size |
| Type |
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| Standard |
Electric |
| Optional |
N/A |
| Twine Arms |
2 |
| Twine Ball Capacity |
8 |
| Monitor |
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| Monitor Console for Tractor |
Bale-Trak PRO |
| Gate Closed |
Symbol on monitor |
| Bale Forming |
Bar graphs |
| Bale Size |
Mechanical and digital |
| Near Full Bale |
Audible alarm and symbol |
| Full Bale |
Audible alarm and symbol |
| Twine Arm Position Indicator |
Mechanical |
| Auto Wrap |
Yes |
| Oversize Bale |
Audible alarm and symbol |
| Surface Wrap |
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| Available |
Optional, Cover Edge |
| Tire Size |
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| Standard |
31x13.5-15, 8-ply |
| Option 1 |
21.5 x 16.1, 10-ply |
| Drive Line |
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| Drive Protection |
Slip clutch |
| PTO Speed |
540 or 1000 |
| Type |
Constant velocity: Cat. 4 - 540; Cat. 5 - 1000 |
| PTO Lockback Collar on Tractor Hookup |
Yes |
| PTO 60-Degree Free Rotation |
Yes |
| Tractor Requirements |
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| Minimum PTO, hp (kW) |
75 (56) |
| Hydraulic SCV Valves |
1 |
| High-Moisture Kit |
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| Silage Baler Features |
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| Starter Roll Scraper |
Yes |
| Powered Scraping Auger |
Yes |
| Spirals on Gate Roll |
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| Pre-Cutter/Slicer |
No |
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| Specifications are based on published information at the time of publication. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local John Deere dealer for more information. |
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