Specifications: 468 SilageSpecial available from Heaths.com, IL

 
MODEL 468 Silage Special
Date of Specification  
Bale  
Size
Diameter, in. (cm) 32 to 72 (81 to 183)
Width, in. (cm) 46 (117)
Weight
Full-size bale in dry crop, lb. (kg) 1650 (748)
Max. allowable for silage bale, lb. (kg) 2200 (998)
Baler  
Base Weight, lb. (kg) 4535 (2057)
Weight, lb. (kg)* 5800 (2630) w/31.5 x 15 tires
*with wide pickup, net, bale ejection sys.
Length
Gate Closed, in. (cm) w/o wrap 146 (371) w/ wrap 163 (415)
Gate Open, in. (cm) 187 (475)
Height
Gate Closed, in. (cm) 110 (279)
Gate Open, in. (cm) 145 (368)
Width
With Standard Tires, in. (cm) 96 (244)
With Opt. Tires (Hi-Flotation), in. (cm) 116 (295)
Bale Forming  
Forming Chamber Variable
Belts-Other
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  
Width
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  
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  
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  
Control Automatic to preset bale size
Type
Standard Electric
Optional N/A
Twine Arms 2
Twine Ball Capacity 8
Monitor  
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  
Available Optional, Cover Edge
Tire Size  
Standard 31x13.5-15, 8-ply
Option 1 21.5 x 16.1, 10-ply
Drive Line  
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  
Minimum PTO, hp (kW) 75 (56)
Hydraulic SCV Valves 1
High-Moisture Kit  
Silage Baler Features  
Starter Roll Scraper Yes
Powered Scraping Auger Yes
Spirals on Gate Roll
Pre-Cutter/Slicer No
   
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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