Round baler 451E

Overview

• Model: 451E Round Baler
• 16-inch Wider MegaWide™ Classic pickup
• Integrated net lift assist for easier loading of net wrap
• Baler display with customizable user interface
• Spiral rotor with improved feeding capacity

MegaWide™ Classic pickup
The MegaWide Classic pickup is an update to the 451E feeding system providing a wider pickup and a spiral rotor for improved crop feeding and pickup capacity. Features include:

• 32 percent wider pickup (compared to the MegaWide pickup)
• 180-cm (71-in.) flare-to-flare width
• Regular Duty pickup teeth
• Shear bolt protection
• Gauge wheel package available
• Optional hydraulic pickup lift cylinder available

Controls and Monitoring

• Automatic electric-tie option with G5e monitor (audible alerts for near-full, full, oversized bales)
• G5e monitor beeps once to notify operator to even-up bale, twice when bale reaches desired size, and sounds continuously for oversized bales
• Bale shape bars standard
• Twine settings and number of wraps (Edge-to-Edge net wrap option) adjustable from the G5e monitor

Optional External Speaker

• G5e external speaker available as optional attachment
• Provides increased volume for G5e notifications (installed externally on harness)
• Increases notification volume up to 16% and includes manual volume dial

Chassis and Feeding Design

• Adjustable hitch to match a wide array of tractor drawbar heights (four positions)
• Vertical forming chamber maintains uniform bale density via idler arm and hydraulic pressure-relief
• Exclusive DiamondTough™ belts (triple-weave, single-ply) with plate-type splices for improved durability and reduced chaffing

Bale Handling and Wrapping

• Wrapping system: standard electric wrapper; control is automatic to preset bale size
• Twine arms: two; twine ball capacity: four
• Bale size indication: not factory-installed, available as dealer-installed options

Notes

• Pickup is low-profile for good ground gauging and clean crop retrieval
• Compressor rods and adjustable crank allow matching of pickup feed to windrow volume and field conditions
• DiamondTough belts enclose 91% of bale width to reduce loss of fine material
• Plate-type fasteners and rivets are high-tensile stainless steel and cold-forged in loop area for long life

Technical specifications

• Belts (number / width / texture): Six belts; 17.8 cm (7 in.) width; DiamondTough triple-weave, diamond tread friction surface
• Density control: Hydraulic
• Bale size (diameter): 89 - 152 cm (35 - 60 in.)
• Bale width: 117 cm (46 in.) — also listed as 1.2 x 1.5 m (4 x 5 ft)
• Full-size bale weight (dry crop): ~454 kg (1,000 lb)
• Baler shipping weight: 1,701 kg (3,750 lb)
• Baler length: Gate closed 361 cm (142 in.); Gate open 455 cm (179 in.)
• Baler height: Gate closed 260 cm (102 in.); Gate open 325 cm (128 in.)
• Baler width (with standard tires): 226 cm (89 in.)
• Regular pickup inside width: 117 cm (46 in.); Flare width: 141 cm (56 in.)
• Regular pickup bars: Four
• Regular pickup number of teeth: 72
• Regular pickup tooth spacing: 6 cm (2.6 in.)
• Regular pickup stripper diameter: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
• MegaWide characteristics: 32% wider vs MegaWide pickup; 180-cm (71-in.) flare-to-flare width
• Wrapping control: Automatic to preset bale size
• Wrapping type: Electric (standard)
• Twine arms: Two; Twine ball capacity: Four
• Monitor: G5e monitor functionality — gate-closed symbol, mechanical bale-size indicator, audible alerts for near-full/full/oversize bales; auto-wrap activates at preset size
• Tire size (standard): 11 L - 14
• Driveline: Constant-velocity (CV); Drive protection: Shear-bolt; PTO speed: 540 rpm
• Minimum tractor PTO: Dry hay and silage — 42 kW (55 hp)
• Hydraulic SCV requirements: One tractor SCV required with electric twine wrap; two SCVs required with hydraulic twine wrap; three SCVs required with hydraulic twine wrap plus hydraulic pickup lift
• Additional features: Adjustable hitch positions to match drawbar heights (330 mm to 559 mm / 13 in. to 22 in. top of drawbar to ground); compressor rods and adjustable compressor rack to match windrow volume
• Date of collected specifications: 22-Aug-2023