John Deere introduces the V452M round baler to the North American lineup. The new baler provides enhanced productivity and precision to larger-scale hay and forage operations.
The V452M headlines the newly updated lineup of VR and CR round baler models, introducing a new naming convention and advanced features purpose-built for heavy crop and silage conditions, while the current 1 Series round balers remain and continue to serve customers with their baling needs.
“The V452M and the broader VR and CR model updates are designed for more density, more productivity and more actionable data,” said Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere marketing manager. “This update enhances our variable chamber and combination balers with features that support high-volume silage and heavy crop conditions, while complementing the performance of our 1 Series models.”
Expanding the versatility of John Deere’s round baler lineup, the VM, VR and CR lineup updates include variable-chamber and variable-wrapping combination models. The new V452M offers bale sizes up to 5.5 feet (1.70 m) in diameter, allowing more flexibility and a solution for increased density capabilities, particularly in silage or high-moisture crop settings.
Key features of the V452M
- Advanced bale chamber technology: Three starting rolls and two belt drive rolls ensure consistent bale rotation, regardless of crop moisture.
- Larger bale chamber: 4-by-5.5 (1.22 – 1.70 m) feet chamber width to maximize bale weight.
- High-density silage capability for optimal storage and feed quality.
The full model lineup introduces modern features designed to boost productivity and simplify decision-making (capabilities vary by model):
- Gate cycle time: As fast as three seconds for more bales per hour.
- Moisture sensors and bale scales: Seamlessly connect to the free John Deere Operations Center for near real-time bale documentation and yield insights.
- G5 or G5e monitor for in-cab adjustments and data-driven decisions.
- High-capacity feeding system: A 7.2-foot-wide (2.20 m) five-bar pickup handles heavy windrows with ease.
- Baler automation with new unplug assist automatically stop the tractor when the target bale size is reached and manage the gate cycle, reducing operator fatigue and increasing daily bale counts. When needed, Unplug Assist automatically stops the tractor and disengages the PTO when a plug is detected.
The new VM, VR and CR balers will be available from this coming November.
