Hesston 745 Baler Specs

Category: Balers ➔
Manufacturer: Hesston ➔
Model: 745 ➔

Bale Chamber

Hesston 745 Baler Bale Chamber specifications
Belt Width	7.00 in (17.78 cm)
Number Of Belts	6 laced

Bale Size

Hesston 745 Baler Bale Size specifications
Bale Diameter - Max	5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Bale Diameter - Min	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Bale Weight - Max	1,250.00 lbs (566.89 kg)
Bale Width	3.90 ft (1.19 m)

Baler Pickup

Hesston 745 Baler Baler Pickup specifications
Number Of Bars	4
Number Of Tines	36 double tines
Overall Width	4.65 ft (1.42 m)
Tine To Tine Width	3.69 ft (1.12 m)

Body Capacities

Hesston 745 Baler Body Capacities specifications
Heaped (Sae 2:1)	32.7 cu yd
Struck	24.2 cu yd
Tailgate Heaped Sae 2:1	34.7 cu yd
Tailgate Struck	25.5 cu yd

Body Hoist

Hesston 745 Baler Body Hoist specifications
Lower (Automatic)	10 s
Lower (Manual)	10 s
Raise (Automatic)	13 s
Raise (Manual)	12 s

Body Plate

Hesston 745 Baler Body Plate specifications
Base	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Body Plate Type	High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel
Chute	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Front	0.30 in (0.76 cm)
Side	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Dimensions

Hesston 745 Baler Dimensions specifications
Overall Height	8.42 ft (2.57 m)
Overall Length	12.26 ft (3.74 m)
Overall Width	7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Tractor Pto Power Required	40.00 hp (29.83 kw)
Weight	3,719.20 lbs (1,686.71 kg)

Dump

Hesston 745 Baler Dump specifications
Rated Payload	99,648.90 lbs (45,192.25 kg)

Engine

Hesston 745 Baler Engine specifications
Bore	5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Displacement	1,106.00 cu in (18,124.13 cu cm)
Emissions	The 745 meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Model	Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Model - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final, Eu Stage Iv, Japan 2014, Korea Tier 4 Final	Cat C18 ACERT
Gross Power - Sae J1995	511.00 hp (381.06 kw)
Net Power - Iso 14396	504.00 hp (375.84 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
No Engine De-Rating Required Below	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Note (1)	The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)	The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.
Note (3)	Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.
Note (4)	DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.
Peak Engine Torque Gross (Sae J1995)	1,931.00 lbs ft (2,618.05 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Net (Sae J1349)	1,887.00 lbs ft (2,558.39 nm)
Peak Engine Torque Speed	1200 rpm
Stroke	7.20 in (18.29 cm)

Operating Weights

Hesston 745 Baler Operating Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	15,309.00 lbs (6,942.86 kg)
Center Axle - Loaded	54,000.00 lbs (24,489.80 kg)
Center Axle - Rated Load	38,691.00 lbs (17,546.94 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	43,515.00 lbs (19,734.69 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	56,522.00 lbs (25,633.56 kg)
Front Axle - Rated Load	13,007.00 lbs (5,898.87 kg)
Rear Axle - Empty	14,731.00 lbs (6,680.73 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	53,422.00 lbs (24,227.67 kg)
Rear Axle - Rated Load	38,691.00 lbs (17,546.94 kg)
Total - Empty	73,553.00 lbs (33,357.37 kg)
Total - Loaded	163,942.00 lbs (74,350.12 kg)
Total - Rated Load	90,390.00 lbs (40,993.20 kg)

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hesston 745 Baler Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching specifications
Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes	5
Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes	4
Note	An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.
Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes	4-5
Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes	4-5
Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes	4

Service Refill Capacities

Hesston 745 Baler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Axles - Each	15.80 gal (59.80 l)
Brake Cooling Tank	17.70 gal (66.99 l)
Cooling System	23.70 gal (89.70 l)
Def Tank	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Engine Crankcase	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Final Drive - Each	1.30 gal (4.92 l)
Fuel Tank	145.30 gal (549.96 l)
Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System	36.90 gal (139.67 l)
Transmission - Otg	19.80 gal (74.94 l)

Sound Levels

Hesston 745 Baler Sound Levels specifications
Interior Cab	72 dB(A)
Note (1)	The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.
Note (2)	Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Standards

Hesston 745 Baler Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450 2011
Cab - Fops	ISO 3449 Level II 2005
Cab - Rops	ISO 3471 2008
Steering	ISO 5010 2007

Steering

Hesston 745 Baler Steering specifications
Lock To Lock	4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

Transmission

Hesston 745 Baler Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	3.80 mph (6.12 kph)
Forward - 2	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Forward - 3	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Forward - 4	8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Forward - 5	11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
Forward - 6	14.20 mph (22.85 kph)
Forward - 7	19.60 mph (31.54 kph)
Forward - 8	23.50 mph (37.82 kph)
Forward - 9	34.00 mph (54.72 kph)
Reverse - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)

Turning Circle

Hesston 745 Baler Turning Circle specifications
Note	Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.
Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width	233.00 in (591.82 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius	356.00 in (904.24 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius	174.00 in (441.96 cm)
Turning Dimensions - Sae Turning Radius	340.00 in (863.60 cm)

Wrapping System

Hesston 745 Baler Wrapping System specifications
Twine Ball Capacity	4
Twine Type	Electric

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