John Deere 461R Baler Specs

Category: Balers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 461R ➔

Additional Information

John Deere 461R Baler Additional Information specifications
Date Collected	2023-08-22 - Starting 2026

Bale

John Deere 461R Baler Bale specifications
Diameter	2.67-7 ft - Starting 2026
Full-Size Bale In Dry Crop	1,650.00 lbs (748.43 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Allowable For Silage Bale	2,200.00 lbs (997.90 kg) - Starting 2026
Size	4 x 6 ft - Starting 2026
Width	3.83 ft (1.17 m) - Starting 2026

Bale Forming

John Deere 461R Baler Bale Forming specifications
Bale Size Indication	Electronic display on monitor - Starting 2026
Belts- Number	6 - Starting 2026
Belts- Texture	Diamond Tread friction surface belts - Starting 2026
Belts- Width	7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2026
Belts-Other	DiamondTough, triple-weave, single-ply belts - Starting 2026
Density Control	Hydraulic - Starting 2026

Baler

John Deere 461R Baler Baler specifications
Height- Gate Closed	9.17 ft (2.80 m) - Starting 2026
Height- Gate Open	12.08 ft (3.68 m) - Starting 2026
Length - Gate Closed	12.17 ft (3.71 m) - Starting 2026
Length - Gate Open	15.58 ft (4.75 m) - Starting 2026
Weight - Shipping	6,500.00 lbs (2,948.35 kg) - Starting 2026
Weight - Shipping Precutter	8,665.00 lbs (3,930.38 kg) - Starting 2026
Width- With Optional Tires (Hi-Flotation)	8.00 ft (2.44 m) - Starting 2026
Width- With Standard Tires	7.42 ft (2.26 m) - Starting 2026

Driveline

John Deere 461R Baler Driveline specifications
Drive Protection	Premium - cut out clutch - Starting 2026
PTO 60-Degree Free Rotation	Yes - Starting 2026
PTO Lockback Collar On Tractor Hookup	Yes - Starting 2026
PTO Speed	540, 1000 rpm - Starting 2026
Type	Constant-velocity (CV) - Starting 2026

High-Capacity Pickup

John Deere 461R Baler High-Capacity Pickup specifications
Gauge Wheels	Semi-pneumatic - Starting 2026
Number Of Mega Teeth	8 - Starting 2026
Number Of Middle Teeth	120 - Starting 2026
Stripper Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm) - Starting 2026
Type	High Capacity and Cutting (HC) - Starting 2026
Width - Flare	7.25 ft (2.21 m) - Starting 2026
Width - Inside	6.42 ft (1.96 m) - Starting 2026

Key Specs

John Deere 461R Baler Key Specs specifications
Bale Size Indication	Electronic display on monitor - Starting 2026
Density Control	Hydraulic - Starting 2026

Monitor

John Deere 461R Baler Monitor specifications
Auto Wrap	Activates when bale reaches preset size - Starting 2026
Bale Forming	G5e - Starting 2026
Bale Size	Mechanical and digital - Starting 2026
Full Bale	Audible, adjustable alert - Starting 2026
Gate Closed	Symbol on monitor - Starting 2026
Monitor Console For Tractor	G5e - Starting 2026
Near Full Bale	Audible, adjustable alert - Starting 2026
Oversize Bale	Yes, audible and mechanical alerts - Starting 2026
Twine Arm Position Indicator	Mechanical - Starting 2026

Regular Pickup

John Deere 461R Baler Regular Pickup specifications
Type	High Capacity and Cutting (HC) - Starting 2026

Tire Size

John Deere 461R Baler Tire Size specifications
Standard	Premium - XL high-flotation 21.5L-16.1, 8 PR - Starting 2026

Tractor Requirements

John Deere 461R Baler Tractor Requirements specifications
Hydraulic Selective Control Valves (H-SCV)	One tractor selective control valve (SCV) is required when baler is equipped with electric twine wrap. Two tractor SCVs are required when baler is equipped with hydraulic twine wrap. Three tractor SCVs are required when baler is equipped with hydraulic twine wrap and a hydraulic pickup lift. - Starting 2026
Minimum PTO - Dry Hay And Silage	65.00 hp (48.47 kw) - Starting 2026
Minimum PTO - HC	125.00 hp (93.21 kw) - Starting 2026

Wide Pickup

John Deere 461R Baler Wide Pickup specifications
Gauge Wheels	Semi-pneumatic - Starting 2026
Number Of Mega Teeth	16 - Starting 2026
Number Of Regular Teeth	96 - Starting 2026
Stripper Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm) - Starting 2026
Width- Flare	5.91 ft (1.80 m) - Starting 2026
Width- Inside	5.08 ft (1.55 m) - Starting 2026

Wrapping System

John Deere 461R Baler Wrapping System specifications
Control	Automatic to preset to bale size - Starting 2026
Twine Arms	2 - Starting 2026
Twine Ball Capacity	8 - Starting 2026
Type- Standard	Electric - Starting 2026

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