John Deere 551M Baler Specs

Category: Balers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 551M ➔

Additional Information

John Deere 551M Baler Additional Information specifications
Date Collected	2023-08-22 — Starting 2026 Model Year

Bale

John Deere 551M Baler Bale specifications
Diameter	2.92-5 ft — Starting 2026 Model Year
Full-Size Bale In Dry Crop	1,450.00 lbs (657.71 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Allowable For Silage Bale	1,750.00 lbs (793.79 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Size	5 x 5 ft — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width	5.15 ft (1.57 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Bale Forming

John Deere 551M Baler Bale Forming specifications
Bale Size Indication	Electronic display on monitor — Starting 2026 Model Year
Belts- Number	8 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Belts- Texture	Diamond Tread friction surface belts — Starting 2026 Model Year
Belts- Width	7.00 in (17.78 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Belts-Other	DiamondTough, triple-weave, single-ply belts — Starting 2026 Model Year
Density Control	Hydraulic — Starting 2026 Model Year

Baler

John Deere 551M Baler Baler specifications
Height- Gate Closed	8.53 ft (2.60 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height- Gate Open	10.67 ft (3.25 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Gate Closed	11.83 ft (3.61 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Gate Open	14.92 ft (4.55 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weight - Shipping	4,310.00 lbs (1,954.99 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weight - Shipping Silage	6,812.00 lbs (3,089.88 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width- With Optional Tires (Hi-Flotation)	9.33 ft (2.84 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Driveline

John Deere 551M Baler Driveline specifications
Drive Protection	Slip clutch — Starting 2026 Model Year
PTO 60-Degree Free Rotation	Yes — Starting 2026 Model Year
PTO Lockback Collar On Tractor Hookup	Yes — Starting 2026 Model Year
PTO Speed	540, 1000 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type	Constant-velocity (CV) — Starting 2026 Model Year

High-Capacity Pickup

John Deere 551M Baler High-Capacity Pickup specifications
Type	MegaWide High Capacity and Cutting (HC) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Key Specs

John Deere 551M Baler Key Specs specifications
Bale Size Indication	Electronic display on monitor — Starting 2026 Model Year
Density Control	Hydraulic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Regular Pick-Up Bars	4 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Flare	5.92 ft (1.80 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Monitor

John Deere 551M Baler Monitor specifications
Auto Wrap	Activates when bale reaches preset size — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bale Forming	G5e — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bale Size	Mechanical and digital — Starting 2026 Model Year
Full Bale	Audible, adjustable alert — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gate Closed	Symbol monitor — Starting 2026 Model Year
Monitor Console For Tractor	Symbol monitor — Starting 2026 Model Year
Near Full Bale	Audible, adjustable alert — Starting 2026 Model Year
Oversize Bale	Yes, audible and mechanical alerts — Starting 2026 Model Year
Twine Arm Position Indicator	Mechanical — Starting 2026 Model Year

Regular Pickup

John Deere 551M Baler Regular Pickup specifications
Gauge Wheels	Semi-pneumatic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift Control	Adjustable height control — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number Of Teeth	96 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Regular Pick-Up Bars	4 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stripper Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tooth Spacing	2.60 in (6.60 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Flare	5.92 ft (1.80 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Inside	5.17 ft (1.58 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Tire Size

John Deere 551M Baler Tire Size specifications
Optional	With MegaWide Plus or HC — Starting 2026 Model Year
Standard	Dry and Silage - high-flotation 14 L - 16.1, 8 PR — Starting 2026 Model Year

Tractor Requirements

John Deere 551M 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 Model Year
Minimum PTO - Dry Hay And Silage	55.00 hp (41.01 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Minimum PTO - HC	85.00 hp (63.39 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Wide Pickup

John Deere 551M Baler Wide Pickup specifications
Gauge Wheels	Semi-pneumatic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number Of Mega Teeth	8 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number Of Regular Teeth	120 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width- Flare	7.25 ft (2.21 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width- Inside	6.42 ft (1.96 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Wrapping System

John Deere 551M Baler Wrapping System specifications
Control	Automatic to preset to bale size — Starting 2026 Model Year
Twine Arms	2 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Twine Ball Capacity	6 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type- Standard	Electric — Starting 2026 Model Year

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