The John Deere 568 is a round baler designed for efficient hay and forage baling. Known for its durable construction, the 568 model features a large bale chamber that produces consistent, dense round bales. It includes advanced pickup and feeding systems to handle various crop types with minimal crop loss. The baler is equipped with reliable knotters and twine systems for secure bale formation. Its robust drivetrain and frame ensure long-term performance in demanding field conditions. The John Deere 568 is widely used in agricultural operations for baling hay, straw, and other forage crops, offering productivity and reliability in baling applications.
Bale Chamber
John Deere 568 Baler Bale Chamber specifications
Belt Width
7.10 in (18.03 cm)
Number Of Belts
8
Bale Size
John Deere 568 Baler Bale Size specifications
Bale Diameter - Max
6.10 ft (1.86 m)
Bale Diameter - Min
2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Bale Weight - Max
2,400.90 lbs (1,089.03 kg)
Bale Weight - Min
2,200.30 lbs (998.04 kg)
Bale Width
5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Baler Pickup
John Deere 568 Baler Baler Pickup specifications
Lift Type
crank
Number Of Bars
4
Number Of Tines
96
Overall Width
5.91 ft (1.80 m)
Tine To Tine Width
5.12 ft (1.56 m)
Dimensions
John Deere 568 Baler Dimensions specifications
Overall Height
9.16 ft (2.79 m)
Overall Length
12.18 ft (3.71 m)
Overall Width
9.38 ft (2.86 m)
Tractor Pto Power Required
75.00 hp (55.93 kw)
Weight
4,728.92 lbs (2,145.00 kg)
Drive
John Deere 568 Baler Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull
71,264.00 lbs (32,324.85 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed
3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Engine
John Deere 568 Baler Engine specifications
Bore
4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Displacement
567.50 cu in (9,299.68 cu cm)
Engine Model
Cat C9.3 (ATAAC)
Gross Power
319.00 hp (237.88 kw)
Maximum Torque
1,051.70 lbs ft (1,425.89 nm)
Net Flywheel Power
291.00 hp (217.00 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Rated Power
296.00 hp (220.73 kw)
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
Stroke
5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Hydraulic System
John Deere 568 Baler Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Flow - Capacity
28.50 gpm (107.87 lpm)
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Flow - Factory Setting
13.50 gpm (51.10 lpm)
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Pressure - Capacity
3626 psi
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Pressure - Factory Setting
1500 psi
General Forestry - Boom Cylinder - Bore
5.90 in (14.99 cm)
General Forestry - Boom Cylinder - Stroke
56.70 in (144.02 cm)
General Forestry - Bucket Cylinder - Bore
5.90 in (14.99 cm)
General Forestry - Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
45.30 in (115.06 cm)
General Forestry - Stick Cylinder - Bore
6.70 in (17.02 cm)
General Forestry - Stick Cylinder - Stroke
68.40 in (173.74 cm)
Log Loader - Boom Cylinder - Bore
6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Log Loader - Boom Cylinder - Stroke
52.80 in (134.11 cm)
Log Loader - Bottom Heel Cylinder - Bore
5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Log Loader - Bottom Heel Cylinder - Stroke
45.50 in (115.57 cm)
Log Loader - Stick Cylinder - Bore
7.10 in (18.03 cm)
Log Loader - Stick Cylinder - Stroke
65.40 in (166.12 cm)
Log Loader - Top Heel Cylinder - Bore
6.30 in (16.00 cm)
Log Loader - Top Heel Cylinder - Stroke
57.70 in (146.56 cm)
Main Pump System - Maximum Flow (2x)
76.30 gpm (288.80 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Implements
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Dual
4550 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Single
4061 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
6.87 gpm (26.00 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
595 psi
Operating Specifications
John Deere 568 Baler Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull
71,264.00 lbs (32,324.85 kg)
Maximum Speed High Range
3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Maximum Swing Speed - General Forestry
10 rpm
Maximum Swing Speed - Log Loader
6.3 rpm
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) - General Forestry Cab 0.48 M (18 In) Riser
135.00 in (342.90 cm)
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) - Log Loader Cab 1.2 M (48 In) Riser
165.00 in (419.10 cm)
Swing Torque - General Forestry
84,024.00 lbs ft (113,919.74 nm)
Swing Torque - Log Loader
109,560.00 lbs ft (148,541.45 nm)
Service Refill Capacities
John Deere 568 Baler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Engine Oil
8.10 gal (30.66 l)
Final Drive - Each
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity - Main
163.80 gal (619.98 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity - Rf
153.20 gal (579.86 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity - Total
317.00 gal (1,199.85 l)
Hydraulic System - Total
100.40 gal (380.01 l)
Hydraulic Tank
46.20 gal (174.87 l)
Swing Drive - General Forestry
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Swing Drive - Log Loader 2x
5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Standards
John Deere 568 Baler Standards specifications
Brakes
ISO 10265:1998 ISO 11512:1995
Rops/Fops/Ops/Tops
ISO 8083:1989 LEVEL I ISO 8083:1989 LEVEL II*
Track
John Deere 568 Baler Track specifications
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
2
Number Of Shoes - Each Side
52
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side
10
Undercarriage
John Deere 568 Baler Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Track Gauge
9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Track Length
17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Undercarriage Pitch
8.50 in (21.59 cm)
Undercarriage Size
345HD
Weights
John Deere 568 Baler Weights specifications
General Forestry
95,204.00 lbs (43,183.86 kg)
Log Loader (O/U)
106,479.00 lbs (48,298.12 kg)
Log Loader (U/U)
106,128.00 lbs (48,138.91 kg)
Wrapping System
John Deere 568 Baler Wrapping System specifications
Twine Ball Capacity
8
Twine Type
electric
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