John Deere 459E Round Baler

Features
- Two models: twine or netwrap
- Makes tight and dense 4’ x 5’ bales
- Adjustable hitch to match wide array of tractor drawbar heights
Specifications
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Model | 459E |
Bale | |
Size | --- |
Diameter | 89 to 152 cm (35 to 60 in.) |
Width | 117 cm (46 in.0 |
Weight | --- |
Full-size bale in dry crop | 454 kg (1,000 lb) |
Max. allowable for silage bale | --- |
Baler | |
Base weight | 1,701 kg (3,750 lb) |
Weight* | --- |
*with wide pickup, net, bale ejection sys. | --- |
Length | --- |
Gate closed | 361 cm (142) |
Gate open | 455 cm (179 in.) |
Height | --- |
Gate closed | 260 cm (102 in.) |
Gate open | 325 cm (128 in.) |
Width | --- |
With standard tires | 226 cm (89 in.) |
With opt. tires (Hi-Flotation) | --- |
Bale forming | |
Forming chamber | Variable |
Belts-other | --- |
Number | 6 belts |
Strength | 3-ply |
Width | 17.8 cm (7 in.) |
Length, regular | Two: 1,171 cm (461 in.) |
Length, staggered | Four: 1,185 cm (467 in.) |
Fabric | Nylon polyester combination |
Texture | Diamond tread |
Enclosed % of bale surface | 91 percent |
Belt splices | Extra service life |
Density control | Hydraulic, isolated tractor |
Bale size indication | --- |
Regular pickup | |
Width | --- |
Inside | 117 cm (46 in.) |
Flare | 142 cm (56 in.) |
Drive | Roller chain with V-belt |
Bars | 4 |
Number of teeth | 72 |
Tooth spacing | 6.6 cm (2.6 in.) |
Lift control | Crank |
Gauge wheels | Optional |
Stripper diameter | 25.4 cm (10 in.) |
Mega wide pickup | |
Width | --- |
Inside | --- |
Flare | --- |
Drive | --- |
Bars | --- |
Number of regular teeth | --- |
Number of mega teeth | --- |
Tooth spacing | --- |
Lift control | --- |
Gauge wheels | --- |
Stripper diameter | --- |
Mega tooth pickup | |
Width | --- |
Inside | --- |
Flare | --- |
Drive | --- |
Bars | --- |
Number of middle teeth | --- |
Number of mega teeth | --- |
Tooth spacing | --- |
Lift control | --- |
Gauge wheels | --- |
Stripper diameter | --- |
Twine wrap | |
Control | Automatic to preset to bale size |
Type | --- |
Standard | Electric |
Optional | --- |
Twine arms | Two |
Twine ball capacity | Four |
Monitor | |
Monitor console for tractor | BaleTrak Pro |
Gate closed | Symbol on monitor |
Bale forming | --- |
Bale size | Digital display |
Near full bale | Audible |
Full bale | Audible |
Twine arm position Indicator | Mechanical indicator |
Auto wrap | Activates when bale reaches preset size |
Oversize bale | Audible and Mechanical |
Surface wrap | |
Available | Edge-to-Edge optional |
Tire size | |
Standard | 11L-14, 8-ply |
Optional | --- |
Driveline | |
Drive protection | Shearbolt |
PTO speed | 540 rpm |
Type | Constant velocity, category 3 |
PTO lockback collar on tractor hookup | Yes |
PTO 60-degree free rotation | --- |
Tractor Requirements | |
Minimum PTO | 42 kW (55 hp) |
Hydraulic SCV valves | --- |
Silage baler features | |
Starter roll scraper | --- |
Powered scraping auger | --- |
Spirals on gate roll | --- |
Pre-cutter/slicer | --- |
Date collected | |
High-moisture Kit |