John Deere 338 Twine/Wire Baler

Features
- Full-width feeding pickup
- 540-rpm PTO power shaft
- Deep-flighted auger feeding
- Hydraulic bale tension available
Specifications
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Model | 338 |
Bale size | |
Height x width | 36 x 46 cm |
14 x 18 in. | |
Length | 30.5 to 127 cm |
12 to 50 in. | |
Maximum volume | --- |
Dry bale weight | --- |
Pickup | |
Pickup width | 187.9 cm |
74 in. | |
Tooth bars/teeth | 6 bars, 156 teeth |
Lift control | Crank (hydraulic opt.) |
Pickup diameter | 49.5 cm |
19.5 in. | |
Compression rack rods | --- |
Auger | |
Diameter | 41 cm |
16 in. | |
Length | 154.9 cm |
61 in. | |
Feed opening | --- |
Plunger | |
Strokes/minute | 80 |
Stroke length | --- |
Typing mechanism | |
No. of knotters | 2 |
Twine capacity | 8 |
Twine type | Plastic or sisal |
Knot strength (minimum required) | --- |
Central lube system | Optional |
Wire twisters | --- |
Wire ball capacity | 4 |
Baler dimensions | |
Length w/ short tongue | --- |
Length w/ long tongue | 576.5 cm |
227 in. | |
Width | 274.3 cm |
108 in. | |
Height | 170.2 cm |
67 in. | |
Weight empty | 1272 kg |
2805 lb | |
Tractor requirements | |
PTO speed | 540 rpm |
Minimum PTO | 26 kW |
35 PTO hp | |
Drive mechanism | |
Driveline | Equal angle 3 joint category 4 |
Optional driveline | None |
Pickup | Belt |
Plunger | Gear and shaft |
Knotters | Gear and shaft |
Feeder forks | Gear and shaft |
Diameter of flywheel | --- |
Drivetrain protection | |
PTO | --- |
Gearbox | --- |
Pickup | Belt slip |
Needles | Shear bolt/plunger head stop |
Knotters | Shear bolt |
Tires | |
RH Standard tire size | 26x12.0-12, 4 ply |
RH Optional tire size | --- |
LH Standard tire size | 11L-14, 6 ply |
LH Optional tire size | --- |
Gauge Wheels | 1 optional |
Pickup Gauge Wheels Tires Size | 16.5x6.50-8 |
Lights | |
Work | None |
Transport lights | None |
Density Control System | |
Adjustable Bale Density | Mechanical crank |
Adjustable Hydraulic Bale Density | Optional |
Bale Counter | --- |
Bale Ejector | |
Available | Optional |
Bale Chute | |
Regular bale chute | --- |
Short chute | Optional |
Long chute | Optional |
Side bale drop chute | Optional |
Wagon hitch | Optional |
Date collected | |
Baler design |