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2021 BALERS 2021 BALERS HOW THE BIG, ROUND BALER CHANGED THE TABLE OF CONTENTS: INDUSTRY THAT FEEDS AND FUELS THE WORLD 504 R-series balers overview pg. 4 - 5 “Find a need, fill that need with a product built to last and simply build at harvesting crops for haying, feeding and bedding to help nourish a 504R Classic baler pg. 6 - 7 the best.” These words were famously spoken by Vermeer founder, healthy and vibrant food supply, as well as harvesting crop residues to 504R Signature baler pg. 8 - 9 Gary Vermeer, who made a name for himself by designing products support the biomass industry. To be sure, at Vermeer, we tip our caps 504R Premium baler pg. 10 - 11 that transformed industries and helped shape new ones altogether. to the hay producers who play such an invaluable role in feeding and Atlas™ and Atlas Pro™ control systems pg. 12 - 13 Products that proved there is always a better way to get the job done. fueling the world. 604 R-series balers overview pg. 14 - 15 It began when a local cattle producer told Gary he was getting out After nearly 50 years of round hay baling, we reinvented the way 604R Classic baler pg. 16 - 17 of the cattle business because the hay-making process was labor our producers work again. In 2017, the ZR5-1200 self-propelled 604R Signature baler pg. 18 - 19 intensive and he could no longer do it alone. That was when Gary baler — the first of its kind — marked the beginning of a new era 604R Premium baler pg. 20 - 21 decided a one-person system was needed. First chalked out on the in haymaking. From the patent-pending independent suspension Vermeer factory floor, Gary and his team knew their round hay baler system that delivers a smooth, comfortable ride to the one-step baling 605N balers pg. 22 - 23 design was something big. And was it ever. Introduced in 1971, automation process that operators perform with the push of a button, Go Pro pg. 24 - 25 the “big, round baler,” as it was known in the industry, allowed hay the ZR5-1200 bucks the trend. 504 and 604 Pro G3 balers pg. 26 - 27 producers to make hay bales almost 10 times bigger than any other baler on the market. Perhaps more importantly, it turned a process But the work doesn’t stop there. Vermeer and its robust network of Rancher 6640 and 6650 balers pg. 28 that traditionally required multiple people into a one-person job. independent dealers will continue to provide unwavering support to 5520 baler pg. 29 Finally, hay producers could single-handedly put up high volumes of Vermeer hay producers and their equipment day in, day out. Vermeer Product specifications pg. 30 - 39 hay in shorter periods of time. dealers are passionate about agriculture — especially the hay and forage industry. They know Vermeer round balers as well as anybody This was only the beginning. because when they go home, many of them harvest their own crops too. Who better to provide service and support for Vermeer hay tools For the last 50 years, Vermeer has been steadfast in its commitment than those who use the equipment themselves? to help hay and forage producers find a better way to make hay. With a team carrying on Gary’s spirit of innovation and deep passion The big, round baler forever changed the way we make hay, helping for agriculture, we are in continuous pursuit of ways to improve hay producers do more with less. It has inspired innovation across our equipment to meet the needs of the industry. What we do every the industry. How we handle, store and feed hay — everything has day helps make a real impact on our customers’ operations. We are changed. Fast forward 50 years and Vermeer is more focused in the committed to producers — whether they put up a few hundred or tens field than ever. The more things change, the more Vermeer can help of thousands of round bales to feed their cattle. These producers excel hay producers stay ahead of the times and be Equipped to Do More®. 2 | 2021 BALERS 2021 BALERS | 3 504 R-SERIES BALERS Vermeer 504 R-series balers offer simplicity, ease of use and more unique features than ever before. 504R Classic baler: With minimal setup required to get in the field and at an economical price point, this is 504 R-SERIES the full-time baler for the part-time operator. BALERS 504R Signature baler: The signature name says it all. Offering a blend of convenience, ease of use and durability, this baler advances the Gary Vermeer legacy of round balers with expert engineering and innovative technology. 504R Premium baler: A high-output, silage-ready baler with advanced technology provides a first-class baling experience. This baler is meant for the serious producer ready to put up some serious crop. FEATURE 504R CLASSIC BALER 504R SIGNATURE BALER 504R PREMIUM BALER Bale shape indicators Optional Standard Standard Moisture sensors Optional Standard Standard Auto Lube grease system NA NA Optional Silage kit NA Optional Standard 15% Bale shape Moisture Auto Lube Silage Silage indicators sensors grease system kit kit 4 | 2021 BALERS 2021 BALERS | 5 504R CLASSIC BALER 4 Durable chains and heavy-duty components on the inside of this baler, including strong drive shafts, make this baler built to last. 15%15% OPTIONALOPTIONAL OPTIONALOPTIONAL OPTIONALOPTIONAL OPTIONALOPTIONAL OPTIONALOPTIONAL BaleBale shape shape MoistureMoisture AutoAuto Lube Lube SilageSilage SilageSilage indicatorsindicators sensorssensors greasegrease system system kitkit kitkit 5 An optional netwrap system makes net efficient to feed and operate. Compared to twine, using 1 A low recommended PTO netwrap helps increase bale wrapping speed, as of 50 hp (37.3 kW) provides well as helps to keep the bale shape and reduce options for various tractors. hay loss in storage. 3 Built with few moving parts, the 60-in (152.4-cm) 4-bar camless wide pickup allows you to get the job done and helps The AtlasTM control system delivers robust 2 minimize parts cost when it is time for performance with simplicity in an intuitive routine maintenance. package. A 4.3-in (10.9-cm) color touch screen displays everything needed to bale and allows operators to track field statistics, bales per hour and average bale size. Optional features include the ability to see bale shape and real-time moisture readings on the display. 6 The durable windguard roller helps smooth out the crop before it enters the pickup, and the rotor helps force the crop into the back of the chamber for bale formation. 6 | 2021 BALERS 2021 BALERS | 7 504R SIGNATURE BALER 15% 15%15% OPTIONAL OPTIONALBaleBale shapeshape OPTIONALMoistureMoisture OPTIONALAutoAuto LubeLube OPTIONALSilageSilage SilageSilage Bale shape Moistureindicatorsindicators Autosensorssensors Lube greasegreaseSilage systemsystem Silagekitkit kitkit indicators sensors grease system kit kit 1 A 5-bar camless wide pickup with no cam tracks or follower bearings allows for smoother, quieter operation compared to previous models. This durable pickup is equipped with steel coil teeth for baling tough or heavy crops and features fewer moving parts to help reduce maintenance and prolong the life of the machine. 3 The three main drive chains are made with 80 Diamond chain to help minimize chain maintenance. The upper and lower drive bearings have a 33% higher load rating while the clutch’s maximum torque rating is 32% higher than on previous models. 2 The Atlas™ control system comes standard on the 504R Signature baler. With a 4.3-in (10.9-cm) color touch screen display, this system is intuitive and offers operators the ability to change baler settings and view field statistics and diagnostic screens. 4 An aggressive rotor helps to create positive bale starts while the auger and feeding system forces crop into the chamber and onto the rotating belts for bale formation. 5 Real-time moisture sensors come standard and provide moisture readings via the Atlas control system, giving operators access to real-time and field average moisture information in the tractor cab.* 8 | 2021 BALERS *For illustration purposes only, actual location of feature is on the right side of baler. 2021 BALERS | 9 504R PREMIUM BALER 3 Standard grease banks make it convenient for operators to perform routine maintenance on the baler to help prolong machine life. An optional Auto Lube 15% 15%15% 15% greasing system is available to provide automatic lubrication to critical bearings at user-defined Bale shape BaleMoistureBale shapeshape OPTIONALAutoMoistureMoisture Lube OPTIONALAutoAutoSilage LubeLube OPTIONALSilageSilageSilage OPTIONALSilageSilage OPTIONAL intervals set through the Atlas control system. indicators indicatorssensorsindicators greaseBalesensorssensors shape system greasegreaseMoisturekit systemsystem Autokit kitLubekit Silagekitkit Silage indicators sensors grease system kit kit 1 The 60-in (152.4-cm) camless wide pickup has minimal moving parts to help minimize maintenance and parts 4 Meant for those who want to bale high-moisture crops at costs. After the steel windguard roller smooths out the a quick, efficient pace, the 504R Premium baler can out windrow, the hay enters the baler and is forced back to bale other 504 R-series balers. Starting with the increased the chamber by an aggressive rotor. pickup speed and ending with a faster tie cycle than the 504R Signature baler, this baler can handle the intense pace of a full-time 5-ft x 4-ft (1.5-m x 1.2-m) operator. 2 The AtlasTM control system is equipped with a color touch screen to manage baler functions The 504R Premium comes with a standard silage kit, and view baler and field statistics from the cab. 5 ready to put up wet hay.