The MaxiCut™ pre-cutter features 14 stationary redesigned knives (arrows). These knives have a different geometry, which allows better crop engagement and requires less horsepower. The knife spacing is 2.8 in.
Pre-cutter knife selection option
A 14-knife pre-cutter with knife selectors is available as an option for North American 854 Balers:
This option allows producers to select utilizing 0, 7, or 14 knives at any one time.
Producers using 7 knives can run twice as long using the knife selector before needing to sharpen knives.
Advantages of the redesigned knives:
Positioned closer to the rotor for better cutting quality
Better silage quality
Saves the operator time when using a vertical or horizontal mixer
The 854 Silage Special Round Baler features the BaleTrak Plus monitor-controller. This feature allows the operator to both monitor and control important baler functions for productivity and convenience.
A 24-bar graph makes it even easier to make a well-shaped bale that will stand tall and remain firm over time. The 24 bars provide smaller increments of change to give the operator a more precise indication of bale shape.
Preset factory settings allow operators to turn on one switch and go bale; it's just that easy.
BaleTrak Plus provides the following MONITORING functions:
On/off key
Turns power on
Baler symbol
Gate closed, ready to bale
24-bar graph
Bale-shape indicators
Small bale symbol
Near-full bale
Bale with twine/net wrap symbol
Stop forward travel, wrapping started
Baler with bale ejecting symbol
Open gate and eject bale
Numerical display
Shows bale diameter increasing in inches
Variable core symbol
On, if selected
Battery symbol
Low-voltage indication
Stop sign symbol, alarm
Stop baling immediately, investigate/correct
Bale with net wrap symbol
Net wrap did not feed or knife did not cut material
Baler with gate open symbol
Gate open, ejecting bale
Bale with oversize symbol
Bale is oversized
Continuing to operate with the oversized bale can cause severe damage
Numerical display
Bale counter, daily/lifetime totals
Error codes
Quicker diagnostic of malfunctions
BaleTrak Plus provides the following CONTROLLING functions:
Set bale size
Set twine spacing/net wrap
Set the number of twine end wraps
Manually extend twine arms
Manually retract twine arms
Adjust the starting time of net wrap application
Set the number of net wraps
Set the distance of twine from bale ends
Onboard diagnostics
Lower drop floor (2)
Engage/disengage precutter knives (1)
Features of the BaleTrak Plus monitor-controller are as follows:
Simple to operate; turn on and bale
Preprogrammed factory settings, but can be changed by the operator
Added flexibility; operator can adjust the baler for different crop conditions
Increases productivity; operator stays on tractor
Single self-contained processor box mounts on tractor
John Deere's 7-in.-wide diamond-tread design ensures fast bale starts and grips the bale to prevent slippage and reduce chaffing. The treads are self-cleaning to reduce carryover.
The belts are staggered to reduce the loss of fine material and are closely spaced to contain the hay for fast, easy starts.
Shield removed in photo for illustration purposes only.
Belts enclose 91 percent of the bale width to reduce the loss of fine material and retain hay quality.
Staggered belt roll design enables any loose hay under or behind the belts to be returned to the pickup and into the baler.
Patented design helps to prevent buildup at the front of the baler, which could cause hay loss and belt or splice damage
The belts are constructed of three-ply combination nylon-polyester. Polyester is used for increased strength and reduced belt stretch.
The belts have the strength to handle heavy shock loads and help to maintain a consistent belt length throughout their lifetime.
The COVER-EDGE net wrap is base equipment on the 854 Silage Special.
The COVER-EDGE net-wrap design enables a simplified loading process. Storage space is provided inside the net-wrap attachment for an extra roll of net wrap
COVER-EDGE bale
High-quality hay has many advantages, such as increased marketability and quality feed for livestock.
The COVER-EDGE net wrap increases the profitability of any operation.
The net-wrap benefits are as follows:
Stretches over the edges of the bale to cover 15 percent more surface area on the bale
Better weatherability
Reduces crop loss during transportation
Reduces wrap time to only two turns, reducing the loss of leaves and short material
Bale is ready to eject in 6 seconds or less
Material clings to itself and holds the bale together
Switch from twine to COVER-EDGE net
The BaleTrak™ Plus monitor-controller allows a bale to be wrapped at any time by pushing the wrap key. This is convenient when finishing up a field.
The operator can select twine or net wrap with BaleTrak Plus by pushing button A conveniently from the tractor seat.
The net-wrap attachment is located in the back of the baler, making it easy to load the net-wrap roll.
Storage space is provided inside the net-wrap attachment for an extra roll of net wrap.
NOTE: Edge-to-Edge net wrap material will work in the COVER-EDGE net wrap attachment. Refer to the round baler operator's manual for proper adjustment. Plugs are available through AMBRACO to center the roll in the attachment.
AMBRACO P.O. Box 506 Highway 61 and 155 Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (800) 225-8946 Fax: (563) 583-3531
The drop floor system allows greater productivity by allowing the operator to unplug the baler without leaving the operator's station.
Another benefit of the drop floor is the bale doesn't have to be aborted to release the plug. This saves time and effort, and it allows the operator to put up higher-quality feed.
The drop floor system replaces the rotor reverser system, which is a feature on the 582 Silage Special Round Baler.
Drop floor in open position
To drop the floor, press the drop floor icon on the monitor and push the selective-control valve (SCV) lever forward.
This releases the plug and allows the operator to continue baling without encountering much downtime.
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