2027 New Holland Roll-Belt 451

BALE WITH THE BEST 
To help lower your operating costs, the Roll-Belt design can build the industry’s densest bales. Additionally, all models are backed by an industry-leading 2-year/15,000-bale base warranty and a 3-year/22,500-bale pickup warranty.

INNOVATION THAT PACKS PAYBACK
Durable pickups, smooth feeders, and heavy-duty rolls partner with short, tough belts for fast core starts and uniform bales in any crop type.

DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Standard features like banked grease zerks, hydraulic pickup lift, a premium cut-out clutch and wide-opening shields ensure that you stay productive.

PRECISION TOOLS THAT IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY 
Precision solutions such as ActiveWeigh™ bale scales, in-cab density control, and factory-installed moisture sensing help you produce better bales. Manage your baling data with New Holland FieldOps.

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION ROLLED INTO EVERY BALE.
The One Series Roll-Belts represent the next generation of New Holland round balers, improving upon previous models with enhancements in technology and materials. Adjustments and routine servicing are designed with simplicity in mind, and the wide range of available models feature more durable pickups and smooth feeding systems. These improvements increase capacity and allow you to bale faster than ever before. Additionally, the Roll-Belt balers include innovative precision features such as ActiveWeigh™ bale scales, IntelliBale™ baler automation, FieldOps data management, in-cab density control, and factory moisture sensing, which help you make more informed decisions in the field.

LEAVE NOTHING BUT BALES BEHIND
Building perfect square-shouldered bales starts with a pickup that delivers a clean sweep and reliable feeding. That’s why all Roll-Belt™ pickups are designed to be tough, with strong tine bars and intermediate reel supports that resist bending. They deliver a clean sweep with a double-cammed reel drive, a heavy-duty steel roller and a tine windguard that improve both crop flow and capacity for positive, trouble-free feeding. To enhance feeding in challenging crops and conditions, equip a Roll-Belt 561 with a double roller windguard. This windguard uses a second smaller-diameter roller to compress the crop as it enters the pickup. For maximum control, the rear-offset roller can pivot independently or be locked in place with the forward windguard.

PROVEN SUPERSWEEP™ PICKUP
For easy crop feeding, Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility PLUS balers feature the proven SuperSweep pickup, which measures 60.6 inches tine-to-tine and 68.2 inches flare-to-flare. That’s an extra eight inches wider than the previous Roll-Belt 450 Utility baler. A wider pickup also means more tines. To collect all your valuable hay, this four-bar pickup features 96, curved, steel-coil tines. For improved bale shape and effortless square-shouldered bales, large in-feed augers with adjustable scrapers move crop from the pickup flares inward toward the chamber. For powerful crop feeding and positive core starts, a single-crank reciprocating stuffer with 16 fingers is located behind the tines to effectively move crop into the chamber.

EVEN SMOOTHER FEEDING
For even better performance in a variety of crop types, single roller windguards have been redesigned with a 60% increase in diameter on 1 Series Roll-Belt™ models. Additionally, Roll-Belt 561 models are available with adjustable double roller windguards, which provide a higher level of compression and control of the crop flow to improve pickup feeding capacity. Pickup end flares on all 1 Series models have been revised to improve edge feeding, directing more crop into the pickup and avoiding unwanted buildup along the outer edges of the baler.

STANDARD FOUR-BAR 1.8M PICKUP
Exclusive to Hay Special models, this four-bar pickup features three plate-type reel spiders and four tubular-steel tine bars that are over one-inch in diameter for extra strength. The 112 five-millimeter, five-coil tines have curved tips for a clean sweep and are shot peened for added durability.

HEAVY-DUTY FIVE-BAR 1.8M OR 2.0M PICKUP
The heavy-duty five-bar pickup featured on all non-Hay Special models delivers up to 25% more capacity than the four-bar pickup. The ultra-reliable reel features five bar stock solid steel tine bars and plate-type reel spiders. Up to 160, six millimeter, curved, rubber-mounted tines provide the utmost durability in the heaviest windrows.

ACTIVESWEEP™ FEEDER AND AUGERS
Bulky windrows require a feeding system that can easily match the pickup’s capacity. On ActiveSweep models, the feeder and auger are part of an in-line design, which means they operate on a common shaft, requiring fewer moving parts and offering greater reliability. The 14-inch diameter feeder remains in a fixed position while tines arranged in a W-shaped pattern smoothly move material into the chamber. On the sides, large infeed augers are timed with the feeder to ensure maximum capacity and evenly-filled bale edges, resulting in square-shouldered bales time and time again.

SUPERFEED™ AND CROPCUTTER® UNDERSHOT ROTORS
Designed for heavy silage crops, bulky straw, and coarse grass, undershot rotors found on SuperFeed and CropCutter® models lead to dense bales in even the toughest of conditions. These rotors move crop underneath a large, 18-inch diameter feeder using W-pattern tines to feed crop directly into the chamber without an intermediate feeder. Unlike other rotor designs, these large infeed augers are independent, positioned ahead to deliver crop in front of the rotor for smooth and consistent crop flow.

INNOVATION THAT PACKS A PAYBACK
The Roll-Belt™ design utilizes heavy-duty steel rolls in the front of the baler and in the floor of the bale chamber. These rolls are combined with short, tough belts in the back to deliver fast, consistent core formation and tight, uniform bales regardless of the crop you’re baling. Saving you both time and money, this proven combination packs more of your valuable crop into each bale to form some of the densest bales in the industry.

HOW IT WORKS
1 – To deliver fast, consistent core starts and support the bale as it grows, the floor roll moves crop from the feeding system up into the chamber. This roll carries most of the bale’s weight to reduce stress on the belts and lacings for longer life and lower maintenance costs. From here, belts carry crop up into the sledge frame rollers.
2 – The core begins when the stripper roll turns the hay downwards, moving it into a D-shaped core in the chamber. To allow for full-diameter bales, the completed core rotates this roll forward.
3 – The pivot roll acts as the pivot for the stripper roll above and its dimpled surface helps move crop to the fixed roll below. The gap between the pivot roll and the fixed roll allows net wrap to be applied from the front of the baler.
4 – The fixed roll has slats to keep the hay rolling, turning it back towards the belts to complete the core.
5 – The starter roll below the fixed roll supports the core in the chamber. Its smooth surface eliminates interference as crop is turned towards the belts.
6 – To maintain belt pressure as the bale grows, the take-up arm assembly moves to expand the chamber.

SIMPLE DENSITY CONTROLS
For superior bale shape and density, a hydraulic valve creates pressure to tension the belts that manage bale density. When equipped with manual density controls, you can make simple adjustments on the density cylinder and monitor density with the convenient sight gauge mounted near the front of the baler. To save time when moving from dry grass to heavy, wet silage, in-cab density controls are also available that allow you to adjust density on-the-go with the monitor. For rock-hard bales, an in-cab HD density system is offered to equip a baler with twin cylinders for 5% greater density than the single cylinder system.

MINI-ROUGH-TOP (MRT) BELTS WITH STANDARD-DUTY LACING OR HEAVY-DUTY PLATE LACING
For a sure grip and gentle handling, these seven-inch wide belts provide 90% surface contact across the full bale to reduce crop loss. Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility PLUS and Hay Special balers are equipped with standard Clipper® fasteners and pin lacing, while 461 Hay Specials can be upgraded to a premium MATO, high-strength fastener and pin lacing.

PREMIUM ENDLESS BELTS
For ultimate durability and low maintenance, premium endless belts are standard on all non-Hay Special balers and optional on Specialty Crop balers. Since these belts are splice-free, they require zero lacing maintenance. Their sealed-edge construction enhances side-to-side rigidity, reduces tearing, and prevents edge fraying. The self-cleaning surface pattern is designed to release crop material and deliver a firm yet gentle grip. These belts are so dependable, they are backed by a three-year or 15,000 bale New Holland factory warranty.

FAST AND RELIABLE WRAPPING SYSTEMS
A dense bale requires a wrapping system capable of keeping it that way. Regardless of whether you equip your baler with a net and twine wrapping system or net only, you’ll get fast, reliable and tight wrapping. Balers with both systems give you the flexibility to choose your preferred tying method for a given crop, custom operations, or to save net when tying off a partial bale.

EDGEWRAP™ NET WRAP SYSTEM
The short, efficient net path into the chamber makes the EdgeWrap net wrapping system reliable and fast. As a result of a short path, six seconds* is all it takes to wrap a bale. To provide over-the-edge coverage even with standard width net, this system is wider than the chamber for enhanced bale protection and shape.

*2.5 wraps on a 70” diameter bale at PTO speed

EASY FRONT-LOAD SYSTEM
The front-load system makes it easy to load an active roll of net and provides you with peace of mind knowing that each bale has been properly wrapped before ejection. The net tube is designed to pivot down and forward so that the roll is at the perfect height for loading. A net stuffer tool is found below the system along with a helpful decal that illustrates how to load the roll. Two spare rolls of net can be stored on the baler for your added convenience.

WRAPPING CYCLE
1 – The wrapping cycle automatically begins when the bale reaches full size.
2 – Net wrap is applied to the bale when the duckbill pivots into the chamber.
3 – Once the net wrap is applied, the duckbill returns to the home position.
4 – The net knife cuts upward, leaving a clean-cut end.

EASY THREADING
Six active balls of twine can be loaded on the Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility PLUS, Roll-Belt 451s and Roll-Belt 461s, while eight active balls can be used on Roll-Belt 561s by removing the dividers.

SMART TWINE DESIGN
The twine mechanism features dual tubes that pivot on a single mount to feed twine into the bale chamber. A low-amperage motor provides smooth actuation and dynamic twine spacing changes.

PRECISION TOOLS THAT IMPROVE YOU
Whether you are using the latest tractors and technology or no-frills classic iron, Roll-Belt™ round balers offer you a host of precision solutions to improve your baling experience. From intuitive monitors to productivity-enhancing precision solutions like IntelliBale™ and ActiveWeigh™ bale scales, you’ll work smarter and faster than ever before.

REDUCE FATIGUE WITH INTELLIBALE™ BALER AUTOMATION
Automate your round-baling functions to help reduce your fatigue and produce more uniform bales during long days of baling. ISOBUS-equipped balers partnered with tractors that have ISOBUS Class 3 capability communicate with one another through IntelliBale software to perform specific functions. First, activate IntelliBale on the monitor and bale like normal. Once the target bale size is reached, IntelliBale will automatically stop the tractor, wrap the bale, and then open and close the tailgate. To resume baling, shuttle forward with the tractor’s column-mounted shuttle lever or CommandGrip™ multifunction handle.

BALE COMMAND™ II PLUS MONITOR
Available only on Roll-Belt 451 Utility balers, these easy-to-use, non-ISOBUS interface, Bale Command II PLUS monitors provide deluxe wrap controls. These monitors have a sleek design, enhanced graphics, and a soft-touch keypad that places key baler functions at your fingertips. The screen is uncluttered, and information is easy to read with large bale shape indicators so that you can keep an eye on the windrow. Standard functions include four pre-programmed wrap patterns, one custom wrap pattern, twine arm control, 20 resettable bale counts, and compatibility with numerous dealer-installed accessories.

ISOBUS BALER WITH INTELLIVIEW™ IV PLUS DISPLAY
If you desire a premium baler interface, but your baling tractor does not have ISOBUS compatibility, you can equip your Roll-Belt™ baler (Roll-Belt 450 Utility PLUS excluded) with ISOBUS capabilities and a dedicated IntelliView IV Plus display and wiring harness. This 10.4” display is full color with a touchscreen. Ask your New Holland dealer for more details.

ISOBUS ELECTRONICS WITHOUT A DISPLAY
If your baling tractor is equipped with the latest ISOBUS technology, you can order any Roll-Belt™ round baler with premium ISOBUS electronics and no monitor. This solution allows you to display the baler’s functions on compatible tractor displays to eliminate the need to install wiring or an additional monitor and reduce cab clutter.

AUTO-WRAP™ II MONITOR
A Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility PLUS baler equipped with twine only comes with the Auto-Wrap II monitor. With the flip of a switch, you can choose between manual or automatic operation and adjust the preset number of wraps. A buzzer lets you know when the bale is full, the wrap cycle is complete, and the tailgate is closed.

FACTORY-EQUIPPED MOISTURE SENSOR
Access to real-time information is beneficial when baling. With the factory-installed moisture sensor option, highly-accurate moisture reading from 7% to 60% will display on the Bale Command™ II PLUS monitor or ISOBUS display. In addition to real-time bale moisture, you will have access to last bale average moisture and customizable alarms to alert you when differences in crop moisture are detected. When a damp windrow persists, you can choose to move on to another windrow or continue baling and set the damp bales aside.

IN-CAB DENSITY AND CORE CONTROL SYSTEM
Whether you need rock-hard bales that hold up to handling and shed rain or bales with a softer core so that your livestock can easily tear them apart in a feed ring, you get complete control with the in-cab density and core control system. With these controls, you can choose the bale core diameter and density, as well as the density of the bale’s outer shell.

BALE MANAGER APP
Easily save, search, and share your baling data with the Bale Manager App. This system converts information like bale count, bale size, and bale moisture from any Roll-Belt round baler with a Bale Command™ II PLUS monitor to an app on your mobile device via a Bluetooth® connection with an added module and wiring harness. Ideal for custom baling, invoices also can be exported for use with many business management applications.

DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
To ensure that you stay productive, Roll-Belt™ round balers have a wide array of standard features designed with you in mind. In fact, even base models come with more standard features than the competition. From an industry-leading warranty that provides a 2-year/15,000-bale base warranty and a 3-year/22,500-bale pickup warranty to simple features that increase your productivity, like banked grease zerks and a standard hydraulic pickup lift, you can rest assured that you’ll be ready to roll as soon as the conditions are right.

WORRY ABOUT THE WEATHER, NOT YOUR WARRANTY
You have enough to worry about during baling season. Worry about the weather, not your warranty with new industry-leading coverage on all Roll-Belt™ round balers. Effective July 1, 2023, from the hitch to the bale ramp, you’ll be backed by a 2-year/15,000-bale base warranty, as well as a 3-year/22,500-bale pickup warranty. Balers with factory-installed endless belts also receive a 3-year/15,000-bale belt warranty. This isn’t a purchase protection plan either, but rather a full factory warranty with extended coverage. It’s time to bale with greater peace of mind.

ALL POWER. NO HASSLE.
A premium cut-out clutch is standard on all models. Unlike a slip-clutch, this clutch maintains power and remains cool while baling. When it needs to protect the baler’s driveline, power is immediately cut-out without slip. To restart, simply lower the speed or restart the PTO to lock the clutch, and then get back to baling.

WIDE-OPEN SERVICING
Lightweight gull-wing style side doors and front shield open vertically to provide full access to the baler. The yellow-painted chassis is a nod to New Holland round baler heritage and provides you with greater visibility from an operational, service and safety perspective.

FAST AND SIMPLE DAILY MAINTENANCE
Daily maintenance is fast and easy. All models are outfitted with clearly-labeled grease and chain lubrication decals. Even better, banked grease zerks offer ground-level service for hard-to-reach components.

HITCHED TO BENEFITS
For added safety and to prevent hay from catching the pin, a top-locking hitch pin is provided. To ensure the baler’s height is matched perfectly with your tractor, an adjustable hitch is standard.

ORGANIZED CONNECTIONS
A factory-supplied support keeps hoses and wires clear of the driveline and pinch points, allowing you to make sharp, worry-free turns.

SIMPLE. RUGGED. ALL ROLL-BELT™.
If you’re a small-scale livestock operation making dry round bales on your own schedule, you need a simple, dependable round baler built for the long haul. That’s exactly what a new Roll-Belt 450 Utility PLUS round baler delivers. This easy-to-use baler combines the proven performance of the SuperSweep™ pickup and mechanical stuffer with the rugged, legendary Roll-Belt design. Even better, it maintains a low power requirement of just 45 PTO horsepower that’s perfect for smaller utility tractors.

SIMPLE AND PROVEN SUPERSWEEP™ PICKUP
For easy crop feeding, the proven SuperSweep pickup measures 60.6 inches tine-to-tine and 68.2 inches flare-to-flare. That’s an extra eight inches wider than the previous Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility baler. A wider pickup also means more tines. To collect all your valuable hay, this four-bar pickup features 96, curved, steel-coil tines. For improved bale shape and effortless square-shouldered bales, large in-feed augers with adjustable scrapers move crop from the pickup flares inward toward the chamber. For powerful crop feeding and positive core starts, a single-crank reciprocating stuffer with 16 fingers is located behind the tines to effectively move crop into the chamber. For added protection, both the pickup and stuffer are driven by a jaw-type slip clutch that stops them when overloaded. Right and left bolt-on gauge wheels are standard, and spring-type flotation is easy to adjust. Mechanical lift is standard, while dealer-installed hydraulic lift is available for added convenience.

SIMPLE DENSITY CONTROLS
For superior bale shape and density, a hydraulic valve creates pressure to tension the belts that manage bale density. To increase or decrease pressure, simply turn the handle on the valve. 

DURABILITY DRIVES PRODUCTIVITY
To protect your valuable time, the baler’s driveline is fitted with shear bolt protection and the cover provides convenient storage for spares. Compared to the previous Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility, larger chains and sprockets provide extra durability on both the fixed roll and floor roll.

RUGGED CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Make no mistake—rugged construction can still be refined. The Roll-Belt™ 450 Utility PLUS sports sleek, Natural Flow decals and features all-steel front and side doors that make loading net and twine and daily service easy. Just like the rest of the Roll-Belt family, you get the same axle and spring-loaded bale ramp. 11L-14 tires are standard, but beefy 31x13.50-15 tires are optional for greater flotation.

BUILT TO BALE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Whether you’re a primarily dry hay producer opting for a Hay Special baler, or you need the added performance of a Silage Special model for high-moisture conditions, rest assured that crop capability, rugged performance and durability are standard. From the premium cut-out-clutch for added protection to the standard spring-loaded bale ramp, these balers continue to deliver legendary performance coupled with the latest precision solutions, heavy-duty components and options you need to get bales made when your hay is ready.

HAY SPECIAL
Dry hay is an essential feed component on countless livestock operations and that’s exactly what Hay Special models are built for. Choose between a 1.8M standard four-bar pickup or the heavy-duty five-bar pickup that are both a full 71-inches wide from tine-to tine to gather all your crop. When rain is in the forecast, you can quickly bale up slick, dry grass or tangled alfalfa thanks to the ActiveSweep™ continuous rotary feeder that relentlessly moves crop from the pickup into the chamber. Dependable Mini-Rough-Top (MRT) laced belts keep hay rolling with plenty of grip even as the surface wears. Clipper® lacing is standard, but Roll-Belt™ 460 Hay Specials can be upgraded to premium MATO-plate style lacing and pins for a stronger splice.

SILAGE SPECIAL
If you are a dairy or livestock farmer making silage hay, you know that means heavy, high-moisture crop. At New Holland, we know that means you need a baler that can quickly and effectively pick up and feed wet hay and make a dense bale to help maximize fermentation and prolonged forage stability. Silage Special balers are ready for the task. In fact, they’re not an add-on kit — they’re built to deliver real performance in tough conditions while still being more than capable of making dry hay bales, too. While these balers are outfitted with heavy-duty five-bar pickup reels standard and the same high-capacity overshot ActiveSweep™ feeder, that’s where the similarities end.

DUAL TAILGATE CHOPPING ROLLS
To remove sticky buildup from the back of the belts, dual chopping rolls on the tailgate are standard to keep you rolling in the most difficult silage conditions.

PREMIUM ENDLESS BELTS
For maximum durability and performance, Silage Special versions feature premium endless belts. The horizontal rib design is self-cleaning for constant grip and being splice-free means zero lacing maintenance.

SLICE UP THE BENEFITS
For even denser bales that are simpler to feed and easier for livestock to digest, select the New Holland-exclusive Bale-Slice™ system available on Roll-Belt™ 451 and 561 models. According to a university-conducted Bale-Slice study, the average weight gain among yearling heifers fed sliced bales was 23% greater than those fed unsliced silage bales. Those are benefits that directly impact your bottom line.

HOW IT WORKS
The Bale-Slice™ system features a unique segmented starter roller with replaceable knives. After the core is formed, these knives extend to slice the bale as it turns inside the chamber. These knives automatically retract to finish the bale with an uncut outer shell for uncompromised handling and weathering. The result? Less horsepower consumption compared to balers with rotary cutting systems, bales that are 14% denser than unsliced bales, and easier feeding.

SEE THE BENEFITS
1 – The bale’s core remains uncut to provide strength for formation and spearing.
2 – Bale-Slice™ produces an average material cut length of six inches. How much of the bale is cut between the core and outer layer is up to you.
3 – The bale’s outer layer is left uncut to ensure bales remain strong and weather-resistant.

COMPLETELY CAPABLE IN HIGH-MOISTURE CONDITIONS
Even though Bale-Slice™ models don’t wear the Silage Special decal, they’re 100% silage-capable. These balers are equipped with the same specialized silage rollers, scrapers and endless belts as Silage Special models, which makes them capable of baling both wet and dry crops.

560 BALE-SLICE™ PLUS FEATURES
To withstand making larger, heavier bales, Roll-Belt™ 560 Bale-Slice PLUS models feature a heavy-duty main drive gearbox with #100 Diamond®-brand chain and a 1000-rpm constant velocity driveline. To deliver increased power, the main gearbox is heavier-duty, and the right-side drive shaft diameter is over 1 ¾” larger, with extra support and bigger bearings for the triple-drive-sprocket.

SUPERIOR FEEDING AND CROP CUTTING
Get ultimate feeding capacity with Roll-Belt™ 451 and 461 SuperFeed™ and CropCutter® balers. These balers feature large, 18-inch diameter undershot rotors that feed difficult-to-handle crops directly into the chamber with power and ease. Unlike some competitive designs, no secondary feed rotor is required, virtually eliminating the risk of crop stalling after the undershot rotor.

CONVENIENT HYDRAULIC DROP FLOOR
Both SuperFeed™ and CropCutter® systems are designed with a standard hydraulic drop floor that can be lowered if debris or a crop plug enters the baler. Simply lower the floor from the tractor seat, then re-engage the PTO to lock in the cut-out clutch to allow the plug to clear easily. If a more difficult blockage is encountered, both models can be outfitted with hydraulic rotor reversing as a dealer-installed accessory. A manual reversing bar is stored on the back of the tailgate.

CROPCUTTER® ROTARY CUTTING SYSTEM
If you’re looking for the ultimate way to make dense bales, bales that easily break apart in your TMR or during bedding, maximum feed efficiency, or a mix of all the above, look no further than the CropCutter® rotary cutting system. This system uses 15 spring-protected knives that pre-cut crop before entering the chamber into uniform, two-and-a-half-inch lengths during the entire bale formation process. Deciding to cut or not cut is as simple as activating the tractor’s hydraulic remote. Smaller particle lengths result in greater bale density as more crop is packed into each bale. Additionally, these cut bales are easier to break apart. For hay bales in a TMR, this means improved ration mixing quality and less power. Bedding bales are easier to shake apart and more absorbent. At the feeder, your herd’s consumption can improve as feed is easier to chew, which helps reduce waste and sorting at the same time.

REPLACEABLE KNIVES
To help lower operating costs, knives can be resharpened and then reused. When cutting is not required, the provided knife blanks can be inserted in the floor. Knife removal is easy. With the tailgate open and locked, unlock the raised knives and simply lift them out. Knife blanks and knives are neatly stowed on the baler.

SUPERFEED™ FEEDING SYSTEM
When you need the power to feed the most difficult crops, but don’t need the ability to cut, the SuperFeed rotary feeding system is the perfect choice for you. This system has the same size diameter rotor found in CropCutter® models, but with single-point feeder tines and no knives in the floor. These tines are arranged in a W-pattern on a rotor shaft for uniform feeding from the pickup into the bale chamber. SuperFeed balers do just what their name says: power feed material. As the material comes off the pickup, instead of kicking it into the chamber like an overshot rotor, these versions pull the crop down under the rotor, then shove it directly up into the chamber, forcing crop directly into the bale just ahead of the floor roll. This positive, forced feeding shines in bulky crops like straw, but still handles dry hay and silage crops with ease.

WIDE PICKUPS TO MATCH THE ROTOR’S APPETITE
The pickup found on SuperFeed™ and CropCutter® balers was designed to ensure that frequent turns, irregular-shaped fields, windswept windrows and heavy crops weren’t a limiting factor ahead of these hungry rotor feeder systems. Spanning 90-inches wide flare-to-flare, or 82-inches wide from tine-to-tine, this pickup delivers a clean sweep that’s over six-inches wider than one leading competitor. This pickup features an ultra-reliable reel with five solid, bar-stock steel tine bars, and plate-type reel spiders. With up to 160, heavy-duty six-millimeter rubber-mounted tines, you’re bound to pick up all your valuable crop.

BIG ON CAPACITY, SIZE AND PRODUCTIVITY
Whether you’re baling dry hay in the spring, slippery bulky windrows of straw in the summer, or coarse cornstalks in the fall, Roll-Belt™ 561 Specialty Crop balers deliver bales as big as their capacity. These all-purpose balers are built strong to handle tough conditions and pack a tight bale to enhance your productivity.

SPECIAL DEMANDS REQUIRE A SPECIAL BALER
Specialty Crop balers deliver big capacity in difficult conditions. ActiveSweep™ models feature a 2.0M pickup to easily gather big windrows, while the all-steel roller windguard compresses material ahead of a heavy-duty five-bar reel. Crop moves quickly from the pickup to the bale chamber thanks to the high-capacity 14-inch diameter overshot feeder. Bale after bale, the Roll-Belt™ combination of steel rollers and premium laced belts with heavy-duty, plate-type lacing delivers solid, good-looking bales in any crop.

FAST UNLOADING TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
When you measure success by how many bales are on the ground, every second counts. To maximize your productivity, Roll-Belt™ round balers feature one of the fastest tailgate cycle times in the industry. If your tractor has limited hydraulic flow, an optional belt declutch is available to stop the belts while unloading to prevent bale scuffing. Tractors with modern, high-flow hydraulics can adjust tailgate speed by altering remote valve flow.

GET YOUR WEIGHT WITHOUT THE WAIT
Available on Roll-Belt 561 models, the ActiveWeigh™ scale system enables you to monitor bale weight as crop is formed in the bale chamber. Designed with simplicity in mind, the ActiveWeigh system provides accurate and instantaneous bale weight measurements without any moving parts or additional operations within the baler. This allows you to collect precise bale weight data without slowing you down in the field. While baling, the monitor displays both the weight of the last ejected bale and the weight of the active bale growing in the bale chamber.

RAMP UP THE BENEFITS
To protect finished bales from stubble damage, all Roll-Belt™ models, including the 561 Specialty Crop, come standard with a mechanical spring-loaded bale ramp to gently roll each bale on the ground and prevent bales from rolling back. For peace of mind, a bale ramp position sensor is available to display whether the ramp is up or down directly on the monitor. A hydraulically-actuated ramp is optional and tied directly to the tailgate cycle for added convenience.

THE RIGHT TIRES FOR TOUGH CONDITIONS
Roll-Belt™ 561s come standard with 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires (right) to float across fields with minimal compaction. If you’re roading long distances, the ultra-premium 560/45-R22.5 tire (middle) offers greater comfort at higher transport speed with radial construction, while its rounded shoulders and large traction lugs provide stability and minimize damage to your crops and soil. If you make heavy bales in harsh conditions, like cornstalks, 550/45-22.5 tires (left) are an excellent choice. These 16-ply tires have a wide, flat profile and alternating angled treads that grip slopes and improve performance in soft or muddy conditions. They also have exceptional resistance to stubble wear in tough crops.

XTRA PERFORMANCE IN DRY CROPS
Compared to a Roll-Belt™ 561 Specialty Crop, a Roll-Belt 561 Specialty Crop XTRA has a heavier-duty main gearbox, cut-out-clutch, and Diamond®-brand chains. This gearbox is designed to be more reliable and deliver more horsepower to the baler. When the baling gets tough, the cut-out-clutch has a 25% heavier release point so that more power can transfer to the baler.

A PLUS FOR ADDED VERSATILITY
Designed for a wider variety of demanding conditions, Specialty Crop PLUS models feature a heavier-duty driveline with a higher torque cut-out clutch to deliver more power to the baler, PLUS enhancements for high-moisture baling that prevent crop accumulation, wrapping and virtually eliminate belt slippage.

PRODUCTIVITY
1 – Bale with less maintenance. The constant velocity PTO has a 50-hour service interval, and a premium 1000-rpm cut-out-clutch can deliver up to 25% more torque to power through tough crops.
2 – Eliminate belt lacing maintenance. Premium endless belts with a self-cleaning surface that maintain a constant grip are standard.

POWER
3 – To deliver increased power, the main gearbox is heavier-duty, and the right-side drive shaft diameter is over 1 ¾” larger, with extra support and bigger bearings for the triple-drive sprocket.
4 – Premium Diamond®-brand drive chain is upgraded from #80 heavy to #100 to power the belts. Plus, the fixed and starter roll drives are upgraded from #80 standard chain to #80 heavy chain, with thicker side plates to better resist stretching.

PERFORMANCE
5 – Fully silage-capable, the Specialty Crop PLUS is outfitted with the same features as Silage Special balers, including a dual sledge frame, a rubber-covered spiral back wrap roll and a tailgate nose chopping roll.