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F442R
Round baler John Deere F442R with open chamber, pickup and feeding system shown from angled side view on white background.
John Deere F442R baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor on a hilly grass field
John Deere F442M baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor ejecting a straw bale
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Round baler John Deere F442R with open chamber, pickup and feeding system shown from angled side view on white background.
John Deere F442R baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor on a hilly grass field
John Deere F442M baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor ejecting a straw bale

F442R Fixed Chamber Baler available through IPSO

Overview:

  • Bale diameter: 1.25m to 1.35m
  • 68mm or 40mm cutting length
  • 2.20m Cam Track Premium Pickup
  • Optional film-binding

No swath is too big for our F442R fixed chamber round baler. Its heavy-duty design, coupled with legendary John Deere reliability delivers outstanding performance for highest demands.

See product specifications See product brochure

Technical Specifications

Key Features
Working Width (DIN 11220)
2200 (2120) mm
Pickup Design
cam-track
Drop floor
Full-width drop floor
Automation
Standard - Gate & Speed Automation | Option - Universal Gate Automation
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
88 kW
Binding Technology
Standard - Net binding | Option - Film binding
Working Width (DIN 11220)
86.61 (83.46) in
Standard Precutter Rotor
Standard - MaxiCut HC68 (In-Line Rotor)
Bale Formation
18 rolls
ISOBUS Compatibility
Standard
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
120 hp
Pickup (12) ▾
Pickup Lift
Hydraulic
Working Width (DIN 11220)
2200 (2120) mm
Pickup Design
cam-track
Tines Diameter
6 mm
Number of Tine Bars
5 tubular tine bars including central reinforcement / 6 mm (0.24 in.)
Pickup Spacing
2.6 in
Pickup Stripper Material
Stainless steel
Working Width (DIN 11220)
86.61 (83.46) in
Tines Diameter
0.24 in
Windrow Roll Compressor
Standard
Pickup Gauge Wheels (Pneumatic)
Standard - Fixed | Option - Caster action
Pickup Spacing
66 mm
Rotor (16) ▾
Knife Protection
Hydraulic protection
Standard Precutter Rotor - Theoretical Length of Cut
2.68 in. in
Standard Feeder Rotor
Not available
Standard Rotor Precutter – Maximum Number of Knives
15
Premium Precutter Rotor - Theoretical Length of Cut
1.57 in
Standard Precutter Rotor - Theoretical Length of Cut
68 mm mm
Standard Precutter Rotor
Standard - MaxiCut HC68 (In-Line Rotor)
Drop floor
Full-width drop floor
Premium Precutter Rotor - Theoretical Length of Cut
40 mm
Dropfloor Control
Control via the display
Standard Precutter Rotor - Knives Group Selection
Option - (0-7-8-15)
Premium Precutter Rotor - Knife Group Selection
Yes (0-12-13-25)
Knife Control
Control via the display
Premium Precutter Rotor
Option - MaxiCut HC25 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
Knife Storage and Knife Filler Plates
Standard with MaxiCut HC
Premium Precutter Rotor - Maximum Number of Knives
25
Bale Chamber (12) ▾
Bale Formation
18 rolls
Gate Lockout
Hydraulic
Softcore Control
Not available
Maximum Bale Chamber Volume
1.73 m³
Bale Chamber Diameter
49.21 - 53.15 in
Bale Chamber Diameter
1250 - 1350 mm
Density Control
Control via the display
Density System
Hydraulic – tailgate pressure
Maximum Bale Chamber Volume
61.09 cu ft
Bale Chamber Width
1210 mm
Diameter Control
Control via the display
Bale Chamber Width
47.64 in
Transmission and Driveline (8) ▾
Chain Lubrication
Automatic - Continuous Lubrication
Bale Chamber Chain Size
1 ¼-in. (20A)
Pickup Protection
Integrated on pick-up tines
Power Take-Off
Standard - 540 | Option - 1000 rpm
Number of Baler Chains
5
Check Tensioner Straps
Standard
gearbox
T-shaped gearbox
Main Drive Protection
Cam-clutch on PTO
Dimensions & Weights (8) ▾
Height
7.81 ft
Weight
9700 lb
Width
2.76 m
Length
15.1 ft
Height
2.38 m
Weight
4400 kg
Width
9.06 ft
Length
4.6 m
Control System (6) ▾
Automation
Standard - Gate & Speed Automation | Option - Universal Gate Automation
Bale Shape Indicators
Not available
ISOBUS Compatibility
Standard
Display
Standard - G5e Display | Option - G5 Universal Display or No Display
Camera and Lights
Option - Vision Pack (1x camera + 3x service lights)
Aux control
Standard
Axles, Brakes, and Tyres (5) ▾
Radial Tyre Options
520/55R22.5 or 600/50R22.5
Axle Type
Straight axle (6 wheel nuts)
Brake System
Standard - No brakes | Option - With brakes
Standard Tyres
500/55-20
Conventional Tyre Options
Not available
Tractor Requirements (5) ▾
Hydraulic Requirements
2x German
Minimum Required Hydraulic Flow
9.25 gpm
Minimum Required Hydraulic Flow
35 L/min
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
88 kW
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
120 hp
Binding System (5) ▾
Binding Technology
Standard - Net binding | Option - Film binding
Binding Material Storage
1 + 1
Binding/Tying Mode
Automatic or Manual
Bondage/Restraint Control
Control via the display
Binding/Tying System
From Front - Direct feed, between rubber and zinc rollers
Additional Information (1) ▾
Date Collected
2025-08-13
Miscellaneous (7) ▾
Bale Ejection
Option - Discharge ramp
Tongue Adjustment
Upper and lower position adjustable with toothed discs
Road Lights and Road Signs
Standard
Moisture Sensor
Option
Wheel chocks
Option
axle stand
Manual - Double speed
Toolbox
Option
Maintenance (3) ▾
50-Hour Power Take-Off Clutch
Standard
Automatic Greasing
Standard Tank System
Manual Greasing
Not available

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