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F442M
Round baler John Deere F442M with pickup and compact design shown from side view on white background.
John Deere F442M baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor ejecting a grass bale
John Deere F442M baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor on a hilly grass field
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Round baler John Deere F442M with pickup and compact design shown from side view on white background.
John Deere F442M baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor ejecting a grass bale
John Deere F442M baler pulled by a John Deere 6M tractor on a hilly grass field

F442M Fixed Chamber Baler available through IPSO

Overview:

  • Bale diameter: 1.25m to 1.35m
  • 68mm cutting length
  • 2.20m Camless Standard Pickup
  • Silage Special or MultiCrop

Our F442M fixed chamber round baler is a fully-featured, reliable, multi-crop performer. Choose Silage Special or Multicrop tailgate. It’s ideal for medium volume use or if you demand higher capacity and speed.

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Technical Specifications

Key Features
Working Width (DIN 11220)
2200 (2120) mm
Pickup Design
Standard - Camless / Option - Cam-track
Automation
Standard - Gate & Speed Automation | Option - Universal Gate Automation
Standard Precutter Rotor
Optional - MaxiCut HC68 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
66 kW
Binding Technology
Net binding
Working Width (DIN 11220)
86.61 (83.46) in
Bale Formation
7 rollers + tailgate with 32 HD slat conveyor / 17 rollers
ISOBUS Compatibility
Standard
Drop floor
Full-width drop floor
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
90 hp
Pickup (12) ▾
Pickup Lift
Hydraulic
Working Width (DIN 11220)
2200 (2120) mm
Pickup Design
Standard - Camless / Option - Cam-track
Tines Diameter
5 mm
Number of Tine Bars
Camless - 5 tine bars / 5 mm (0.20 in.) Cam-track - 5 tubular tine bars including central reinforcement / 6 mm (0.24 in.)
Pickup Spacing
2.6 in
Pickup Stripper Material
Camless – Galvanized steel / Cam-track – Stainless steel
Working Width (DIN 11220)
86.61 (83.46) in
Tines Diameter
0.2 in
Windrow Roll Compressor
Standard
Pickup Gauge Wheels (Pneumatic)
Standard - Fixed | Option - Caster action
Pickup Spacing
66 mm
Bale Chamber (12) ▾
Bale Formation
7 rollers + tailgate with 32 HD slat conveyor / 17 rollers
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-in. (16A)
Pickup Protection
Integrated on pick-up tines
Power Take-Off
540 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
8378 lb
Width
2.31 m
Length
15.1 ft
Height
2.38 m
Weight
3800 kg
Width
7.58 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
Not available
Axles, Brakes, and Tyres (5) ▾
Radial Tyre Options
Not available
Axle Type
Straight axle (6 wheel nuts)
Brake System
Standard - No brakes | Option - With brakes
Standard Tyres
15/55-17
Conventional Tyre Options
500/50-17 or 500/55-20
Rotor (13) ▾
Knife Protection
Hydraulic protection
Dropfloor Control
Control via the display
Standard Precutter Rotor - Knives Group Selection
Not available
Premium Precutter Rotor - Knife Group Selection
Not available
Standard Precutter Rotor - Theoretical Length of Cut
68 mm mm
Standard Precutter Rotor
Optional - MaxiCut HC68 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
Drop floor
Full-width drop floor
Standard Precutter Rotor - Theoretical Length of Cut
2.68 in. in
Standard Feeder Rotor
Standard - RotoFlow HC (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
Standard Rotor Precutter – Maximum Number of Knives
15
Knife Control
Control via the display
Premium Precutter Rotor
Not available
Knife Storage and Knife Filler Plates
Standard with MaxiCut HC
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
66 kW
Minimum Tractor Power Requirements
90 hp
Binding System (5) ▾
Binding Technology
Net 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
Not available
Manual Greasing
Standard

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