| Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| MANUFACTURER | John Deere |
| MODEL | 448 |
| Date of Specification | |
| Bale | |
| Size | --- |
| Diameter, in. (cm) | 35 to 51 (89 to 130) |
| Width, in. (cm) | 46 (117) |
| Weight | --- |
| Full-size bale in dry crop, lb. (kg) | 750 (340) |
| Max. allowable for silage bale, lb. (kg) | 1250 (567) |
| Baler | |
| Base Weight, lb. (kg) | 3360 (1524) |
| Weight, lb. (kg)* | NA |
| *with wide pickup, net, bale ejection sys. | --- |
| Length | --- |
| Gate Closed, in. (cm) | 135 (343) |
| Gate Open, in. (cm) | 174 (442) |
| Height | --- |
| Gate Closed, in. (cm) | 92 (234) |
| Gate Open, in. (cm) | 114 (290) |
| Width | --- |
| With Standard Tires, in. (cm) | 89 (226) |
| With Opt. Tires (Hi-Flotation), in. (cm) | 96 (244) |
| Bale Forming | |
| Forming Chamber | Variable |
| Belts-Other | --- |
| Number | 6 Belts |
| Strength | 3-ply |
| Width, in. (cm) | 7 (18) |
| Length, regular, in. (cm) | Two: 402.8 (1023) |
| Length, staggered, in. (cm) | Four: 410.2 (1042) |
| Fabric | Nylon Polyester Combination |
| Texture | Diamond Tread |
| Enclosed % of Bale Surface | 91 |
| Belt Splices | Extra Service Life (wire-type) Clipper |
| Density Control | Hydraulic, Isolated from Tractor |
| Bale Size Indication | Visual Indicator & Audible Alert |
| Regular Pickup | |
| Width | --- |
| Inside, in. (cm) | 46 (117) |
| Flare, in. (cm) | 56 (142) |
| Drive | Roller chain w/ V-belt |
| Bars | 4 |
| Number of Teeth | 72 |
| Tooth Spacing, in. (cm) | 2.6 (6.6) |
| Lift Control | Crank Std. - Hydraulic Opt. |
| Gauge Wheels | Optional |
| Stripper Diameter, in. (cm) | 10 (25.4) |
| Mega Wide Pickup | |
| Width | --- |
| Inside, in. (cm) | 61 (155) |
| Flare, in. (cm) | 71 (180) |
| Drive | Roller Chains w/ Slip-Clutch |
| Bars | 4 |
| Number of Regular Teeth | 80 |
| Number of Mega Teeth | 16 |
| Tooth Spacing, in. (cm) | 2.6 (6.6) |
| Lift Control | Crank Std. - Hydraulic Opt. |
| Gauge Wheels | Semi pneumatic standard |
| Stripper Diameter, in. (cm) | 10 (25.4) |
| Mega Tooth Pickup | |
| Width | --- |
| Inside, in. (cm) | --- |
| Flare, in. (cm) | --- |
| Drive | --- |
| Bars | --- |
| Number of Middle Teeth | --- |
| Number of Mega Teeth | --- |
| Tooth Spacing, in. (cm) | --- |
| Lift Control | --- |
| Gauge Wheels | --- |
| Stripper Diameter, in. (cm) | --- |
| Twine Wrap | |
| Control | Operator Control |
| Type | . |
| Standard | Hydraulic |
| Optional | Electric |
| Twine Arms | 2 std. |
| Twine Ball Capacity | 5 std. |
| Monitor | |
| Monitor Console for Tractor | Not Available |
| Gate Closed | None |
| Bale Forming | Mechanical Indicators |
| Bale Size | Mechanical Indicator |
| Near Full Bale | Audible |
| Full Bale | Audible |
| Twine Arm Position Indicator | Mechanical |
| Auto Wrap | Not Available |
| Oversize Bale | Mechanical and Audible |
| Surface Wrap | |
| Available | No |
| Tire Size | |
| Standard | 9.5L-14, 6-ply |
| Option 1 | 31x13.5-15, 8-ply |
| Drive Line | |
| Drive Protection | Shearbolt std. - Slip Clutch opt. |
| PTO Speed | 540 |
| Type | Constant Velocity, Cat. 3 w/shearbolt; Cat. 4 w/slip clutch |
| PTO Lockback Collar on Tractor Hookup | Option |
| PTO 60-Degree Free Rotation | Option |
| Tractor Requirements | |
| Minimum PTO, hp (kW) | 45 (34) |
| Hydraulic SCV Valves | 2 (hyd. Tie) - 1 (elect. Tie) |
| High-Moisture Kit | |
| Silage Baler Features | |
| Starter Roll Scraper | Optional |
| Powered Scraping Auger | No |
| Spirals on Gate Roll | --- |
| Pre-Cutter/Slicer | NA |
| Specifications are based on published information at the time of publication. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local John Deere dealer for more information. | |
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