With the SILAGE Special tailgate, the F442M features a bale chamber with 17 ribbed rolls.
F442M in SILAGE Special version
Code
Name
Description/Components/Compatibility
1700
SILAGE Special Tailgate
Traditional design with a bale chamber featuring 17 driven rolls.
Rolls with 12 ribs for perfect bale rotation.
Four reinforced 4 mm (0.16 in) rolls with heavy-duty greaseable bearings on the most loaded rolls.
10% boosted driveline compared to the MULTICROP Tailgate (see option code 1705).
Other bearings are fully life-greased.
Double roll ball bearing sealing protection.
Supplied with an additive protection plate (protects the binding device).
Benefits:
Ideal for customers looking for a baler with high baling capacity in silage conditions.
High-quality components such as high-grade steel rolls and heavy-duty double row bearings keep maintenance costs low.
The 12-ribbed rolls allow for perfect bale rotation even in dry conditions, offering great versatility.
Baler Automation – Select
Every John Deere baler comes standard with the Baler Automation – Select feature, allowing you to take advantage of an advanced level of automation within the John Deere ecosystem.
All baling steps are managed by your equipment
Speed, Gate Automation and Unplug Assist sub-mode activated (blue sub-mode)
Code
Name
Description/Components/Compatibility
3900
Baler Automation – Select
Compatible only with John Deere tractors equipped with ISOBUS and having Tractor Implement Automation (TIA) activation.
The tractor must be equipped with Electronic Selective Control Valves (E-SCVs) and an Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) to operate all sub-modes:
E-SCV: Gate cycle management
IVT: Stop the tractor when the bale size is reached / enable tractor stop when pickup is plugged
PTO disengagement
Requires discharge ramp on baler (see option code 4020).
Three Baler Automation sub-modes symbol with status on the main page (Red: Disabled / Green: Enabled / Blue: Active):
Gate Automation
Tractor Speed Automation
Unplug Assist Automation
Automation widget included.
Only on manual action, once gate is close and icon “Ready-to-Bale” appear on the display the operation will start again when the Command Pro joystick or reverser is cycled.
No additional hydraulic SCV or Power Beyond system is needed.
Manual bale unload function.
Automation automatically disengages with a single touch on the SCV or brakes during operations.
Each automation sub-modes can be disengaged if not required.
Benefits:
No additional package is required to enjoy a high level of comfort when baling in the John Deere ecosystem.
Award-winning feature that significantly reduces the number of actions, providing stress-free operation and enhanced operator comfort.
Error-proof baling thanks to the automation system that doesn't miss any steps, improving overall efficiency during long baling days.
MaxiCut HC68 Standard
MaxiCut HC68 Standard is a cutting rotor with 15 knives. Its High-Capacity design ensures optimum material flow.
In standard version, the MaxiCut HC68 provides a theoretical cutting length of 68 mm (2.7 in.) with all knives engaged, without offering a knives selection.
MaxiCut HC68 Standard
MaxiCut HC68 Standard with 15 engaged knives
Code
Name
Description/Components/Compatibility
1048
MaxiCut HC68 Standard
High-capacity design with large augers and rotor on the same axis.
Three 6 mm (0.2 in.) thick high hardness steel double teeth per revolution.
A set of knives (0-15), controlled from the display.
Theoretical cutting length of 68 mm (2.7 in.).
Hydraulic knives protection system with adjustable pressure.
Knives position monitored from the cab.
Full width drop floor, controlled from the display.
Deliver with 15 knife filler plates and holder.
Benefits:
High-Capacity (HC) design for uniform and regular feeding of the bale chamber.
High-quality materials for reliability and durability.
Excellent cutting quality in all conditions thanks to the new hydraulic system.
Real-time monitoring of knives position from the cab.
Full width drop floor, exclusive to John Deere, to avoid wasting time with plugs.
Moisture Indicator
With this configuration, the moisture sensor integrated into the baler provides agronomic characteristics on the harvested crops.
Close-up of the moisture indicator (right side)
Moisture values displayed on widgets
Code
Name
Description/Components/Compatibility
2101
Moisture Indicator
Moisture indicator inside the bale chamber (right-hand side).
Moisture values are displayed on two widgets:
Instant value
Last average moisture
Crop type selection on moisture settings page for accurate measurements.
Configurable moisture alarm on the moisture settings page.
Function can be deactivated from the display.
Moisture data is documented on the display or via the Operations Center.
Yield map layer not available in the John Deere Operations Center (see option code 2102 for wrapper baler).
Benefits:
Display instant moisture data to adjust your operations in real time.
Protect your crop from spoilage or mold with a configurable moisture alarm.
Easily document each bale moisture for optimal storage management and traceability.