Description
The Vermeer 504R Classic Round Baler is a variable-chamber round hay baler designed to produce 4-foot-wide bales with adjustable diameters from 36 to 60 inches. With a 60-inch camless wide pickup, five standard mini rough-top belts, 540-rpm driveline, and Atlas control system with a color touchscreen, it is suited to haymaking operations that need flexible bale sizing and dependable crop intake. This configuration supports twine tying, with a netwrap system available as an option, and is designed for tractors providing at least 40 PTO horsepower, with 50 PTO horsepower recommended.
Flexible Bale Formation for Hay Operations
The Vermeer 504R Classic uses a variable-chamber bale chamber to form bales measuring 47 inches wide, with the diameter adjustable between 36 and 60 inches. This flexibility allows operators to select a bale size suited to crop conditions, handling preferences, and storage requirements. Maximum bale weight is rated at 1,000 pounds.
Crop intake is handled by a 60-inch camless wide pickup fitted with four tooth bars and 48 double steel-coil teeth. The wide pickup is designed to gather windrows efficiently, while the five standard mini rough-top belts, each 6.8 inches wide, support consistent bale formation through the variable chamber.
Key Features
- Variable-chamber round baler for adjustable bale sizing
- 47-inch bale width for a 4-foot bale configuration
- Adjustable bale diameter from 36 to 60 inches
- 60-inch camless wide pickup, measured tooth-to-tooth
- Four pickup tooth bars with 48 double steel-coil teeth
- Five standard mini rough-top belts, 6.8 inches wide
- Twine tie system configuration
- Optional netwrap system
- Atlas control system with 4.3-inch color touchscreen
- 540-rpm driveline with standard lubrication and radial pin clutch
- Manual pickup lift standard; hydraulic pickup lift available as an option
- Standard 11L-15 tires
- Radial-pin-clutch drive protection
Control and Bale-Handling Options
The Atlas control system provides operator control through a 4.3-inch color touchscreen. Bale-production options include twine tying and an optional netwrap system. Optional bale-shape indicators and moisture sensors are also available for configurations equipped with those features. The standard pickup lift is manual, while a hydraulic pickup lift is available as an option.
Tractor Requirements
The Vermeer 504R Classic requires a minimum of 40 PTO horsepower (29.8 kW). Vermeer recommends a tractor providing 50 PTO horsepower (37.3 kW). The driveline operates at 540 rpm. Confirm that the tractor is appropriately matched to the baler and that the available PTO and operating equipment meet the requirements for the intended application.
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | 504R Classic baler |
| Product type | Variable-chamber round hay baler |
| Bale diameter | 36–60 in (91.4–152.4 cm) |
| Bale width | 47 in (119.4 cm) |
| Maximum bale weight | 1,000 lb (453.6 kg) |
| Binding systems | Twine tie system; optional netwrap system |
| Driveline | 540 rpm, standard lube, radial pin clutch |
| Minimum PTO requirement | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Recommended PTO | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Pickup type | Camless wide |
| Pickup width | 60 in (152.4 cm) tooth-to-tooth |
| Pickup tooth bars | 4 |
| Pickup teeth | 48 double steel-coil teeth |
| Belts | 5 standard mini rough-top belts; 6.8 in (17.3 cm) belt width |
| Standard length | 156 in (396.2 cm) |
| Length with netwrap | 173 in (439.4 cm) |
| Height | 107 in (271.8 cm) |
| Transport width | 100 in (254 cm) with standard tires |
| Fully optioned weight | 5,260 lb (2,385.9 kg) |
| Standard tires | 11L-15 |
| Control system | Atlas control system with 4.3-in (11-cm) color touchscreen |
| Pickup lift | Manual standard; hydraulic optional |
| Manufacturer warranty coverage | 3-year pickup coverage on internal components, including parts and labor; teeth and tooth hardware excluded |
Product Identification
Product code: 504RCLA2005
Option/variant identifier: 504483301