Vermeer 604S Rancher Round Baler – 4' x 6', 540 RPM, Netwrap, Ramp [604676111]

The Vermeer 604S Rancher Round Baler is a variable-chamber round baler designed to produce consistent, square-shouldered hay bales for stacking, storage, and transport. This verified configuration features a 540-rpm driveline, standard netwrap, hydraulic pickup lift, and a hydraulic bale ramp. It forms bales from 36 to 72 inches in diameter and 47 inches wide, making it suitable for haymaking operations that need adjustable bale size, controlled handling, and dependable field productivity. The Atlas Pro control system with a 7-inch color touchscreen helps provide straightforward baler operation and monitoring from the tractor.

Key Features

• Variable-chamber round baler for adjustable bale diameters from 36 to 72 inches.
• Produces 47-inch-wide bales.
• Standard netwrap system for securing formed bales.
• Hydraulic bale ramp for bale ejection and handling.
• Hydraulic pickup lift for convenient pickup adjustment and transport.
• Camless wide pickup with a 69-inch tooth-to-tooth pickup width.
• 56 double steel-coil pickup teeth.
• Atlas Pro control system with a 7-inch color touchscreen.
• Digital bale-density gauge for monitoring bale formation.
• Manual net-tension control.
• 540-rpm driveline with standard lubrication and friction clutch.
• Maximum bale weight of 2,000 lb.

Designed for Consistent Bale Handling

The Vermeer 604S Rancher is built around adjustable bale production, allowing operators to select a bale diameter between 36 and 72 inches while maintaining a 47-inch bale width. This variable-chamber design supports flexible haymaking requirements, whether the priority is producing smaller bales for easier handling or larger bales for efficient field collection and storage.

The standard netwrap system helps secure the completed bale, while the manual net-tension control allows the operator to manage net application. The hydraulic bale ramp supports bale discharge after the wrapping cycle, and the hydraulic pickup lift assists with raising and lowering the pickup. Together, these features are suited to operations that want integrated bale handling functions controlled from the tractor.

Pickup and Control System

The camless wide pickup has a 69-inch tooth-to-tooth working width and uses 56 double steel-coil pickup teeth. The 82-inch outside flare provides the stated overall pickup flare dimension. Baler functions are managed through the Atlas Pro control system and its 7-inch color touchscreen, which includes a digital bale-density gauge for monitoring bale formation during operation.

Specifications

Tractor Requirements

The Vermeer 604S Rancher requires a tractor with a minimum PTO output of 60 hp (40 kW), with 80 hp (60 kW) recommended. The tractor must provide a 540-rpm PTO. A hydraulic tractor connection is required for operation of the hydraulic pickup lift and hydraulic bale ramp. Hydraulic flow and pressure requirements are not specified.

Available Options

Supported options include a net-lift system, twine system, silage kit, automatic chain lubrication, and scale kit. These options can be selected to suit the intended baling application and operating preferences.