Description
The Vermeer 605S Cornstalk Special Round Baler is a heavy-duty variable-chamber round baler configured for demanding corn-stalk and forage baling applications. Its manufacturer designation is the 605N Cornstalk Special Baler. Designed to produce bales from 36 to 72 inches in diameter and 61 inches wide, this Vermeer baler combines an 1,000-rpm driveline, powered windguard, wide cammed pickup, moisture sensing, automatic lubrication, and E-Link Pro controls to support efficient, consistent baling in challenging crop conditions. The 5-foot by 6-foot maximum bale capacity makes it suitable for operators who need high-capacity baling with control over finished bale size.
Key Features
- Variable-chamber bale formation for 36–72 inch diameter bales
- Produces bales up to 61 inches wide
- 1,000-rpm driveline with extended lubrication and cut-out clutch
- Powered windguard standard
- Wide cammed pickup with 65 double rubber-mounted teeth
- 77-inch pickup width measured tooth-to-tooth
- Eight premium mini rough-top belts, each 6.8 inches wide
- Friction pickup torque protection with slip-sensing
- E-Link Pro control system with 7-inch color touchscreen
- Standard moisture sensing up to 27%
- Standard netwrap system
- Standard hydraulic bale ramp
- Standard Auto Lube greasing system
- Hydraulic pickup lift
- Standard LED maintenance lights
Built for Tough Baling Conditions
The Cornstalk Special configuration is designed for baling through demanding crop material. Its 1,000-rpm driveline incorporates extended lubrication and a cut-out clutch, while friction pickup torque protection with slip-sensing helps protect the pickup system during operation. The powered windguard is standard and supports controlled crop handling as material enters the pickup.
The cammed wide pickup uses 65 double rubber-mounted teeth across a 77-inch tooth-to-tooth working width. This pickup configuration is complemented by hydraulic pickup lift for practical field operation and adjustment.
Variable-Chamber Bale Formation
The 605N Cornstalk Special uses a variable bale chamber with eight 6.8-inch-wide belts. It forms bales from 36 to 72 inches in diameter, with a bale width of 61 inches. The maximum bale size is consistent with a 5-foot by 6-foot bale configuration. Maximum bale weight is rated at 2,400 pounds, depending on crop and operating conditions.
Controls, Moisture Sensing and Bale Handling
Operation is managed through the E-Link Pro control system with a 7-inch color touchscreen. Standard moisture sensing is rated up to 27%, providing moisture information during baling. A standard netwrap system is included for bale securing, while the standard hydraulic bale ramp assists with bale discharge. An optional Inline ramp is also identified for this model.
Routine maintenance is supported by the standard Auto Lube greasing system, extended driveline lubrication, and standard LED maintenance lights.
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer model designation | 605N Cornstalk Special Baler |
| Product type | Variable-chamber round baler |
| Driveline | 1,000 rpm, extended lube, cut-out clutch |
| Bale diameter | 36–72 in (91.4–182.9 cm) |
| Bale width | 61 in (154.9 cm) |
| Maximum bale weight | 2,400 lb (1,088.6 kg) |
| Bale chamber | Variable chamber |
| Number of belts | 8 |
| Belt width | 6.8 in (17.3 cm) |
| Pickup type | Cammed wide pickup |
| Pickup width, tooth-to-tooth | 77 in (195.6 cm) |
| Pickup teeth | 65 double rubber-mounted teeth |
| Pickup torque protection | Friction with slip-sensing |
| Control system | E-Link Pro with 7 in (17.8 cm) color touchscreen |
| Moisture sensing | Standard, up to 27% |
| Netwrap system | Standard |
| Bale ramp | Standard hydraulic bale ramp; optional Inline ramp |
| Auto lubrication | Auto Lube greasing system standard |
| Standard length | 195 in (495.3 cm) |
| Height | 117 in (297.2 cm) |
| Transport width | 129 in (327.7 cm) with standard tires |
| Tires | 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires |
| Fully optioned weight | 8,600 lb (3,900.9 kg) |
Tractor Requirements
This baler requires a tractor with a minimum of 150 PTO horsepower (111.9 kW) and a 1,000-rpm PTO. Confirm tractor compatibility, PTO configuration, and operating requirements before purchase and use.