Vermeer 605S Premium Round Baler – 5' x 6', SM 1000 RPM, Temperature Sensors [605716101]

Vermeer 605S Rancher Variable-Chamber Round Baler is a rugged, reliable hay baler designed to produce 6-ft-wide bales with diameters from 36 to 72 inches. Built for demanding ranch and haymaking applications, it combines an 8-belt premium mini rough top belt system, a camless wide pickup, Atlas Pro in-cab controls, standard moisture sensing, and hydraulic bale handling features. With a 61-inch bale width, 2,400-lb maximum bale weight, and 540-rpm driveline, the 605S Rancher is suited to operators who need dependable variable-chamber baling performance across a range of crop and field conditions.

Key Features

• Variable-chamber round hay baler for 6-ft-wide by up to 6-ft-diameter bales
• 61-in (154.9-cm) bale width
• Bale diameter range of 36–72 in (91–180 cm)
• Maximum bale weight of 2,400 lb (1,088.6 kg)
• Eight premium mini rough top belts, each 6.8 in (17.3 cm) wide
• Camless wide pickup with hydraulic lift
• 77-in tooth-to-tooth pickup width and 91-in outside-flair width
• Four pickup tooth bars with 60 double rubber-mounted teeth
• Atlas Pro control system with a 7-in (18-cm) color touchscreen
• In-cab bale-density adjustments
• Standard moisture sensing up to 29% moisture
• Mechanical netwrap system included as standard
• Twine system available as an option
• Hydraulic bale ramp
• Friction-clutch driveline protection
• Optional Auto Lube greasing system, automatic chain lubrication, scale kit, and LED maintenance lights

Designed for Efficient Hay Baling

The 605S Rancher is designed to handle large, consistent round bales while providing control over bale formation and density from the tractor cab. Its variable-chamber design supports bale diameters from 36 to 72 inches, allowing operators to select bale size according to crop conditions, handling requirements, and storage plans.

The camless wide pickup gathers hay across a 77-inch tooth-to-tooth span and 91-inch outside-flair width. Four tooth bars and 60 double rubber-mounted teeth support crop pickup, while the hydraulic pickup lift helps simplify operation and adjustment in the field.

Control, Moisture, and Bale Handling

Atlas Pro in-cab controls provide access to operating information through a 7-inch color touchscreen. In-cab bale-density adjustments help the operator manage bale formation during the baling process. Standard moisture sensing provides real-time moisture information for crops measuring up to 29% moisture.

Mechanical netwrap is standard for bale tying, with a twine system available as an option. The hydraulic bale ramp supports bale discharge, helping streamline the process from bale formation to field placement.

Tractor Requirements

The Vermeer 605S Rancher requires a tractor with at least 75 PTO hp (55.9 kW). Vermeer recommends 100 PTO hp (74.6 kW) for the application. The manufacturer specifies a 540-rpm driveline. Hydraulic pickup lift and hydraulic bale ramp functions are specified; hydraulic flow and pressure requirements are not listed.

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