Description
Vermeer 605S Rancher Round Baler is a variable-chamber round baler built for reliable hay production and practical day-to-day operation. Designed for ranchers and agricultural operators, it combines a camless wide pickup, standard netwrap, hydraulic bale ramp, flotation gauge wheels, moisture sensing and the Atlas Pro™ control system. The 605S Rancher forms bales from 36 to 72 inches in diameter and is designed to handle demanding field conditions with an 8-belt bale-forming system and a fully optioned weight of 9,200 lb.
Product Overview
The Vermeer 605S Rancher provides adjustable bale sizing for flexible forage handling, producing bales up to 61 inches wide with a maximum bale weight of 2,400 lb. Its wide pickup measures 77 inches tooth-to-tooth and 91 inches across the outside flare, helping gather windrows efficiently. The camless pickup uses rubber-mounted pickup teeth and is supported by flotation gauge wheels with spring assist to help maintain pickup performance over changing field surfaces.
Standard netwrap helps secure finished bales, while the hydraulic bale ramp assists with bale discharge. Moisture sensing is standard and measures up to 29%, providing useful information during baling. Operators can manage baler functions through the Atlas Pro™ control system with its 7-inch colour touchscreen.
Key Features
- Variable-chamber round baler for adjustable bale sizes
- 36–72 inch bale diameter range
- 61 inch bale width
- Maximum bale weight of 2,400 lb
- Camless wide pickup with rubber-mounted pickup teeth
- 77 inch pickup width tooth-to-tooth
- Standard netwrap system with manual net tension control
- Hydraulic bale ramp
- 4.8–16 HD semi-pneumatic gauge wheels with spring assist
- Atlas Pro™ control system with 7-inch colour touchscreen
- Standard moisture sensing up to 29%
- Eight premium mini rough-top bale-forming belts
- Optional twine system, silage kit, scale kit and Auto Lube greasing system
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | 605S Rancher Baler |
| Product code | 605SRA324400 |
| Product type | Variable-chamber round baler |
| Bale diameter | 36–72 in (91–180 cm) |
| Bale width | 61 in (154.9 cm) |
| Maximum bale weight | 2,400 lb (1,088.6 kg) |
| Driveline PTO speed | 540 rpm standard lube, friction clutch |
| Pickup type | Camless wide |
| Pickup width, tooth-to-tooth | 77 in (195.6 cm) |
| Pickup width, outside flare | 91 in (231.1 cm) |
| Pickup flotation | 4.8–16 HD semi-pneumatic gauge wheels with spring assist |
| Netwrap system | Standard |
| Net tension control | Manual |
| Bale ramp | Hydraulic |
| Moisture sensing | Standard, up to 29% |
| Bale-forming belts | 8 premium mini rough-top belts |
| Overall width | 129 in (327.7 cm) with standard tires |
| Overall length with ramp | 208 in (528.3 cm) |
| Overall height | 121 in (307.3 cm) |
| Weight | 9,200 lb (4,173.1 kg) fully optioned |
| Tires | 21.5L–16.1 |
| Control system | Atlas Pro™ control system with 7-in (18-cm) colour touchscreen |
Tractor Requirements
The Vermeer 605S Rancher requires a tractor with a minimum PTO output of 75 hp (55.9 kW). Vermeer recommends 100 hp (74.6 kW) of PTO power for operation. The baler uses a 540 rpm PTO driveline. Hydraulic pickup lift and a hydraulic bale ramp are specified; hydraulic flow and pressure requirements were not published in the available manufacturer specifications.
Compatibility and Options
This baler is compatible with tractors meeting the stated PTO power and 540 rpm driveline requirements. Optional equipment includes a twine system, silage kit, scale kit and Auto Lube greasing system. Confirm the required options and tractor hydraulic capability before purchase.