Description
The Vermeer Rancher 6650 Variable-Chamber Round Hay Baler is a dependable solution for producing consistent round bales in hay and forage operations. This cataloged configuration produces bales up to 61 inches wide by 66 inches in diameter and is identified with a netwrap system, helping secure finished bales for handling and storage. With standard moisture sensing, bale-shape indicators, a Bale Expert™ monitor, spring-assist pickup flotation, and a robust eight-belt chamber, the Rancher 6650 is designed to support efficient baling across a range of field conditions.
Efficient Variable-Chamber Baling
The Rancher 6650 forms bales from 36 to 66 inches in diameter, allowing bale size to be adjusted to suit crop conditions, handling preferences, and storage requirements. Its 61-inch bale width provides substantial capacity while maintaining a practical transport profile of 109 inches with standard tires.
The baler uses eight mini rough-top belts, each 6.8 inches wide, to support dependable bale formation. Manual bale-density adjustment on the relief valve allows the operator to set bale firmness according to operating needs. Standard bale-shape indicators help monitor formation while the bale is being built, supporting more uniform finished bales.
Netwrap-Equipped Configuration
This product listing identifies the Rancher 6650 in a netwrap-equipped configuration. The netwrap system uses mechanical net-tension adjustment and includes extra roll storage as standard. With netwrap installed, the baler has a listed length of 181 inches.
Operator Monitoring and Crop Management
The standard Bale Expert™ monitor uses a monochrome LCD screen to provide operating information from the tractor cab. Standard moisture sensing is rated up to 27%, helping the operator monitor crop moisture during baling. The baler also includes standard bale-shape indicators to assist with maintaining a properly formed bale.
Pickup and Protection Features
The pickup has a 57-inch tooth-to-tooth width and a 72-inch width at the outside flair. Spring-assist pickup flotation helps the pickup follow field contours, while a radial pin clutch provides pickup torque protection. A Haysaver wheel width of 87 inches is also specified.
- Variable-chamber round hay baler for adjustable bale diameters
- Produces bales from 36–66 inches in diameter and 61 inches wide
- Netwrap-equipped configuration with mechanical net-tension adjustment
- Bale Expert™ monitor with monochrome LCD screen
- Standard moisture sensing up to 27%
- Standard bale-shape indicators
- Eight mini rough-top belts, each 6.8 inches wide
- Manual bale-density adjustment on the relief valve
- Spring-assist pickup flotation
- Radial pin clutch for pickup torque protection
- 540-rpm driveline with standard lubrication and friction clutch
- Optional spring-loaded bale ramp, LED maintenance lights, and scale kit
Tractor Requirements
The Vermeer Rancher 6650 requires tractor PTO power of at least 60 hp (44.7 kW). Vermeer recommends a tractor with 75 hp (55.9 kW) of PTO power for operation. The driveline is specified for 540 rpm and uses standard lubrication with a friction clutch.
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | Rancher 6650 |
| Product type | Variable-chamber round hay baler |
| Bale diameter | 36–66 in (91–170 cm) |
| Bale width | 61 in (150 cm) |
| Maximum bale weight | 1,700 lb (770 kg) |
| Pickup width, tooth-to-tooth | 57 in (140 cm) |
| Pickup width, outside flair | 72 in (180 cm) |
| Number of belts | 8 |
| Belt width | 6.8 in (17 cm) |
| Driveline | 540 rpm, standard lubrication, friction clutch |
| PTO horsepower minimum | 60 hp (45 kW) |
| PTO horsepower recommended | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Control system | Bale Expert™ monitor with monochrome LCD screen |
| Moisture sensing | Standard, up to 27% |
| Netwrap system | Mechanical net-tension adjustment; extra roll storage standard |
| Standard length | 160 in (410 cm) |
| Length with netwrap | 181 in (460 cm) |
| Length with ramp | 171 in (434 cm) |
| Height | 111 in (282 cm) |
| Width with standard tires | 109 in (277 cm) |
| Tires | 31 × 13.5-15 |
| Fully optioned weight | 5,850 lb (2,650 kg) |
Product code: 6650RA1305