{"product_id":"vermeer-6650-rancher-round-baler-61-in-x-66-in-max-bale-twine-netwrap-665668891","title":"Vermeer 6650 Rancher Round Baler – 61 in x 66 in Max Bale, Twine, Netwrap [665668891]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVermeer Rancher 6650 Variable-Chamber Round Baler\u003c\/strong\u003e is a right-sized baling solution for operations using low-horsepower tractors. Designed to produce cylindrical bales up to 66 inches in diameter and 61 inches wide, this Vermeer baler combines variable-chamber bale formation with an 8-belt standard mini rough-top belt system, a 57-inch pickup, and Bale Expert™ monitoring. The Rancher 6650 is suitable for hay operations that need flexible bale sizing, manageable transport dimensions, and compatibility with tractors rated from 60 PTO horsepower, with 75 PTO horsepower recommended. Twine and netwrap systems are listed as optional equipment, while the supplied product name identifies a configuration associated with twine and netwrap capability; the exact tie-system installation should be confirmed for the individual unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariable-chamber round baler producing bales from 36 to 66 inches in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e61-inch bale width for right-sized hay bales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for tractors with a minimum PTO rating of 60 hp (45 kW).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended tractor PTO rating of 75 hp (56 kW).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBale Expert™ control system with monochrome LCD display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard moisture monitoring up to 27%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEight 6.8-inch-wide standard mini rough-top belts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e57-inch tooth-to-tooth pickup with five tooth bars and 50 double rubber-mounted teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-assist pickup flotation and manual pickup lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRadial pin clutch for pickup torque protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e540 rpm extended-lube driveline with friction clutch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptional twine system and optional netwrap system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanical net tension adjustment and standard extra roll storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptional spring-loaded bale ramp and LED maintenance lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBale Formation and Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rancher 6650 is a variable-chamber round baler, allowing bale diameter to be adjusted from 36 to 66 inches while maintaining a consistent 61-inch bale width. Bale density is adjusted manually at the relief valve, with density shown on a physical gauge. The Bale Expert™ control system and monochrome LCD screen provide the machine interface, while standard moisture monitoring is specified for readings up to 27%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrop material is gathered through a 57-inch pickup width measured tooth-to-tooth, with a 72-inch width across the outside flare. The pickup uses five tooth bars and 50 double rubber-mounted teeth, supported by spring-assist flotation. A radial pin clutch provides pickup torque protection during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTying and Handling Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vermeer Rancher 6650 lists both twine and netwrap systems as optional equipment. Net tension is adjusted mechanically, and extra roll storage is standard. A spring-loaded bale ramp is available as an option to assist bale discharge. Because the exact tie-system installation is not independently established for the catalogue configuration, confirm whether twine, netwrap, or both are fitted to the individual baler before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTractor Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis baler requires a tractor with a minimum PTO rating of 60 hp (44.7 kW), while Vermeer recommends a tractor PTO rating of 75 hp (55.9 kW). The driveline operates at 540 rpm. Hydraulic requirements have not been specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVermeer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRancher 6650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable-chamber round baler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6650RA1005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBale diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36–66 in (91–170 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBale width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 in (150 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum bale weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,700 lb (770 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStandard length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 in (410 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength with net\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e181 in (460 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength with ramp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171 in (434 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 in (282 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTransport width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109 in (277 cm) with standard tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFully optioned weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,850 lb (2,650 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 x 13.5-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup width, tooth-to-tooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 in (140 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup width, outside flare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 in (180 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup tooth bars\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup teeth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50, double rubber-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup flotation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring assist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup lift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of belts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBelt type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard mini rough top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBelt width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8 in (17 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eControl system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBale Expert™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonochrome LCD screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMoisture monitoring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard up to 27%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBale density adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual adjustment on relief valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDensity reading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDriveline\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 rpm, extended lube, friction clutch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum PTO horsepower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 hp (44.7 kW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended PTO horsepower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 hp (55.9 kW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Vermeer","offers":[{"title":"Default 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