VARIANT 500. More Versatile than ever

VARIANT 585 / 580 / 565 / 560

Highlights are the SMART DENSITY density management system, the ROTO CUT HD cutting rotor with 17 knives and the patented tying with an independent net brake system. The VARIANT is your reliable performer for high density at high speeds and optimal binding - no matter your conditions. 

VARIANT 500. More Versatile than ever

VARIANT 585 / 580 / 565 / 560

Highlights are the SMART DENSITY density management system, the ROTO CUT HD cutting rotor with 17 knives and the patented tying with an independent net brake system. The VARIANT is your reliable performer for high density at high speeds and optimal binding - no matter your conditions. 

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SMART DENSITY density management.

For optimum belt tensioning in every condition, the SMART density management system controls the two tensioning arms independently of one another. Need rock hard bales both inside and out? Or would you prefer a soft core for your hay bales with a solid outer shell?

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Convenient Net Wrapping

The VARIANT has everything you need to make light work of net wrapping. Thanks to the low height, it's easy to load the roll and you can keep sight of it at all times. Dirt and crop residue can easily fall off so that the net roll always remains clean. The braking system of the patented tying system works independently of the size of roll. 

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Smooth crop flow for high forage quality.

High forage quality starts even before the bale chamber: The VARIANT models offer a feed or cutting rotor, hydraulic drop floor and centralized or automatic lubrication to ensure smooth crop flow day after day for excellent forage quality in any condition.

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VARIABLE CHAMBER ROUND BALERS

VARIANT

585 RC

580 RC

580 RF

565 RC

560 RC

560 RF

Bale chamber width

in (m)

48" (1.2)

48" (1.2)

48" (1.2)

48" (1.2)

48" (1.2)

48" (1.2)

Bale diameter

in (m)

36" -71" (0.9-1.8)

36" -71" (0.9-1.8)36" -71" (0.9-1.8)

36" -63" (0.9-1.6)

36" -63" (0.9-1.6)

36" -63" (0.9-1.6)

83" (2.1 m) wide pickup

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92.5" (2.35 m) wide pickup

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Single roller crop press

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Double roller crop press

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Pivoting pick-up gauge wheels

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Rotor type

ROTO CUT

ROTO CUT

ROTO FEED

ROTO CUT

ROTO CUT

ROTO FEED

Number of knives

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17

14

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14

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Hydraulic drop floor

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High strength endless belts

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4

4

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Silage ready

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Dry hay only kit

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XW (extra-wide) net wrap ready

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Net wrap and twine binding

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Bale ramp with in-cab indicator

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Centralized grease banks

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Automatic central grease system

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Automatic central chain lubrication

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Standard in-cab monitor

CEMIS 700 Terminal

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CEMIS 700 Terminal

ISOBUS compatible

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15/55-17 tires

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19/45-17 tires

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500/50-17 tires

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540 rpm PTO

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1000 rpm PTO

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Minimum power requirement

HP

120

120

100

120

120

100

Hydraulic connections

2 x da + 1 x sa

1 x da + 1 x sa

1 x da + 1 x sa

2 x da + 1 x sa

1 x da + 1 x sa

1 x da + 1 x sa

Drawbar category

II

II

II

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II

Width on standard tires

ft (m)

8' 2" (2.5)

8' 2" (2.5)

8' 2" (2.5)

8' 2" (2.5)

8' 2" (2.5)

8' 2" (2.5)

Height

ft (m)

10' 1" (3.07)10' 1" (3.07)10' 1" (3.07)9' 6" (2.89)9' 6" (2.89)

9' 6" (2.89)

Length

ft (m)

14' 6" (4.6)

14' 11" (4.41)

14' 11" (4.41)

14' 11" (4.41)

14' 11" (4.41)

14' 11" (4.41)

Weight

lb (kg)

7,363 (3530)

7,022 - 8,675 (3185 - 3935)

6,746 - 8.322 (3060 - 3775)

7,242 - 8,752 (3285 - 3970)6,900 - 8,554 (3130 -3880)

6,625 - 8,201 (3005 - 3720)

● Standard ○ Optional – Not available

 
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