- Windguard Description: 13 rods
- Standard Pickup Lift: Manual
- Sweep Width Inside: 74.81 in / 1900 mm
- Sweep Width On Flare: 79.93 in / 2030 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Case IH SB551
The Case IH SB551 is a baler; its full manufacturer specification sheet appears below.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values41
Balers are commonly used to collect and form cut crop material into bales for handling and storage. Published rows for Case IH SB551 include published PTO power of 75 hp / 55.93 kw, the published “Windguard Description” field of 13 rods, the published “Sweep Width Inside” field of 74.81 in / 1900 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Windguard Description” field (13 rods) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Standard Pickup Lift” field (Manual) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Sweep Width Inside” field (74.81 in / 1900 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Baler Pickup
Windguard Description13 rods13 rods
Standard Pickup LiftManualManual
Sweep Width Inside74.81 in1900 mm
Sweep Width On Flare79.93 in2030 mm
Tine Spacing2.64 in67 mm
Width Between Outside Tines67.49 in1714 mm
Number Of Tine Bars66
Number Of Tines156156
Optional Pickup LiftHydraulicHydraulic
Pickup PositionOffset to right sideOffset to right side
Pickup ProtectionV-belt slippage & lost motion reel driveV-belt slippage & lost motion reel drive
Dimensions
Length Without Bale Chute217.01 in5512 mm
Max. Height70.99 in1803 mm
Tractor Pto Power Required75 hp55.93 kw
Width10 ft3048 mm
Length With Bale Chute247.01 in6274 mm
Tying Mechanism
Tying Mechanism TypeKnotterKnotter
Tying Twine Capacity8 balls8 balls
Tying Wire CapacityNo wireNo wire
Maindrive
Flywheel Diameter22.1 in559 mm
Flywheel Weight357.2 lb162 kg
Pto DrivelineStd three-joint, Category 6Std three-joint, Category 6
Pto Speed540 rpm540 rpm
Main Drive ProtectionShear bolt, overrunning & slip clutchesShear bolt, overrunning & slip clutches
Sales Literature
Literature NumberHF-5117-09HF-5117-09
Literature DateSeptember, 2009September, 2009
Years Of Manufacture
Manufacturing StatusCurrentCurrent
First Entry Date8/25/20098/25/2009
Revision Date2/27/2012 to 6/15/20142/27/2012 to 6/15/2014
Bale Size
Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm)16 x 18 (406 x 457)16 x 18 (406 x 457)
Bale Length Range (In,Mm)12 to 52 (305 to 1321)12 to 52 (305 to 1321)
Density Control, StandardAdj hydraulic densityAdj hydraulic density
Density Control, OptionalNo optionNo option
Bale Thrower CompatibleNoNo
Feeding
Feeder DescriptionRotary feeder w/ packerRotary feeder w/ packer
Feeder Opening Sq In (Sq Cm)318 (2052),right side entry318 (2052),right side entry
Tires
Standard Tireleft14L x 16.1, 6PR14L x 16.1, 6PR
Standard Tire Right11L x 15, 6PR11L x 15, 6PR
Weights
Weight With Twine Tie4199.9 lb1905 kg
Plunger
Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min)9393
Plunger Stroke30 in762 mm
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