- Overall Width: 5.91 ft / 1.8 m
- Number Of Bars: 4
- Number Of Tines: 96
- Tine To Tine Width: 5.12 ft / 1.56 m
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 568
The John Deere 568 is a baler of about 2.1 t, powered by a 319 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Weight4728.92 lb2145 kg
03Selected published values86
Balers are commonly used to collect and form cut crop material into bales for handling and storage. Published rows for John Deere 568 include published bale width of 5.2 ft / 1570 mm, published bale diameter of 6.1 ft / 1830 mm, published PTO power of 75 hp / 55.93 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (5.91 ft / 1.8 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Number Of Bars” field (4) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Number Of Tines” field (96) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Baler Pickup
Overall Width5.91 ft1.8 m
Number Of Bars44
Number Of Tines9696
Tine To Tine Width5.12 ft1.56 m
Lift Typecrankcrank
Dimensions
Overall Length12.18 ft3710 mm
Overall Width9.38 ft2857 mm
Overall Height9.16 ft2790 mm
Tractor Pto Power Required75 hp55.93 kw
Weight4728.92 lb2145 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Gross Power319 hp237.9 kw
Rated Speed1800 rpm1800 rpm
Displacement567.5 cu in9.3 L
Bore4.6 in115.1 mm
Stroke5.9 in149.1 mm
Rated Power296 hp220.8 kw
Engine ModelCat C9.3 (ATAAC)Cat C9.3 (ATAAC)
Net Flywheel Power291 hp217 kw
Maximum Torque1051.7 lb ft1426 Nm
Bale Size
Bale Width5.2 ft1570 mm
Bale Diameter - Min2.7 ft810 mm
Bale Diameter - Max6.1 ft1830 mm
Bale Weight - Min2200.3 lb998 kg
Bale Weight - Max2400.9 lb1089 kg
Bale Chamber
Number Of Belts88
Belt Width7.1 in18 cm
Undercarriage
Track Length17.7 ft5384.8 mm
Ground Clearance2.5 ft762 mm
Track Gauge9.6 ft2921 mm
Undercarriage Size345HD345HD
Undercarriage Pitch8.5 in215.9 mm
Weights
Log Loader (U/U)106128 lb48138.9 kg
Log Loader (O/U)106479 lb48298.1 kg
General Forestry95204 lb43183.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Pilot System - Maximum Flow6.87 gal/min6.87 gal/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure595 psi595 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implements5076 psi5076 psi
General Forestry - Boom Cylinder - Bore5.9 in149.9 mm
General Forestry - Boom Cylinder - Stroke56.7 in1440.2 mm
General Forestry - Stick Cylinder - Bore6.7 in170.2 mm
General Forestry - Stick Cylinder - Stroke68.4 in1737.4 mm
General Forestry - Bucket Cylinder - Bore5.9 in149.9 mm
General Forestry - Bucket Cylinder - Stroke45.3 in1150.7 mm
Log Loader - Boom Cylinder - Bore6.7 in170.2 mm
Log Loader - Boom Cylinder - Stroke52.8 in1341.2 mm
Log Loader - Stick Cylinder - Bore7.1 in180.4 mm
Log Loader - Stick Cylinder - Stroke65.4 in1661.2 mm
Log Loader - Bottom Heel Cylinder - Bore5.9 in149.9 mm
Log Loader - Bottom Heel Cylinder - Stroke45.5 in1155.7 mm
Log Loader - Top Heel Cylinder - Bore6.3 in160.1 mm
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Flow - Capacity28.5 gal/min28.5 gal/min
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Flow - Factory Setting13.5 gal/min13.5 gal/min
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Pressure - Capacity3626 psi3626 psi
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Pressure - Factory Setting1500 psi1500 psi
Log Loader - Top Heel Cylinder - Stroke57.7 in1465.6 mm
Main Pump System - Maximum Flow (2x)76.3 gal/min76.3 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Dual4550 psi4550 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Single4061 psi4061 psi
Wrapping System
Twine Typeelectricelectric
Twine Ball Capacity88
Operating Specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull71264 lb32324.9 kg
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) - Log Loader Cab 1.2 M (48 In) Riser165 in4191 mm
Maximum Speed High Range3 mph4.9 km/h
Maximum Swing Speed - General Forestry10 rpm10 rpm
Maximum Swing Speed - Log Loader6.3 rpm6.3 rpm
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) - General Forestry Cab 0.48 M (18 In) Riser135 in3429 mm
Swing Torque - General Forestry84024 lb ft113921.3 Nm
Swing Torque - Log Loader109560 lb ft148543.5 Nm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System14.8 gal56.1 L
Final Drive - Each2.1 gal8 L
Hydraulic Tank46.2 gal174.9 L
Engine Oil8.1 gal30.7 L
Fuel Tank Capacity - Total317 gal1200 L
Fuel Tank Capacity - Rf153.2 gal580 L
Hydraulic System - Total100.4 gal380.1 L
Swing Drive - Log Loader 2x5.3 gal20.1 L
Swing Drive - General Forestry5 gal19 L
Fuel Tank Capacity - Main163.8 gal620.1 L
Standards
BrakesISO 10265:1998 ISO 11512:1995ISO 10265:1998 ISO 11512:1995
Rops/Fops/Ops/TopsISO 8083:1989 LEVEL I ISO 8083:1989 LEVEL II*ISO 8083:1989 LEVEL I ISO 8083:1989 LEVEL II*
Track
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side22
Number Of Shoes - Each Side5252
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side1010
Drive
Maximum Travel Speed3 mph4.9 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull71264 lb32324.9 kg
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