Vermeer Unveils New 504 & 604 Pro G4 Round Balers

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The Vermeer 504 Pro G4 round baler’s Atlas Pro control system keeps tabs on how much net is remaining on the net roll. (Photo courtesy of Vermeer.)

Vermeer has unveiled its new 504 Pro G4 and 604 Pro G4 round balers that can produce premium silage and dry hay for all sizes of farm and livestock operations. The balers boast a 2-bank, 17-knife chopping system that enhances operator productivity and improves bale quality across various crop types and moisture levels.

A Step Forward

“The Pro G4 balers represent a significant step forward in silage and hay production,” says Bret Julian, Vermeer Forage Solutions sales and channel advancement director. “These machines combine cutting-edge technology with practical design to help farmers create nutrient-dense forages efficiently, regardless of weather conditions or crop type.”

Meet The Balers

Vermeer designed the new balers to meet the needs of operations with differing needs. The 504 Pro G4 produces bales ranging in diameter from 36 to 60 inches (91.4 to 152.4 centimeters). The 604 Pro G4 makes bales up to 72 in. (182.8 cm) in diameter. Bales from both models measure 48 in. (122 cm) wide.

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The 604 Pro G4 and 504 Pro G4 include patent-pending poly riser stripper bands that Vermeer says promote crop stripping and minimize pickup wrapping. (Photo courtesy of Vermeer.)

Each baler employs a 73-in. (185.4-cm) camless wide pickup with rubber-mounted teeth that can take on heavy windrows. The chopping system lets users select eight, nine, or 17 knives to adjust bale density, silage quality, feed mixing time, and digestibility to their needs. Eight or nine knives are well-suited for moderate cut lengths, while 17 knives are best for maximum processing. You can also lower both knife banks to bale without chopping.

Take Control

You can make knife selections, view real-time baling stats, and adjust other baling parameters from inside the tractor cab using Vermeer’s Atlas Pro control system, which includes a 7-in. color touchscreen. Atlas Pro also lets you adjust the amount of net tension applied by the balers’ rear-located net-wrap system, giving you control over bale formation and wrapping.

Atlas Pro also comes in handy if you encounter plugs, allowing you to lower the balers’ spring-mounted hydraulic floor from the cab. To reduce the odds of plugging, the drop floor flexes during baling to keep the crop flowing smoothly into the chamber.

The balers also use a power-split transmission to distribute power evenly between the baling chamber and the pickup, resulting in smooth performance even in demanding baling conditions.

Source: Vermeer