F441R Round Baler

Pickup design improves capacity and durability

The F441R Baler uses the premium pickup that is also equipped on high-spec V4X1R Variable Chamber Balers. To fit all conditions, the baler is available with a 2.0-m (6.56-ft) or 2.20-m (7.22-ft) width.

 

The pickup, driven by 19.05-mm (0.75-in.) heavy-duty chains, features five tine (four on the F441M) bars with a low rotating speed. The large-diameter strippers allow five tine bars in the pickup. The picking capacity is 25 percent higher than for the F441M. With bearings added to the cam track, all of these features provide a smooth and quiet ride with extended uptime.

 

In addition to the high-spec features, the F441R benefits from stainless-steel strippers, a market exclusive. Stainless steel provides the following advantages:

• No rust
• Constant gliding capacity
• High resistance to aggressive additives such as propionic acids

The F441R Balers pickup uses the cam-track design, providing a better solution to harvesting wet crops. Contrary to the cam-less design, the cam track pickup:

• Features a short space between the tines and rotor, limiting dead zone.
• Avoids pinching area, so no crops are plugged into the pickup drums.

High-capacity (HC) rotor for higher productivity and durability

To maximize productivity in the toughest swaths, the F441R Baler features an HC Premium rotor design. Converging augers are aligned with the rotor, limiting the free space between pickup teeth and rotor. Plugging risk is also decreased and crop transfer is highly improved. The simple HC Premium rotor design also reduces the number of moving parts and provides reliability. For example, stress on the rotor is distributed along the rotor to avoid overhang load on the bearings. Additionally, all rotors feature tines that are made of Hardox® wear plate which drastically improves wear resistance, especially in rocky fields.

 

The F441R is only available with a precutter, offering space between knives as short as 40 mm (1.57 in.) or 80 mm (3.15 in.).

	MaxiCut HC 13 Premium	MaxiCut HC 25 Premium
Number of knives	0, 13	0, 12, 13, 25
Space between knives (full crop length)	80 mm (3.15 in.)	40 mm (1.57 in.) or 80 mm (3.15 in.)
Best use (crop type)	Silage, hay, and straw	Silage, hay, and straw

 

 

High cutting quality provides better forage

The F441R Balers are efficient in baling a high amount of cut silage. The MaxiCut HC 13 Premium and MaxiCut HC 25 Premium feature exclusive high-quality knives, providing several advantages:

• Bulk heat treatment to reduce risk of knife breakage.
• Surface heat treatment of the cutting area to provide better cutting quality and knife durability.

Select number of knives from the cab to increase uptime

The F441R can be used on several kinds of crops, in which knives can be engaged or removed. No matter the rotor type or monitor, this operation is easily managed from the cab.

 

When using the MaxiCut HC 25 Premium precutter, crops can be cut as short as 40 mm (1.57 in.), but only half of the knives can be engaged. This system proposes to use two different sets of knives for the same cutting width, to allow the use of sharp knives longer. By using sharpened knives versus blunt, fuel consumption can be decreased by up to 10 percent.

Drop floor can remove the worst plugs

No matter the operator experience, plugs can still occur, especially with large silage swaths. The F441R is equipped as a base with a drop floor unplugging system. The F441R drop floor features exclusive advantages, such as:

• Full-width design - by covering the full pickup width, the device is able to remove plugs, even located under converging augers.
• Parallel kinematic - no rear or front hinge means no narrowing. The F441R drop floor offers a constant 40-mm (1.6-in.) free space through the feeding channel when activated. This is enough to decompress the crops and avoid crop loss.

No matter the precutter or monitor type, the drop floor unplugging system can be easily managed from the cab.

 

Hardox is a trademark of SSAB Technology AB.

Rolls manufacturing provides long lifespan

In order to provide high-quality rolls, the F441R rolls are not two half shelves welded together. John Deere only uses tubes that are ribbed to better grip the crops. The dedicated manufacturing process produces an accurate cylindrical shape, avoiding vibration.

All rolls are now assembled on larger bearings that are 50 mm (1.97 in.) in diameter with a 90-mm (3.54-in.) width or 55 mm (2.17 in.) in diameter with a 100-mm (3.94-in.) width. On the left side of the machine the bearing load capacity has been increased by 20 percent and on the right side by 35 percent. All bearings are greaseable. Additionally, lips plastic seal integrated in chicane locks off debris, silage juice, and moisture from bearings.

 

In order to improve the machine's durability, roll bearings feature 20 percent more load capacity on the left side of the machine and 35 percent more on the right side.

Specific rolls handle the stress

All rolls feature upgraded quality steel providing 20 percent higher yield strength. Depending on their positions, the rolls do not all carry the same load and stress, specifically:

• Rolls numbered 14 and 17 (blue) transmit the load of the main drive to the secondary chains (front bale chamber part and tailgate) and the pair of bottom roll numbered 10 and 11 (red) carry most of the bale weight. Due to this specific stress, these rolls feature a higher thickness of 4 mm (0.16 in.) instead of 3.2 mm (0.13 in.) and specific shafts in order to achieve requested durability.

Adjust bale size and density independently and maximize bale weight

The balers allow operators to maximize bale weight and minimize total production costs due to shipping and storage needs. The bale diameter can be easily adjusted from between 1.25 m to 1.35 m (4.10 ft to 4.43 ft) from the monitor. The settings (seven steps) allow an accurate and quick choice. The bale diameter is controlled by contactless sensors, which provide long durability and error proof monitoring.

The bale density and size are not directly linked on the F441R and C441R Balers. Depending on the crop type, operators can independently choose a small-diameter bale with the highest density, a 1.30-m (4.27-ft) bale with higher density, or large-diameter bale with low density. A pressure gauge located on the front of the baler or on the monitor screen communicating the density is linked to the density harness. The density is easily adjusted from the monitor on an ISOBUS baler or by a knob located directly on the density valve in front of the baler. No tools are required.

The density harness is a closed and isolated circuit, meaning that there is no continuous oil flow requiring extra power consumption.

The density booster is installed in base on the F441R Baler. The hydraulic device maintains high hydraulic pressure in the density bracket during the complete baling process, even when using a tractor with decreased hydraulic performance.

Thanks to the density booster, the tailgate stays firmly closed from the start of bale formation to the end of the tying process. This increases the bale density and weight. The effect of the density booster is especially visible on small bales of 1.25 m (4.10 ft).

By limiting the trapped air, forage quality is also highly enhanced.

Damped gate cylinders

Opening and closing gate motion is driven by damped cylinders, which simultaneously provide very fast cycles at around 6 seconds to open and close the gate (can depend on tractor hydraulic capacity) and minimize chocks at the end of motion due to gate inertia. High machine productivity is achieved while machine frame stress is decreased.

Single-piece side panels offer easy-access to components

The F441R features a single-piece side panel with a gull wing opening to provide full access to the baler side components. No additional shielding needs to be remove to maintain the baler.

 

The F441R side panels are made of double-skin plastic, providing rigidity and longer durability. The gas cylinders facilitate panel motion and lock it in the upper position safely. The integrated handle facilitates the opening and closing even for small operators. Inner skin (black) has been specially designed to limit crop accumulation.

Automatic chain lubrication increases component durability

 

 

Automatic chain lubrication is offered as standard on the F441R Balers to increase the baler lifespan.

 

This device features a 4-L (1.05 gal.) high-capacity tank, providing autonomy. The pump delivers continuous flow to all chains as soon as the power take-off (PTO) is engaged. Output can be individually and accurately adjusted. The volumetric pump is guaranteed to lubricate each chain properly, no matter if it is located a few centimeters (inches) from the pump or farther away.

 

This is designed to work with the John Deere bio multi-luber oil, available through the Parts channel.

 

 

Greasing bank gathers most of the zerks

The F441R features a grease bank as base. Most of the greasing points are gathered on banks, delivering grease to the bearings. Downtime linked to daily service is significantly limited, while the operator’s comfort is enhanced.

Automatic greasing system with cartridge provides an affordable and comfortable solution

 

The F441R can be delivered as an option with an automatic greasing pump using cartridge and avoiding daily maintenance. The pump is hydraulically piloted and sends an adjustable quantity of grease to intermediate banks during each opening and closing tailgate cycle.

 

The system is easily filled by inserting a standard grease cartridge (400 g [14.1 oz]) into the steel tube. This system allows a clean and efficient solution, offering two to seven days autonomy.

 

When empty, a mechanical visual indicator located on the baler front panel warns the operator to change the cartridge.

 

NOTE: This device is compatible with all monitor types and does not require ISOBUS capability.

 

 

 

Option code	Attachment	Description
1580		Manual greasing - centralized greasing banks
1581		Automatic greasing - cartridge system
1582		Automatic greasing - tank system
	AFH210314	Quick-fill grease gun for automatic greasing pump – cartridge system
8016		Toolbox
8089	BCC10506	Vision pack NOTE: Delivered without camera when ordered as an attachment.

 

 

 

ISOBUS automatic greasing system with tank offers advanced settings and high autonomy

 

For the most demanding users, the F441R can be equipped with a high-spec automatic greasing system. As for the cartridge solution, this pump delivers grease to all points requiring some daily maintenance. This option offers several advantages:

• High autonomy with 1200 g (42.3 oz) of grease (three standard cartridges). Re-filling is only required once a week to once a month.
• Refilling is possible through the standard zerk.
• Refilling is possible with a dedicated high-throughput plug, minimizing downtime (fast refill pump is available as an attachment).
• Greasing and non-greasing time is adjustable from the monitor.
• Greasing activation can be done from the monitor.
• Greasing process status is displayed on the monitor.

This device uses an electrical pump and an ISOBUS monitor. This option is not available with the BaleTrak™ Plus monitor or Implement Display 1100 options.

 

Toolbox facilitates maintenance

A toolbox is available as an option for F441R Balers. This device provides storage of tools often used to maintain the baler, such as a grease pump, wrenches, or screwdrivers. The toolbox is conveniently located at the front of the baler.

Vision pack enhances operator's baling experience

 

The F441R Baler featuring optional ISOBUS technology can be ordered with the vision pack option. The target of the option is to offer enhanced baling experience by using:

• Lights in the net system and side panels piloted from the monitor in order to allow maintenance at night and in dark conditions.
• A rearview camera in order to control the bale unloading process directly from the cab. The camera is not delivered with a dedicated screen but is designed to be plugged into John Deere tractors that feature video preparation/capacity. A dedicated thin-film transistor (TFT) screen can be ordered independently through the traditional Parts channel.

The vision pack – without the camera – can be ordered as an attachment to retrofit existing F441R Balers with ISOBUS.

 

GreenStar™ 4240 Display enhances operator comfort

NOTE: Limited availability for model year 2019.

The F441R can be delivered with various monitors. At the top of the baler range, the GreenStar 4240 Display can be ordered. This monitor features a 21.5-cm (8.5-in.) diagonal color display. The touchscreen offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface that easily allows operators to adjust and control:

• Bale diameter setting and status
• Bale density setting and status
• Gate and bale position
• Twine/net settings and status
• Drop floor management and status
• Knife management and status
• Automatic tailgate management
• Tractor Baler Automation management
• Rearview camera management (dedicated harness to be added)
• Greasing parameters and status when automatic greasing option is chosen
• Bale counter (99 resettable options plus one total bale count option)
• Electrical harness and sensor status

The GreenStar 4240 Display offers extended capabilities for guidance, spraying management, farm management, and FarmSight™ applications.

 

To be used with ISOBUS or non ISOBUS tractors, the GreenStar 4240 Display option is delivered with the following components:

• GreenStar 4240 Display
• Baler to rear tractor ISOBUS plug
• Baler ISOBUS plug to display harness (requires 12-V COBO™ plug)
• Tractor cab corner to monitor harness

NOTE: Monitor support is not delivered and has to be ordered independently.

GreenStar 1800 Display simplifies baler use

NOTE: Limited availability for model year 2019.

This monitor features an 18-cm (7-in.) diagonal color display. Access to the functions is easier due to the buttons located on the display side.

 

The GreenStar 1800 Display is an ISOBUS certified display. The following settings and information are accessible from the monitor:

• Bale diameter setting and status
• Bale density setting and status
• Gate and bale position
• Twine/net settings and status
• Drop floor management and status
• Knives management and status
• Automatic tailgate management
• Tractor Baler Automation management
• Greasing parameters and status when automatic greasing option is chosen
• Bale counter (99 resettable options plus one total bale count option)
• Electrical harness and sensor status

The GreenStar 1800 offers extended capabilities for guidance, spraying management, farm management, and FarmSight applications.

To be used with ISOBUS or non ISOBUS tractors, the GreenStar 1800 Display option is delivered with the following components:

• GreenStar 1800 Display
• Baler to rear tractor ISOBUS plug
• Baler ISOBUS plug to display harness (requires 12-V COBO plug)
• Tractor cab corner to monitor harness

NOTE: Monitor support is not delivered and has to be ordered independently.

No monitor offers a solution for modern ISOBUS tractors

Operators with an ISOBUS display already integrated into the tractor do not need to buy an unused component. The F441R Baler with the ISOBUS version can be ordered without the monitor. In this case, the baler is delivered with an ISOBUS plug that must be connected to the tractor's rear ISOBUS plug.

Implement Display 1100 offers an appealing and affordable solution

The F441R Baler has the Implement Display 1100 monitor as an option, offering an 11-cm (4.3-in.) diagonal, high-definition color screen. Icons and information displayed are optimized for an easy reading.

The Implement Display 1100 features:

• Bale diameter setting and status
• Bale density setting and status
• Gate and bale position
• Net settings and status
• Drop floor management and status
• Knives management and status
• Automatic tailgate management (when option chosen)
• Greasing parameters and status when automatic greasing option is chosen (99 resettable bale count options plus one total bale count)
• Full-text error information
• Electrical harness and sensor status

The Implement Display 1100 is an ISOBUS display and is teamed to an ISOBUS version of the F441R Baler.

 

The Implement Display 1100 does not allow operators to run the baler through Tractor Baler Automation mode.

 

Others complementary applications such as guidance cannot be managed by this monitor. Monitor support is not delivered with and has to be ordered independently.

 

The Implement Display 1100 is base equipment when choosing an F441R with MaxiCut™ HC 25 Premium precutter.

Battery wiring harness delivers 12-V power to the monitor

For tractors that do not feature the 12-V, three-pole COBO outlet, a universal battery harness is provided as an attachment. This electrical harness is linked to the tractor’s battery and delivers the 12-V power to the monitor through a standardized plug.

 

The battery wiring harness is only available as bundle to retrofit multiples tractors.

 

COBO is a trademark of C.O.B.O. S.P.A. Joint Stock Company Italy.

BaleTrak™ Plus monitor offers a user-friendly solution

The F441R offers the BaleTrak Plus as base (except for the MaxiCut HC 25 Premium version). This robust display offers these functionalities:

• Bale diameter setting and status
• Gate position status
• Net settings and status
• Drop floor management
• Knife management
• Bale counter (five resettable bale count settings plus one total bale count)

The information is conveniently displayed on a large, black and white, liquid-crystal display (LCD).

 

The BaleTrak Plus monitor cannot be teamed with the ISOBUS version of the F441R Baler. Monitor support is not delivered with and has to be ordered independently.

 

The BaleTrak Plus monitor cannot be offered with the MaxiCut HC 25 Premium precutter. It is not compatible with the automatic tailgate option and cannot run through Tractor Baler Automation mode.

Monitor support for John Deere 5XXX, 6XXX, and 7XXX Tractors

Monitors, no matter the type, are not delivered with support.

 

A support allowing the monitor to fasten to the cab corner or side is available for the 5XXX, 6XXX, and 7XXX John Deere Tractor Series.

 

This monitor bracket can also be delivered as a field attachment.

Monitor support for John Deere SG2 cab and other brands

Monitors are not delivered with support.

A support allowing the monitor to fasten to the cab is available for following tractors:

• John Deere with SG2 cab (produced before 1992)
• All others brands with specific modifications

This monitor bracket can also be delivered as a field attachment.

Large tire range to fit operator needs

Agronomy, weather conditions, and roads are key points when choosing tires. To match these needs, the F441R offers a wide-range of tires, from narrow 45.7-cm (18-in.) tires, to large 600/50/22.5 tires. The variety offers easy field entering, travel on uneven roads, and less damage to grassy turf areas.

600/50-22.5 fits wet conditions

The F441R can bale in very wet conditions. The extra-wide tire size is proposed as an option. With 60-cm (23.6-in.) width and a large 1.17-m (3.84-ft) diameter, the 600/50-22.5 tires limit the soil damage and compaction. These tires are helpful on land where soil bearing is highly limited due to heavy rain. Overall baler width with 600/50-22.5 tires is 2.75 m (9.02 ft).

Low pressure 520/55R22.5 limit soil impact

In addition to the extra-wide tires, John Deere offers a high-spec tire option for the F441R. The 520/55R22.5 tires feature several advantages:

• Large 1.14-m (3.7-ft) diameter tires offer reduced traction and fuel consumption
• 52-cm (20.47-in.) width tires limit soil damage
• Radial tread design, combined with low-pressure inflation, provides low soil compaction.
• Radial tread design increases efficiency and durability for road transportation.
• A special tire pattern increases tire grip while baling on slopes.

Overall baler width with 520/55R22.5 is 2.55 m (8.37 ft).

500/55-20 provides a universal solution

500/55-20 tire represents a universal solution:

• 51.5-cm (20.28-in.) width limits soil damages
• 106-cm (41.73-in.) diameter offers easy traction
• High side wall of the tire offers good flotation capabilities

Overall baler width with 500/55-20 is 2.55 m (8.37 ft).

16/70-20 chevron-pattern tire answers specific needs

The 16/70-20 chevron-pattern tires have been developed for special applications such as wet rice fields or very sloppy conditions. The chevron pattern guarantees a perfect tire rotation even in very muddy or wet conditions and limits lateral machine slippage when working in mountains.

 

The 16/70-20 chevron-pattern tires feature a large 110-cm (43.3-in.) diameter and keep a very narrow machine (2.37-m [7.8-ft] overall width).

15/70-18 tires

15/70-18 tires are offered as a base on the F441R Balers. The tires feature a high-diameter of 1.0 m (3.28 ft) and a width of 39 cm (15.35 in.). Overall baler width with 15/70-18 is 2.34 m (7.68 ft).

You can more clearly and conveniently keep an eye on the baling process with an updated video camera on F441R, V4X1R, and C4X1R Balers equipped with Vision Pack.

 

The factory-installed camera offers:

• Higher definition with 77 percent more pixels
• Wider view of 120 degrees instead of 90 degrees
• Night vision thanks to infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
• Better visibility in very bright or contrasted environments
• Integrated heating system to prevent dew from forming on the lens and obscuring the screen
• Long 10-m (32.8-ft) harness for ease of use

The camera is focused on the bale unloading process on F441R and V4X1R Balers or the bale transfer, wrapping, and unloading process on C4X1R Balers.

If you are not using a John Deere tractor with the 4240 Universal Display or GreenStar 3/Gen 4 integrated CommandCenter™ system, a dedicated screen is available.

 

• Clear picture with 17.8-cm (7-in.) 16/9 high-definition color screen
• Compatible with up to four cameras with split-screen or toggle-screen function
• Adjustable brightness and contrast provide optimum viewing
• Anti-reflection screen decreases glare

Dealer use only:

For producers looking to install multiple cameras (for pickup/net system view, etc.), the updated Vision Pack camera is also available through the Parts channel. The camera delivered with Vision Pack is compatible with the tractor video preparation plug for GreenStar 3/Gen 4 integrated CommandCenter. There are no changes to compatibility with the 4240 Universal Display. PFP17673 bulkhead harness (available through the Parts channel) is still required to display video if the 4240 Universal Display is plugged into the tractor cornerpost.

 

The dedicated screen is available as an option or as field bundle.

 

Before placing an order, please reference Configurator or the Build and Price tool for any recent revisions to the below information. 

Code	Attachment	Description
8089		Vision Pack NOTE: For F441R, V4X1R and C4X1R Balers produced from 20 January 2020.
9781	BCC10645	17.8-cm (7-in.) high-definition screen for Vision Pack camera