John Deere 561m round baler Specs (2024-2026)

The John Deere 561m round baler (2024-2026) stands out for low demand for power take-off. min. at 56.3 hp (42 kW), while typical weight comes in at 7,180 lb (3.26 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 7.41 ft (2.26 m).
Specification profile

2024-2026

Weight: 7,180 lb (3.26 t)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.: 56.3 hp (42 kW)Transport width: 7.41 ft (2.26 m)Pick-up Width: 5.15 ft (1.57 m)
7,180 lb (3.26 t)Weight
56.3 hp (42 kW)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Transport width
5.15 ft (1.57 m)Pick-up Width
9.15 ft (2.79 m)Transport height
12.2 ft (3.71 m)Transport length
1.5-1.8 mBale Width From-to
14 L – 16.1Standard tyres
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Demand For Power Take-off. Min.

Low

56.3 hp (42 kW)
Low 40.2 hp (30 kW)Typical 86.3 hp (64.4 kW)High 141 hp (105 kW)

Demand For Power Take-off. Min. is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Average

7,180 lb (3.26 t)
Low 2,950 lb (1.34 t)Typical 7,724 lb (3.5 t)High 14,440 lb (6.55 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Low 6.56 ft (2 m)Typical 8.62 ft (2.63 m)High 9.83 ft (3 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Low 6.56 ft (2 m)Typical 9.03 ft (2.75 m)High 11.2 ft (3.4 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Below average

12.2 ft (3.71 m)
Low 11.8 ft (3.6 m)Typical 16 ft (4.86 m)High 24.4 ft (7.45 m)

Transport length is below the typical figure.

Pick-up Width

Below average

5.15 ft (1.57 m)
Low 4.59 ft (1.4 m)Typical 6.79 ft (2.07 m)High 7.55 ft (2.3 m)

Pick-up Width is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length12.2 ft (3.71 m)
Transport height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Transport width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air BrakesNO
Automatic BindingNO
Baler CounterNO
Form FillerNO
Indicator of BaleNO
NetwrapNO
Plastic WrapNO
TwineNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere
Model 561m round baler
Model year / production 2024-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Demand For Power Take-off. Min.56.3 hp (42 kW)

Dimensions

Bale Width From-to1.5-1.8 m
Pick-up Width5.15 ft (1.57 m)
Transport height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Transport length12.2 ft (3.71 m)
Transport width7.41 ft (2.26 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight7,180 lb (3.26 t)

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres14 L – 16.1

Other specifications

Air BrakesNo
Automatic BindingNo
Bale-Ø From-to0.81-1.83 m
Baler CounterNo
Form FillerNo
Indicator of BaleNo
NetwrapNo
Number of Axles1.0
Plastic WrapNo
TwineNo