John Deere S160 square baler Specs (2025-2026)

The John Deere S160 square baler (2025-2026) stands out for low demand for power take-off. min. at 38.9 hp (29 kW), while low weight comes in at 3,131 lb (1.42 t). The listed transport width is 7.87 ft (2.4 m).

Specification profile

2025-2026

Weight: 3,131 lb (1.42 t)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.: 38.9 hp (29 kW)Transport width: 7.87 ft (2.4 m)Bale Width From-to: 14.2 in (0.36 m)

3,131 lb (1.42 t)Weight

38.9 hp (29 kW)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.

7.87 ft (2.4 m)Transport width

14.2 in (0.36 m)Bale Width From-to

5.25 ft (1.6 m)Pick-up Width

6.14 ft (1.87 m)Transport height

14.2 in (0.36 m)Bale Height

16 ft (4.87 m)Transport length

How it compares

Low, average or high?

Demand For Power Take-off. Min.

Low

38.9 hp (29 kW)

Low 40.2 hp (30 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 282 hp (210 kW)

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

Weight

Low

3,131 lb (1.42 t)

Low 3,111 lb (1.41 t)Typical 18,090 lb (8.21 t)High 31,967 lb (14.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Low 6.56 ft (2 m)Typical 9.31 ft (2.84 m)High 10.5 ft (3.2 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Low

6.14 ft (1.87 m)

Low 4.59 ft (1.4 m)Typical 9.66 ft (2.94 m)High 11.8 ft (3.58 m)

Transport height is well below the typical figure.

Transport length

Low

16 ft (4.87 m)

Low 9.84 ft (3 m)Typical 25.4 ft (7.74 m)High 30.6 ft (9.32 m)

Transport length is well below the typical figure.

Bale Height

Low

14.2 in (0.36 m)

Low 14 in (0.36 m)Typical 31.5 in (0.8 m)High 4.27 ft (1.3 m)

Bale Height is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Pick-up Width5.25 ft (1.6 m)

Bale Height14.2 in (0.36 m)

Bale Width From-to14.2 in (0.36 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length16 ft (4.87 m)

Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Transport height6.14 ft (1.87 m)

Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air BrakesNO

Automatic BindingNO

Baler CounterNO

Indicator of BaleNO

NetwrapNO

TwineYES

Overview

Model information

Manufacturer	John Deere
Model	S160 square baler
Model year / production	2025-2026

Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Demand For Power Take-off. Min.38.9 hp (29 kW)

Dimensions

Bale Height14.2 in (0.36 m)

Bale Length From-to0.4-1.3 m

Bale Width From-to14.2 in (0.36 m)

Pick-up Width5.25 ft (1.6 m)

Transport height6.14 ft (1.87 m)

Transport length16 ft (4.87 m)

Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight3,131 lb (1.42 t)

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres10.0/75 R15.3

Other specifications

Air BrakesNo

Automatic BindingNo

Baler CounterNo

Hydraulic SupplyF

Indicator of BaleNo

NetwrapNo

Number of Axles1.0

TwineYes

Type of AxleL