John Deere 551m round baler Specs (2024-2026)

In specification terms, the John Deere 551m round baler (2024-2026) shows low demand for power take-off. min. at 56.3 hp (42 kW) alongside low weight at 4,310 lb (1.96 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 9.35 ft (2.85 m).
Specification profile

2024-2026

Weight: 4,310 lb (1.96 t)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.: 56.3 hp (42 kW)Transport width: 9.35 ft (2.85 m)Bale Width From-to: 4.92 ft (1.5 m)
4,310 lb (1.96 t)Weight
56.3 hp (42 kW)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.
9.35 ft (2.85 m)Transport width
4.92 ft (1.5 m)Bale Width From-to
5.15 ft (1.57 m)Pick-up Width
8.53 ft (2.6 m)Transport height
11.8 ft (3.61 m)Transport length
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

Low

4,310 lb (1.96 t)
Low 2,950 lb (1.34 t)Typical 7,724 lb (3.5 t)High 14,440 lb (6.55 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

9.35 ft (2.85 m)
Low 6.56 ft (2 m)Typical 8.62 ft (2.63 m)High 9.83 ft (3 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

8.53 ft (2.6 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

Low

11.8 ft (3.61 m)
Low 11.8 ft (3.6 m)Typical 16 ft (4.86 m)High 24.4 ft (7.45 m)

Transport length is well below the typical figure.

Bale Width From-to

Above average

4.92 ft (1.5 m)
Low 3.84 ft (1.17 m)Typical 3.96 ft (1.21 m)High 4.04 ft (1.23 m)

Bale Width From-to is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Pick-up Width5.15 ft (1.57 m)
Bale Width From-to4.92 ft (1.5 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length11.8 ft (3.61 m)
Transport width9.35 ft (2.85 m)
Transport height8.53 ft (2.6 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 551m 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-to4.92 ft (1.5 m)
Pick-up Width5.15 ft (1.57 m)
Transport height8.53 ft (2.6 m)
Transport length11.8 ft (3.61 m)
Transport width9.35 ft (2.85 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight4,310 lb (1.96 t)

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres14 L – 16.1

Other specifications

Air BrakesNo
Automatic BindingNo
Bale-Ø From-to0.89-1.52 m
Baler CounterNo
Form FillerNo
Indicator of BaleNo
NetwrapNo
Number of Axles1.0
Plastic WrapNo
TwineNo