John Deere 578 premium round baler Specs (2001-2010)

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The John Deere 578 premium round baler (2001-2010) stands out for low demand for power take-off. min. at 59 hp (44 kW), while below-average weight comes in at 6,085 lb (2.76 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 8.07 ft (2.46 m).
Specification profile

2001-2010

Weight: 6,085 lb (2.76 t)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.: 59 hp (44 kW)Transport width: 8.07 ft (2.46 m)Bale Width From-to: 3.84 ft (1.17 m)
6,085 lb (2.76 t)Weight
59 hp (44 kW)Demand For Power Take-off. Min.
8.07 ft (2.46 m)Transport width
3.84 ft (1.17 m)Bale Width From-to
6.56 ft (2 m)Pick-up Width
7.22 ft (2.2 m)Transport height
13.6 ft (4.15 m)Transport length
NoAir Brakes
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Demand For Power Take-off. Min.

Low

59 hp (44 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

Below average

6,085 lb (2.76 t)
Low 2,950 lb (1.34 t)Typical 7,724 lb (3.5 t)High 14,440 lb (6.55 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Low 6.56 ft (2 m)Typical 8.62 ft (2.63 m)High 9.83 ft (3 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Low 6.56 ft (2 m)Typical 9.03 ft (2.75 m)High 11.2 ft (3.4 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Transport length

Below average

13.6 ft (4.15 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.

Bale Width From-to

Average

3.84 ft (1.17 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 close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Pick-up Width6.56 ft (2 m)
Bale Width From-to3.84 ft (1.17 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length13.6 ft (4.15 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport height7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air BrakesNO
Automatic BindingNO
Baler CounterYES
Form FillerNO
Indicator of BaleYES
NetwrapNO
Plastic WrapNO
TwineYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere
Model 578 premium round baler
Model year / production 2001-2010
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Demand For Power Take-off. Min.59 hp (44 kW)

Dimensions

Bale Width From-to3.84 ft (1.17 m)
Pick-up Width6.56 ft (2 m)
Transport height7.22 ft (2.2 m)
Transport length13.6 ft (4.15 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight6,085 lb (2.76 t)

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres500/50-17-10PR

Other specifications

Air BrakesNo
Automatic BindingNo
Bale-Ø From-to1.25-1.35 m
Baler CounterYes
Form FillerNo
Indicator of BaleYes
NetwrapNo
Number of Axles1.0
Plastic WrapNo
TwineYes

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