John Deere
V452M Variable Chamber Round Baler
Balers
The John Deere V452M round baler delivers high-performance multicrop baling with speed, reliability, and versatility. Featuring a full-width drop floor for easy unplugging and robust construction for long-lasting durability, the V452M is ideal for farmers and contractors who demand efficiency and consistent bale quality.
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Model / part number: 1042C
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs13 specifications
- Working Width (DIN 11220) (Metric)
- 2200 (2120) mm
- Working Width (DIN 11220) (Imperial)
- 86.6 (83.46) in.
- Pickup Design
- Standard - Camless / Option - Cam-track
- Standard Precutter Rotor
- Option - MaxiCut™ HC68 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
- Dropfloor
- Full-width dropfloor
- Bale Diameter (Metric)
- 1000 - 1650 mm
- Bale Diameter (Imperial)
- 39.37 - 64.96 in.
- Bale Formation
- 3 starter rolls + 6 endless belts
- Binding Technology
- Standard - Net binding | Option - Twine tying
- ISOBUS Compatibility
- Standard
- Automation
- Standard - Gate & Speed Automation | Option - Universal Gate Automation
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Metric)
- 88 kW
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Imperial)
- 120 hp
Dimensions & Weights8 specifications
- Length (Metric)
- 5.37 m
- Length (Imperial)
- 17.62 ft
- Width (Metric)
- 2.73 m
- Width (Imperial)
- 8.96 ft
- Height (Metric)
- 2.99 m
- Height (Imperial)
- 9.81 ft
- Weight (Metric)
- 4350.0 kg
- Weight (Imperial)
- 9590.0 lb.
Pickup12 specifications
- Working Width (DIN 11220) (Metric)
- 2200 (2120) mm
- Working Width (DIN 11220) (Imperial)
- 86.6 (83.46) in.
- Pickup Design
- Standard - Camless / Option - Cam-track
- Number of Tine Bars
- Camless - 5 tine bars / 5 mm (0.20 in.) Cam-track - 5 tubular tine bars including central reinforcement / 6 mm (0.24 in.)
- Tines Diameter (Metric)
- 5.0 mm
- Tines Diameter (Imperial)
- 0.2 in.
- Pickup Tine Spacing (Metric)
- 66.0 mm
- Pickup Tine Spacing (Imperial)
- 2.6 in.
- Pickup Stripper Material
- Camless - Galvanized steel / Cam-track - Stainless steel
- Pickup Lift
- Hydraulic
- Pickup Gauge Wheels (Pneumatic)
- Standard - Fixed / Option - Caster action
- Windrow Roll Compressor
- Standard
Rotor16 specifications
- Standard Feeder Rotor
- Standard - RotoFlow HC (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
- Standard Precutter Rotor
- Option - MaxiCut™ HC68 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
- Standard Precutter Rotor Maximum Number of Knives
- 15
- Standard Precutter Rotor Theoretical Length of Cut (Metric)
- 68 mm
- Standard Precutter Rotor Theoretical Length of Cut (Imperial)
- 2.68 in.
- Standard Precutter Rotor Knives Group Selection
- Option - (0-7-8-15)
- Premium Precutter Rotor
- Option - MaxiCut™ HC40 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
- Premium Precutter Rotor Maximum Number of Knives
- 25
- Premium Precutter Rotor Theoretical Length of Cut (Metric)
- 80 mm
- Premium Precutter Rotor Theoretical Length of Cut (Imperial)
- 3.15 in.
- Premium Precutter Rotor Knives Group Selection
- Yes (0-12-13)
- Knife Control
- Control from the display
- Knives Protection
- Hydraulic protection
- Dropfloor
- Full-width dropfloor
- Dropfloor Control
- Control from the display
- Knife Storage and Knife Filler Plates
- Standard with MaxiCut™ HC
Bale Chamber13 specifications
- Bale Chamber Width (Metric)
- 1210.0 mm
- Bale Chamber Width (Imperial)
- 47.64 in.
- Bale Diameter (Metric)
- 1000 - 1650 mm
- Bale Diameter (Imperial)
- 39.37 - 64.96 in.
- Maximum Bale Chamber Volume (Metric)
- 2.59 m³
- Maximum Bale Chamber Volume (Imperial)
- 91.46 cu ft
- Bale Formation
- 3 starter rolls + 6 endless belts
- Number of Belt Driving Rolls
- Standard - RotoFlow HC : 1 / MaxiCut™ HC : 2 | Option - RotoFlow : 1 additional belt drive roll
- Density System
- Hydraulic - hydraulic cylinders
- Diameter Control
- Control from the display
- Density Control
- Control from the display
- Softcore Control
- Control from the display
- Gate Lockout
- Mechanical
Binding System5 specifications
- Binding Technology
- Standard - Net binding | Option - Twine tying
- Binding/Tying System
- Net : on tailgate - Direct feed, between rubber and zinc rolls / Twine - 2 independent twine arms
- Binding Material Storage
- Net : 1 + 1 / Twine : 2 x 4
- Binding/Tying Mode
- Automatic or Manual
- Binding/Tying Control
- Control from display
Transmission and Driveline8 specifications
- Gearbox
- T-Shape gearbox
- Main Drive Protection
- Cam-clutch on PTO
- Pickup Protection
- Integrated on pick-up tines
- Power Take Off
- 540 rpm
- Number of Baler Chains
- 4
- Bale Chamber Chains Size
- 1-in. (16A)
- Chain Lubrication
- Automatic - Continuous Lubrication
- Check Tensioner Straps
- Standard
Axles, Brakes, and Tires5 specifications
- Axle Type
- Straight axle (6 wheel nuts)
- Brakes System
- Standard - No brakes | Option - With brakes
- Standard Tires
- 15/55-17
- Conventional Tire Options
- 500/50-17 or 500/55-20
- Radial Tire Options
- 620/40R22,5
Control System6 specifications
- ISOBUS Compatibility
- Standard
- Display
- Standard - G5e Display | Option - G5 Universal Display or Less Display
- Bale Shape Indicators
- Standard
- Camera and Lights
- Option - Vision Pack (1x camera + 2x service lights)
- Automation
- Standard - Gate & Speed Automation | Option - Universal Gate Automation
- Aux Control
- Not available
Maintenance3 specifications
- 50 Hour Power Take Off Clutch
- Standard
- Manual Greasing
- Standard
- Automatic Greasing
- Option - Tank system
Miscellaneous7 specifications
- Moisture Sensor
- Option
- Tongue Adjustment
- Upper and lower position adjustable with toothed discs
- Road Lights and Road Signs
- Standard
- Jackstand
- Manual - Double speed
- Wheel Chocks
- Option
- Toolbox
- Option
- Bale Ejection
- Option - Discharge ramp
Tractor Requirements5 specifications
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Metric)
- 88 kW
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Imperial)
- 120 hp
- Hydraulic Requirements
- 2x DE
- Minimum Required Hydraulic Flow (Metric)
- 35.0 L/min
- Minimum Required Hydraulic Flow (Imperial)
- 9.25 gpm
Additional Information1 specifications
- Date Collected
- 2025-08-13