John Deere
V462R Variable Chamber Round Baler
Balers
The John Deere V462R round baler opens a new era for high-capacity, high-speed baling in demanding conditions. With the high-capacity pickup, fast-release system, reinforced components, and weave automation, it delivers ultimate baling productivity with unique driving experience for professional farmers and contractors.
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Model / part number: 1072C
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
- Cam-track
- Standard Precutter Rotor
- Option - MaxiCut™ HC68 (In-Line Rotor - 3 tines per revolution)
- Dropfloor
- Full-width dropfloor
- Bale Diameter (Metric)
- 800 - 1850 mm
- Bale Diameter (Imperial)
- 31.50 - 72.83 in.
- Bale Formation
- 3 starter rolls + 2 Heavy-Duty endless belts
- Binding Technology
- Standard - Net binding | Option - Twine tying
- ISOBUS Compatibility
- Standard
- Automation
- Standard - Gate & Speed Automation | Option - Weave Automation / Universal Gate Automation
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Metric)
- 95 kW
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Imperial)
- 130 hp
Dimensions & Weights8 specifications
- Length (Metric)
- 5.32 m
- Length (Imperial)
- 17.45 ft
- Width (Metric)
- 2.72 m
- Width (Imperial)
- 8.92 ft
- Height (Metric)
- 3.00 m
- Height (Imperial)
- 9.84 ft
- Weight (Metric)
- 5482.0 kg
- Weight (Imperial)
- 12086.0 lb.
Pickup12 specifications
- Working Width (DIN 11220) (Metric)
- 2200 (2120) mm
- Working Width (DIN 11220) (Imperial)
- 86.6 (83.46) in.
- Pickup Design
- Cam-track
- Number of Tine Bars
- 5
- Tines Diameter (Metric)
- 6.0 mm
- Tines Diameter (Imperial)
- 0.24 in.
- Pickup Tine Spacing (Metric)
- 66.0 mm
- Pickup Tine Spacing (Imperial)
- 2.6 in.
- Pickup Stripper Material
- 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)
- 40 mm
- Premium Precutter Rotor Theoretical Length of Cut (Imperial)
- 1.57 in.
- Premium Precutter Rotor Knives Group Selection
- Yes (0-12-13-25)
- 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)
- 800 - 1850 mm
- Bale Diameter (Imperial)
- 31.50 - 72.83 in.
- Maximum Bale Chamber Volume (Metric)
- 3.25 m³
- Maximum Bale Chamber Volume (Imperial)
- 114.77 cu ft
- Bale Formation
- 3 starter rolls + 2 Heavy-Duty endless belts
- Number of Belt Driving Rolls
- 2
- Density System
- Hydraulic - hydraulic cylinders + 2 springs
- 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 : From Front - Duckbill / Twine - 2 independent twine arms
- Binding Material Storage
- Net : 1 + 2 / Twine : 2 x 5
- 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
- Standard - 540 | Option - 1000 rpm
- Number of Baler Chains
- 6
- Bale Chamber Chains Size
- 1 ½-in. (24A) / 1 ¼-in. (20A)
- Chain Lubrication
- Automatic - Continuous Lubrication
- Check Tensioner Straps
- Standard
Axles, Brakes, and Tires5 specifications
- Axle Type
- Straight axle (6 wheel nuts)
- Brakes System
- With brakes
- Standard Tires
- 500/55-20
- Conventional Tire Options
- Not available
- Radial Tire Options
- 520/55R22,5 or 600/50R22,5
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 - Weave Automation / Universal Gate Automation
- Aux Control
- Standard
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 adjustable rods
- Road Lights and Road Signs
- Standard
- Jackstand
- Manual - Double speed
- Wheel Chocks
- Option
- Toolbox
- Option
- Bale Ejection
- Standard - FRS (movable side panel) | Option - Discharge ramp
Tractor Requirements5 specifications
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Metric)
- 95 kW
- Minimum Tractor Power Requirements (Imperial)
- 130 hp
- Hydraulic Requirements
- 2x DE
- Minimum Required Hydraulic Flow (Metric)
- 60.0 L/min
- Minimum Required Hydraulic Flow (Imperial)
- 15.85 gpm
Additional Information1 specifications
- Date Collected
- 2025-08-13