2026 Vermeer® Round Hay Balers 604S Rancher

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2026 Vermeer® Round Hay Balers 604S Rancher

Out of all our engineering accomplishments, Vermeer is still known best in the agriculture industry for its innovative hay balers. Though the design has evolved over the years to take advantage of new technologies, Vermeer round balers are rugged and reliable and are still a top choice for farmers across the nation.

We all want consistent, square-shouldered bales — but with operation and field condition differences, we don't all put up hay the same way. Whether you're baling high-moisture hay (also known as baleage or silage), dry hay, cornstalks or a combination, Vermeer has a hay baler for all types of operations in various sizes to maximize your productivity and help produce the best quality hay. Looking for information about the ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler?

Features may include:

Convenient to Operate

Better bale shape and denser bales come from consistent belt pressure throughout the baling process. Additionally, operators can adjust density settings for different crop and field conditions from the comfort of the cab.

Stay in the cab even when you need to adjust your density. In-cab density adjustments make getting the most out of your crop easy.

Set it and forget it. Net tension control is simple to adjust and easily accessible from the rear of the baler.

Reliability You Can Count On

Operators can rest assured with a 3-year pickup warranty on internal components including parts* and labor. *does not include teeth or hardware for teeth.

A proven mechanical netwrap system provides simplicity and convenience during operation. This system allows the baler belts to do the work rather than having to pull the net onto the bale using a rubber roller.

Durable Components Throughout

Help minimize maintenance and prolong the life of your machine with a 4-bar camless wide pickup with just one rotational bearing on each end.

Help prevent damage to the tailgate and save time without having to backup for bale ejection with a hydraulic bale ramp. The hydraulic bale ramp is tied in with the tailgate sequence to help protect the tailgate from closing on the bale.

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Highlights

  • Alma, Kansas
  • 2026
  • Vermeer®
  • Round Hay Balers 604S Rancher
  • Available
  • Bale: 47 in | with standard tires: 101 in | Belt: 6.8 in | Tooth to tooth: 69 in | On outside flair: 82 in
  • 121 in

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Vermeer®
  • Round Hay Balers
  • 604S Rancher
  • Round Baler
  • Min: 60 hp, recommended: 80 hp
  • 540 rpm, standard lube, friction clutch
  • Atlas Pro™ control system | Field Statistics: 50 fields with names | Field statistics download: USB | Bale shape indicators: Standard | Moisture: Optional up to 29% | Bales per hour: Standard | Net gauge via system: Standard
  • 14L-16.1
  • Drum roller: 5.5 in | Idler roller: 3.5 in, 4.8 in (8.9 cm, 12 cm) | Start Roller: 5.3 in | Teeth spacing: 2.8 in (7.1 cm) | Display: 7-in (18-cm) color touch screen | Cylinder: 3 in (8 cm)
  • 121 in
  • Standard: 187 in | with net: 187 in | with ramp: 208 in | Belt (long): 564 in | Belt (short): 557 in
  • Bale: 47 in | with standard tires: 101 in | Belt: 6.8 in | Tooth to tooth: 69 in | On outside flair: 82 in
  • 36 in - 72 in (91 cm - 180 cm)
  • Bale: 2000 lbs | Fully optioned: 8000 lbs
  • Type of Lace: Alligator rivet | Bearing and Sprockt Configuration: Hex drive shafts and bearings | Pickup type: Camless wide | Tooth Bars: 4 | Number of Teeth: (56) double steel coil | Flotation: Gauge wheels 4.8 - 16 HD semi-pneumatic with spring assist | Pickup Lift: Hydraulic | Bale density adjustments: Standard through control system monitor | Netwrap system: Standard | Net tension control: Manual | Extra roll storage: Standard | Bale ramp: Hydraulic | Right-hand door: Standard | Torque protection pickup: Radial pin clutch
  • 6
  • Stripper bands: Poly
  • Standard mini rough top
  • Roller: Single 60 and 80
  • 3-year pickup: Standard