2026 Vermeer® Round Hay Balers 605S Rancher

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2026 Vermeer® Round Hay Balers 605S 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:

A proven mechanical netwrap system provides simplicity and convenience during operation. Let the baler’s belts do the work rather than pulling the net onto the bale using a rubber roller, taking out unnecessary complexity and maintenance needs.

Simple Adjustments

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

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.

Straightfoward Maintenance

Help minimize maintenance and prolong the life of your machine with a 4-bar camless wide pickup equipped with 56 rubber-mounted pickup teeth for added strength and durability in varying crop types and conditions.

Reliability When You Need it Most

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

Stop spending your time replacing pickup teeth. Rubber-mounted pickup teeth are more durable and last longer than standard pickup teeth.

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 605S Rancher
  • Available
  • Bale: 61 in | with standard tires: 129 in | Belt: 6.8 in | Tooth to tooth: 77 in | On outside flair:
  • 121 in

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Vermeer®
  • Round Hay Balers
  • 605S Rancher
  • Round Baler
  • Min: 75 hp, recommended: 100 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: Standard up to 29% | Bales per hour: Standard | Net gauge via system: Standard
  • 21.5L-16.1
  • Drum roller: 5.5 in | Idler roller: 3.6 in, 4 in, 5.5 in (8.9 cm, 12 cm, 14 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: 61 in | with standard tires: 129 in | Belt: 6.8 in | Tooth to tooth: 77 in | On outside flair:
  • 36 in - 72 in (91 cm - 180 cm)
  • Bal: 2400 lbs | Fully optioned: 8190 lbs
  • Type of Lace: Alligator rivet | Bearing and Sprocket Configuration: Hex drive shafts and bearings | Pickup type: Camless wide | Tooth Bars: 4 | Number of Teeth: (60) double rubber-mounted | Flotation: Gauge wheels 4.8 - 16 HD semi-pneumatic with spring assist | Pickup Lift: Hydraulic | Bale density adjustments: Standard through control system monitor | Density readings: Physical gauge | Netwrap system: Standard | Net tension control: Manual | Extra roll storage: Standard | Bale ramp: Hydraulic | Right-hand door: Standard | Torque protection pickup: Radial pin clutch
  • 8
  • Stripper bands: Poly
  • Standard mini rough top
  • Roller: Single 60 and 80
  • 3-year pickup: Standard