Hay season doesn’t wait for breakdowns. That’s why farmers and ranchers turn to the Vermeer 605S Rancher baler – hassle-free to operate with the tractor you have. 

This hay baler is built for ranchers who want a baler with premium features and straightforward operation with low horsepower requirements. Plus, straightforward maintenance and proven durability mean less downtime and more hay in the barn.  

For producers that need equipment that works as hard as they do, the benefits of the 605S Rancher baler answer the call.   

Camless wide pickup: Fewer wear points, more time in the field

The camless wide pickup design eliminates follower bearings and cams — two common wear points — so you spend more time baling and less time fixing.  

“The camless pickup really is a game-changer,” said Mark Coffman, Vermeer territory sales manager. “It gets hot and dry and dusty in Texas, and we’ve got some pretty sandy ground. That camless pickup? It can really take a beating.” 

Lasting longer than standard pickup teeth, the rubber-mounted pickup teeth add to the durability of the 605S Rancher baler. Combined with the poly riser stripper bands, this keeps you moving, despite changes in product or conditions.  

Atlas Pro™ control system: Control your hay bale composition at your fingertips

Atlas Pro™ system puts control in the cab. You can track real-time statistics across up to 50 fields including average moisture, bales per hour and average moisture content all from a 7-inch (17.78 cm) display. When it’s not to your quality standard, adjust in the moment right from your fingertips – no guesswork needed.   

In-cab density adjustment

From the seat of your tractor, track the density of your 5-foot (1.524 m) bale. Using the electronic density valve adjustments, you can make the most of your crop without leaving your cab.  

Optional scales

An optional scale can be added to the 605S Rancher baler that can also be controlled in cab through the Atlas Pro controller.  

Bale weight is one of the key factors in determining its value, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Why wait to start determining the value? Three load cells automatically weigh bales as they’re wrapped, so you know the weight you’re getting in real-time. 

Netwrap: Clean edges, securely wrapped hay

The 605S Rancher baler uses a proven netwrap system for consistent coverage and clean edges. 

“Now that we’ve got the double spreader roller, we’re getting good square shoulder bales,” Coffman said. “We’re really getting that net over the corners, over the edges and really making a nice bale.” 

Optional net lift system

Tired of lifting heavy net rolls? No worries. Let the 605S Rancher do the heavy lifting for you with an optional net lift system that raises the netwrap roll into the tailgate using a swing-out arm and switch. 

Hydraulic bale ramp: Efficient, protected unloading

The hydraulic bale ramp helps speed up bale ejection by eliminating the need to back up. It also helps prevent damage to the bale, as it holds the bale away from the tailgate closing on it.  

“From the time the tailgate shuts to the next time it shuts, [my operator] likes to do about 45 seconds to a minute,” said Steve Cutbirth of Cutbirth Custom Hay Baling in Waco, Texas. “There’s not a baler on the market that can do that. They’re just indestructible.” 

Speed and protection: just more benefits of the 605S Rancher baler. 

5‑foot baler advantages

A 5‑foot (1.524 m) baler strikes the balance between productivity and handling. Larger bales reduce stops in the field, hauling trips and feeding time — lowering labor requirements and cost, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension.  

The 5-foot (1.524 m) bale size remains manageable for mid‑size tractors and loaders common on cow‑calf operations.  

And with the 605S Rancher baler operating at a minimum of 75 horsepower (55.9 kW), you can make the bale you want with the tractor you have. 

How to purchase a 605S Rancher baler

Ready to make the move to a baler that works as hard as you do? Contact your local Vermeer dealer to learn more about how the Vermeer 605S Rancher baler fits in your operation. 

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