John Dere 457 round baler

bernieinva · May 22, 2019

Typically how many bales can one get out of a set of belts for a 457 round baler?

Tx Jim · May 22, 2019

I think type of hay one bales & how well operator can keep forming bale close to level affects life of belts. I've seen some balers that belt guides had very deep grooves from belts walking sideways while bale was being formed. I installed new belts on my 467 at 20,000 bales.

bernieinva · May 22, 2019

Thanks Jim. I bale mostly fescue and
orchard grass.

dcarp · May 22, 2019

You will have to replace the pin that holds the laces together every 1-2000 bales and the laces themselves when they show wear. TxJim is on the money with the belts themselves.

bernieinva · May 23, 2019

Thanks

SETX · May 23, 2019

I will agree with TX Jim....about 20,000 bales you're gonna need belts. Sooner if your baling trash or picking up mud.
I replace pins every 1000 bales.

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Hay RX · May 25, 2019

The Age factor is often the limiting factor. Typically the average 12-15 years on an OEM quality belt. If your belts have some age on them and they are failing just behind the lacing it's usually time to replace that failing belt. You can replace them but remember the lace is not failing the belt is. These belts are made like automobile tires. Think about having a 15 year old spare tire, how much faith would you have in it?
The 20,000 figure is a good average, But if you bale peanut hay 10,000 would be the max because of the sand in the crop.

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