
Hay and Forage Baling Equipment
338 Twine/Wire Baler
- Full-width feeding pickup
- 540-rpm PTO power shaft
- Deep-flighted auger feeding
- Hydraulic bale tension available
Dealer Inventory:
- Bridgeport, NE - 1 available
- Scottsbluff, NE - 1 available
- Torrington, WY - 1 available
Specifications
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Select up to 4 models to compare specifications | John Deere 338 Twine/Wire Baler |
Key Specs
Minimum PTO | 26 kW 35 PTO hp |
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Pickup width | 187.9 cm 74 in. |
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Bale size | Height x width 36x46 cm 14x18 in. Length 30.5 to 127 cm 12 to 50 in. |
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Adjustable Hydraulic Bale Density | Optional | |||
Plunger - Strokes/minute | 80 spm |
Bale size
Height x width | 36 x 46 cm 14 x 18 in. |
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Length | 30.5 to 127 cm 12 to 50 in. |
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Pickup
Pickup width | 187.9 cm 74 in. |
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Tooth bars/teeth | 6 bars, 156 teeth | |||
Lift control | Crank (hydraulic optional) | |||
Pickup diameter | 49.5 cm 19.5 in. |
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Compression rack rods |
Auger
Diameter | 41 cm 16 in. |
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Length | 154.9 cm 61 in. |
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Feed opening |
Plunger
Strokes/minute | 80 spm | |||
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Typing mechanism
No. of knotters | 2 | |||
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Twine capacity | 8 | |||
Twine type | Plastic or sisal | |||
Knot strength (minimum required) | ||||
Central lube system | Optional | |||
Wire twisters | ||||
Wire ball capacity | 4 |
Baler dimensions
Length w/ short tongue | ||||
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Length w/ long tongue | 576.5 cm 227 in. |
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Width | 274.3 cm 108 in. |
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Height | 170.2 cm 67 in. |
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Weight empty | 1272 kg 2805 lb |
Tractor requirements
PTO speed | 540 rpm | |||
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Minimum PTO | 26 kW 35 PTO hp |
Drive mechanism
Driveline | Equal angle 3 joint category 4 | |||
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Optional driveline | ||||
Pickup | Belt | |||
Plunger | Gear and shaft | |||
Knotters | Gear and shaft | |||
Feeder forks | Gear and shaft | |||
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Drivetrain protection
PTO | ||||
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Gearbox | ||||
Pickup | Belt slip | |||
Needles | Shear bolt/plunger head stop | |||
Knotters | Shear bolt |
Tires
RH Standard tire size | 26x12.0-12, 4 ply | |||
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RH Optional tire size | ||||
LH Standard tire size | 11L-14, 6 ply | |||
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Gauge Wheels | 1 optional | |||
Pickup Gauge Wheels Tires Size | 16.5x6.50-8 |
Lights
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Transport lights |
Density Control System
Adjustable Bale Density | Mechanical crank | |||
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Adjustable Hydraulic Bale Density | Optional | |||
Bale Counter |
Bale Ejector
Available | Optional |
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Bale Chute
Regular bale chute | ||||
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Short chute | Optional | |||
Long chute | Optional | |||
Side bale drop chute | Optional | |||
Wagon hitch | Optional |
Additional information
Date collected |
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Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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