Overview
The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler is a baler listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 319 hp and travel speed of 3.0 mph. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler against similar baler models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Gross Power
319
hp
Overall Length
12.18
ft
Overall Width
5.91
ft
Full Specifications
81 specs
Dimensions
Bale Diameter - Max
6.10 in / 155 mm
Bale Diameter - Min
2.70 in / 69 mm
Bale Weight - Max
2,401 lb / 1,089 kg
Bale Weight - Min
2,200 lb / 998 kg
Bale Width
5.20 ft / 1.58 m
Belt Width
7.10 ft / 2.16 m
Number Of Bars
4
Number Of Belts
8
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
2
Number Of Tines
96
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side
10
Overall Height
9.16 ft / 2.79 m
Overall Length
12.18 ft / 3.71 m
Overall Width
5.91 ft / 1.80 m
Tine To Tine Width
5.12 ft / 1.56 m
Track Length
17.70 ft / 5.39 m
Tractor Pto Power Required
75 hp / 55.9 kW
Twine Ball Capacity
8 yd³ / 6.12 m³
Weight
4,729 lb / 2,145 kg
Engine
Bore
4.60 in / 117 mm
Displacement
568 cu in / 9.3 L
Engine Model
Cat C9.3 (ATAAC)
Gross Power
319 hp / 237.9 kW
Hydraulic Tank
46.20 gal / 174.9 L
Maximum Torque
1,052 lb-ft / 1,426 Nm
Net Flywheel Power
291 hp / 217.0 kW
Number of Cylinders
6
Rated Power
296 hp / 220.7 kW
Rated Speed
1,800 rpm
Stroke
5.90 in / 150 mm
Hydraulics
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Flow - Capacity
28.50 gal/min / 107.9 L/min
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Flow - Factory Setting
13.50 gal/min / 51.1 L/min
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Pressure - Capacity
3,626 psi / 250.0 bar
Auxiliary Pump - Maximum Pressure - Factory Setting
1,500 psi / 103.4 bar
Engine Oil
8.10 gal / 30.7 L
General Forestry - Boom Cylinder - Bore
5.90 in / 150 mm
General Forestry - Boom Cylinder - Stroke
56.70 in / 1,440 mm
General Forestry - Bucket Cylinder - Bore
5.90 in / 150 mm
General Forestry - Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
45.30 in / 1,151 mm
General Forestry - Stick Cylinder - Bore
6.70 in / 170 mm
General Forestry - Stick Cylinder - Stroke
68.40 in / 1,737 mm
Hydraulic System - Total
100.40
Log Loader - Boom Cylinder - Bore
6.70 in / 170 mm
Log Loader - Boom Cylinder - Stroke
52.80 in / 1,341 mm
Log Loader - Bottom Heel Cylinder - Bore
5.90 in / 150 mm
Log Loader - Bottom Heel Cylinder - Stroke
45.50 in / 1,156 mm
Log Loader - Stick Cylinder - Bore
7.10 in / 180 mm
Log Loader - Stick Cylinder - Stroke
65.40 in / 1,661 mm
Log Loader - Top Heel Cylinder - Bore
6.30 in / 160 mm
Log Loader - Top Heel Cylinder - Stroke
57.70 in / 1,466 mm
Main Pump System - Maximum Flow (2x)
76.30 gal/min / 288.8 L/min
Maximum Pressure - Implements
5,076 psi / 350.0 bar
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Dual
4,550 psi / 313.7 bar
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Single
4,061 psi / 280.0 bar
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
6.87 gal/min / 26.0 L/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
595 psi / 41.0 bar
Other
Maximum Speed High Range
3 mph / 4.8 km/h
Maximum Swing Speed - General Forestry
10 deg
Maximum Swing Speed - Log Loader
6.30 deg
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) - Log Loader Cab 1.2 M (48 In) Riser
165 in / 4,191 mm
Swing Torque - General Forestry
84,024 deg
Swing Torque - Log Loader
109,560 deg
Undercarriage Pitch
8.50
Undercarriage Size
345
Brakes
ISO 10265:1998 ISO 11512:1995
Cooling System
14.80 gal / 56.0 L
Final Drive - Each
2.1
Fuel Tank Capacity - Main
163.80 gal / 620.1 L
Fuel Tank Capacity - Rf
153.20 gal / 579.9 L
Fuel Tank Capacity - Total
317 gal / 1,200.0 L
Maximum Drawbar Pull
71,264 lb / 32,325 kg
Maximum Travel Speed
3 mph / 4.8 km/h
Rops/Fops/Ops/Tops
8,083
Swing Drive - General Forestry
5 deg
Swing Drive - Log Loader 2x
5.30 deg
Undercarriage
General Forestry
95,204
Ground Clearance
2.50 ft / 0.76 m
Log Loader (O/U)
106,479
Log Loader (U/U)
106,128
Number Of Shoes - Each Side
52
Track Gauge
9.60 ft / 2.93 m
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler engine? +
The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler produces 319 hp (237.9 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Baler work cycles efficiently.
What is the travel speed of the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler? +
The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler has a maximum travel speed of 3.0 mph (4.8 km/h), enabling efficient movement between work areas on the job site.
How does the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler compare to similar Baler models? +
You can compare the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 568 Baler side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.