John Deere Launches New V452M Round Baler
Purpose-built for high-volume operations demanding density and automation
OLATHE, Kansas (Sept. 2, 2025) – John Deere (NYSE: DE) today announced the introduction of the V452M round baler to the North American lineup. This provides enhanced productivity and precision to larger-scale hay and forage operations. The V452M headlines the newly updated lineup of VR and CR round baler models. This introduces a new naming convention and advanced features purpose-built for heavy crop and silage conditions. While the current 1 Series round balers remain and continue to serve customers with their baling needs.
“The V452M and the broader VR and CR model updates support more density, more productivity and more actionable data,” said Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere marketing manager. “This update enhances our variable chamber and combination balers with features that support high-volume silage and heavy crop conditions, while complementing the proven performance of our 1 Series models. It’s about giving our farmers and ranchers the right tool for their operation, whether they’re baling 500 or 5,000 bales a year.”
The Right Baler for Every Need
Expanding the versatility of John Deere’s round baler lineup, the VM, VR and CR lineup updates include variable-chamber and variable-wrapping combination models. The new V452M offers bale sizes up to 5.5 feet in diameter, giving producers more flexibility and control over their forage output; and a solution for those looking for increased density capabilities, particularly in silage or high-moisture crop settings. Key features of the V452M include:
- Advanced Bale Chamber Technology: Three starting rolls and two belt drive rolls ensure consistent bale rotation, regardless of crop moisture.
- Larger Bale Chamber: 4-by-5½ feet chamber width to maximize bale weight.
- High-Density Silage Capability: Produces silage bales up to 11.7 pounds per cubic foot for optimal storage and feed quality.
The VM, VR and CR Model Lineup Delivers
The full model lineup introduces cutting-edge features designed to boost productivity and simplify decision-making (capabilities vary by model):
- Industry-Leading Gate Cycle Time: As fast as three seconds for more bales per hour.
- Moisture Sensors and Bale Scales: Seamlessly connect to the free John Deere Operations Center™ for near real-time bale documentation and yield insights.
- G5 or G5e Monitor for in-cab adjustments and data-driven decisions.
- High-Capacity Feeding System: A 7.2-foot-wide five-bar pickup handles heavy windrows with ease.
- Baler Automation With New Unplug Assist automatically stop the tractor when the target bale size is reached and manage the gate cycle, reducing operator fatigue and increasing daily bale counts. When needed, Unplug Assist automatically stops the tractor and disengages the PTO when a plug is detected.
With the addition of the V452M model, John Deere continues to raise the bar for forage equipment, delivering smarter technology, stronger performance and the peace of mind that comes from knowing every bale is backed by nearly two centuries of agricultural innovation.
The VM, VR and CR balers will begin shipping in November 2025. For more information, contact your local John Deere dealer or visit deere.com.
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