When your baler’s pickup drive chain starts stretching, jumping teeth, or making that grinding noise that means trouble, it’s time to get things back on track. This starter roller chain assembly keeps your John Deere baler’s pickup system running smoothly, so you can focus on making quality hay instead of worrying about breakdowns in the middle of a field.
What You’re Getting
- Heavy-duty 60H chain construction built to handle the constant stress of pickup operation
- 41 pitch design engineered specifically for John Deere baler pickup drives
- Single strand carbon steel chain that resists wear and stretching
- Heavy link plates provide extra strength where pickup chains take the most abuse
- Pre-cut assembly with the right number of links for proper timing
Built for Real Farm Work
This chain fits the pickup drives on John Deere’s popular 400 series square balers that have made thousands of tons of quality hay over the years. Whether you’re baling first-cut alfalfa, prairie grass, or straw, these machines depend on their pickup chains to gather crop smoothly and feed the baling chamber consistently. A worn or damaged chain means uneven feeding, missed crop, and frustrated operators.
Made to Last
Pickup chains work in some of the toughest conditions on the farm—dirt, dust, crop residue, and constant flexing as they follow the pickup head’s contours. This AgSmart chain uses carbon steel construction and heavy link plates to stand up to these conditions. The 60H designation means it’s built with the strength specifications your baler needs.
Good to Know
Chain replacement is straightforward but take your time to get the timing right. Mark the old chain’s position before removal and count links carefully during installation. A little chain lubricant on the sprockets during assembly makes everything go together easier and helps prevent premature wear. If one chain is worn enough to need replacement, it’s worth checking the other drive chains while you’re at it.
