Description
When your baler’s pickup isn’t spinning at the right speed or starts making grinding noises, chances are good this drive sprocket needs replacing. The pickup is the heart of your baling operation—it’s what gathers the windrow and feeds it into the chamber. A worn or damaged drive sprocket means uneven feeding, missed hay, and frustration when you’re trying to make the most of good weather.
What You’re Getting
- Precision-machined 40-tooth sprocket that keeps your pickup turning at the right speed
- Heavy-duty 1-1/4 inch hex bore that won’t strip or slip under load
- Built for #60 chain systems that handle the constant stress of pickup operation
- Direct replacement that bolts right in without modifications or special tools
Built for Real Farm Work
This sprocket fits a wide range of John Deere 400 series round balers, from the compact 447 and 448 models up through the larger 568, 569, and 588 units. These balers are workhorses in hay fields across the country, handling everything from first-cutting alfalfa to late-season grass hay. Whether you’re baling 200 acres or 2,000, your pickup system needs to keep running smoothly.
Made to Last
Farm equipment sprockets take a beating from dust, moisture, and constant use during baling season. This one’s built with hardened steel construction that resists wear even when you’re pushing through heavy, tough windrows. The precision-cut teeth ensure smooth chain engagement that reduces noise and extends the life of your entire pickup drive system.
Good to Know
Installation is straightforward—remove the old sprocket and slide this one into place. The hex bore design means no keyways to line up or set screws to worry about. A light coating of grease on the bore before installation makes future removal easier if you ever need to service the unit again.
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