Wheel Spindle Positions on 458 and 458S Balers with 31 x 13.5-15 Tires and MegaWide™ Plus Pickup

NOTE: Wheel spindle position controls baler height and feeding capacity.

Normal position is recommended for most baling conditions.

  • Recommended with bale ramp.

Raised position is recommended for straw crops with tall stubble and soft ground conditions.

  • Recommended with bale ramp.
  • Pickup teeth may touch the ground with pickup completely lowered depending on tractor drawbar height. Recommended to adjust height with at least 25 mm (1 in.) ground clearance.
  • Tighten nuts to specification.

Specification

Wheel Spindle Mounting Hardware -Torque 237 N·m (175 lb.-ft.)

If wheel spindle position needs changed, refer to ADJUSTING WHEEL SPINDLES in this section.


A-Flange Nut, M16 (2 used)
B-Cap Screw, M16 x 150-8.8 (2 used)
C-Flange Nut, M16 (2 used)
D-Hub
E-Flange Nut, M16 (2 used)
F-Space Plate
G-Cap Screw, M16 x 60-8.8 (2 used)
H-Cap Screw, M16 x 150-8.8 (2 used)

E57168

Normal Position

E57169

Raised Position

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