🌾 2020 John Deere 348 Square Baler for Sale — High-Capacity, Consistent Bale Production
If you're searching for a 2020 John Deere 348 square baler for sale, this modern, high-performance baler is built to deliver consistent, dense bales with reliable knotter performance in demanding haying conditions. As part of John Deere’s premium small square baler lineup, the 348 is designed for producers who need efficiency, durability, and top-quality bale output.
Engineered for high-capacity baling, the John Deere 348 handles large windrows with ease while maintaining uniform bale shape and density. Its advanced pickup and feeding system ensures smooth crop flow, reducing plugging and maximizing productivity in the field.
Built with heavy-duty components and a proven design, the 348 offers long-term reliability and ease of maintenance. It’s ideal for commercial hay producers, livestock operations, and farms that require consistent, high-quality square bales for feeding or sale.
Whether you're upgrading your equipment or expanding your hay operation, the 2020 John Deere 348 square baler is a dependable and efficient solution for modern baling needs.
Overview
This setup has been lightly used and well cared for, with very low bale count for its age. The baler has been stored indoors, keeping it clean and protected from weather, which shows in its condition.
The inclusion of the Maxilator accumulator indicates the operation was focused on efficiency and minimizing manual labor, making this an ideal package for someone looking to streamline their hay operation.
Offered for sale is a complete small square hay setup, featuring a 2020 John Deere 348 square baler paired with a Maxilator MXE 10-bale accumulator grapple — a highly efficient combination for producing and handling small square bales.
The baler has only approximately 3,000–4,000 bales, is barn kept, and remains in excellent condition. It has been well maintained and is equipped with an automatic oiling system, helping reduce daily maintenance while extending component life.
The Maxilator MXE accumulator grapple allows operators to pick up and transport up to 10 bales at a time, significantly reducing labor and improving field efficiency.
This is a field-ready, turnkey setup with no known issues — ready to go straight to work.
• Low bale count — approximately 3,000–4,000 bales
• Barn kept and extremely clean
• Automatic oiling system functioning properly
• Knotters operating as they should
• Accumulator in good working condition
• No known mechanical issues
• Field ready for immediate useuse
Specifications are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and may vary by unit. Buyers should independently verify all specifications, features, and condition prior to purchase.
🔹 BALE SIZE
- Bale Dimensions: 14" x 18"
- Bale Length: Adjustable 12" – 50"
- Bale Density: Adjustable (manual or hydraulic option)
🔹 PERFORMANCE
- Plunger Speed: ~93 strokes per minute
- Designed for: High-capacity small square baling
- Handles: Large, heavy windrows
🔹 PICKUP & FEEDING
- Pickup Width: ~74 inches
- Feeding System:
- Full-width pickup
- Auger-fed system for even crop flow
- Tines: High-capacity pickup system
🔹 POWER REQUIREMENTS
- PTO: 540 RPM
- Minimum PTO HP: ~35 HP
- Hydraulic Requirements:
- 1–2 remotes (depending on options like thrower or tension)
🔹 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Length: ~18–19 ft
- Width: ~9 ft
- Height: ~5.5–6 ft
- Weight: ~3,000 – 3,200 lbs
🔹 FEATURES
- Adjustable hay compressor (handles light or heavy windrows)
- Hydraulic bale tension (optional)
- Large windrow capacity
- Automatic lockout system
- Heavy-duty knotters for consistent tying
🔹 OPTIONS (COMMON ON 2020 MODELS)
- Hydraulic bale tension
- Bale thrower (kicker)
- Quarter-turn chute
- Electric or monitor system for bale count
- Wide pickup gauge wheels
🔹 COMMON USES
- Small square hay production
- Dairy operations
- Horse hay operations
- Custom baling
🔹 MARKET SNAPSHOT
- Typical Price Range:
- ~$20,000 – $45,000 depending on condition and options
🔹 QUICK SELLING SUMMARY
- 2020 John Deere 348 — one of the most proven small square balers ever built
- 14x18 bale size (industry standard)
- Handles large windrows with consistent bale quality
- Low horsepower requirement
- High resale value and strong demand