Easy John Deere Round Baler Belt Change-Replacement method, also Geil-Vermeer-New Holland-Kuhn

If you have a John Deere round baler you may need to replace the belts at some time. In this video we show how to change the belts by letting the baler itself pull them through, although this method is not recommended by JD. Three people make the change easier, but two can do it safely. This video is on the 567 baler, although this will be the same on a 530, 535, 546, 547, 556, 558, 566, 568 and the 447, 448, 449, 457. The method can be used on just about any round baler with belts.

[@glenvanbavel8710]

We changed belts that way 20 years ago . It works great . You just got to be safe doing it .

[@taz3751toddzeiner]

I used this method recently. It does work well and very quick. Be very cautious around the PTO shaft since you'll be next to it, while it's spinning. Also, might add to alternate outside to inside. If you just go from right to left, the belts get twisted and won't feed correctly. Be safe, and try it. Saves a lot of work...

[@smallfarmchannel9342]

Thanks for sharing and great tip!

[@bobbyboykin7137]

Easiest way to put them new belt pins in is with a cordless drill. You can spin 'em in almost all the way and tap the last little bit with a hammer.

[@claytonblachly4031]

My son and I just did this with the baler open and a ladder in an hour for all 6 belts not using the pto

[@robclarke5186]

How did you take to old lace pin out of the belt to seperate them

[@sebastianghic4143]

I have a jd580 and everytime i start a New bale i need to drive very slow because The baler gets stuffy and many Times gets stuffy even if i drive slow. But IT happen only at starting every bale. The belts are The reason?????

[@everythingatv-utv-reviews3565]

Once the belts are loose or dry rotted it defiantly makes it harder to start a roll. Another cause could be the pick up teeth are worn or bent backwards. Something we did to our 535 was to weld onto the pickup drum, this made a BIG difference on starting a roll. We don't have a video on it, but you can Google it...

[@mattmelnyk8848]

Its 10x easier going through the back. Way easier.

[@smallfarmchannel9342]

Thanks for the comment.

[@kylesiebert7171]

You skipped the hardest part! Getting that dang rod out that holds them together.

[@Couldbeworse_]

If you can get enough of the rod out to grab with a cordless drill you give it a spin and lightly pull the come out good if they aren’t broken….also works for the plastic coated wire braid ones

[@Believer1427]

Thanks for the video. May I share the gospel of Jesus Christ with you?

[@daltonbolon7765]

How did you take to old lace pin out of the belt to seperate them

[@bobbyboykin7137]

Use a cordless drill to spin the lace pin and it will pull out much easier.