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Case IH RB444 to RB565 specifications

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Case IH RB444 to RB565: balers.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
RB444
Baler weight — CIH03281601 brochure reference
lb
2950
kg
1338
Minimum PTO power — CIH03281601 brochure
hp
40
kW
30
RB455
Tractor Power
60-105 hp,45-78 kw
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard
70.87 in
RB455A
Tractor Power
40.3 hp
Weight
3,459 lb
RB465
Tractor Power
60-105 hp,45-78 kw
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard
70.87 in
RB565
Tractor Power
80.5 hp
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard
59.85 in
RB444 to RB565 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Case IHRB444 to RB5655RB444, RB455, RB455A, RB465, and RB565
Baler Pickup
SpecificationRB444RB455ARB565
Overall Width5 ft5 ft5 ft
Number Of Bars444
Number Of Tine Rows446
Windguard Description9 rods, adjustable9 rods, adjustableTine style std; Roller style opt
Tine To Tine Width3.61 ft3.61 ft3.61 ft
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Number Of Tine Bars44446
Number Of Tines72112 on 4-bar,140 on 5-bar72112 on 4-bar,140 on 5-bar72
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard44.61 in70.87 in44.61 in70.87 in59.85 in
Pickup LiftManualManual or hydraulicManual: hydraulic field installedManual or hydraulicHydraulic std,manual optional
Pickup Working Width60 in79.53 in61.19 in79.53 in68.12 in
Tine Spacing2.64 in2.64 in2.64 in2.64 in2.64 in
Pickup Gauge Wheel1standardOne standard, two available1 standard; 2nd optionalOne standard, two availableTwo std; two castor type opt
SpecificationRB444RB455A
Lift Typesingle-cam tracksingle-cam track
SpecificationRB455RB465RB565
Optional Pickup Working Width90 in90 in89.93 in
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Optional81.5 in81.5 in81.5 in
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Overall Length11.25 ft14.59 ft13.57 ft15.76 ft15.76 ft
SpecificationRB444RB455ARB565
Overall Width7.1 ft7.1 ft10.67 ft
Overall Height7.1 ft8.32 ft9.51 ft
SpecificationRB444RB455A
Weight304.24 lb3,459 lb
SpecificationRB444
Tractor PTO Power Required34.87 hp
SpecificationRB455RB465
Weight_Min121.26 in129.93 in
Overall Baler Width-Max120 in120 in
Overall Baler Width-Min99.02 in99.02 in
Overall Height-Max112.01 in120 in
Overall Height-Min105 in114.02 in
Weight-Max140.2 in148.63 in
SpecificationRB565
Max Weight7,785 lb
Min Weight6,266 lb
Sales Literature
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Literature NumberCIH03281601CIH03281601CIH03281601CIH03281601CIH03281601
Literature Date03/01/201603/01/201603/01/201603/01/201603/01/2016
Document NumberHF-5148-15HF-5148-15HF-5148-15HF-5148-15HF-5150-13
Document Date07/01/201507/01/201507/01/201507/01/201507/01/2013
Years Of Manufacture
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Manufacturing StatusCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
First Entry Date09/27/200708/27/201301/27/201208/27/201308/27/2013
Revision Date1/27/2012to4/30/20179/29/2013- 4/30/201704/30/20179/29/2013- 4/30/20179/29/2013- 4/30/2017
Engine
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Tractor Power34.9 hp60-105 hp,45-78 kw40.3 hp60-105 hp,45-78 kw80.5 hp
Number Of Hydraulic Remote Circuits11 to 41 or 21 to 41 or 2
Bale Size
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Bale Width3.9 ft0.6 ft3.9 ft0.4 ft5.2 ft
Bale Diameter - Min2.5 ft3 ft3 ft3 ft3 ft
Bale Diameter - Max4.1 ft5 ft5 ft6.1 ft6.1 ft
Bale Weight - Max749.6 lb1,799 lb1,001 lb2,200 lb2,200 lb
SpecificationRB444RB455RB465RB565
Bale Weight - Min299.9 lb399.1 lb399.1 lb500.5 lb
Power take-off(PTO)
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
PTO Speed540 rpm1,000 rpm540 rpm1,000 rpm1,000 rpm
DriveShearboltMultiplate ship clutchShearboltMultiplate ship clutchMultiplate ship clutch
Bale Chamber
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Bale EjectorBale ramp spring-loadedBale ramp spring-loaded,hydraulic optBale ramp spring-loadedBale ramp spring-loaded,hydraulic optBale ramp spring-loaded; hydraulic opt
Bale ChamberVariable chamberVariable chamberVariable chamberVariable chamberVariable chamber
Forming Mechanism_Belts66668
Forming Mechanism_Rolls56566
Belt Description3-ply laced, chevronPremium Laced std, Endless opt3-ply laced, chevronPremium Laced std, Endless optPremium Laced std; Endless opt
Tensioning Method2 extension spring assembliesSingle hyd. Cylinder, In-Cab control opt1 extension spring, 1 hydraulic cylinderSprings & hydraulic cylindersSprings and two hydraulic cylinders
SpecificationRB444RB455A
Number Of Belts66
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465
Belt Width7 in7 in7 in7 in
SpecificationRB455A
Number Of Extension Springs2
Tires
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Standard11L x 14, 6 ply18L-16.1SL 10PR11Lx14, 6 ply18L-16.1SL 10PR18L-16.1SL 10PR
SpecificationRB455RB455ARB465RB565
Option31x13.5-15, 8 ply31x13.5-15, 6 ply21.5Lx16.1, 10PR ,or 31x13.5-15, 8PR21.5Lx16.1, 10PR
Wrapping System
SpecificationRB444RB455RB455ARB465RB565
Twine TypeElectric, manualAutomatic, electricAutomatic electricAutomatic, electricAutomatic, electric
Netwrap, Meshwrap FeatureNo optionNetwrap availableOptionalNetwrap optionalNetwrap available
Twine Ball Capacity46 active in front, plus 2 each side opt46 active in front, plus 2 each side opt6 or 8 active, plus up to 4 spare
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
RB444 to RB56553

Case IH RB444 to RB565: baler

RB444 to RB565: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
The Farming ForumbalerCase IH and the RB455 line that the RB455, RB455A belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
Used market for the RB444 to RB565 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24TractorHouseCase IH baler159
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
RB455282015 to 2026$16,900$61,900$35,416None shown
RB455A32011 to 2020$11,200$13,995$12,598None shown
RB465212014 to 2026$16,900$62,700$43,200500
RB5651072015 to 2025$24,000$77,000$49,750None shown
RB444 to RB565: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCase IH together with the baler RB444, RB455, RB455A, RB465No matching recall in this search

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  • Reference site: Case IH RB444 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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  • Reference site: Case IH RB465 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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  • Reference site: Case IH RB565 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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Case IH RB444 to RB565: Configuration records

RB444
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length11.25 ft
Sales Literature
Literature NumberCIH03281601
Literature Date03/01/2016
Document NumberHF-5148-15
Document Date07/01/2015
Years Of Manufacture
Manufacturing StatusCurrent
First Entry Date09/27/2007
Revision Date1/27/2012to4/30/2017
Engine
Number Of Hydraulic Remote Circuits1
Bale Size
Bale Width3.9 ft
Bale Diameter - Min2.5 ft
Bale Diameter - Max4.1 ft
Bale Weight - Min299.9 lb
Bale Weight - Max749.6 lb
Power take-off(PTO)
PTO Speed540 rpm
DriveShearbolt
Bale Chamber
Bale EjectorBale ramp spring-loaded
Forming Mechanism_Belts6
Forming Mechanism_Rolls5
Belt Description3-ply laced, chevron
Tensioning Method2 extension spring assemblies
Number Of Belts6
Belt Width7 in
Tires
Standard11L x 14, 6 ply
Wrapping System
Twine TypeElectric, manual
Netwrap, Meshwrap FeatureNo option
Twine Ball Capacity4
Additional specifications
Number Of Bars4
Number Of Tine Bars4
Number Of Tine Rows4
Number Of Tines72
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard44.61 in
Windguard Description9 rods, adjustable
Pickup LiftManual
Pickup Working Width60 in
Tine Spacing2.64 in
Tine To Tine Width3.61 ft
Lift Typesingle-cam track
Pickup Gauge Wheel1standard
Overall Height7.1 ft
Bale ChamberVariable chamber
Baler weight — CIH03281601 brochure reference
lb
2950
kg
1338
Overall baler width — CIH03281601 brochure85 in (2162 mm)
Minimum PTO power — CIH03281601 brochure
hp
40
kW
30

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RB455
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length14.59 ft
Sales Literature
Literature NumberCIH03281601
Literature Date03/01/2016
Document NumberHF-5148-15
Document Date07/01/2015
Years Of Manufacture
Manufacturing StatusCurrent
First Entry Date08/27/2013
Revision Date9/29/2013- 4/30/2017
Engine
Tractor Power60-105 hp,45-78 kw
Number Of Hydraulic Remote Circuits1 to 4
Bale Size
Bale Width0.6 ft
Bale Diameter - Min3 ft
Bale Diameter - Max5 ft
Bale Weight - Min399.1 lb
Bale Weight - Max1,799 lb
Power take-off(PTO)
PTO Speed1,000 rpm
DriveMultiplate ship clutch
Bale Chamber
Bale EjectorBale ramp spring-loaded,hydraulic opt
Forming Mechanism_Belts6
Forming Mechanism_Rolls6
Belt DescriptionPremium Laced std, Endless opt
Tensioning MethodSingle hyd. Cylinder, In-Cab control opt
Belt Width7 in
Tires
Standard18L-16.1SL 10PR
Option31x13.5-15, 8 ply
Wrapping System
Twine TypeAutomatic, electric
Netwrap, Meshwrap FeatureNetwrap available
Twine Ball Capacity6 active in front, plus 2 each side opt
Additional specifications
Number Of Tine Bars4
Number Of Tines112 on 4-bar,140 on 5-bar
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard70.87 in
Pickup LiftManual or hydraulic
Pickup Working Width79.53 in
Tine Spacing2.64 in
Pickup Gauge WheelOne standard, two available
Optional Pickup Working Width90 in
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Optional81.5 in
Weight_Min121.26 in
Overall Baler Width-Max120 in
Overall Baler Width-Min99.02 in
Overall Height-Max112.01 in
Overall Height-Min105 in
Weight-Max140.2 in
Bale ChamberVariable chamber

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RB455A
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length13.57 ft
Sales Literature
Literature NumberCIH03281601
Literature Date03/01/2016
Document NumberHF-5148-15
Document Date07/01/2015
Years Of Manufacture
Manufacturing StatusCurrent
First Entry Date01/27/2012
Revision Date04/30/2017
Engine
Tractor Power40.3 hp
Number Of Hydraulic Remote Circuits1 or 2
Bale Size
Bale Width3.9 ft
Bale Diameter - Min3 ft
Bale Diameter - Max5 ft
Bale Weight - Max1,001 lb
Power take-off(PTO)
PTO Speed540 rpm
DriveShearbolt
Bale Chamber
Bale EjectorBale ramp spring-loaded
Forming Mechanism_Belts6
Forming Mechanism_Rolls5
Belt Description3-ply laced, chevron
Tensioning Method1 extension spring, 1 hydraulic cylinder
Number Of Belts6
Belt Width7 in
Number Of Extension Springs2
Tires
Standard11Lx14, 6 ply
Option31x13.5-15, 6 ply
Wrapping System
Twine TypeAutomatic electric
Netwrap, Meshwrap FeatureOptional
Twine Ball Capacity4
Additional specifications
Number Of Bars4
Number Of Tine Bars4
Number Of Tine Rows4
Number Of Tines72
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard44.61 in
Windguard Description9 rods, adjustable
Pickup LiftManual: hydraulic field installed
Pickup Working Width61.19 in
Tine Spacing2.64 in
Tine To Tine Width3.61 ft
Lift Typesingle-cam track
Pickup Gauge Wheel1 standard; 2nd optional
Overall Height8.32 ft
Weight3,459 lb
Bale ChamberVariable chamber

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RB465
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length15.76 ft
Sales Literature
Literature NumberCIH03281601
Literature Date03/01/2016
Document NumberHF-5148-15
Document Date07/01/2015
Years Of Manufacture
Manufacturing StatusCurrent
First Entry Date08/27/2013
Revision Date9/29/2013- 4/30/2017
Engine
Tractor Power60-105 hp,45-78 kw
Number Of Hydraulic Remote Circuits1 to 4
Bale Size
Bale Width0.4 ft
Bale Diameter - Min3 ft
Bale Diameter - Max6.1 ft
Bale Weight - Min399.1 lb
Bale Weight - Max2,200 lb
Power take-off(PTO)
PTO Speed1,000 rpm
DriveMultiplate ship clutch
Bale Chamber
Bale EjectorBale ramp spring-loaded,hydraulic opt
Forming Mechanism_Belts6
Forming Mechanism_Rolls6
Belt DescriptionPremium Laced std, Endless opt
Tensioning MethodSprings & hydraulic cylinders
Belt Width7 in
Tires
Standard18L-16.1SL 10PR
Option21.5Lx16.1, 10PR ,or 31x13.5-15, 8PR
Wrapping System
Twine TypeAutomatic, electric
Netwrap, Meshwrap FeatureNetwrap optional
Twine Ball Capacity6 active in front, plus 2 each side opt
Additional specifications
Number Of Tine Bars4
Number Of Tines112 on 4-bar,140 on 5-bar
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard70.87 in
Pickup LiftManual or hydraulic
Pickup Working Width79.53 in
Tine Spacing2.64 in
Pickup Gauge WheelOne standard, two available
Optional Pickup Working Width90 in
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Optional81.5 in
Weight_Min129.93 in
Overall Baler Width-Max120 in
Overall Baler Width-Min99.02 in
Overall Height-Max120 in
Overall Height-Min114.02 in
Weight-Max148.63 in
Bale ChamberVariable chamber

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RB565
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length15.76 ft
Sales Literature
Literature NumberCIH03281601
Literature Date03/01/2016
Document NumberHF-5150-13
Document Date07/01/2013
Years Of Manufacture
Manufacturing StatusCurrent
First Entry Date08/27/2013
Revision Date9/29/2013- 4/30/2017
Engine
Tractor Power80.5 hp
Number Of Hydraulic Remote Circuits1 or 2
Bale Size
Bale Width5.2 ft
Bale Diameter - Min3 ft
Bale Diameter - Max6.1 ft
Bale Weight - Min500.5 lb
Bale Weight - Max2,200 lb
Power take-off(PTO)
PTO Speed1,000 rpm
DriveMultiplate ship clutch
Bale Chamber
Bale EjectorBale ramp spring-loaded; hydraulic opt
Forming Mechanism_Belts8
Forming Mechanism_Rolls6
Belt DescriptionPremium Laced std; Endless opt
Tensioning MethodSprings and two hydraulic cylinders
Tires
Standard18L-16.1SL 10PR
Option21.5Lx16.1, 10PR
Wrapping System
Twine TypeAutomatic, electric
Netwrap, Meshwrap FeatureNetwrap available
Twine Ball Capacity6 or 8 active, plus up to 4 spare
Additional specifications
Number Of Bars4
Number Of Tine Bars6
Number Of Tine Rows6
Number Of Tines72
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Standard59.85 in
Windguard DescriptionTine style std; Roller style opt
Pickup LiftHydraulic std,manual optional
Pickup Working Width68.12 in
Tine Spacing2.64 in
Tine To Tine Width3.61 ft
Pickup Gauge WheelTwo std; two castor type opt
Optional Pickup Working Width89.93 in
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width, Optional81.5 in
Overall Height9.51 ft
Max Weight7,785 lb
Min Weight6,266 lb
Bale ChamberVariable chamber

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