John Deere 435 Baler Question

[sonny]

I added bale ejection chains to my 435 push bar I have used two different types of clevises to connect the chains but after I use the baler for just a short time the clevis break.
The baler did not have chains when I bought it so I do not know the exact length of the chain I am concerned that I might not have the length of the chain just right. I pulled it tight and fastened but it still breaks. Dealer wants $41 for new chains, but they cannot tell me the length. I suspect that my current chain might be a little too short.
This is not a big deal I baled this year without just making sure to back up enough before ejecting the bale. It would be nice to get this fixed however, especially when I drive up the road the bale ejector bar sometime flies up because it is not anchored.
If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[dun]

The manual for the baler should have the lengths.

dun

 

[sonny]

I have went through the manual multiple times and they do not include the length of the bale push bar chain. I was hoping someone else may have had this problem and resolved it or could measure the length of their push bar chain and I would try and match it.
thanks.

 

[Cabo]

If you haven't got this resolved, the length should be 22.165 inches according to John Deere Parts.com

 

[seth]

The clevis on these chains are notorious for breaking. I have broken these links on my 535, then my 566 and now my 567. John Deere just doesn't get it. They aren't strong enough!

 

[flaboy+]

I am not familiar with this baler but if you are talking floor chains on a round baler, I had similar problems. I finally bought new floor chains and breaking stopped. The old stuff had just gotten weak. Mine NH has adjustments for each floor chain tension. I may be way off base with your problem though as I don't know your baler.

 

[sonny]

Thanks, I will try that length and see if I can configure the clevises in such a way that they do not take the major force.