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N540F AIR HOE DRILL

Adjust down pressure with TruSet In-Cab downforce
See the flow of seed & fertilizer from the cab with RelativeFlow blockage monitoring
Quick Change Blade enhancement of the ProSeries Opener reduces change time by up to 45%
Accurate seed placement & emergence with TruSet in-cab "closed loop" downforce pressure control

FEATURES

THE TOTAL SEEDING SOLUTION EXPERIENCE THE JOHN DEERE ADVANTAGE

John Deere has the seeding solutions that go above expectations with a complete line of everything needed in small grains. Offering a variety of openers for your chosen practice in a variety of configurations and sizes. All with integrated technology throughout the seeding train allows for effortless setup and seamless documentation.

Setting up a John Deere seeding train is quick and easy with the plug and play technology. All data and technology operate through the Gen 4 display and ultimately up to John Deere Operation Center that can be viewed from anywhere at any time. Not only does the complete John Deere seeding solution all operate through one display but it eliminates the difficulty and time-consuming tasks of setting up extra displays and harnesses.

With a complete John Deere seeding solution, there are multiple different onboard and offboard technologies shown below that improve the overall seeding production step. Many of these technologies are exclusive to John Deere. Each of these technologies bring different customer value that overall lead to the ultimate John Deere seeding solution!

ON THE GO, QUICK ADJUST DOWNFORCE WITH TRUSET FROM THE CAB
Adjust downforce pressure to improve uniform emergence
Set presets to quickly adjust from field to field

MONITOR BLOCKAGE ROW BY ROW FROM THE CAB WITH RELATIVEFLOW
Seed with confidence while monitoring each row
Detect blockage early and know exactly where it is

ACTIVECAL DISPLAY
Calibrate the meters from the cab utilizing the tank scales
Improved confidence the correct seeding rates are being met

SECTIONCOMMAND CONTROLS SEED AND FERTILIZER OUTPUT
Controls seed and fertilizer output by closing and opening gates on the meters
Minimize skips and overlaps leading to reduced inputs

AUTOTRAC IMPLEMENT GUIDANCE AND AUTOTRAC TURN AUTOMATION
Make every operator an experienced operator
Precisely placed implements for more accurate seeding, less operator fatigue, and more productivity
Hands-free turns within field headlands (with AutoTrac Turn Automation enabled)

JOHN DEERE OPERATION CENTER
Setup and manage your farm operations: equipment, team, fields, and crop inputs
Plan work in advance to increase job quality and efficiency with Work Planner
Map based prescriptions can be used with variable rates
Analyze this seasons results to improve next seasons crops

OPERATION CENTER MOBILE
View your data on the go; remotely monitor job quality, productivity, machine performance, and quickly make informed decisions
Manage and monitor from anywhere at any time with near real-time field and machine updates

CONNECTED SUPPORT
Expert Alerts proactively notifies your dealer of any issues
Remote display access allows for easy on the go support

COLOR-CODED HYDRAULIC HOSE HANDLES

These color-coded aluminum hydraulic hose handles make connecting hydraulic hoses from the air seeder to the correct function on the tractor easier than before. The anti-slip diamond shaped design makes it easy to grip the hose and connect or disconnect from the back of the tractor. Each color is laser engraved with the John Deere logo and extend/retract icons to ensure proper matching to the proper function.
Easily identify function of each hose
Consistently match hose handles colors to rear couplers on tractor
Easy to grip for connecting or disconnecting

CONFIDENCE IN RATES FROM ROW TO ROW WITH RELATIVEFLOW BLOCKAGE SENSING

With RelativeFlow Blockage sensing, operators can see the flow of both seed and fertilizer from inside the tractor cab. Sensors on all secondary hoses monitor the relative product flow row to row, giving you a better view of the flow rate of both seed and fertilizer from the cart to the opener from inside your tractor cab. This technology can help you identify any problems before a potential blockage occurs.

DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT FOR SEED OR FERTILIZER

Setting the opener down pressure is convenient and easy to adjust.

For 9.1-, 11.0-, 12.2-, and 13.1-m (30-, 36-, 40-, and 43-ft) widths the down pressure on the front fertilizer rockshaft is adjusted independently of the middle and rear seed opener rockshafts. Simply dial in the required pressure using the knobs.

The seed opener pressure gauge face is color coded to provide a guide for normal pressure operating ranges.

The valve has two internal checks to reduce possibility of damage to valve when charging the system.

The down pressure cylinder is connected to live hydraulics and extends or retracts to maintain uniform down pressure on openers.

This system is compatible with either closed center or pressure flow compensated tractor hydraulic systems.

IMPORTANT: Tractors with open-center hydraulics require an open-center kit with change valve (order code 6505 to make the air drill compatible). The open-center application does not provide an opener flexibility feature.

ACCURATE DELIVERY RATES ACROSS THE WHOLE WIDTH OF THE TOOL WITH AIR POWER 2

If you need high rates in your operation, AirPower 2 delivers. With the dual fan system, you get twice the fans than the original AirPower. Plus, each fan is larger than before. So when you need that additional power to generate a higher level of input flow, AirPower 2 has the capability to deliver what you need. And the fan housing is cast aluminum, making it lighter in weight, but more durable than ever before. You can trust your fan system will stand the test of time.

DUAL FAN DESIGN

John Deere AirPower 2 system uses two separate, high-capacity fans one for top shoot, one for bottom shoot. Using both fans can deliver a total of 550 pounds (249.5 kg) at 5.5 mph at 15 degree slope of material per acre, precisely metering product into the primary air stream. The results: Greater consistency across the entire drill, more uniform seed emergence, more even flowering and canopy development, and greater yields.

Enhanced air seeding performance would not be possible without the updates to the 15,152.8-L (430-bu) and 19,381.5-L (550-bu) 1910 and C-Series Air Carts. For the wider seeding width, more fan capacity has been added.

Air Power 2 provides two independently controlled fans one for seed and one for fertilizer. Along with large, 76.2-mm (3-in.) primaries, more accurate delivery rates are possible across the full width of the seeding tool, from opener to opener. Plus, Air Power 2 allows growers to deliver high rates under field operating conditions up to 40 percent more product delivery per primary compared to the single-fan system.

Dual fans are required for tow-between and tow-behind carts on the 23.2-m (76-ft) P576 and 18.3-m (60-ft) N560F models along with the eight primaries. Each fan will direct air to one set of primaries. Two selective control valves (SCVs) are required for the fans. The fan speed will be controlled through the SCV flow control.

Air Power 2 will also be compatible with the 17.1-m (56-ft) P556 and 23.2-m (76-ft) P576 Air Hoe Drills, as well as the 13.1-m (43-ft) N543F and 18.3-m (60-ft) N560F Disk Drills, plus the 15.2-m (50-ft) and 18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 models. An option is available for stainless-steel primaries to resist corrosion from high fertilizer rates.

Air Power 2 will also be compatible with the 17.1-m (56-ft) P556 and 23.2-m (76-ft) P576 Air Hoe Drills, as well as the 13.1-m (43-ft) N543F and 18.3-m (60-ft) N560F Disk Drills, plus the 15.2-m (50-ft) and 18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 models. An option is available for stainless-steel primaries to resist corrosion from high fertilizer rates.

There is a slide at the meter to choose bottom or top shoot for each meter. There is also a valve on the tank pressure system to choose top or bottom shoot. This same valve is used to adjust the amount of air to the tank to create the proper pressure differential.

The arrow on the valve handle should be pointing to the top of the range for the top shoot and the bottom of the range for the bottom shoot. If the tank will not be in use, set the pressure valve to the middle setting to not pressurize the tank. The operator should use the gauge to find the correct setting. An electronic pressure sensor will send a warning to the display if the tank pressure differential is out of range.

If pressure is in the green operating range, the tanks are sealed and operating correctly. The electronic pressure sensor is located behind the mechanical gauge on the side of the cart.

IMPROVE SEED PLACEMENT ACCURACY FROM THE CAB WITH TRUSET DOWNFORCE CONTROL

TruSet downforce allows operators to set downforce pressures from inside the cab. Downforce can easily be changed by the push of a button as soil conditions vary. Proper downforce is directly related to a consistent seeding depth, which leads to improved even emergence, plant density, and maturity. The range of downforce adjustability begins at 74.8 kg (165 lb) and tops out at 181.4 kg (400 lb).

Exclusive TruSet downforce control has taken adjustability on no-till John Deere seeding tools to a whole new level. Rather than using a valve on the tool, pressure control dials on the monitor let operators make incremental adjustments conveniently from the Gen 4 display inside the tractor cab. This also saves time and makes it easier to adapt to changing field conditions.

NO-TILL OPENER SEEDING WITH MINIMAL MAINTENANCE FROM THE PROSERIES OPENER

The ProSeries Opener is John Deeres most advanced opener for your seed and separate fertilizer placement. When it comes to seeding precision, consistent seed depth, and uniform emergence in virtually all field conditions, you can superSEED your expectations with ProSeries.

Two of the three daily grease points were removed. The only remaining grease point is a yearly interval. The narrow seed boot travels behind the shadow of the blade, causing less soil disturbance. When attaching the boot to the shank, the bolt has been replaced with a flag pin. Now the flag pin is the wear point, not the casting, reducing overall maintenance. The seed press wheel is also redesigned; it has a narrow profile, a double-wall bearing, and is made of a flexible material. The quick-change blade feature reduces the time it takes to change each blade, saving time and money. Lastly, the seed tab is UV resistant and profiled similar to the trench. There is also the added option of the serrated closing wheel.

ProSeries Openers are in base equipment on all N500 and N500F Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP), N500C, 1990 Central Commodity System (CCS), and 1590 Air Drills.

THE PROSERIES OPENERS:
Work not only in no-till conditions, but also in minimum or reduced-till conditions
Provide 51 mm (2 in.) of free travel in the opener before spring down pressure takes over
o Benefit: allows the opener to move over uneven ground conditions and minimize the chance of the gauge wheels bulldozing soil in soft or mellow conditions
o The opener spring travels a maximum of 203-mm (8-in.) up or 150-mm (6-in.) down before the hydraulics react to uneven seedbeds


FERTILIZER OPTIONS WITH SEPARATE FERTILIZER PLACEMENT (SFP)

SEPARATE FERTILIZER PLACEMENT OFFERS NUTRIENT PLACEMENT AT A 5 OR 7-DEGREE ANGLE
The 5-degree fertilizer opener:

Is required for liquid and anhydrous (NH3) fertilizers
Will also apply dry fertilizer
Opens a smaller trench than the 7-degree opener
Is better able to capture anhydrous and liquid fertilizer and seal fertilizers in the soil

FERTILIZER TUBES
There are four choices of interchangeable fertilizer tubes:

Dry fertilizer tube to be used with 32-mm (1-1/4-in.) secondary fertilizer hose from the 1910 Cart
Liquid fertilizer tube (for 13-mm [1/2-in.] i.d. hose)
IMPORTANT: Using this tube for anhydrous may cause loss of retention.
Anhydrous tube (for 10-mm [3/8-in.] i.d. hose)
o Liquid or NH3 fertilizer metering/delivery system is not provided by the John Deere Seeding Group.
Dual fertilizer delivery tube allows for placement of dry or anhydrous. If applying both simultaneously, the operator may need to provide a relief system to relieve air from dry tube for adequate anhydrous retention. Without air relief, the operator will need to adjust air plenum to restrict all airflow to SFP dry tubes when anhydrous is being applied

KEY FEATURES OF THE SFP OPENER ARE:

457.2-mm (18-in.) opener blades operate at 5 degrees, resulting in a narrow trench with less soil disturbance
Fertilizer tubes are interchangeable among dry, liquid, or anhydrous (NH3)
Closing wheel assembly is closer to the fertilizer delivery tube; provides increased fertilizer retention
Serrated closing wheels are base equipment on anhydrous openers and optional on liquid and dry openers
NOTE: Closing wheels are recommended when dry soil conditions are common.
Extended-wear (chrome alloy) fertilizer boots are standard equipment
Choice of five different gauge wheels
Depth adjustments in 6-mm (1/4-in.) increments from 13 mm to 89 mm (1/2 in. to 3.5 in.) deep

OPENER FURROW-CLOSING WHEEL
The 25-mm x 305-mm (1-in. x 12-in.) cast closing wheel follows the press wheel to close the furrow, placing soil over seed or fertilizer after the press wheel secures the seed in the furrow.

A double-row ball bearing to reduce wear is located in the arm of the closing wheel
Down pressure is adjustable from 11.8 kg to 19.5 kg (26 lb to 43 lb) (no tools and three adjustments)
A grease fitting in the pivot arm provides free movement for the arm
Mounted parallel to the furrow opener, the closing wheel can be adjusted laterally to allow running on top of the furrow for sandy or mellow soils or to side of the furrow for heavier soils

SFP UPGRADE KIT
SFP scrapers can bolt a sealing wing to the bottom of the improved anhydrous (NH3) retention by reducing outgassing. It is made of steel and has carbide titles brazed to the edges for long life.

Parts: AA102150 and AA102151

The SFP opener closing arm spring will better hold the notched retention position. When selecting options for anhydrous fertilizer delivery, the SFP opener has a carbide sealing wing. The sealing wing agitates the trench sidewall and helps seal the top of the furrow with soil. This helps facilitate the binding of anhydrous ammonia to the soil, which reduces outgassing, keeps more fertilizer in the ground, and provides a boost to young plants.

UPGRADE PREVIOUS ROW UNITS WITH PROSERIES OPENER PRECISION UPGRADE

Upgrade your current 90 Series Opener to the ProSeries Openers by ordering a Precision Upgrade. Information on the ProSeries Opener can be found here.

Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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