H540FAir Hoe Drill
- See the flow of seed & fertilizer from the cab with RelativeFlow鈩� blockage monitoring
- Quick Change Blade enhancement of the ProSeries鈩� Opener reduces change time by 45%1
- Choice of ground-engaging openers
- AutoTrac鈩� compatibility
Features
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Total seeding solution
John 91黑料专区 tractor paired with John 91黑料专区 tool and cart
AccuRate鈩� meters showing eight individual sections
G5e Cart Side Display
EZCal鈩� system
ActiveCal鈩� display
EZLift and side storage platform
Example of seeded field with SectionCommand鈩� Pro
TruSet downforce display
RelativeFlow blockage sensors
AutoTrac Turn Automation display
John 91黑料专区 Operation Center web and mobile
Operation Center Mobile
Connected Support
John 91黑料专区 color-coded hydraulic hose handles
Color-coded hoses plugging into tractor SCV
Diagonal frame flexibility keeps openers engaged
Side-to-side flexibility demonstrated by H500
Robust ball joints
Cast rank tube connectors
Adjusting mechanical depth shims
Control arm
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Remote position sensor
Electrical connector
250-kg (550-lb) trip-force TruPosition standard
H500 with sweeps, harrow, and 14-cm (5.5-in.) packers
H500 on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing, 30.5-cm (12-in.) sweep, harrow
Knife body
Knife body with 10.2 cm (4 in.) point
10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon
10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon
10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon
30.5-cm (12-in.) Perma-Loc sweep and boot
Seedbed profile - H500 and 30.5-cm (12-in.) Perma-Loc sweeps
Perma-Loc removal tool
SFP opener
Serrated closing wheel
SFP Openers
Manage nitrogen to minimize losses
SFP opener
H500F seeding wheat and applying ammonia separately
H500F with SFP, 10.2-cm (4-in.) points and 10.2-cm (4-in.) packers
Transport height reduction assembly
N500C No-Till Air Drill
1590 No-Till Box Drills
C-Series Air Cart tendering
The Total Seeding Solution 鈥� experience the John 91黑料专区 advantage
John 91黑料专区 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.
Total seeding solution
Setting up a John 91黑料专区 seeding train is quick and easy with the plug and play technology. All data and technology operate through a Gen 4 or G5鈩� display and ultimately up to John 91黑料专区 Operation Center鈩� that can be viewed from anywhere at any time. Not only does the complete John 91黑料专区 seeding solution all operate through one display but it eliminates the difficulty and time-consuming tasks of setting up extra displays and harnesses.
John 91黑料专区 tractor paired with John 91黑料专区 tool and cart
With a complete John 91黑料专区 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 91黑料专区. Each of these technologies bring different customer value that overall lead to the ultimate John 91黑料专区 seeding solution!
Improve confidence and while reducing maintenance with the AccuRate鈩� metering system
- Combination of stainless steel and composite materials ensure an entire corrosion resistant system
- Individual electric meters allowing for more precise seeding
- Up to 8x more accurate prescriptions with high fidelity prescription
- Start and stop each meter with SectionCommand鈩� Pro
- Accurately meter the correct amount of product on a curve with curve compensation
AccuRate鈩� meters showing eight individual sections
Calibrate faster and easier than ever before with EZCal鈩�
- Easily calibrate from the side of the cart with the click of a few buttons 45% faster than the leading competitor
- Automatically weigh product and update MDV values eliminating potential user error
G5e Cart Side Display
EZCal鈩� system
Calibrate more frequently from the seat of the cab with ActiveCal鈩�
- Calibrate the meters from the cab utilizing the tank scales
- Improved confidence that the correct seeding rates are being met
ActiveCal鈩� display
Simplify bulk bag handling with EZLift
- Eliminates the need for additional tractors, picker trucks, or telehandlers in the field, reducing field logistics
- Direct bulk bag unloading into tanks 1, 2, and 3 speeds up the refill process and minimizes downtime
NOTE: EZLift is only available on the C1100T air cart
EZLift and side storage platform
Save input cost with SectionCommand鈩ro
- Control seed and fertilizer output by starting and stopping each individual meter section
- Eliminate skips and overlaps leading to reduced inputs and higher yields
Example of seeded field with SectionCommand鈩� Pro
On the go, quick adjust downforce with TruSet鈩� from the cab
- Adjust downforce pressure to improve uniform emergence
- Set presets to quickly adjust from field to field
TruSet downforce display
Monitor blockage row by row from the cab with RelativeFlow鈩�
- Seed with confidence while monitoring each row
- Detect blockage early and know exactly where it is
RelativeFlow blockage sensors
AutoTrac鈩� 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)
AutoTrac Turn Automation display
John 91黑料专区 Operation Center鈩�
- 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 season鈥檚 results to improve next season鈥檚 crops
John 91黑料专区 Operation Center web and mobile
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
Operation Center Mobile
Connected Support
- Expert Alerts proactively notifies your dealer of any issues
- Remote display access allows for easy on the go support
Connected Support
For more information regarding Large Tractors and Precision Ag, view the following landing pages
Color-coded hydraulic hose handles
John 91黑料专区 color-coded hydraulic hose handles
Color-coded hoses plugging into tractor SCV
These color-coded aluminum hydraulic hose handles make connecting hydraulic hoses from the air seeder and air cart to the correct Selective Control Valve (SCV) on the tractor easier than before. The anti-slip 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 91黑料专区 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 to the SCV
- Base equipment on all trailing air carts
- Base equipment on all seeding tools
Flexible frame allows for consistent seed depth
Seed depth uniformity
Diagonal frame flexibility keeps openers engaged
Producers are more attuned to the importance of seed depth than ever before. A uniform-looking field is not the only goal; yield is too. Proven yield penalties across the world range from 5 percent to 25 percent, depending on depth variance.
The H500 and H500F feature diagonal mainframes and wing flexing 鈥� helping openers maintain their depth over uneven terrain.
Side-to-side flexibility demonstrated by H500
The life requirement of these robust machines is four times longer than previous models. That is why the John 91黑料专区 seeding group has built even more durability into the H500 and H500F Air Hoe Drills.
An advanced and rigorous testing program has proven the machine durability to the extent that John 91黑料专区 now offers a three-year frame warranty with each H500 and H500F that rolls out of the factory.
Robust ball joints
Cast rank tube connectors
Robust ball joints connect strong fore-aft tubes to 100-mm x 100-mm (4-in. x 4-in.) rank tubes, which are joined to one another by pivoting rank connectors. Both the mainframe and wing sections share this durable construction that enables the frame to flex diagonally, relieving stress on solid frame members and avoiding frame failures.
Seed smart with confidence that the H500 and H500F will endure the field conditions.
Control the depth of seeding with TouchSet鈩�
Setting depth is one of the most critical adjustments an operator will make to a seeding tool. John 91黑料专区 understands every operator needs dependable, repeatable depth control that is easily adjustable. That is why John 91黑料专区 provides a choice of two depth control options on the H500 and H500F.
Mechanical depth shims are repeatable and reliable
Adjusting mechanical depth shims
Often-heard are comments from producers who say they prefer the positive mechanical depth control offered by the 1820. This popular concept is base equipment on the H500 and H550 air hoe drills.
Two indexed depth shim packs on the mainframe are not only easy to set, but reduce the number of adjustment sites over previous designs by up to 60 percent.
Less time adjusting means more time seeding.
TouchSet鈩� depth control
Changing field conditions such as moisture levels and soil types can make setting depth a challenge. TouchSet depth control makes adjusting depth in response to changing field conditions easy and profitable. On 8R and 9R Series tractors, the operator uses selective control valve (SCV) #1 and the SCV TouchSet control panel to perform all the depth control functions from the seat. Considering yield penalties of 5 percent due to seeding 2.5 cm (1 in.) too deep or too shallow, the convenience of in-cab adjustment pays nicely.
NOTE: Repeatability is +/- 6 mm (0.25 in.) to preset depth. If your seeding operation requires accuracy greater than +/- 6 mm (0.25 in.), the use of shim packs is recommended.
Control arm
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How does it work? The operator uses the TouchSet (SCV setup panel) to set or change the operator depth.
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With the implement nine-pin connector connected to the tractor, start the tractor; a P will appear in the window of the control panel under SCV #1.
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The remote sensor located on the rockshaft monitors position of the implement.
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After operating depth is measured at the ground engaging tool and the desired depth obtained, press the lower set button on the control panel. That depth is now set.
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On-the-go depth changes can be made by touching the set button to select a new depth.
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Implement raise height selection uses the upper set button on the control panel to preset the distance the implement is raised above the operating depth.
Preset the raise height to:
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Take out wheel tracks on headlands
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Limit raise height for waterway crossings
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Manual depth override capacity
Remote position sensor
Electrical connector
A remote position sensor (1) is located at the rear of the drill; electronically monitors the positions of the implement.
An electrical connector is used for easy hookup of TouchSet depth control sensor on the implement to the tractor system (8R Tractor illustrated).
NOTES:
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For use with all 8R and 9R (or older models) Series John 91黑料专区 tractors.
- TouchSet depth control requires additional tractor parts for hookup; see appropriate tractor section in the Sales Manual.
TruPosition鈩� standards are consistent seed depth and row spacing
TruPosition 250-kg (550-lb) trip force
250-kg (550-lb) trip-force TruPosition standard
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That is how John 91黑料专区's TruPosition standard may be described. When the seed depth consistency and row spacing integrity are top concerns, this low-maintenance design will not compromise.
This can translate to a more than 5 percent yield increase by maintaining seed depth in tough ground conditions. The no-bolt design means avoiding maintenance costs and damaging downtime down the road.
It has a 51-degree shank.
Harrow
Seed depth consistency is a function of initial seed placement below the soil surface and displacement of soil over the seed row. When soil throw from the openers is great enough to cover up neighboring seed rows, a harrow is recommended to level the seedbed and equalize displaced soil over all seed rows prior to packing.
H500 with sweeps, harrow, and 14-cm (5.5-in.) packers
Equipping an H500 with the optional two-bar harrow helps level the seedbed before packing, ensuring an even distribution of soil over all seed rows. Adjustments include both vertical and tine-pitch, allowing the operator to set the harrow for the level of aggressiveness needed to level the seedbed.
NOTE: Not recommended for seeding into surface residue levels exceeding 35 percent.
NOTE: Harrow is not compatible with H500F.
H500 on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing, 30.5-cm (12-in.) sweep, harrow
- Disturbed soil packed over seed row with 14-cm (5.5-in.) semi-pneumatic packer.
- 25.4 cm (10 in.)
- Tilled soil
- Seed-placed phosphorus
- Seed-placed nitrogen
- Seed
- 17.8 cm (7 in.)
- Seed floor created by sweep
The seeding profile behind an H500 equipped with a harrow and sweeps will look similar to the image on the left. A flat seed floor with seed distributed over 50 percent of the row spacing for 25.4-cm (10-in.) configurations using the Perma-Loc鈩� boot and sweep.
Ground-engaging openers provide benefits of low-disturbance seeding
Knife bodies and points
Knife body
Knife body with 10.2 cm (4 in.) point
Many producers enjoy the moisture-saving benefits of low-disturbance seeding. To make it easier for them to reap the rewards of low-disturbance seeding, factory-installed knife bodies are available for H500 and H500F Drills.
The knife bodies are available in 2.5 cm (1 in.) or 10.2 cm (4 in.) spread points.
Use the 2.5-cm (1-in.) point for low disturbance or, if a wider spread pattern is desired to increase seedbed utilization, use the 10.2-cm (4-in.) point. The points can be quickly changed with a single roll-pin fastening system and feature carbide tips to ensure long life.
The knife bodies also feature a positive hose retention system with provisions for a hose clamp to hold the hose in place.
These knife bodies may not perform as designed in wet, sticky soil conditions.
NOTE: Points and roll pins are not included. Points and roll pins are available through Service Parts.
Perma-Loc鈩� spoons and sweeps
Perma-Loc spoons and sweeps from John 91黑料专区 offer reduced maintenance because the Perma-Loc design enables a change-out up to five times faster than traditional bolt-on components.
They also offer cost savings because with Perma-Loc spoons and sweeps, there is no more purchasing hardware each time spoons are changed out. This can save $309 USD list price when changing out the spoons on a 18.3-m (60-ft) tool with 19-cm (7.5-in.) spacing.
Save time and money and seed smart with John 91黑料专区 Perma-Loc spoons or sweeps.
10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon
10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon
Shown is the 10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon; 7.6-cm (3-in.) spoons are also available.
Spoons are not included in base price and must be ordered separately.
Below is the seedbed profile that can be expected if using a 10.2-cm (4-in.) spoon in conventional tillage with the H500F Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP).
10.2-cm (4-in.) Perma-Loc spoon
- Tilled soil
- Disturbed soil packed over seed row
- 25.4 cm (10 in.)
- Separate fertilizer placement nitrogen
- 10.2 cm (4 in.)
- 50.8 cm (20 in.)
- Seed
- Seed-placed phosphorus
30.5-cm (12-in.) Perma-Loc sweep and boot
Seedbed profile - H500 and 30.5-cm (12-in.) Perma-Loc sweeps
- Disturbed soil packed over seed row with 14-cm (5.5-in.) semi-pneumatic packer
- 25.4 cm (10 in.)
- Tilled soil
- Seed-placed phosphorus
- Seed-placed nitrogen
- Seed
- 17.8 cm (7 in.)
- Seed floor created by sweep
Perma-Loc removal tool
Perma-Loc removal tool
This handy Perma-Loc removal tool should be ordered for each drill ordered with Perma-Loc components.
Be at ease with Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP)
Fertilizer inputs can represent 30 percent to 35 percent of the cost in small grain and oil seed production. It is no wonder farmers are concerned about nitrogen losses from gas escape, volatilization and leaching.
One opener combines four key processes to minimize nutrient losses through precise nutrient placement at seeding. John 91黑料专区鈥檚 SFP disc opener features:
- Active hydraulic downforce
- Depth gauging at the opener
- Ultra-low soil and residue disturbance
- Positive closing system
All of these lock in dry, liquid, or gas forms of nitrogen.
There is no more worrying about pre-season nitrogen loss due to denitrification and leaching. Operators can forget about volatilization of top-dress applications, and maybe most notably, endure a day of seeding without the burning nasal passages that accompany poor anhydrous ammonia retention.
SFP opener with 5-degree angle
SFP opener
Key features of the opener include:
- Depth gauging at the opener with 11.4-cm (4.5-in.) or 7.6-cm (3-in.) semi-pneumatic gauge wheels
- Depth adjustments are in 6 mm (1/4 in.) increments from 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) to 9-cm (3-1/2-in.) deep
- 5-degree operating angle creates a narrow trench and minimizes soil disturbance
- Close-coupled closing wheel assembly for quick trench closure and maximum fertilizer retention
- NOTE: Closing wheels are base equipment on anhydrous openers and optional on liquid and dry openers. Closing wheels are recommended.
- Extended-wear (chrome alloy) fertilizer boots
- Sealed, non-greaseable bearings
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 Commodity Cart
- Liquid fertilizer tube (for 13-mm [1/2-in.] ID hose) 鈥� using this tube for anhydrous may cause loss of retention*
- Dual fertilizer delivery tube 鈥� 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.*
- Anhydrous tube (for 10-mm [3/8-in.] ID hose)*
* NOTE: Liquid or NH3 Fertilizer metering/delivery system is not provided by the John 91黑料专区 seeding group.
Opener gauge wheel
11.4-cm x 40.6-cm (4.5-in. x 16-in.) semi-pneumatic wheel gauges depth
- Standard smooth plastic hub for minimal soil disturbance in mellow soils
- Depth can be controlled from 0.6 x 9 cm (1/4 to 3-1/2 in.) in 6-mm (1/4-in.) increments (13 total adjustments)
- Runs on sealed, double row tapered ball bearings
7.6-cm x 40.6-cm (3-in. x 16-in.) gauge wheel (optional)
- Less stubble or residue disturbance
- Depth can be controlled from 0.6 to 9 cm (1/4 to 3-1/2 in.) in 6-mm (1/4-in.) increments (13 total adjustments)
Opener furrow closing wheel
2.5-cm x 30.5-cm (1-in. x 12-in.) cast closing wheel follows the press wheel to close furrow, placing soil over seed or fertilizer after the press wheel secures seed in furrow.
- A double-row ball bearing to reduce wear is located in the arm of the closing wheel
- Mounted parallel to the furrow opener, the closing wheel can be adjusted laterally to allow running on top of furrow for sandy or mellow soils or to side of furrow for heavier soils
- Down pressure is adjustable from 12 kg to 19.5 kg (26 lb to 43 lb) (no tools and three adjustments).
NOTE: Closing wheel is optional on fertilizer openers.
Serrated closing wheel
Serrated closing wheel
The serrated closing wheel offers an improved closing system when seeding in harder, dryer conditions. The notches on the wheel break up the dryer conditions while offering an improved sealing that will directly promote better germination which supports and increases flowering and even / fuller canopy overall. By sealing off the trench, there is less outgassing of anhydrous, offering a safer environment for the producer. By less outgassing, there is a higher opportunity for increased yields stemming from better germination
Fertilizer options with separate fertilizer placement (SFP)
SFP Openers
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.
- Dual fertilizer delivery tube 鈥� 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
- Anhydrous tube (for 10-mm [3/8-in.] i.d. hose)
- Liquid or NH3 fertilizer metering/delivery system is not provided by the John 91黑料专区 Seeding Group.
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
- 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
- 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
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.
Stabilize nitrogen retention with separate fertilizer placement (SFP)
Fertilizer inputs can represent 30 percent to 35 percent of the cost in small-grain and oil seed production. It is no wonder producers are concerned about nitrogen losses from gas escape, volatilization, and leaching.
Nitrogen loss pathways
Manage nitrogen to minimize losses
- Manure and crop residues
- 46-0-0
82-0-0
28-0-0 (75 percent) - Soil organic N
- Ammonium NH4+
- Nitrate NO3+
- Immobilization
- Leaching and runoff
- NO
N2O - N2+
N20 Denitrification - NH3 Volatilization
Nitrogen (N) loss occurs via four key pathways.
- Volatilization of anhydrous ammonia (NH3) into the atmosphere.
- Immobilization, or the uptake of nitrogen by microbes breaking down residue.
- Leaching or runoff of N2 or NO2 (nitrite).
- Volatilization of N2 or NO2 (nitrite).
Denitrification is the conversion of nitrate (NO3) to nitrite (NO2), and eventually to N2 or N2O (nitrous oxide). These nitrogen forms are not held by the soil complex like NO3 and NH4 and are subject to escape via water.
SFP opener prevents nitrogen loss
SFP opener
The SFP opener features:
- Single-disk blade slices through the soil at a five-degree angle
- Opener is adjusted via active hydraulic-down pressure
- Depth gauging is accomplished at the opener
- Closing wheel ensures fertilizer stays where it is applied
Ultra-low soil, moisture, and residue disturbance, plus the cast closing wheel, are able to lock in dry, liquid or gaseous fertilizer.
IMPORTANT: Furrow closing wheels are required when applying anhydrous fertilizer.
Plus, application at seeding means no more worrying about pre-season nitrogen loss due to de-nitrification and leaching. Reduce dependence on risky top-dress applications where volatilization and immobilization can significantly reduce crop uptake. Fertilizer can now be applied in the seeding operation with confidence, knowing it is firmly in place where it belongs in the soil.
Apply fertilizer at a safe distance with Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP)
Researchers observed stand reductions up to 5 percent in wheat and 26 percent in canola (PAMI 738) when nitrogen fertilizer was placed near the seed. Those are the risks and possible consequences for nitrogen application too close to the seed.
H500F seeding wheat and applying ammonia separately
H500F with SFP, 10.2-cm (4-in.) points and 10.2-cm (4-in.) packers
- Undisturbed soil
- 25.4 cm (10 in.)
- Disturbed soil packed over seed row
- SFP nitrogen
- 10.2 cm (4 in.)
- 50.8 cm (20 in.)
- Seed
- Seep-placed phosphorus
John 91黑料专区 seeding group thinks sound nitrogen management should be rewarded. That is why the H500F SFP Air Hoe Drill was designed with the exclusive SFP opener to place nitrogen, potassium and sulfur-based fertilizers separate from the seed. This positive separation of fertilizer and seed eliminates seedling damage caused by some fertilizer forms and application methods.
Understanding distance between seed and fertilizer placement
When seeding with the H500F SFP, the seed opener will have an effect on the distance between the seed and fertilizer. For example, as the diagram above shows, seeding with a 10.2-cm (4-in.) spread places the seed between 20.3 cm (8 in.) and 30.5 cm (12 in.) from the fertilizer in the same furrow.
NOTE: Narrow spread openers are recommended to keep a consistent distance between seed and fertilizer.
IMPORTANT: The H500F SFP is also capable of applying safe rates of starter fertilizer with the seed.
Reduce transport height
Transporting large machines on public roads can be a little stressful. Passing motorists, mailboxes, overhead lines, and trees can all contribute to potential hazards.
With so much to focus on, the H500 Air Hoe Drill operator should not have to worry about openers engaging the pavement when lowering a machine to clear an overhead obstacle.
With the optional transport height reduction feature, the operator does not need to worry. This handy feature can also serve to set the height for storage inside.
How it works
Transport height reduction assembly
Simply setting the pin in the appropriate hole will stop the machine from lowering when the openers are a safe distance above the pavement.
The operator can focus on the overhead obstacle and other hazards such as passing motorists near the machine. This can prevent a potentially damaging encounter with the road surface or even an accident.
John 91黑料专区 Seeding cover crop solutions
Why cover crops?
With proper management and the right selection of cover crops, you can slow soil erosion, improve soil health, enhance water availability, suppress weeds, control pests and diseases, increase biodiversity, and reap numerous other benefits for your farm鈥檚 health and profitability. Cover crops act as a protective shield for the soil, reducing the impact of heavy rains and wind, which in turn minimizes topsoil loss. They improve soil structure by adding organic matter and fostering beneficial soil microorganisms, which enhances nutrient cycling and retention.
Additionally, cover crops can break up compacted soil layers, improving root penetration and water infiltration. By suppressing weeds, they reduce the need for chemical herbicides, leading to more sustainable farming practices. Cover crops also provide beneficial habitat for insects and pollinators, boosting on-farm biodiversity. Furthermore, they can help in sequestering carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation. Overall, integrating cover crops into your farming system can lead to more resilient and productive agricultural landscapes, ultimately enhancing long-term profitability.
What tool works best for you?
N500C No-Till Air Drill
The N500C model machines provide extensive crop compatibility, making them an excellent choice for customers looking to seed multiple crops and crop blends using a single tool. These machines can be customized with two unique rollers in multiple sizes to meet the specific needs of each operation. Refer to the crop compatibility link by roller below. Additionally, the N500C is capable of seeding in various soil conditions and residue types. Featuring the Pro-Series No-Till opener, it is designed to handle a wide range of conditions, from heavy residue to lightly worked soils. For more information, see the Sales Manual links below.
1590 No-Till Box Drills
Box Drills are an excellent choice for seeding cover crops, offering simplicity and high placement accuracy. Equipped with the Pro-Series No-Till opener, the 1590 Box Drill can handle a variety of conditions, from heavy residue to lightly worked soils. The 455 and BD11 Series Box Drills, featuring a double disk opener, are ideal for tilled seed beds. They also provide wider widths and a range of spacing options. For more information, see the Sales Manual link below.
Already have an Air Seeder?
C-Series Air Cart tendering
Any John 91黑料专区 air cart compatible tools are excellent options for seeding cover crops. Air carts come with multiple tanks, enabling you to combine or blend your cover crop mixes effectively. With a wide range of meter roller options, air carts can be easily tailored to meet your specific cover crop needs and paired with the most suitable tool for the job. For more information, see the Sales Manual links below.
Specifications
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Key Specs
| Spacing and width #1 | Spacing: 25.4 cm 10 in. Width: 12.2 m 40 ft |
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Dimensions
| Road clearance with sweep | 381 mm 15 in. |
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| Transport width | 6.1 m 20 ft |
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| Nominal mainframe width (between wing-fold pivots) | 4.2 m 13.75 ft |
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| Number of seed openers | Openers link | |||
| Spacing and width #1 | Working width 12.2 m 40 ft Transport height with harrow 5.79 m 19.01 ft Minimum temporary height reduction with sweeps 508 mm 20 in. Weight Weight with typical options: 13,150 kg 29,000 lb Spacing: 25.4 cm 10 in. Width: 12.2 m 40 ft |
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Seed Opener
| Type #1 | Spacing 254 mm 10 in. Dimensions 31.75 x 50.8 x 711 mm 1.25 x 2 x 28 in. Trip force 2.4 kN 540 lbf TruPosition鈩�: 51 degree (angle) |
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| Underframe clearance | 71.12 cm 28 in. |
Fertilizer Opener
| Type #1 | Spacing 508 mm 20 in. Blade size 457 mm 18 in. Fertilizer compatibility Anhydrous gas, liquid, dry Rolling disk |
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Mainframe
| Centerframe width | 4.2 m 13.75 ft |
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| Cross members | 10.2 x 10.2 cm 4 x 4 in. |
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| End tubes | 102 x 102 x 9.5 mm 4 x 4 x 0.375 in. |
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| Hitch | 102 x 102 x 9.5 mm 4 x 4 x 0.375 in. |
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| Hitch category | Category 4: Pin: 50 mm 2 in. Category 5: 70 mm 2.75 in. |
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| Seeding tool depth control | Adjustable mechanical stop | |||
| Mainframe and wing flexibility | Diagonal flex |
Fore-Aft Dimensions
| Length | Hitch pin to rear of transport wheels 10.12 m 33.2 ft Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener 76.2 cm 30 in. Fore-aft frame clearance between ranks 73.66 cm 29 in. Front of front cross member to front of rear cross member (4 ranks) 2.21 m 7.23 ft |
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Harrow
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Press Wheels
| Size | Steel 3x21 (34.7 lb) or 4x22 (35.9 lb) on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing Semi-pneumatic 3x21 (37.2 lb), 4x21 (41.8 lb), or 5.5x21 (51.6 lb) on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing |
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Tires
| Tire specifications | Tire link |
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Tractor Hydraulic Requirements
| Minimum SCVs | Three | |||
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| Tractor hydraulic circuit requirements | One selective control for frame lift, one selective control for wing fold and transport wheels, and one for SFP rockshaft control | |||
| Tractor hydraulic pressure requirement | 172.4 bar/min 2500 psi/min |
Tractor Horsepower Requirements
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| 40-ft. | 242.4 kW 325 hp |
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| 50-ft. | 298.3 kW 400 hp |
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| 60-ft. | 354.2 kW 475 hp |
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Warning Lights
| Standard | Yes |
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Freight
| F.O.B. | Valley City, North Dakota |
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Tractor Compatibility
| On-line compatibility guide |
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Additional information
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