2024 John Deere Air Drills H540F

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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 45%1

Choice of ground-engaging openers

AutoTrac™ compatibility

Features may include:

The Total Seeding Solution – Experience the John Deere Advantage

Adjust downforce pressure to improve uniform emergence

Set presets to quickly adjust from field to field

Flexible frame allows for consistent seed depth

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 – helping openers maintain their depth over uneven terrain.

Control the depth of seeding with TouchSet™

Setting depth is one of the most critical adjustments an operator will make to a seeding tool. John Deere understands every operator needs dependable, repeatable depth control that is easily adjustable. That is why John Deere provides a choice of two depth control options on the H500 and H500F.

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.

Engine

Engine Power 40-ft.: 242.4 kW (325 hp) / 50-ft.: 298.3 kW (400 hp) / 60-ft.: 354.2 kW (475 hp)

Operational

Operating Conditions Trip force: 2.4 kN (540 lbf)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Type Minimum SCVs: Three | 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

Maximum Pressure 172.4 bar/min (2500 psi/min)

Chassis

Mainframe Mainframe and wing flexibility: Diagonal flex

Hitch/Type Category 4 / Category 5

Dimensions

Dimensions Spacing: 25.4 cm (10 in.) | Road clearance with sweep: 381 mm (15 in.) | Seed Opener Spacing: 254 mm (10 in.) | Seed Opener: 31.75 x 50.8 x 711 mm (1.25 x 2 x 28 in.) | TruPosition™: 51 degree (angle) | Underframe clearance: 71.12 cm (28 in.) | Cross members: 10.2 x 10.2 cm (4 x 4 in.) | End tubes: 102 x 102 x 9.5 mm (4 x 4 x 0.375 in.) | hitch: 102 x 102 x 9.5 mm (4 x 4 x 0.375 in.) | Fertilizer Opener Spacing: 508 mm (20 in.) | Blade size: 457 mm (18 in.) | hitch Category 4: Pin: 50 mm (2 in.) / Category 5: 70 mm (2.75 in.) | 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

Width 12.5 m (41 ft) | Nominal mainframe width (between wing-fold pivots): 4.2 m (13.75 ft) | Centerframe: 4.2 m (13.75 ft)

Transport Width 6.1 m (20 ft)

Width, Working Position 12.2 m (40 ft)

Transport Height With harrow: 5.79 m (19.01 ft) / without harrow: 5.57 m (18.28 ft)

Height Minimum temporary height reduction with sweeps: 508 mm (20 in.)

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 (7.25 ft)

2024 John Deere Air Drills H540F

2024 John Deere Air Drills H540F