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2024 John Deere N500C Series N540C

2024 John Deere N500C Series N540C

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  • Year 2024
  • Make John Deere
  • Model N500C Series
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2024 John Deere N500C Series N540C

2024 John Deere N500C Series N540C

  • Year 2024
  • Manufacturer John Deere
  • Model Name N500C Series
  • Trim Name N540C
  • Generic Type (Primary) Seed Drill
  • Engine Power Tractor drawbar power required, 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models: < 278 kW (373 hp) | Tractor drawbar power required, 10-in (25.4 cm) models: < 225 kW (301 hp) | Tractor drawbar power required, 15-in (38.1 cm) models: < 166 kW (222 hp)

2024 John Deere N500C Series N540C

No-Till Air Drill

Quick Change Blade enhancement of the ProSeries™ Opener reduces change time by up to 45%1

Electric drive with Section Control

Wide variety of working widths and row spacings

Premium Lighting and easier access to meters

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
Color-coded hydraulic hose handles
  • Easily identify function of each hose
  • Consistently match hose handles colors to rear couplers on tractor
  • Easy to grip for connecting or disconnecting
Improved meter access with new frame design
  • Rear of N500C machine
  • Relocated blower fan
  • Easy meter access

Engine

Engine Power Tractor drawbar power required, 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models: < 278 kW (373 hp) | Tractor drawbar power required, 10-in (25.4 cm) models: < 225 kW (301 hp) | Tractor drawbar power required, 15-in (38.1 cm) models: < 166 kW (222 hp)

Drivetrain

Drive System Metering Drive Type: Electric | Blower drive type: Hydraulic

Wheels & Tires

Wheels, Caster Specifications 2.54x30.5 cm (1x12 in.)
Tires, Front Specification Mainframe: (4) 33x15.5-16 | Centerframe: (4) 33x15.5-16
Tires, Rear Specification Mainframe: (4) 33x15.5-16 on rear | Centerframe: (4) 500/40R16
Wheels (4) 31x13.5-15 NHS | Wing: (8) 33x15.5-16

Electric

Electrical Minimum capacity: 48 A at 12 VDC

Operational

Operating Conditions Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Barley: < 1,000,000 seeds per acre (2,470,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Oats: < 1,700,000 seeds per acre (4,200,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Rice: = 1,700,000 seeds per acre (4,200,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Milo/Sorghum: < 100,000 seeds per acre (247,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Soybean: < 250,000 seeds per acre (618,000 seeds per hectare)= 250,000 seeds per acre (618,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Wheat: < 2,970,000 seeds per acre (7,300,000 seeds per hectare)

Hydraulics

Maximum Pressure Down: 74.8-181.4 kg/opener (165-400 lb) | Adjustable down-pressure from: 2.3 to 20.4 kg (5 to 45 lb) | Down-pressure from: 11.8-19.5 kg (26-43 lb)
Hydraulic Type Minimum number of SCV's: Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower | Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower: Required for in-cab opener downforce and electric power generation

Dimensions

Dimensions Dual rank: 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing; 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing / Single rank: 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing | opener Diameter: 45.7 cm (18 in.) | Dual rank - 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing: 48 / Dual rank - 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing: 36 / Single rank - 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing: 24 | Road clearance: > 17.8 cm (> 7.0 in.) | Centerline of mainframe wheel support tube to centerline of wing wheel support tubes: 3.2 m (10.4 ft) | Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener: 15 in. (38.1 mm) for 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models | Clearance from rank to rank: 134 cm (52.8 in.) | From ground to top of lid: ≤ 310 cm (122 in.) | From ground to platform: ≤ 220 cm (85 in.) | From ground to top of safety rail: ≤ 322.6 cm (127 in.) | From ground to top of lights: ≤ 310 cm (122 in.) | Disk Diameter: 18 in. (45.7 cm) | disk Angle: 7-degree angle / 45.7 cm (18-in.) disk blade at 7-degree angle | Range 0.5-3.5 in. (1.3-8.9 cm) | Increments 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) | Cross members: 102x152 mm (4x6 in.) / End tubes 51x152 mm (2x6 in.) / Hitch: 254x152 mm (10x6 in.) | Gauge wheel size: 4.5x16 in. (11.4x40.6 cm) / Range 0.5-3.5 in. (1.3-8.9 cm) / Increments 0.25 in. (0.64 cm)
Transport Height < 4.60 m (< 15.08 ft)
Transport Width < 5.64 m (< 18.5 ft)
Overall Length < 9.1 m (< 29.9 ft)
Width Centerframe: 4.6 m (15.2 ft) | Wheel spacing, center frame: 322.1 cm (126.8 in.) / Width outside to outside of dual pair, front - largest tire option: 130.8 cm (51.5 in) / outside to outside of dual pair, rear: 130.8 cm (51.5 in.)
Impeller Diameter Blower: 45 cm (17.7 in.)
Width, Working Position 11 m (36 ft)
Hose Diameter 1 in. (2.54 cm) ID for 38.1 cm (15 in.) row spacing / 1.13 in. (3.13 cm) ID primaries with 1 in. (2.54 cm) ID secondaries for 19.1 and 25.4 cm (7.5 and 10 in.) row spacings

Capacities

Volume Total Tank Capacity: 4200 L (120 bu)
Hydraulic Capacity Minimum: 28.7 gpm (109 L/min) at 2900 psi (200 bar)

Weights

Weight Dual rank - 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing: 13,500 kg (< 29,800 lb.) | Dual rank - 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing: 12,000 kg (< 26,400 lb.) | Single rank - 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing: 7700 kg (< 16,900 lb.) | Available ballast: 800 lb

Features

Features Number of ranks: Single; Dual
Opener Type Style No-till
Construction Material In-Furrow press wheel: Rubber

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