The 9 Series tractor featuring the 9RX 830 at work with the C-Series Air Cart and P600 Precision Air Hoe Drill. Photo: John Deere

THE power of the John Deere 9 Series Tractor, when combined with the accuracy of the new C-Series Air Cart and P600 Precision Air Hoe Drill delivers a total seeding solution that works smarter together for Australian farmers.

John Deere marketing director Ben Kelly said the innovative system streamlined operations to ensure the best foundation was laid for a successful crop, while delivering new gains in efficiency and  productivity.

“The demands placed on our customers in tight seeding windows, when speed, precision and accuracy are everything, has driven the development of this total solution that integrates the best technology and agronomic intelligence John Deere has to offer through the entire seeding train, to deliver optimal results,” Mr Kelly said.

“Whether it’s automating headland turns, managing the precision of the implement behind the machine, or documenting the performance of different varieties and fertilisers – these three elements of the seeding train make it happen.”

“For us, working smarter together is about integrating innovation to achieve the best possible crop establishment, while reducing time and labour inputs so our customers are as efficient, profitable and sustainable as possible.”

Strength, power in 9 Series tractors

John Deere’s strong and powerful tractor line-up is front and centre at seeding time, with the
groundbreaking 9 Series featuring the 9RX 830, which is capable of a market-leading 830hp.

Available in four-wheel, two-track and four-track configurations, 9 Series Tractors feature the power, performance and precision ag technology to allow growers and contractors to pull heavier, wider implements with ease, and manage bigger paddocks in tighter timeframes.

The 9 Series features the 9RX 830, capable of a market-leading 830hp, and is ideal for pulling the C-Series Air Cart and P600 Precision Air Hoe Drill. Photo: John Deere

Each of the new 9RX Series tractors is equipped with:

• autonomous-ready capabilities;
• the new CommandViewTM 4 Plus cab, with a 15pc increase in floor space and 20pc improvement in visibility from the right-hand side; and,
• a combination of the G5Plus CommandCenter Display, integrated StarFire 7500 receiver and the optional G5 Advanced technology package.

C-Series Air Carts provide CTF spacing and Curve Compensation.

Behind the tractor are the new C-Series Air Carts, offering a range of capacities and configurations including 3m centres for controlled-traffic farming, and delivering improved seeding accuracy and requiring less maintenance.

The C-Series range in capacity from 12,000 litres to 30,000 litres, and feature AccuRate electric meters, made from stainless steel and composite materials resistant to corrosion and wear.

The C500L, C500T, C550L, C550T, C650L and C650T Air Carts may be ordered with a liquid-capable centre tank to replace the dry middle tank, to allow the application of liquid fertiliser or other in-row products.

The C-Series’ AccuRate meter bank contains up to eight individually controlled meters per tank.

Operators can change the speed and volume of each meter, resulting in higher-resolution prescriptions and up to eight times more precise seed metering.

Curve Compensation is a crucial element in the C-Series Air Carts.

As the machine turns, it slows the inside meter and speeds up the outside meter for a consistent rate delivery across the entire bar when seeding around trees and curves.

EZCalTM ensures fast, accurate seeding

To help growers and contractors make the most of short seeding windows, the C-Series Air Carts also include two calibration features, the EZCalTM system and ActiveCalTM.

EZCal is a push-button calibration process that is completed before seeding and is up to 75-percent
faster than the previous manual bag process.

By delivering information straight to the tractor cab, it eliminates the need to crawl under the cart during calibration.

The ActiveCal system ensures the meters remain calibrated throughout the day if product properties vary while seeding.

New blower automation on the C-Series is exclusive to John Deere and provides consistent air delivery across the bar.

The ability to automate air speed regardless of changing conditions means the system can be used by a novice or an experienced operator.

P600 Drill lighter, wider, easy to adjust

Rounding out John Deere’s total seeding solution is the P600 Precision Air Hoe Drill, which delivers decreased compaction, labour time, and fuel consumption, through an increased working width of 15.5% and 24% less weight than its near relative, the P500.

The P600 features TruSetTM Tillage Technology to adjust tillage depth and pressure in only six seconds from the comfort of the cab. This ensures consistent pressure across the bar for optimal seed placement regardless of soft or tight conditions.

The relative flow blockage system provides consistent flow across each tower and the bar.

The RelativeFlowTM Blockage is a monitoring system, designed to provide operators with detailed insights into product flow at each tower and secondary hose during seeding operations.

The dual openers enable the P600 fertiliser shank to place fertiliser 2cm below and 4cm to the side of the seed. This precision placement assists in preventing seed burn and ensures even emergence.

Ranging from 12.2 to 27.4 m (40 to 90 foot) working widths, the P600 models include the P640,
P650, P660, P670, P680, and P690.

Source: John Deere