Machines

With the RelativeFlow blockage system, operators can see the flow rate of both seed and fertilizer from inside the tractor cab. Sensors on delivery hoses monitor the relative rate of product flow. An easy-to-read display clearly visualizes relative product flow across the drill, from opener to opener. This exclusive technology gives a better view of what is happening across the tool in order to spot problems before blockage occurs.

 

RelativeFlow Blockage is available on the following models:

• P540 - 12.2-m (40-ft)
• P556 - 17.1-m (56-ft)
• P576 - 23.2-m (76-ft)
• N500C - all widths
• 1890 - 15.2-m (50-ft) and 18.3-m (60-ft)
• N530F - 9.1-m (30-ft)
• N540F - 12.2-m (40-ft)
• N543F - 13.1-m (43-ft)
• N560F - 18.3-m (60-ft)

Below are the GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display screens for the blockage monitoring system. For complete details and information, see the owner’s manual.

The RelativeFlow system chart shows the amount of flow through each sensor on the selected tower. Sensitivity for the blockage system can be adjusted if desired, as shown below.

Blockage warning sensitivity allows the producer to set and change the sensitivity of the sensors to meet their preferences. Increasing the sensitivity means the system is more likely to show a false blockage, while less sensitivity means the system is more likely to miss a blockage.

 

Multiple run-page alarm behavior options are available for selection.

Below are the Gen 4 display screens for the blockage monitoring system on the N500C.

 

For complete details and information reference, the owner’s manual.

The SeedStar™ system run page displays the five major run settings. Clicking on any of the tiles will take an operator to that specific page (shown below).

Blockage alarm delays can be set up by clicking on the advanced settings button from the blockage set-up screen.

• A blockage delay is how long a blockage should occur before an alarm is sounded.
• The blockage alarm reminder is how often the alarm should sound when a blockage occurs.
• The meter on delay is the time from when the meter is turned on until the blockage sensor should start monitoring for blockage.
• The meter off delay is the time from when the meter is turned off until the blockage sensor should start monitoring to verify no flow.

For more detailed information, see the owner’s manual.

 

Air tools with Relative Flow Blockage are not compatible with 1910 air carts with ground drive.

 

Additional weights may be required when seeding in dry, hard soils or in extremely high rates of residue. These weights may be removed when seeding in mellow or loose soils. A rear weight bracket and a weight bracket on the front corner of each wing are in base equipment on the 9.15-m, 11-m, 12.20-m, and 12.95-m (30-ft, 36-ft, 40-ft, and 42-ft) 1890s.

 

The brackets allow the addition of R127764 tractor suitcase weights to provide increased down pressure. A total of 14 tractor suitcase weights can be added at the rear of the mainframe. Six tractor suitcase weights can be added on each outer wing.

 

NOTE: Due to the heavier mainframe on the 15.25-m and 18.30-m (50-ft and 60-ft) 1890s, mainframe weights and weight brackets are not in base equipment or required. There is an option to order kit AA76487 from service parts for the wing weight brackets.

 

NOTE: Order code 6505 (open-center valve kit) is not available for the 15.25-m and 18.30-m (50-ft and 60-ft) models.

 

IMPORTANT: Wing weights and row markers are not compatible and should not be used together.

The 1890 features a three-section or five-section (15.25-m [50-ft] and 18.30-m [60-ft] models) drawn flexible frame with a convenient overcenter fold for transport or storage. 

 

NOTE: Recommended tractor is 279.6 kW (375 hp) for the 15.25-m (50-ft) model and 335.5 kW (450 hp) for the 18.30-m (60-ft) model.

 

Productivity of the 15.25-m (50-ft) and 18.30-m (60-ft) widths compared to the 12.95-m (42.5-ft) model:

•  The 15.25-m (50-ft) model is 17 percent more productive per pass
•  The 18.30-m (60-ft) model is 42 percent more productive per pass

Features on all six models:

• Two ranks of ProSeries™ Openers
• 1.35 m (52.7 in.) between ranks of openers
• 380-mm (15-in.) clearance between openers on 190-mm (7.5-in.) spacing machine
• 508-mm (20-in.) clearance between openers on 254-mm (10-in.) spacing machine
• 100-mm x 150-mm (4-in. x 6-in.) cross tubes and 50-mm x 150-mm (2-in. x 6-in.) end tubes
• 560 mm (22 in.) of underframe clearance
• Wings flex 20 degree up and 10 degree down
• 108-degree overcenter fold

The two-rank frame design provides excellent residue flow and field performance.

Growers have historically had to make some difficult planting and seeding decisions due to weather. Operators have been forced to plant in wet conditions that are far from optimal in order to plant within the optimum planting window. Those operators have experienced poor performance from wet soils working in between the depth gauge wheel and the opener disk and not having a way out. This creates the possibility of the depth gauge wheel or opener disk to seize up and drag through the soil.

The spoke gauge wheel is a solution for operators who plant in these conditions to allow the mud and debris that get caught behind the depth gauge wheel to easily flow through the wheel and continue providing superior depth performance.

The spoke gauge wheel is designed for optimum performance. Its features include serviceable, stamped inner and outer rims. The wheel also has cast spokes and bearing hubs for increased strength. This allows smaller spokes, creating larger open surface area for mud and debris to flow more easily than competitor’s wheels. Another improvement over the closed gauge wheel is a snap-ring bearing retention. Simply remove the snap ring, replace the bearing, and place the snap ring back.

Heavy trash fields from no-till environments have also tested very well with the new spoke gauge wheel. Some growers provided feedback of crop residue getting inside and jamming up the gauge wheel and opener. This spoke gauge wheel has shown exceptional performance within these areas as well. These wheels are compatible with both 90 Series openers on seeding tools and planter row-units.

 

Below is a chart that demonstrates a competitive advantage over MudSmith™ wheels for mud and residue flow:

 

	MudSmith	John Deere	Percent improvement
Open area	329 cm2 (51 cu in.)	471 cm2 (73 cu in.)	43 percent
Rim height	1.9 cm (3/4 in.)	1.4 cm (9/16 in.)	25 percent
Spoke width	3.5 cm (1-3/8 in.)	1.9 cm (3/4 in.)	45 percent

 

The wheel is serviceable along with other parts.

• AA86055 – complete wheel assembly
• A101570 – inner wheel rim half
• A101571 – outer wheel rim half

Not compatible in dual gauge wheel applications.

MudSmith is a trademark of MudSmith, LLC.

For producers using a model year 2018 and newer 15.2-m (50-ft) or an 18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 or N560F Air Drill paired with a 1910 Air Cart that may want to upgrade to a C850 Air Cart, here is the complete parts list needed to move from the 1910 to the C850.

1890 rear hitch for wagon-style hitch (C850):

NOTE: In both scenarios when attaching a C850 to a tool, Configurator requires option code 3205, which is a Category 5 hitch at the front of the tool.

 

15.2-m (50-ft)/18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 or N560F – Rear hitch
Quantity	Part number	Description
1	11M7054	Cotter pin
12	14M7589	Self-locking hex flange nut
12	19M9124	Hex head screw
1	24M7240	Metallic, round-hole washer
8	34M7055	Spring pin
1	A102680	Plate spacer for Category 4 hitch
4	A41517	Pin fastener
1	AA53874	Drawbar assembly pin
1	AA88311	Left-hand rear hitch support
1	AA88312	Right-hand rear hitch support
2	AA88314	Rear hitch link support
1	AA88326	Rear hitch support
2	JD5921	Reflective yellow label
4	N137598	Heavy-duty spring pin
2	N280120	Pin fastener
1	R106661	Special cap screw
1	R110306	Drawbar strap
1	R110309	Plate
1	R156614	Special cap screw
1	R26511	Special headed pin

15.2-m (50-ft)/18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 or N560F – Bulk hose, brackets, and hardware
Quantity	Part number	Description
4	14M7296	Hex flange nut
2	19M7785	Flanged screw
4	19M7835	Flanged screw
2	A106629	Primary hoses retention link chain
2	AA90048	Strap
1	AA92182	Bracket

1910 field hitch

The field hitch option is ordered with the cart. If this is ordered appropriately, no additional parts are needed.

Option code 6615 – hitch for tow-behind cart

Order AA79503 hitch kit, in addition to the parts list below:

 

6615 - Platform support assembly
Quantity	Part number	Description
4	14M7291	Hex flange nut
8	14M7299	Hex flange nut
8	19M7790	Screw
2	19M7793	Flanged screw
2	19M7794	Flanged screw
2	A63426	Channel – rear stair support for 12,333.7-L (350-bu) tow-behind (TBH)
2	A63726	Strap – stair support link for 12,333.7-L (350-bu) TBH
1	AA48188	Bracket – stair support for 12,333.7-L (350-bu) TBH

Option code 6620 - high-capacity hitch for tow-behind cart

6620 - Dual fan rear hitch
Quantity	Part number	Description
26	14M7299	Hex flange nut
17	14M7300	Nut
4	19M7789	Screw
4	19M7790	Screw
10	19M7791	Flanged screw
4	19M7813	Flanged screw
4	19M7814	Screw
4	19M7894	Screw
10	19M7895	Flanged screw
1	19M8100	Hex head screw
2	19M8180	Screw
1	24M7242	Washer
1	A107730	Fan-mounting bracket
1	A75174	Bowtie clip
2	A99215	Plate (fan bottom mount tow-behind [TBH])
1	AA48323	Rear hitch stair support bracket
1	AA83311	Premium bolt-on hitch
1	AA90137	High-capacity hitch
2	AA90143	Rear hitch support
1	AA91220	Dual fan mount support
1	PM01512	Pin fastener
2	14M7396	Self-locking hex flange nut
2	19M7867	Flanged screw
1	A90559	Plate (seven-pin TBH flow through)
1	AA76512	Wiring harness
2	H224073	Heavy-duty tie band

 

Pre-delivery instructions (PDI) to reference:

• 1910 - PDIA111943
• 1890 - PDIA111136

ProSeries Openers are in base equipment on all 1890 and N500F Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP), 1990 Central Commodity System (CCS™), and 1590 Air Drills.

 

On the 1890 models, the single-disk openers are on 190-mm (7.5-in.) or 254-mm (10-in.) row spacing. On 15.25-m (50-ft) and 18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 models, the 190-mm/380-mm (7.5-in./15-in.) or 254-mm/508-mm (10-in./20-in.) dual-row spacing feature is in base equipment. The single-disk openers provide consistent and accurate seed placement.

 

The ProSeries Openers are gang mounted and are hydraulically raised and lowered. The hydraulic downforce system also offers a wide range of downforce settings for the openers.

The active hydraulics:

• Work in conjunction with the opener spring 
• Provide an adjustable range of 75 kg (165 lb) to 180 kg (400 lb) of down pressure per opener
  • Benefit: penetrate hard soils and heavy residue
• The cylinders allow the openers to travel up or down an additional 405 mm (16 in.) with active hydraulic down pressure to follow the ground
• Provide the openers additional pressure when needed or allow the openers to go into relief if the pressure becomes too high

The down pressure:

• Is easily adjusted with the pressure valve located on the front of the mainframe
• Provides the operator the ability to quickly adjust, or dial in, the down pressure as operating conditions change

NOTE: For additional ballast in hard-to-penetrate conditions, tractor suitcase weights may also be added to the mainframe and wings to obtain maximum down pressure per opener.

 

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
  • 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
  • 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

Growers that may be interested in upgrading their current 90 Series Openers to the ProSeries Openers can do this by ordering a ProSeries performance upgrade kit.

 

Two kit offerings are available for seed openers, a two row (AA98693) and eight row (AA97392) kit. The breakdowns are as follows:

AA98693

A105410	Deflector, seed firmer tab	2 pc
A107506	Washer, special	8 pc
A109343	Seed boot, left hand	1 pc
A109344	Seed boot, right hand	1 pc
A110307	Closing arm spring, left hand	1 pc
A110308	Closing arm spring, right hand	1 pc
A31869	Locknut	2 pc
AA88056	Press wheel assembly	2 pc
E55662	Nut, 3/8	8 pc
N280653	Washer	2 pc
N283804	Opener disk	2 pc
N283976	Nut, U-nut	2 pc
N283308	Screw, flange	2 pc
03H2070	Bolt, round head	8 pc
19M7720	Screw, hex	2 pc
A105392	Spiked seed closing wheel	2 pc
A97699	Instructions, dealer download	1 pc

AA97392

A105410	Deflector, seed firmer tab	8 pc
A107506	Washer, special	32 pc
A109343	Seed boot, left hand	4 pc
A109344	Seed boot, right hand	4 pc
A110307	Closing arm spring, left hand	4 pc
A110308	Closing arm spring, right hand	4 pc
A31869	Locknut	8 pc
AA88056	Press wheel assembly	8 pc
E55662	Nut, 3/8	32 pc
N280653	Washer	8 pc
N283804	Opener disk	8 pc
N283976	Nut, U-nut	8 pc
N283308	Screw, flange	8 pc
03H2070	Bolt, round head	32 pc
19M7720	Screw, hex	8 pc
A105392	Spiked seed closing wheel	8 pc
A117632	Instructions, ProSeries	1 pc

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NOTE: Kits are subject to change.