John Deere unveils new air seeders

The new John Deere 1895 No-Till Air Seeder line-up is 40 per cent wider than its predecessors and incorporates the latest technology for optimal seed and fertilizer placement, says the manufacturer.

The agricultural giant says highlights of the new 60-foot 1895 seeder include the recently introduced ProSeries Openers, RelativeFlow blockage warning system, TruSet in-cab downforce pressure control, and larger, high-flotation tyres for minimal soil compaction.

When combined with an air cart and NH3 tanks, John Deere says the 1895 provides, "the ultimate single-pass seeding system for producers of small grains and oilseeds".

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"This wider no-till air drill is a perfect fit for producers looking to cover more acres faster with greater precision and improved monitoring of seed and fertiliser placement," says Emily Klemmer, seeding product manager for John Deere.

"The 1895 is built on a heavy-duty tool bar for years of reliable operation under tough paddock conditions and is compatible with 430- and 550-bushel 1910 Carts, as well as the C850 Air Cart, plus twin NH3 tanks."

The seed rows on the new drill are on 10-inch (25.4cm) spacing with separate fertiliser rows on 20-inch (50.8cm) spacing. Seed and fertiliser rates are controlled by the SectionCommand metering system and powered by an AirPower 2 dual-fan for variable rate and prescription seeding applications. The twin fans provide a 40 per cent improvement in flow of seed and fertiliser to the openers across the entire seeding compared to a single-fan system, says John Deere.

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Operators can control and set downforce pressure from the cab with Deere's exclusive TruSet closed-loop downforce pressure control system. The maker says this provides uniform and precise seed and fertiliser placement across the working width of the toolbar, under variable soil and field conditions, for more uniform plant emergence and crop maturity.

TruSet offers six customisable pre-sets for seed and six pre-sets for fertiliser, or the operator can dial in the exact downforce pressure settings they desire.

The 1895 Air Drill has a floating front hitch, wings with 25 degrees of flex, and larger, high-floatation mainframe and wing tyres placed inside the high-clearance frame to provide better ground following and drill-to-soil contact when covering hilly, undulating terrain.

Introducing ProSeries Openers

On top of that, for the first time the 1895 will feature ProSeries Openers instead of 90 Series Openers, with the new technology soon to be rolled out to other John Deere models.

John Deere says these performance-driven openers feature a serrated closing wheel option for better seed and fertiliser sealing and narrow and flexible press wheels along with a narrow seed boot for reduced soil disturbance, while ensuring more precise seed placement.

"The ProSeries Openers help seal more anhydrous ammonia in the ground and improve seed-to-soil contact compared to previous openers," Klemmer explains.

"These new openers also feature sealed bushings and extended service life on ground-engaging parts such as the boot, seed tab, and press wheel bearing, along with fewer grease points to reduce maintenance time, resulting in lower service costs and more time operating in the paddock."

See your nearest John Deere dealer for more information.