Features
John Deere has the seeding solutions that go above expectations with a complete line of everything needed in small grains. Offering a variety of openers for your chosen practice in a variety of configurations and sizes. All with integrated technology throughout the seeding train allows for effortless setup and seamless documentation.
Setting up a John Deere seeding train is quick and easy with the plug and play technology. All data and technology operate through the Gen 4 display and ultimately up to John Deere Operation Center™ that can be viewed from anywhere at any time. Not only does the complete John Deere seeding solution all operate through one display but it eliminates the difficulty and time-consuming tasks of setting up extra displays and harnesses.
With a complete John Deere seeding solution, there are multiple different onboard and offboard technologies shown below that improve the overall seeding production step. Many of these technologies are exclusive to John Deere. Each of these technologies bring different customer value that overall lead to the ultimate John Deere seeding solution!
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New for model year 2025 John Deere offers a complete redesign to the air car lineup to meet your needs. The C-Series Air Cart lineup offers an all new metering system with the AccuRate™ Meters that improve the accuracy and confidence while seeding. In addition to AccuRate™ Meters, the C-Series Air Cart consists of a frame up design replacing the 1910 Air Carts which brings tank scales and ActiveCal™ to the entire lineup.
With all the new features coming to the C-Series Air Cart lineup the model numbers were also updated. Now customers will be able to easily identify the cart size through the model number. Not only is the bushel size in the model number, we also included an “L” or “T” to identify if the cart is in the leading or trailing configuration of the seeding train.
The C-Series Air Cart lineup is available in multiple cart sizes ranging from 350 bushel to 850 bushels. All carts are available in leading or trailing configuration except the C850T. You have choices for the right configuration for your farm’s needs.
MODEL |
CAPACITY |
Tank Splits |
C350L C350T |
350 bu |
160 bu. 190 bu. |
C400L C400T |
400 bu |
50 bu. 160 bu. 190 bu. |
C500L C500T |
500 bu |
190 bu. 90 bu. 220 bu. |
C550L C550T
|
550 bu. |
50 bu. 190 bu. 90 bu. 220 bu. |
C650L C650T |
650 bu. |
50 bu. 260 bu. 130 bu. 210 bu. |
C850T
|
850 bu. |
50 bu. 260 bu. 130 bu. 410 bu. |
Setting up seeding with C-Series Air Carts is effortless and efficient, thanks to the plug and play technology. The John Deere Operations Center™ integration offers seamless data management and planning, optimizing seeding operations. Work Planner simplifies task organization for smooth field execution. Additionally, color-coded hoses provide visual guidance, enhancing user-friendliness during setup between the cart, tool, and tractor. The introduction of EZCal revolutionizes the calibration process, ensuring precise seeding operations with unmatched convenience and speed. Together, these features streamline the user experience, making seeding setup simple and efficient, getting you to the field sooner than ever before.
These color-coded aluminum hydraulic hose handles make connecting hydraulic hoses from the air seeder and air cart to the correct Selective Control Valve (SCV) on the tractor easier than before. The anti-slip makes it easy to grip the hose and connect or disconnect from the back of the tractor. Each color is laser engraved with the John Deere logo and extend/retract icons to ensure proper matching to the proper function.
EZCal revolutionizes the calibration process for the C-Series Air Cart, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. By streamlining and automating calibration tasks, EZCal enables users to achieve precision at a remarkable 45% faster rate compared to leading competitors. This innovative system empowers farmers to optimize their operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance overall productivity, setting a new standard for ease and speed in the calibration of agricultural equipment.
EZCal is like pressing the easy button on calibration. With EZCal, users can easily pour a bucket full of product into the hopper, select the roller color on the G5e cart side display, and initiate calibration. They can then proceed to tender the cart while the calibration process runs. Once completed, users can accept the MDV, seamlessly sending the data to the Gen 4 or G5 display, eliminating the need to remember numbers and reducing steps.
Please see the EZCal animation below for more information.
EZCal features an integrated load cell that automatically measures the initial and final weights of the hopper, enabling the calculation of the product distribution amount during calibration. Upon completion of the calibration, the measured weight is utilized to determine the meter displacement value (MDV), which is then seamlessly transmitted to the Gen 4 or G5 display in the cab, provided the farmer accepts the calibration.
EZCal is controlled from the G5e cart side display, removing the requirement to repeatedly move between the cart and the cab during calibration. This streamlined process reduces numerous steps and eliminates the need to physically maneuver on the ground during calibration. With the G5e cart side display, users can easily calibrate one or multiple tanks simultaneously, selecting the desired meter roller for each tank.
New for model year 2025 - the enhanced AccuRate™ metering system. This new technology brings a host of improvements, most notably a significant increase in seeding accuracy through the incorporation of individual electric meters per primary run. By introducing electric meters, John Deere empowers customers with more precise seeding capabilities across the entire width of the tool. This enhancement is made possible through a range of innovative features outlined in the benefits section.
The new AccuRate meters not only provide unparalleled accuracy, but also drastically reduce the maintenance required. To ensure maximum durability, the AccuRate metering system features a robust blend of stainless steel and composite materials. This combination guarantees a completely corrosion-resistant meter bank, providing customers with a reliable solution that stands the test of time.
Please see the AccuRate Meters animation below for more information
Updated anti-static composite shoots – Redesigned the anti-static composite shoot to have a larger opening allowing for large seeds to flow smoothly to the bottom shoot eliminating any potential plugging seen in the past.
New agitator – Stainless steel agitator with brass bushings improves strength which allows for product to easily break up and flow into the anti-static composite shoots.
SectionCommand Pro is an effective, integrated, exclusive John Deere solution that reduces costly overlaps and skips that can waste seed and fertilizer, while offering more consistent fields that improve the potential of your yield and your bottom line.
Thanks to the new AccuRate individual electric meter we can control commodity flow by maintaining the right application rates across each primary. All while eliminating potential seed damage and dumping effect by stopping the meter when each section is shut off. This helps stimulate even crop emergence during the growing season and promotes consistent crop maturity at harvest. SectionCommand Pro controls output from each meter on the cart.
SectionCommand Pro controls seed and fertilizer output by stopping and starting each meter with the electric motor. This ensures accurate metering across each meter section eliminating potential seed dumping or seed damage.
Section Control activation or subscription is required on the display to utilize any features of SectionCommand Pro. As with other John Deere Section Control products, a StarFire™ SF1 signal is the minimum level of accuracy recommended for operation. Please reference John Deere Section Control under Precision Ag Technologies for more information. The activation is included in the following.
Due to the varying lengths of product delivery hose used across the drill, SectionCommand Pro has a built-in equalizer feature to ensure consistent product delivery across the width of the drill when entering and exiting headlands. The software allows the producer to set the on/off product delivery times separately for the outermost opener and the innermost opener on the drill. Product delivery times are inputted for each tank on the cart, and the software creates a time delay for each individual electric meter.
Please see the SectionCommand Pro animation for more information.
With input costs rising, it is increasingly important to manage inputs through variable rate application to manage cost and maximize crop potential. New for MY25, the AccuRate™ meters enable more precise control of inputs to achieve higher fidelity prescriptions for variable rate. With an individual electric meter per primary, the AccuRate meters can vary rate up to 8x more precisely than previous John Deere air carts. This allows you to place the correct rate down in each section, reducing overapplying when the width of the seeder is in multiple prescription zones.
Model year 2024 and older models of John Deere air carts had limitations when it came to seeding prescriptions. The seeder could only apply a single rate across the entire width, even when in multiple different prescription rates. The default setting was to apply the rate from the highest zone across the entire width resulting in over applying in lower rate zones.
However, with the introduction of the AccuRate meters, this limitation has been overcome. The AccuRate meters have the capability to reduce the width of the zone rate by up to 8 times. This enhancement allows for a much closer match to the target rate specified in the prescription.
To give you a visual representation, below is a graphic illustrating the reduced zone widths on a P670 Precision Hoe Drill.
Please see the high fidelity prescription animation for more information
Seeding in fields with obstacles such as terraces, waterways, and utility poles can pose difficulties. Traditional air carts using one-meter sections face limitations in varying the seeding rate across the seeder, resulting in uneven distribution when maneuvering around curves to avoid these difficulties. This disparity arises from the difference in distance covered between the inside and outside rows, causing overpopulation in the inside rows and underpopulation in the outside rows.
Fortunately, the challenge of uneven seeding on curves is effectively tackled by the curve compensation feature in the new AccuRate™ meters. This feature ensures that each section of the seeder receives a unique signal based on the speed of the seeder, resulting in accurate seeding rates across the entire width of the seeder when going around curves. Thanks to this technology, farmers can achieve consistent and uniform seeding even when navigating curves in the field.
Please see the curve compensation animation for more information.
No more manually adjusting hydraulic flow levels to chase your desired blower speed, set the blower speed for a given product application rate and forget it. John Deere blower speed automation maintains air cart blower speed within operator preset thresholds when C-Series Air Carts are operated with John Deere tractors*. The system adjusts hydraulic flow to maintain the blower speed as operating or environmental conditions change. You can preset target blower speeds for up to 6 product application rates on your Gen 4 or G5 display.
*Consult your dealer for compatibility details.
With proper management and the right selection of cover crops, you can slow soil erosion, improve soil health, enhance water availability, suppress weeds, control pests and diseases, increase biodiversity, and reap numerous other benefits for your farm’s health and profitability. Cover crops act as a protective shield for the soil, reducing the impact of heavy rains and wind, which in turn minimizes topsoil loss. They improve soil structure by adding organic matter and fostering beneficial soil microorganisms, which enhances nutrient cycling and retention.
Additionally, cover crops can break up compacted soil layers, improving root penetration and water infiltration. By suppressing weeds, they reduce the need for chemical herbicides, leading to more sustainable farming practices. Cover crops also provide beneficial habitat for insects and pollinators, boosting on-farm biodiversity. Furthermore, they can help in sequestering carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation. Overall, integrating cover crops into your farming system can lead to more resilient and productive agricultural landscapes, ultimately enhancing long-term profitability.
The N500C model machines provide extensive crop compatibility, making them an excellent choice for customers looking to seed multiple crops and crop blends using a single tool. These machines can be customized with two unique rollers in multiple sizes to meet the specific needs of each operation. Refer to the crop compatibility link by roller below. Additionally, the N500C is capable of seeding in various soil conditions and residue types. Featuring the Pro-Series No-Till opener, it is designed to handle a wide range of conditions, from heavy residue to lightly worked soils. For more information, see the Sales Manual links below.
Box Drills are an excellent choice for seeding cover crops, offering simplicity and high placement accuracy. Equipped with the Pro-Series No-Till opener, the 1590 Box Drill can handle a variety of conditions, from heavy residue to lightly worked soils. The 455 and BD11 Series Box Drills, featuring a double disk opener, are ideal for tilled seed beds. They also provide wider widths and a range of spacing options. For more information, see the Sales Manual link below.
Any John Deere air cart compatible tools are excellent options for seeding cover crops. Air carts come with multiple tanks, enabling you to combine or blend your cover crop mixes effectively. With a wide range of meter roller options, air carts can be easily tailored to meet your specific cover crop needs and paired with the most suitable tool for the job. For more information, see the Sales Manual links below.
Key Specs | Current Model |
| Tank splits | 1762 L 50 bu 3171.5 L 90 bu 6695.4 L 190 bu 7752.6 L 220 bu |
| Number of meters | 6 or 8 per tank |
| Meter housing material | Stainless steel |
| Type | Individual motor control per primary |
| Blower options | Standard capacity or high capacity |
| Number of Blowers | Single or dual |
| Height (Transport) | 4 m 13 ft 2 in. |
| Length Overall | 8.72 m 28 ft 7 in. |
| Width with high floatation tires | 5.75 m 18 ft 10 in. |
| shipping weight - High flotation option | 12,115 kg 26,793 lb |
Cart Capacity | |
| Total | 19,381.5 L 550 bu |
| Number of tanks | Four |
| Tank splits | 1762 L 50 bu 3171.5 L 90 bu 6695.4 L 190 bu 7752.6 L 220 bu |
| Liquid capable middle tank | 3720 L 982.7 gal. |
Conveyance | |
| Conveyor belt width | 40.6 cm 16 in. |
| Conveyor tube diameter | 25.4 cm 10 in. |
| Conveyor capacity (wheat) | 2325.8 L/min 66 bu/min |
| Auger diameter | 25.4 cm 10 in. |
| Auger capacity (wheat) | 1726.7 L/min 49 bu/min |
Air system | |
| Blower options | Standard capacity or high capacity |
| Number of Blowers | Single or dual |
| Max meter delivery rate per blower - high capacity blower | 459.55 kg/ha 410 lb per acre |
| Max meter delivery rate per blower - standard capacity blower | 386.7 kg/ha 345 lb per acre |
| Drive | Hydraulic, per blower: up to 98.4 L/min 26 gpm |
| Product delivery hoses | 6.35 or 7.6 cm 2.5 or 3 in. |
Metering | |
| Number of meters | 6 or 8 per tank |
| Meter housing material | Stainless steel |
| Type | Individual motor control per primary |
| Drive | Electric: 56 V |
Brakes | |
Dimensions | |
| Height (Transport) | 4 m 13 ft 2 in. |
| Height (Field) | 4.2 m 13 ft 9 in. |
| Length Overall | 8.72 m 28 ft 7 in. |
| Length (Hitch pin to axle) | 6.45 m 21 ft 2 in. |
| Width with base equipment tires | 5.34 m 17 ft 6 in. |
| Width with high floatation tires | 5.75 m 18 ft 10 in. |
| Width with 3M tire option | 3.9 m 12 ft 10 in. |
| Ground Clearance | Empty: 68.8 cm 27 in. |
Shipping weight | |
| Base equipment | 10,967 kg 24,178 lb |
| High flotation option | 12,115 kg 26,793 lb |
| 3M wheel tread option | 10,152 kg 22,382 lb |
| Row crop option | |
Tires | |
| Front tires | Base equipment 21.5L-16.1 I-3T 8PR (Duals) High flotation option 650/50R22.5 885 I-3 163D (Duals) 3m Wheel tread option 650/50R22.5 885 I-3 163D (Singles) |
| Rear tires | Base equipment 650/85R38 173B R-1W FS (Duals) High flotation option 800/70R38 (Duals) 3m Wheel tread option VF900/60R38 193A8 R1W CFO (Singles) |
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