Current John-Deere-Flint Agriculture-Turf Agriculture Seeding-Equipment Integrated-Tank-Air-Drills N500C Series

2024 John Deere N500C Series N542C

2024 John Deere N500C Series N542C

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  • Year 2024
  • Make John Deere
  • Model N500C Series
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2024 John Deere N500C Series N542C

2024 John Deere N500C Series N542C

  • Year 2024
  • Manufacturer John Deere
  • Model Name N500C Series
  • Trim Name N542C
  • Generic Type (Primary) Seed Drill
  • Engine Power Tractor drawbar power required, 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models: 392 hp (292 kW) / Tractor drawbar power required, 10-in (25.4 cm) models: 311 hp (232 kW) | Tractor drawbar power required, 15-in (38.1 cm) models: 231 hp (172 kW)

2024 John Deere N500C Series N542C

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: 392 hp (292 kW) / Tractor drawbar power required, 10-in (25.4 cm) models: 311 hp (232 kW) | Tractor drawbar power required, 15-in (38.1 cm) models: 231 hp (172 kW)

Wheels & Tires

Tires, Front Specification (4) 33x15.5-16 on front | Centerframe: (4) 33x15.5-16 on front
Tires, Rear Specification (4) 33x15.5-16 on rear | Centerframe: (4) 500/40R16 on rear
Wheels Wings standard: (4) 31x13.5-15 NHS / (8) 33x15.5-16 | Cast wheel: 2.54x30.5 cm (1x12 in.)

Electric

Electrical Minimum electrical 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 : ≤ 2,500,000 seeds per acre (6,180,000 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) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Wheat: ≤ 2,970,000 seeds per acre (7,300,000 seeds per hectare)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Type Minimum number of SCV's: Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower | Hydraulic Power Beyond: Required for in-cab opener downforce and electric power generation
Maximum Pressure Down pressure: 74.8-181.4 kg/opener (165-400 lb) | Adjustable down-pressure from (2.3 to 20.4 kg) | Down-pressure from 11.8-19.5 kg (26-43 lb)
Hydraulic Flow 58 gpm (220 L/min)

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: 18 in. (45.7 cm) | Road clearance: > 7.0 in. (> 17.8 cm) | Centerline of mainframe wheel support tube to centerline of wing wheel support tubes: 10.4 ft (3.2 m) | Frame Cross members: 4x6 in. (102x152 mm) / End tubes: 2x6 in (51x152 mm) / Hitch: 10x6 in. (254x152 mm) | Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener: 15 in. (38.1 mm) for 7.5-in (19.1 cm) | Clearance from rank to rank: 52.8 in. (134 cm) | From ground to top of lid: 310 cm (122 in.) | From ground to platform: 85 in. (220 cm) | From ground to top of safety rail: 127 in. (322.6 cm) | From ground to top of lights: 310 cm (122 in.) | disk diameter: 18 in. (45.7 cm) / 7-degree angle | 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) | In-Furrow press wheel: 1x10 in. (2.54x25.4 cm)
Width Centerframe: 15.2 ft (4.6 m) | of duals, center to center: 126.8 in. (322.1 cm) | outside to outside of dual pair, front - largest tire option: 51.5 in. (130.8 cm) | outside to outside of dual pair, rear: 51.5 in. (130.8 cm) | Tire width, front - largest tire option: 16 in. (40.6 cm) / rear: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Overall Length 29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Transport Width < 18.5 ft (< 5.64 m)
Width, Working Position 42 ft (13 m)
Transport Height < 16 ft (< 4.88 m)
Impeller Diameter Blower: 17.7 in. (45 cm)
Hose Diameter Distribution: 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

Features Total Tank: 120 bu (4200 L)

Weights

Weight Dual rank - 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing: 31,000 lb. (14,100 kg) / Dual rank - 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing: 27,300 lb. (12,400 kg) / Single rank - 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing: 19,200 lb. (8700 kg) | Available ballast: 800 lb

Features

Features Number of ranks: Single; Dual | Blower drive type: Hydraulic / Metering: Electric
Opener Type Style: No-till
Construction Material Tank: Central, non-pressurized polyethylene tank

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