John Deere 1755

Upforce / Downforce spring systems

Planter row-unit downforce is an important factor to ensure consistent and proper depth control. Downforce systems are used to keep the planting units from bouncing on rough seedbeds and to improve planter penetration in heavy residue and harder soil conditions. The amount of downforce required is determined by how the planter is equipped and the field conditions in which the planter is used.

Non-adjustable springs can also be used to apply upforce on the row-units. Upforce can be achieved by changing the orientation of the spring on the parallel arms. This upforce can be used to counteract excess

row-unit margin or extra weight cause by seed, tillage, or other attachments on the row-unit. Upforce springs will limit the maximum amount of downforce that can be place on a row-unit by the downforce system and should only be used in conditions were adequate and consistent depth control is easily maintained.

Non-adjustable springs in the upforce or downforce position can also be used to counteract variances in row to row. When used in conjunction with the pneumatic downforce system, non-adjustable springs can be used to provide a more consistent row-unit margin on each row by compensating for inconsistencies such as tire tracks, different row-unit tillage attachments, and other various attachments.

Non-adjustable springs

Non-adjustable springs, row-unit upforce

A single set of springs apply approximately 90 lb of upforce / downforce per row. Two sets of springs can be used for 180 lb of force per row.

Non-adjustable downforce springs are recommended for use in conventional tilled soil for planting speeds over 5 mph and/or in rough-tilled seedbed conditions. Non-adjustable springs can be used with tillage attachments in lighter, conventional tilled soils. (Not recommended for use with unit- or frame-mounted coulter.)

Dual upforce springs 1700 TR

Adjustable heavy-duty springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce can be used to apply 0 lb to 400 lb of downforce per row and has four settings: 0 lb, 125 lb, 250 lb, and 400 lb. The adjustable, heavy-duty downforce system can be used in all planting conditions and is compatible with all tillage attachments (recommended with unit-mounted coulter, row cleaners, and unit-mounted double-disk fertilizer openers in conservation planting conditions).

NOTE: Compatible with all MaxEmerge™ Plus  planters. Vacuum planters built prior to June 1992 require updated manifold brackets (A52970) to eliminate adjustment interference.

Upforce / Downforce spring systems

Planter row-unit downforce is an important factor to ensure consistent and proper depth control. Downforce systems are used to keep the planting units from bouncing on rough seedbeds and to improve planter penetration in heavy residue and harder soil conditions. The amount of downforce required is determined by how the planter is equipped and the field conditions in which the planter is used.

Non-adjustable springs can also be used to apply upforce on the row-units. Upforce can be achieved by changing the orientation of the spring on the parallel arms. This upforce can be used to counteract excess

row-unit margin or extra weight cause by seed, tillage, or other attachments on the row-unit. Upforce springs will limit the maximum amount of downforce that can be place on a row-unit by the downforce system and should only be used in conditions were adequate and consistent depth control is easily maintained.

Non-adjustable springs in the upforce or downforce position can also be used to counteract variances in row to row. When used in conjunction with the pneumatic downforce system, non-adjustable springs can be used to provide a more consistent row-unit margin on each row by compensating for inconsistencies such as tire tracks, different row-unit tillage attachments, and other various attachments.

Non-adjustable springs

Non-adjustable springs, row-unit upforce

A single set of springs apply approximately 90 lb of upforce / downforce per row. Two sets of springs can be used for 180 lb of force per row.

Non-adjustable downforce springs are recommended for use in conventional tilled soil for planting speeds over 5 mph and/or in rough-tilled seedbed conditions. Non-adjustable springs can be used with tillage attachments in lighter, conventional tilled soils. (Not recommended for use with unit- or frame-mounted coulter.)

Dual upforce springs 1700 TR

Adjustable heavy-duty springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce can be used to apply 0 lb to 400 lb of downforce per row and has four settings: 0 lb, 125 lb, 250 lb, and 400 lb. The adjustable, heavy-duty downforce system can be used in all planting conditions and is compatible with all tillage attachments (recommended with unit-mounted coulter, row cleaners, and unit-mounted double-disk fertilizer openers in conservation planting conditions).

NOTE: Compatible with all MaxEmerge™ Plus  planters. Vacuum planters built prior to June 1992 require updated manifold brackets (A52970) to eliminate adjustment interference.

Upforce / Downforce spring systems

Planter row-unit downforce is an important factor to ensure consistent and proper depth control. Downforce systems are used to keep the planting units from bouncing on rough seedbeds and to improve planter penetration in heavy residue and harder soil conditions. The amount of downforce required is determined by how the planter is equipped and the field conditions in which the planter is used.

Non-adjustable springs can also be used to apply upforce on the row-units. Upforce can be achieved by changing the orientation of the spring on the parallel arms. This upforce can be used to counteract excess

row-unit margin or extra weight cause by seed, tillage, or other attachments on the row-unit. Upforce springs will limit the maximum amount of downforce that can be place on a row-unit by the downforce system and should only be used in conditions were adequate and consistent depth control is easily maintained.

Non-adjustable springs in the upforce or downforce position can also be used to counteract variances in row to row. When used in conjunction with the pneumatic downforce system, non-adjustable springs can be used to provide a more consistent row-unit margin on each row by compensating for inconsistencies such as tire tracks, different row-unit tillage attachments, and other various attachments.

Non-adjustable springs

Non-adjustable springs, row-unit upforce

A single set of springs apply approximately 90 lb of upforce / downforce per row. Two sets of springs can be used for 180 lb of force per row.

Non-adjustable downforce springs are recommended for use in conventional tilled soil for planting speeds over 5 mph and/or in rough-tilled seedbed conditions. Non-adjustable springs can be used with tillage attachments in lighter, conventional tilled soils. (Not recommended for use with unit- or frame-mounted coulter.)

Dual upforce springs 1700 TR

Adjustable heavy-duty springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce can be used to apply 0 lb to 400 lb of downforce per row and has four settings: 0 lb, 125 lb, 250 lb, and 400 lb. The adjustable, heavy-duty downforce system can be used in all planting conditions and is compatible with all tillage attachments (recommended with unit-mounted coulter, row cleaners, and unit-mounted double-disk fertilizer openers in conservation planting conditions).

NOTE: Compatible with all MaxEmerge™ Plus  planters. Vacuum planters built prior to June 1992 require updated manifold brackets (A52970) to eliminate adjustment interference.

7-in. x 7-in. single-disk opener installed

Double-disk opener assembly

Frame-mounted fertilizer openers are recommended for the following tillage conditions:

Depending on the model, single-disk or double-disk frame-mounted fertilizer openers options are available to meet a wide range of operating conditions. The single-disk frame-mounted fertilizer opener is the most robust and versatile of the two frame-mounted options. 

There are two designs of frame-mounted single disk fertilizer openers available for planters today:

• One design mounts to rigid frame or folding planters and utilizes a steel upper arm for secure mounting.  This style opener is shown in the right-hand picture above and has been available for a number of years. 
• The second design of frame-mounted single-disk openers is strictly for 7-in. x 7-in. frames and is for use on the 1770NT, 1770NT CCS^TM, and 1790 Planters (excluding the 24Row20). This design incorporates a longer curved upper casting and is shown in the left-hand picture above.

Single-disk fertilizer openers feature a gauge wheel to:

• Gauge fertilizer application depth
• Minimize soil disruption

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener has the ability to be locked up in the raised position on 1790 Split-Row Planters. This eliminates excessive wear to the openers when planting soybeans with a 1790 and the openers are not utilized. There are two bundles required for updating 1790 Split-Row Planters. One bundle is used for the center frame section and the other bundle is for wing sections. 

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener cannot be locked up in the raised position on 1770NT Planters due to frame tube and opener contact. The steel opener for rigid or folding planters (non-NT) can be raised somewhat by screwing up the spring assembly but cannot be completely raised from the soil. 

NOTES:

1) Single-disk openers on 8Row30 1750 frames are limited to placement of 3 in. to 6 in. off the row on rows 4 and 5. 

2) Single-disk opener is not recommended for loose, soft soil conditions unless equipped with cast spout. 

3) Single-disk opener has optional heavy-duty spring A50733 (Parts) if more down force is needed in tough no-till conditions. 

4) Double-disk opener is not compatible with frame-mounted coulter.

NOTE: Order number of opener bundles to match number of planter row units, i.e. 4Row 1750 Planter requires four BA91211 double-disk openers or two BA91212 single-disk openers. (The only exception is for front-fold planters. Correct quantity of opener bundles is shown in parenthesis after the bundle number in notes below.)

Low-, regular-, and high-rate feed augers are available to meter fertilizer in the quantity required.

For 30-in. rows, the approximate rate of application is as follows:

For 40-in. rows, the approximate rate of application is as follows:

NOTES:

1. Larger amounts will be applied to narrower row spacings and smaller amounts will be applied to wider row spacings. 
2. Weight metered may vary from that indicated because the fertilizer attachment will meter by volume, not by weight, and because of differences in fertilizer. 
3. Multiples of the augers are required for 8-row, 12-row, and 16-row applications.

Low-, regular-, and high-rate feed augers are available to meter fertilizer in the quantity required.

For 30-in. rows, the approximate rate of application is as follows:

For 40-in. rows, the approximate rate of application is as follows:

NOTES:

1. Larger amounts will be applied to narrower row spacings and smaller amounts will be applied to wider row spacings. 
2. Weight metered may vary from that indicated because the fertilizer attachment will meter by volume, not by weight, and because of differences in fertilizer. 
3. Multiples of the augers are required for 8-row, 12-row, and 16-row applications.

Dry fertilizer attachment

Hoppers hold approximately 550 lb of fertilizer for longer operating time between fill-ups.

Hopper lids provide large opening for fast filling with less spillage.

Hoppers pivot for easy dumping and cleaning.

Transmission (two on front-fold model) has 24 sprocket combinations in consistent 6 percent increments to allow applying fertilizer at the desired application rate.

Includes hoppers, transmissions, and drives. Requires augers and openers or surface application brackets.

NOTES:

1. Warning and tail lamps recommended for planter since fertilizer attachment could obscure tractor tail and/or warning lights. 
2. 1780 fertilizer placement on 30-in. row spacing only. 
3. BA91309 can also be used on an 11-row planter; only six rows will fertilize. 6-row wide requires one A47389 coupler and one A47400 coupler from Parts.
4. When adding to a planter with variable rate drive (VRD), additional drive components for the fertilizer attachments will need to be ordered through parts.

Dry fertilizer attachment

Hoppers hold approximately 550 lb of fertilizer for longer operating time between fill-ups.

Hopper lids provide large opening for fast filling with less spillage.

Hoppers pivot for easy dumping and cleaning.

Transmission (two on front-fold model) has 24 sprocket combinations in consistent 6 percent increments to allow applying fertilizer at the desired application rate.

Includes hoppers, transmissions, and drives. Requires augers and openers or surface application brackets.

NOTES:

1. Warning and tail lamps recommended for planter since fertilizer attachment could obscure tractor tail and/or warning lights. 
2. 1780 fertilizer placement on 30-in. row spacing only. 
3. BA91309 can also be used on an 11-row planter; only six rows will fertilize. 6-row wide requires one A47389 coupler and one A47400 coupler from Parts.
4. When adding to a planter with variable rate drive (VRD), additional drive components for the fertilizer attachments will need to be ordered through parts.

7-in. x 7-in. single-disk opener installed

Double-disk opener assembly

Frame-mounted fertilizer openers are recommended for the following tillage conditions:

Depending on the model, single-disk or double-disk frame-mounted fertilizer openers options are available to meet a wide range of operating conditions. The single-disk frame-mounted fertilizer opener is the most robust and versatile of the two frame-mounted options. 

There are two designs of frame-mounted single disk fertilizer openers available for planters today:

• One design mounts to rigid frame or folding planters and utilizes a steel upper arm for secure mounting.  This style opener is shown in the right-hand picture above and has been available for a number of years. 
• The second design of frame-mounted single-disk openers is strictly for 7-in. x 7-in. frames and is for use on the 1770NT, 1770NT CCS^TM, and 1790 Planters (excluding the 24Row20). This design incorporates a longer curved upper casting and is shown in the left-hand picture above.

Single-disk fertilizer openers feature a gauge wheel to:

• Gauge fertilizer application depth
• Minimize soil disruption

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener has the ability to be locked up in the raised position on 1790 Split-Row Planters. This eliminates excessive wear to the openers when planting soybeans with a 1790 and the openers are not utilized. There are two bundles required for updating 1790 Split-Row Planters. One bundle is used for the center frame section and the other bundle is for wing sections. 

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener cannot be locked up in the raised position on 1770NT Planters due to frame tube and opener contact. The steel opener for rigid or folding planters (non-NT) can be raised somewhat by screwing up the spring assembly but cannot be completely raised from the soil. 

NOTES:

1) Single-disk openers on 8Row30 1750 frames are limited to placement of 3 in. to 6 in. off the row on rows 4 and 5. 

2) Single-disk opener is not recommended for loose, soft soil conditions unless equipped with cast spout. 

3) Single-disk opener has optional heavy-duty spring A50733 (Parts) if more down force is needed in tough no-till conditions. 

4) Double-disk opener is not compatible with frame-mounted coulter.

NOTE: Order number of opener bundles to match number of planter row units, i.e. 4Row 1750 Planter requires four BA91211 double-disk openers or two BA91212 single-disk openers. (The only exception is for front-fold planters. Correct quantity of opener bundles is shown in parenthesis after the bundle number in notes below.)

7-in. x 7-in. single-disk opener installed

Double-disk opener assembly

Frame-mounted fertilizer openers are recommended for the following tillage conditions:

Depending on the model, single-disk or double-disk frame-mounted fertilizer openers options are available to meet a wide range of operating conditions. The single-disk frame-mounted fertilizer opener is the most robust and versatile of the two frame-mounted options. 

There are two designs of frame-mounted single disk fertilizer openers available for planters today:

• One design mounts to rigid frame or folding planters and utilizes a steel upper arm for secure mounting.  This style opener is shown in the right-hand picture above and has been available for a number of years. 
• The second design of frame-mounted single-disk openers is strictly for 7-in. x 7-in. frames and is for use on the 1770NT, 1770NT CCS^TM, and 1790 Planters (excluding the 24Row20). This design incorporates a longer curved upper casting and is shown in the left-hand picture above.

Single-disk fertilizer openers feature a gauge wheel to:

• Gauge fertilizer application depth
• Minimize soil disruption

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener has the ability to be locked up in the raised position on 1790 Split-Row Planters. This eliminates excessive wear to the openers when planting soybeans with a 1790 and the openers are not utilized. There are two bundles required for updating 1790 Split-Row Planters. One bundle is used for the center frame section and the other bundle is for wing sections. 

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener cannot be locked up in the raised position on 1770NT Planters due to frame tube and opener contact. The steel opener for rigid or folding planters (non-NT) can be raised somewhat by screwing up the spring assembly but cannot be completely raised from the soil. 

NOTES:

1) Single-disk openers on 8Row30 1750 frames are limited to placement of 3 in. to 6 in. off the row on rows 4 and 5. 

2) Single-disk opener is not recommended for loose, soft soil conditions unless equipped with cast spout. 

3) Single-disk opener has optional heavy-duty spring A50733 (Parts) if more down force is needed in tough no-till conditions. 

4) Double-disk opener is not compatible with frame-mounted coulter.

NOTE: Order number of opener bundles to match number of planter row units, i.e. 4Row 1750 Planter requires four BA91211 double-disk openers or two BA91212 single-disk openers. (The only exception is for front-fold planters. Correct quantity of opener bundles is shown in parenthesis after the bundle number in notes below.)

7-in. x 7-in. single-disk opener installed

Double-disk opener assembly

Frame-mounted fertilizer openers are recommended for the following tillage conditions:

Depending on the model, single-disk or double-disk frame-mounted fertilizer openers options are available to meet a wide range of operating conditions. The single-disk frame-mounted fertilizer opener is the most robust and versatile of the two frame-mounted options. 

There are two designs of frame-mounted single disk fertilizer openers available for planters today:

• One design mounts to rigid frame or folding planters and utilizes a steel upper arm for secure mounting.  This style opener is shown in the right-hand picture above and has been available for a number of years. 
• The second design of frame-mounted single-disk openers is strictly for 7-in. x 7-in. frames and is for use on the 1770NT, 1770NT CCS^TM, and 1790 Planters (excluding the 24Row20). This design incorporates a longer curved upper casting and is shown in the left-hand picture above.

Single-disk fertilizer openers feature a gauge wheel to:

• Gauge fertilizer application depth
• Minimize soil disruption

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener has the ability to be locked up in the raised position on 1790 Split-Row Planters. This eliminates excessive wear to the openers when planting soybeans with a 1790 and the openers are not utilized. There are two bundles required for updating 1790 Split-Row Planters. One bundle is used for the center frame section and the other bundle is for wing sections. 

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener cannot be locked up in the raised position on 1770NT Planters due to frame tube and opener contact. The steel opener for rigid or folding planters (non-NT) can be raised somewhat by screwing up the spring assembly but cannot be completely raised from the soil. 

NOTES:

1) Single-disk openers on 8Row30 1750 frames are limited to placement of 3 in. to 6 in. off the row on rows 4 and 5. 

2) Single-disk opener is not recommended for loose, soft soil conditions unless equipped with cast spout. 

3) Single-disk opener has optional heavy-duty spring A50733 (Parts) if more down force is needed in tough no-till conditions. 

4) Double-disk opener is not compatible with frame-mounted coulter.

NOTE: Order number of opener bundles to match number of planter row units, i.e. 4Row 1750 Planter requires four BA91211 double-disk openers or two BA91212 single-disk openers. (The only exception is for front-fold planters. Correct quantity of opener bundles is shown in parenthesis after the bundle number in notes below.)

Dry fertilizer attachment

Hoppers hold approximately 550 lb of fertilizer for longer operating time between fill-ups.

Hopper lids provide large opening for fast filling with less spillage.

Hoppers pivot for easy dumping and cleaning.

Transmission (two on front-fold model) has 24 sprocket combinations in consistent 6 percent increments to allow applying fertilizer at the desired application rate.

Includes hoppers, transmissions, and drives. Requires augers and openers or surface application brackets.

NOTES:

1. Warning and tail lamps recommended for planter since fertilizer attachment could obscure tractor tail and/or warning lights. 
2. 1780 fertilizer placement on 30-in. row spacing only. 
3. BA91309 can also be used on an 11-row planter; only six rows will fertilize. 6-row wide requires one A47389 coupler and one A47400 coupler from Parts.
4. When adding to a planter with variable rate drive (VRD), additional drive components for the fertilizer attachments will need to be ordered through parts.

7-in. x 7-in. single-disk opener installed

Double-disk opener assembly

Frame-mounted fertilizer openers are recommended for the following tillage conditions:

Depending on the model, single-disk or double-disk frame-mounted fertilizer openers options are available to meet a wide range of operating conditions. The single-disk frame-mounted fertilizer opener is the most robust and versatile of the two frame-mounted options. 

There are two designs of frame-mounted single disk fertilizer openers available for planters today:

• One design mounts to rigid frame or folding planters and utilizes a steel upper arm for secure mounting.  This style opener is shown in the right-hand picture above and has been available for a number of years. 
• The second design of frame-mounted single-disk openers is strictly for 7-in. x 7-in. frames and is for use on the 1770NT, 1770NT CCS^TM, and 1790 Planters (excluding the 24Row20). This design incorporates a longer curved upper casting and is shown in the left-hand picture above.

Single-disk fertilizer openers feature a gauge wheel to:

• Gauge fertilizer application depth
• Minimize soil disruption

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener has the ability to be locked up in the raised position on 1790 Split-Row Planters. This eliminates excessive wear to the openers when planting soybeans with a 1790 and the openers are not utilized. There are two bundles required for updating 1790 Split-Row Planters. One bundle is used for the center frame section and the other bundle is for wing sections. 

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener cannot be locked up in the raised position on 1770NT Planters due to frame tube and opener contact. The steel opener for rigid or folding planters (non-NT) can be raised somewhat by screwing up the spring assembly but cannot be completely raised from the soil. 

NOTES:

1) Single-disk openers on 8Row30 1750 frames are limited to placement of 3 in. to 6 in. off the row on rows 4 and 5. 

2) Single-disk opener is not recommended for loose, soft soil conditions unless equipped with cast spout. 

3) Single-disk opener has optional heavy-duty spring A50733 (Parts) if more down force is needed in tough no-till conditions. 

4) Double-disk opener is not compatible with frame-mounted coulter.

NOTE: Order number of opener bundles to match number of planter row units, i.e. 4Row 1750 Planter requires four BA91211 double-disk openers or two BA91212 single-disk openers. (The only exception is for front-fold planters. Correct quantity of opener bundles is shown in parenthesis after the bundle number in notes below.)

7-in. x 7-in. single-disk opener installed

Double-disk opener assembly

Frame-mounted fertilizer openers are recommended for the following tillage conditions:

Depending on the model, single-disk or double-disk frame-mounted fertilizer openers options are available to meet a wide range of operating conditions. The single-disk frame-mounted fertilizer opener is the most robust and versatile of the two frame-mounted options. 

There are two designs of frame-mounted single disk fertilizer openers available for planters today:

• One design mounts to rigid frame or folding planters and utilizes a steel upper arm for secure mounting.  This style opener is shown in the right-hand picture above and has been available for a number of years. 
• The second design of frame-mounted single-disk openers is strictly for 7-in. x 7-in. frames and is for use on the 1770NT, 1770NT CCS^TM, and 1790 Planters (excluding the 24Row20). This design incorporates a longer curved upper casting and is shown in the left-hand picture above.

Single-disk fertilizer openers feature a gauge wheel to:

• Gauge fertilizer application depth
• Minimize soil disruption

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener has the ability to be locked up in the raised position on 1790 Split-Row Planters. This eliminates excessive wear to the openers when planting soybeans with a 1790 and the openers are not utilized. There are two bundles required for updating 1790 Split-Row Planters. One bundle is used for the center frame section and the other bundle is for wing sections. 

The frame-mounted, single-disk opener cannot be locked up in the raised position on 1770NT Planters due to frame tube and opener contact. The steel opener for rigid or folding planters (non-NT) can be raised somewhat by screwing up the spring assembly but cannot be completely raised from the soil. 

NOTES:

1) Single-disk openers on 8Row30 1750 frames are limited to placement of 3 in. to 6 in. off the row on rows 4 and 5. 

2) Single-disk opener is not recommended for loose, soft soil conditions unless equipped with cast spout. 

3) Single-disk opener has optional heavy-duty spring A50733 (Parts) if more down force is needed in tough no-till conditions. 

4) Double-disk opener is not compatible with frame-mounted coulter.

NOTE: Order number of opener bundles to match number of planter row units, i.e. 4Row 1750 Planter requires four BA91211 double-disk openers or two BA91212 single-disk openers. (The only exception is for front-fold planters. Correct quantity of opener bundles is shown in parenthesis after the bundle number in notes below.)

1755 6-row with three 70-gallon tanks

70 U.S. gallon tanks for 1755 and 1785 Rigid Planters.

These tanks can be ordered by themselves and used for water ballast to improve planter opener penetration. For use with fertilizer application, order complete fertilizer bundles.

When filled with water, each 70-gallon tank adds approximately 650 lb of weight to planter. Tanks are required when penetration is limited by machine weight; for example, when frame-mounted coulters with adjustable down-force springs are used together and fertilizer attachments are not used.

NOTE: Not recommended for 1765 or 1775 12Row30 Planters.

IMPORTANT: Warning and tail lamps recommended for planter since fertilizer attachment could obscure tractor tail and/or warning lamps.

Drag closing system

Designed to improve seed emergence in particularly difficult soil conditions that severely bake and crust after planting. These conditions are found primarily in irrigated cotton planting areas of the southwestern United States.

A seed packer wheel precedes the drag and pushes seed down into the moist soil. Drag brings loose soil into seed furrow without compaction. Without the typical closing compaction, the covering soil acts like a mulch, reducing the tendency to crust for improved seed emergence.

Only for use in fields that are relatively level and free of residue and clods that could cause plugging.

NOTE: Not compatible with leveling chains, tine tooth incorporators, rear-mounted granular insecticide or herbicide attachments, seed packer wheel or insecticide diffusers.

Rubber tire closing system

Rubber tire closing system

Rubber tire wheels are recommended for most conventional, minimum-till, and no-till planting conditions. Multiple levels of spring force are available, and are easily set with the integrated T-handle adjustment.

Cast iron closing wheels

Cast-closing wheels

Cast-iron wheels are recommended for use in tough soil conditions where additional closing force is required.

Disk closing system

Disk closing system

The disk closing system is recommended for very shallow planting depths. Two small disks are used to gently firm soil around the seed. These disks are followed by a wide packer wheel to gently pack the soil surface. This system is not recommended for use in high residue applications.

Cast-iron closing wheel system

To convert planters equipped with rubber-tire closing wheels to cast-iron closing wheels.

May be used where rubber-tire closing wheels do not adequately close seed trench.

For individual cast wheels only, order AA34350 from Service Parts.

NOTE:  Cast-iron closing wheels are not recommended in conventional tilled ground.

Rubber-tire closing wheel

Converts planters equipped with cast-iron closing wheels to rubber-tire closing wheels.

Used in all types of planting conditions.

For individual rubber-tire closing wheels only, order AA39968 from Service Parts.

Limited by their ability to close seed trench in extreme soil conditions.

NOTE: For wheels only, order AA39968 from Parts.

Furrowers with solid or notched leading blade

Used in tilled soil to move dry soil away from the planting unit path to plant in moist soil.

NOTE: Cannot be used on row spacing of less than 30 in.

Furrowers are used in conservation tillage conditions to sweep trash and a small volume of soil to the sides to clear a path for the planting unit.

Furrowers have alternating right and left-hand leading blade to assure straight planter draft.

Effectiveness of furrowers is limited by the trash-cutting ability of the attachment.

Available with two 13-in. solid blades or with a notched blade in the leading position. Leading notched blade provides improved cutting action.

The blade mounting bracket is adjustable to change the contact angle for improved sweeping action.

Depth is easily adjustable. Convenient pointer and scale give easy-to-read reference point.

Furrowers are not compatible with unit or frame-mounted coulters.

Drive chain shields are required when using conservation disk furrower with planters that have drive/gauge wheels mounted to the rear. (Not required on 1760, 1770 12Row30 or 1780 Planters.)

Finger pickup meter

Finger pickup meter

Feed cup meter

Feed cup meter

The feed cup is an economical meter designed for volumetric seed metering.  Seeds are not singulated in this style of metering system.  Therefore, this type of volumetric meter will not provide the most accurate seed spacing.

Feed cup meter planting accuracy will be influenced by seedbed conditions and the operating characteristics of the seed meter. Rough seedbeds and fast planting speeds typically deteriorate seed placement accuracy.

Feed cups are available for soybeans, edible beans, acid-delinted cotton, and regular or low-rate sorghum.

Upforce / Downforce spring systems

Planter row-unit downforce is an important factor to ensure consistent and proper depth control. Downforce systems are used to keep the planting units from bouncing on rough seedbeds and to improve planter penetration in heavy residue and harder soil conditions. The amount of downforce required is determined by how the planter is equipped and the field conditions in which the planter is used.

Non-adjustable springs can also be used to apply upforce on the row-units. Upforce can be achieved by changing the orientation of the spring on the parallel arms. This upforce can be used to counteract excess

row-unit margin or extra weight cause by seed, tillage, or other attachments on the row-unit. Upforce springs will limit the maximum amount of downforce that can be place on a row-unit by the downforce system and should only be used in conditions were adequate and consistent depth control is easily maintained.

Non-adjustable springs in the upforce or downforce position can also be used to counteract variances in row to row. When used in conjunction with the pneumatic downforce system, non-adjustable springs can be used to provide a more consistent row-unit margin on each row by compensating for inconsistencies such as tire tracks, different row-unit tillage attachments, and other various attachments.

Non-adjustable springs

Non-adjustable springs, row-unit upforce

A single set of springs apply approximately 90 lb of upforce / downforce per row. Two sets of springs can be used for 180 lb of force per row.

Non-adjustable downforce springs are recommended for use in conventional tilled soil for planting speeds over 5 mph and/or in rough-tilled seedbed conditions. Non-adjustable springs can be used with tillage attachments in lighter, conventional tilled soils. (Not recommended for use with unit- or frame-mounted coulter.)

Dual upforce springs 1700 TR

Adjustable heavy-duty springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce springs

Adjustable, heavy-duty downforce can be used to apply 0 lb to 400 lb of downforce per row and has four settings: 0 lb, 125 lb, 250 lb, and 400 lb. The adjustable, heavy-duty downforce system can be used in all planting conditions and is compatible with all tillage attachments (recommended with unit-mounted coulter, row cleaners, and unit-mounted double-disk fertilizer openers in conservation planting conditions).

NOTE: Compatible with all MaxEmerge™ Plus  planters. Vacuum planters built prior to June 1992 require updated manifold brackets (A52970) to eliminate adjustment interference.

Unit-mounted liquid fertilizer injection opener

The single-disk, unit-mounted injection opener is available for many of the integral planter models along with some of the drawn planter models. It is capable of working in all soil conditions. However, it is best suited for no-till conditions in which the double-disk opener has limited residue cutting and penetration capabilities.

This system incorporates a 16-in. 50-flute blade for good cutting and penetration capabilities. The coulter blade runs 2 in. off the seed furrow.

This is an injection fertilizer opener system. The coulter blade opens the soil; a 1/2-in. tube and nozzle assembly injects the fertilizer into the trench. Application rates are 2.4 U.S. gal per acre to 37.6 U.S. gal per acre.

This single-disk opener is not compatible with any other row tillage or row-unit-mounted attachment.

Floating row cleaner

Floating row cleaner side view

When paired with a unit-mounted coulter, the floating combo row cleaner offers the ultimate solution for managing tough residue and soil conditions. The row cleaner clears the way of debris, and the coulter penetrates tough soil, opening the furrow for the row unit opener blades. The floating ability of the row cleaner allows the unit to adapt to varying terrain independently of the row unit.

Features

The floating row cleaner allows a row cleaner to be used in conjunction with a unit-mounted coulter.This combination is often desired in heavy residue loads and tough reduced tillage planting conditions. The floating row cleaner features the SharkTooth® wheel. The beveled, sharpened edge of the teeth on the SharkTooth aggressively cuts flat and standing residue in the path of the row unit. The curved tooth design sweeps a clear path for the unit mounted coulter and opener blades, and resists residue buildup.

When used with the unit mounted coulter, the wheels are run side-by-side. They may be operated with one wheel forward if desired, by simply relocating the wheels to existing holes on the row cleaner bracket. The wheel bearings of the floating row cleaner are sealed and require no regular maintenance.

Cast aluminum depth gauge bands are standard equipment on the floating row cleaner. These durable bands are mounted directly to the row cleaner wheel, and aid the row cleaner in maintaining a consistent operating depth over varying terrain. The depth gauge bands also add weight to the row cleaner, aiding penetration in tough conditions. The depth gauge bands may be removed if desired.

Adjustability

The floating row cleaner is designed with maximum terrain following flexibility in mind. The pin adjustment has multiple settings available in 1/4-in. increments. The primary method of operating is to limit the maximum depth of operation, and allow the row cleaner to float up when necessary. This is accomplished by placing the adjustment pin below the floating bracket, limiting downward travel, but permitting upward travel. 

It is also possible to set the row unit in a manner allowing full float. Simply place the pin in the lowest setting, allowing the depth gauge bands to determine the operating depth up and down. In some conditions, it may be desirable to pin the unit in a fixed position. This may be accomplished by simply pinning through the floating arm, fixing the row cleaner arm to the row unit and allowing the row unit to control operating depth.

Operational notes

SharkTooth® is a U.S.-registered trademark of Yetter Manufacturing.

NOTES:

• Not compatible with any row spacing less than 30 inches, except the 1790 Split-Row Planter.

• Not compatible with Deere/Bauer or Deere/Orthman planters.

• Drive wheel chain shields are recommended for use with row cleaner attachments.

• Long parallel arms are required for use on:
  • 1750
  • 1760NT
  • 1770NT when used in conjunction with frame mounted fertilizer openers
  • 1790 front rank when used with frame mounted fertilizer openers
  • 1790 rear rank
• For available long parallel arm attachments for field conversion, please click here.

• Use of long parallel arms is recommended, but not required, when using the floating row cleaner on 1770 Flex Planters in conjunction with frame-mounted fertilizer openers. Use of long parallel arms on these machines will maximize the distance between the fertilizer openers and the row cleaner, preventing interference and maximizing residue flow.

• Other row cleaner designs are available for use without a unit mounted coulter, or for use with unit-mounted double disk fertilizer openers.

• Use of row cleaners and unit-mounted coulters is not recommended when surface application pre-plant herbicide is used prior to planting. when using pre-plant incorporated herbicide, the row cleaner should be adjusted to minimize soil disturbance so as not to reduce the effectiveness of the incorporated herbicide.

Dual gauge wheels installed

Dual gauge wheel components

For 1700, 1710, 1720, 1730, 1750, and 1760 Planters and individual planting units ordered for the same planters. Provide additional flotation in light, well prepared seedbeds. Especially desirable when planting on beds. Recommended only for smooth, tilled soil.

NOTES:

• Not compatible with less than 36-in. row spacings
• Not compatible with conservation furrowers
• Not compatible with V-wing bed sweep unless the sweeps are mounted in forward parallel arm holes (requires two 28H860 washers from parts).
• Not compatible with walking gauge wheels.

Herbicide and insecticide meters

Permits addition of herbicide to the planting unit already equipped with insecticide for dual insecticide/herbicide applications.

Includes herbicide meter, chemical hopper divider, and rear spreader.

Does not include chemical hopper.

Rear band spreader shown with windshield

Includes granular insecticide (with components for seed furrow placement and front or rear band spreader capability) plus herbicide with rear-mounted spreader.

Insecticide can be placed ahead of closing wheels (in-furrow or banded) or behind closing wheels (banded).  Hopper, hopper divider, drive, and meters are included.

Windshield is available to decrease wind effect on distribution pattern (order separately).

Rear-mount spreader

In order to add dry chemical (herbicide) capability to planters equipped with MaxEmerge™ row units, the installation of the dry chemical hopper, meter, drive chains, rear-mounted spreader, and related attachment hardware are needed.

As seen fully assembled in the picture to the left, the herbicide spreader is equipped with a series of baffles that distribute the dry granules on the ground in a band approximately 14 in. wide. Along with the spreader assembly, a windshield is available to decrease the effect wind has on distribution pattern (order BA25340 separately).

NOTE: Not compatible with the seed packer wheel attachment or disk closing system.

Seed furrow placement

Band spreader placement

Includes hopper, meter and both seed furrow placement and front band spreader components.

Granular chemical meters have a meter wheel for applications of up to 8 oz. per 1000 ft of row. For higher application rates, order the fluted roller for the meter (A50863) from Parts.

When seed furrow placement is used, insecticide is placed in seed furrow with the seed ahead of closing

wheel.

When band spreader is used, insecticide is placed on ground in a band approximately 7-in. wide ahead or behind closing wheels.

Available with regular or closed-chemical hopper lids.

NOTES:

1. Using rear-mount bracket (Code 9450/BA24528) allows using band spreader behind closing wheels.

2. Not compatible with seed packer wheel attachment or disk closing system.

3. Not compatible with 3.0 bushel seed hoppers.

Hose guide is a flexible material and is black in production but shown in white in these pictures.

The in-furrow liquid fertilizer and dry insecticide row-unit attachment kit will be offered as an AFC only. It is compatible with MaxEmerge™ 5 row-units, ExactEmerge™ row-units and older XP row-units with in-furrow fertilizer or with granular insecticide or with both. This attachment is designed to work with the 8-mm liquid in-furrow fertilizer hose and 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) dry insecticide hose. It can be configured in three different ways.

• To apply both liquid fertilizer and dry insecticide in the trench at the same time
• To apply liquid fertilizer only
• To apply dry insecticide only in the trench (not compatible with banding option)

This BA32912 kit is able to be installed to the closing system with the existing hardware using one bolt. This allows for a quick install and the tab on the front of the bracket keeps the orientation. No need to remove the gauge wheels or opener blades. The hose or hoses can be routed through the hole in the shank casting and closing wheel.

The BA32912 kit includes the following hardware and brackets

• A102159 x1 – guide
• A102158 x1 – bracket
• 14M7397 x2 – locknut
• 14M7746 x2 – locknut
• 19M8092 x2 – screw
• 19M9752 x2 – screw
• A103650 – electronic document

Other items needed based on number of kits order. Most dealerships already have these supplies stocked.

• One zip-tie/tie strap per row (recommended a 3 mm or 1/8 in. width)
  • R96703 is a recommendation and quantity of one per package
• 0.9 m (3 ft) of 8-mm (0.31-in.) hose per row
  • A94657 is 200 m (656 ft) of hoses and would complete approximately 218 rows.

Rear-mount spreader

In order to add dry chemical (herbicide) capability to planters equipped with MaxEmerge™ row units, the installation of the dry chemical hopper, meter, drive chains, rear-mounted spreader, and related attachment hardware are needed.

As seen fully assembled in the picture to the left, the herbicide spreader is equipped with a series of baffles that distribute the dry granules on the ground in a band approximately 14 in. wide. Along with the spreader assembly, a windshield is available to decrease the effect wind has on distribution pattern (order BA25340 separately).

NOTE: Not compatible with the seed packer wheel attachment or disk closing system.

Seed furrow placement

Band spreader placement

Includes hopper, meter and both seed furrow placement and front band spreader components.

Granular chemical meters have a meter wheel for applications of up to 8 oz. per 1000 ft of row. For higher application rates, order the fluted roller for the meter (A50863) from Parts.

When seed furrow placement is used, insecticide is placed in seed furrow with the seed ahead of closing

wheel.

When band spreader is used, insecticide is placed on ground in a band approximately 7-in. wide ahead or behind closing wheels.

Available with regular or closed-chemical hopper lids.

NOTES:

1. Using rear-mount bracket (Code 9450/BA24528) allows using band spreader behind closing wheels.

2. Not compatible with seed packer wheel attachment or disk closing system.

3. Not compatible with 3.0 bushel seed hoppers.

Liquid herbicide pre-emerge spray attachment

Applies pre-emerge liquid herbicide behind planting units.

Lower parts of attachment pivot rearward to prevent damage from obstructions such as corn stalks. Easy vertical adjustment permits quick setting of spray band width. Adapters are included to allow using flood tip nozzles for extended coverage. Approximate spray widths are:

• ''Even'' type spray tips are recommended for spraying in bands from 7 to 17 in. with the nozzle in the lower position (shown).
• The support tube may be inverted, placing the nozzle in the ''up'' position. Coverage in this position is from 50 to 90 in. in width when using flood type spray tips. This type of coverage is not recommended for less than 1/2 gallon per minute flow.

Check valves, nozzle bodies, and quick-attach nozzle caps are included for changing tips fast and easy without the use of tools. Also, this attachment for field conversion includes the distribution manifolds and hoses.

This attachment for field conversion does not include nozzle tips and strainers; see SprayMaster™ sprayer parts and accessories. Also, this attachment for field conversion does not include but requires (customer-supplied) tractor-mounted controls, tanks, pump and filters.

Pressure gauge for liquid fertilizer system

The pressure gauge allows monitoring of the liquid pressure in the fertilizer high-pressure manifold. Pressure gauge is compatible with all piston pump applications, both current and noncurrent. By being able to monitor the pressure, the operator will know when there is a plugged orifice or strainer in the system.

NOTE: Not for planters with SeedStar^TM monitoring systems.

The following are some operational tips for better performance when using the pressure gauge:

• Working pressure should be from 20 psi to 70 psi in the high-pressure manifold.
• If pressure exceeds 70 psi, inspect and clean the 50-mesh strainer and orifice in the manifold. If the strainer and orifice are not plugged, replace the orifice with the next-larger-sized orifice.
• Use the largest orifice possible to operate within the 20-psi to 70-psi pressure range. Two orifices, #43 and #59, are provided with the piston pump. Four other orifices, #31, #47, #78, and #95, are available through Parts.
• Proper filtering of the liquid fertilizer is important to prevent obstruction of the orifices and damage to the system. Clean and inspect the 80-mesh strainer in the line at the bottom of the pump. Other strainers, 50-mesh and 24-mesh, are available through Parts.

To adapt 1730 and 1780 Rigid Planters liquid herbicide attachment for 15- through 20-in. row spacing applications. Contains manifold for up to eight rows and hose connector to pump.

Does not include manifold distribution parts for 1/4-in. hose and spray nozzles. Does not include any hose pump or control. Order hose through Parts.

Outer marker arm and disk

Enables converting from one type of marker arm extension and marker disk blade to another. For all marker designs except as noted.

PTO-driven hydraulic vacuum pump

A PTO-driven hydraulic pump allows operators to use the vacuum seed meter system with open-center hydraulic tractors and/or a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm PTO.  The 540 rpm PTO system is compatible with 4Row through 9Row planters and provides 3.9 gpm at 80 percent of rated speed.  The 1000 rpm PTO system is compatible with 4Row through 15Row planters and provides 5.0 gpm at 80 percent of rated speed.  Both the 540 and 1000 rpm PTO pumps are for single vacuum motors only and inadequate for dual vacuum motors systems.

Flat seed disks such as edible bean and sweet corn require higher levels of vacuum.  These disks require a dual vacuum motor configuration on planters over 8 rows.  Neither the 540 or 1000 rpm PTO pump is adequate for flat seed disk operation.

9000 Codes include an oil cooler, except with 4-row planters with 540 rpm pump. When ordering PTO pump as a bundle, you must also order the oil cooler bundle, except with the 540 rpm PTO pump for 4-row applications.

Pneumatic downforce assembly

Improved pneumatic downforce systems are available as a factory-installed option on all planters and as a field conversion bundle for all MaxEmerge™ 5, MaxEmerge XP, MaxEmerge Plus, and MaxEmerge 2 planters. All pneumatic downforce field conversion bundles contain upgraded components to reflect pneumatic system upgrades for model year 2011.

Row-unit downforce is infinitely variable from 0 lb to 400 lb. (0 kg to 181.4 kg). A gauge and/or display provides a reading as to how much downforce the system is providing. The downforce is constant at all times during operation.

On all model year 2011 and newer 1775NT, 1775NT CCS™, 1795, and DB Series Planters, the pneumatic downforce adjustment is displayed within the GreenStar™ 2 Display as base equipment. However, when converting a model year 2010 and older 1770NT, 1770NT CCS, 1790, and DB Series Planter, the air compressor assembly and gauge need to be mounted within the tractor cab, similar to factory-installed pneumatic downforce equipment configurations for that model year.

Each row-unit has a single air bag located between the parallel arms. The air bag is hooked in parallel so air can be added or released from all rows at once from one location. Split-row planters have the corn row-units and soybean rows plumbed separately, so the pressure can be removed from the bean rows when planting corn.

MaxEmerge 2 row-units with long parallel arms must have the arms changed to current production parallel arms. This ensures the correct hole pattern for pneumatic downforce. Refer to the attachment description to order the appropriate bundle for the frame size.

NOTE: Row-units with long parallel arms require A54544 spacer block if not so equipped (Service Parts).

In-cab compressor assembly

An air compressor, located either in the tractor cab or on the frame, pumps up the system. Integral planter models ordered with pneumatic downforce from the factory have in-cab mounting as base equipment. For drawn planter models, the air compressor assembly is mounted onto the planter frame for model year 2011. Prior to model year 2011, the 1775NT, 1775NT CCS™, 1795, and DB Series Planters have the air compressor mounted within the tractor cab from the factory.

Valves located on the compressor allow bleed-off of the system. Interplant rows are shut off entirely when those rows are locked up.

Field conversion bundles have been established for upgrading pneumatic downforce systems. With the bundle structure, order the individual components for a pneumatic downforce system. There are individual bundles for the air compressor, the row-unit downforce assembly, and a hose kit.

Each planter requires one air-compressor bundle, a number of row-unit downforce assemblies equal to the number of rows on the planter, and a hose kit for each 12 rows being equipped with pneumatic downforce. There are four different row-unit downforce assembly attachments. The selection of the row-unit downforce assemblies is based on the type of meter drive, chain or Pro-Shaft™, and type of parallel arms being utilized, regular or long, on the row-units.

Pneumatic downforce assembly

Improved pneumatic downforce systems are available as a factory-installed option on all planters and as a field conversion bundle for all MaxEmerge™ 5, MaxEmerge XP, MaxEmerge Plus, and MaxEmerge 2 planters. All pneumatic downforce field conversion bundles contain upgraded components to reflect pneumatic system upgrades for model year 2011.

Row-unit downforce is infinitely variable from 0 lb to 400 lb. (0 kg to 181.4 kg). A gauge and/or display provides a reading as to how much downforce the system is providing. The downforce is constant at all times during operation.

On all model year 2011 and newer 1775NT, 1775NT CCS™, 1795, and DB Series Planters, the pneumatic downforce adjustment is displayed within the GreenStar™ 2 Display as base equipment. However, when converting a model year 2010 and older 1770NT, 1770NT CCS, 1790, and DB Series Planter, the air compressor assembly and gauge need to be mounted within the tractor cab, similar to factory-installed pneumatic downforce equipment configurations for that model year.

Each row-unit has a single air bag located between the parallel arms. The air bag is hooked in parallel so air can be added or released from all rows at once from one location. Split-row planters have the corn row-units and soybean rows plumbed separately, so the pressure can be removed from the bean rows when planting corn.

MaxEmerge 2 row-units with long parallel arms must have the arms changed to current production parallel arms. This ensures the correct hole pattern for pneumatic downforce. Refer to the attachment description to order the appropriate bundle for the frame size.

NOTE: Row-units with long parallel arms require A54544 spacer block if not so equipped (Service Parts).

In-cab compressor assembly

An air compressor, located either in the tractor cab or on the frame, pumps up the system. Integral planter models ordered with pneumatic downforce from the factory have in-cab mounting as base equipment. For drawn planter models, the air compressor assembly is mounted onto the planter frame for model year 2011. Prior to model year 2011, the 1775NT, 1775NT CCS™, 1795, and DB Series Planters have the air compressor mounted within the tractor cab from the factory.

Valves located on the compressor allow bleed-off of the system. Interplant rows are shut off entirely when those rows are locked up.

Field conversion bundles have been established for upgrading pneumatic downforce systems. With the bundle structure, order the individual components for a pneumatic downforce system. There are individual bundles for the air compressor, the row-unit downforce assembly, and a hose kit.

Each planter requires one air-compressor bundle, a number of row-unit downforce assemblies equal to the number of rows on the planter, and a hose kit for each 12 rows being equipped with pneumatic downforce. There are four different row-unit downforce assembly attachments. The selection of the row-unit downforce assemblies is based on the type of meter drive, chain or Pro-Shaft™, and type of parallel arms being utilized, regular or long, on the row-units.

Pneumatic downforce assembly

Improved pneumatic downforce systems are available as a factory-installed option on all planters and as a field conversion bundle for all MaxEmerge™ 5, MaxEmerge XP, MaxEmerge Plus, and MaxEmerge 2 planters. All pneumatic downforce field conversion bundles contain upgraded components to reflect pneumatic system upgrades for model year 2011.

Row-unit downforce is infinitely variable from 0 lb to 400 lb. (0 kg to 181.4 kg). A gauge and/or display provides a reading as to how much downforce the system is providing. The downforce is constant at all times during operation.

On all model year 2011 and newer 1775NT, 1775NT CCS™, 1795, and DB Series Planters, the pneumatic downforce adjustment is displayed within the GreenStar™ 2 Display as base equipment. However, when converting a model year 2010 and older 1770NT, 1770NT CCS, 1790, and DB Series Planter, the air compressor assembly and gauge need to be mounted within the tractor cab, similar to factory-installed pneumatic downforce equipment configurations for that model year.

Each row-unit has a single air bag located between the parallel arms. The air bag is hooked in parallel so air can be added or released from all rows at once from one location. Split-row planters have the corn row-units and soybean rows plumbed separately, so the pressure can be removed from the bean rows when planting corn.

MaxEmerge 2 row-units with long parallel arms must have the arms changed to current production parallel arms. This ensures the correct hole pattern for pneumatic downforce. Refer to the attachment description to order the appropriate bundle for the frame size.

NOTE: Row-units with long parallel arms require A54544 spacer block if not so equipped (Service Parts).

In-cab compressor assembly

An air compressor, located either in the tractor cab or on the frame, pumps up the system. Integral planter models ordered with pneumatic downforce from the factory have in-cab mounting as base equipment. For drawn planter models, the air compressor assembly is mounted onto the planter frame for model year 2011. Prior to model year 2011, the 1775NT, 1775NT CCS™, 1795, and DB Series Planters have the air compressor mounted within the tractor cab from the factory.

Valves located on the compressor allow bleed-off of the system. Interplant rows are shut off entirely when those rows are locked up.

Field conversion bundles have been established for upgrading pneumatic downforce systems. With the bundle structure, order the individual components for a pneumatic downforce system. There are individual bundles for the air compressor, the row-unit downforce assembly, and a hose kit.

Each planter requires one air-compressor bundle, a number of row-unit downforce assemblies equal to the number of rows on the planter, and a hose kit for each 12 rows being equipped with pneumatic downforce. There are four different row-unit downforce assembly attachments. The selection of the row-unit downforce assemblies is based on the type of meter drive, chain or Pro-Shaft™, and type of parallel arms being utilized, regular or long, on the row-units.

Mounting bracket and adapter harness

The planter radar is for SeedStar^TM and ComputerTrak^TM systems. The SeedStar and ComputerTrak 250, 350, and 450 monitor systems require radar.

Row tillage support bracket

Includes pointer, scale, and large easy-to-use adjustment knob for convenient adjustment to desired working depth.

Required with tine tooth tillage, conservation furrower, and V-wing attachments when ordered as extra equipment.

NOTES:  

1) Not compatible with unit- or frame-mounted coulters or heavy-duty parallel arms. 

2) For MaxEmerge™ 2  planters built prior to June 1991, order A52092 cast lower parallel arm.

Heavy-duty scrapers

Recommended for extremely sticky soils where even rotary scrapers have problems keeping Tru-Vee^TM  disks clean.

Scraper blades are heat treated for added wear.

NOTE:  Not compatible with any row-unit tillage attachments except conservation furrowers, unit-mounted coulter, and unit-mounted row cleaner.

Screw-adjust, unit-mounted row cleaner

SharkTooth® wheel

The screw-adjust, unit-mounted row cleaner is mounted directly to the face plate of the row unit, placing the ground-engaging components just in front of the row unit opener blades and depth gauge wheels. This close proximity allows the gauge wheels to control the depth of the row cleaner as well as the row unit. This compact design also allows greater compatibility with fertilizer openers and other planter attachments.

Features

The unit-mounted row cleaner features the SharkTooth® wheel. The beveled, sharpened edge of the teeth on the SharkTooth aggressively cut tough residue that lies in the path of the row unit. The curved-tooth design sweeps a clear path for the openers and resists residue buildup. The wheels are arranged in a staggered fashion with one wheel leading the other, ensuring complete clearing of the row unit path. The bearing on the SharkTooth wheel is sealed and requires no regular maintenance. Bearing shields are used between the wheel and the mount bracket to prevent residue wrapping and buildup around the bearing housing.
 

Adjustability

The unit-mounted row cleaner offers a convenient screw adjustment feature for changing the depth setting. The Acme screw is enclosed within the structure of the mounting bracket, providing protection from the elements. The adjustment knob for the screw adjustment is accessible from the top of the parallel arms. The knob can be adjusted by hand, or by using a socket. The adjustment is detented in 1/16-in. increments, allowing for quick, easily repeatable adjustments across all rows of the planter. An indicator rod and scale on the front of the row cleaner bracket indicate the current setting. If a condition is encountered where use of the row cleaner is not desired, it can be set so that the wheels do not engage the soil surface.

Operational notes and compatibility

Use of row cleaners is not recommended when surface application pre-plant herbicide is used prior to planting. When using pre-plant incorporated herbicide, the row cleaner should be adjusted to minimize soil disturbance so as not to reduce the effectiveness of the incorporated herbicide.

Drive chain shields are recommended for use with row cleaner attachments.

NOTES:

• Not compatible with use of frame-mounted coulter.
• Not compatible with any row spacing less than 30 in.
• For 1790 12/23, 12/24, 16/31, and 16/32 row machines, unit-mounted row cleaners recommended provided on the front rank of row units only.
• For DB60 47R15 machines, unit-mounted row cleaners are recommended on the 24 row units with short parallel arms only.
• Other row cleaner designs are available for compatibility with unit-mounted coulters and row unit-mounted double-disk fertilizer openers.
• Bundle is not compatible with long parallel arms. If purchasing for use on a long parallel arm machine, a separate bracket must be ordered from Service Parts.
• Drive wheel chain shields are not required on 1760, 1770 12Row30 (non-NT), or 1780 Front-Fold Planters.
• Drive wheel chain shields are required on other compatible models. Order BA25697 for the 1750 Standard Planter. Order BA24093 for all planters except the 1750 Standard.

SharkTooth® is a U.S.-registered trademark of Yetter Manufacturing.

Seed packer wheel

For use when planting cotton in special growing conditions found primarily in southwestern United States.

Some particularly difficult soil types found in these areas are susceptible to severe ''baking and crusting'' if sufficient wind, soil moisture, temperature and sunlight conditions are present. In these situations, it is important to achieve adequate seed/soil contact while minimizing soil surface compaction.

Includes a wheel that runs ahead of the closing wheels to press the cotton seed into the bottom of the furrow.

Using the packer wheel enables the regular closing wheels to be used with a minimum force setting.

Wheels should not be used in the following conditions:

• Moist soil conditions.
• Contour planting application.
• Reduced tillage conditions (typical corn-belt conditions).

Not compatible with:

• Front band insecticide spreader.
• Rear-mounted herbicide/insecticide attachments.
• Disk closing.

Plastic 3.0 bushel hopper and lid

Attachments for field conversion are available for complete seed hoppers and lids. Includes plateless and vacuum plastic 1.6 or 3.0 bushel seed hopper and lid. Seed meter, drive, and latch must be ordered separately if needed. These are for MaxEmerge™ XP rows only.

Unit-mounted coulter (shown with fluted blade)

Adapts planter to plant in reduced tillage conditions.

Nodular iron coulter arm mounts directly to planting unit shank to utilize full unit weight for penetration.

Unit gauge wheels provide depth control.

Coulter blade is positioned directly ahead of Tru-Vee™ opener to ensure accurate tillage in seed zone.

Rippled or fluted blades are available to suit a wide range of tillage and soil conditions.

NOTES:

1) Not compatible with tine tooth tillage, furrower attachments, V-wing bed sweep frame-mounted coulter or unit-mounted row cleaner.

2) Ballast attachment (or fertilizer attachment) may be required for penetration.

3) BA28970 or BA28971, heavy-duty adjustable downforce springs or pneumatic downforce system, are required to provide increased coulter penetration in hard soils and also to help keep unit from bouncing when being operated on rough seedbeds. (Not included with BA30078).

4) Requires A52092 cast heavy-duty lower regular parallel arm (one row) or A84382 heavy-duty lower long parallel arm (one row) from Service Parts. Heavy-duty long parallel arm is designed for use only with the unit-mounted coulter (not for tillage tool support bracket). Cast lower parallel arms have been standard equipment for a number of years, confirm what lower parallel arm subject planter is equipped with.

PTO-driven hydraulic vacuum pump

A PTO-driven hydraulic pump allows operators to use the vacuum seed meter system with open-center hydraulic tractors and/or a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm PTO.  The 540 rpm PTO system is compatible with 4Row through 9Row planters and provides 3.9 gpm at 80 percent of rated speed.  The 1000 rpm PTO system is compatible with 4Row through 15Row planters and provides 5.0 gpm at 80 percent of rated speed.  Both the 540 and 1000 rpm PTO pumps are for single vacuum motors only and inadequate for dual vacuum motors systems.

Flat seed disks such as edible bean and sweet corn require higher levels of vacuum.  These disks require a dual vacuum motor configuration on planters over 8 rows.  Neither the 540 or 1000 rpm PTO pump is adequate for flat seed disk operation.

9000 Codes include an oil cooler, except with 4-row planters with 540 rpm pump. When ordering PTO pump as a bundle, you must also order the oil cooler bundle, except with the 540 rpm PTO pump for 4-row applications.

PTO-driven hydraulic vacuum pump

A PTO-driven hydraulic pump allows operators to use the vacuum seed meter system with open-center hydraulic tractors and/or a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm PTO.  The 540 rpm PTO system is compatible with 4Row through 9Row planters and provides 3.9 gpm at 80 percent of rated speed.  The 1000 rpm PTO system is compatible with 4Row through 15Row planters and provides 5.0 gpm at 80 percent of rated speed.  Both the 540 and 1000 rpm PTO pumps are for single vacuum motors only and inadequate for dual vacuum motors systems.

Flat seed disks such as edible bean and sweet corn require higher levels of vacuum.  These disks require a dual vacuum motor configuration on planters over 8 rows.  Neither the 540 or 1000 rpm PTO pump is adequate for flat seed disk operation.

9000 Codes include an oil cooler, except with 4-row planters with 540 rpm pump. When ordering PTO pump as a bundle, you must also order the oil cooler bundle, except with the 540 rpm PTO pump for 4-row applications.