Features
TouchSet™ Depth Control System

The TouchSet™ system allows for precise, in-cab depth control adjustments according to field conditions. Operators can easily match depth changes to achieve optimal yield, minimizing seed depth-related penalties, with a repeatability of +/- 6 mm to preset depth.
Flexible Frame Allows for Consistent Seed Depth

The John Deere H500 and H500F Air Hoe Drills, featuring diagonal mainframes and wing flexing, maintain seed depth over uneven terrain and offer a three-year frame warranty due to their proven durability and four times longer life requirement than previous models.
Advanced Separate Fertilizer Placement

Precise nutrient placement is offered with the Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP) feature. This allows nutrients to be positioned at an optimal 5- or 7-degree angle minimizing soil disturbance and promoting effective nutrient absorption.
Specifications
Tractor Horsepower Requirements
| 40 Ft | 325 hp |
| 40 Ft | 298.3 kW |
| 50 Ft | 400 hp |
| 50 Ft | 298.3 kW |
| 60 Ft | 475 hp |
| 60 Ft | 354.2 kW |
Dimensions
| Road Clearance With Sweep | 15 in. |
| Road Clearance With Sweep | 38.1 cm |
| Transport Width | 20 ft |
| Transport Width | 6.1 m |
| Nominal Frame Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 13.75 ft |
| Nominal Frame Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 4.2 m |
| Number Of Seed Openers | Openers link |
| Spacing And Width #1 | Spacing: 25.4 cm 10 in. Width: 18.3 m 60 ft |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Working Width | 60 ft |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Working Width | 18.3 m |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height With Harrow | 19.4 ft |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height With Harrow | 5.91 m |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Minimum Temporary Height Reduction With Sweeps | 20 in. |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Minimum Temporary Height Reduction With Sweeps | 508 mm |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Nominal Inner Wing Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 13.59 ft |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Nominal Inner Wing Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 4.14 m |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Weight | 41425 lb. |
| Spacing And Width #1 - Weight | 18790 kg |
Fore-Aft Dimensions
| Hitch Pin To Rear Of Transport Wheels | 33.2 ft |
| Hitch Pin To Rear Of Transport Wheels | 10.12 m |
| Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener To Opener | 30 in. |
| Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener To Opener | 76.2 cm |
| Fore-Aft Frame Clearance Between Ranks | 29 in. |
| Fore-Aft Frame Clearance Between Ranks | 73.66 cm |
| Front Of Front Cross Member To Front Of Rear Cross Member (4 Ranks) | 7.23 ft |
| Front Of Front Cross Member To Front Of Rear Cross Member (4 Ranks) | 2.21 m |
Fertilizer Opener
| Type #1 | Rolling disk |
| Type #1 - Spacing | 20 in. |
| Type #1 - Spacing | 50.8 cm |
| Type #1 - Blade Size | 18 in. |
| Type #1 - Blade Size | 457 mm |
| Type #1 - Fertilizer Compatibility | Anhydrous gas, liquid, dry |
Mainframe
| Centerframe Width | 13.75 ft |
| Centerframe Width | 4.2 m |
| Cross Members | 4 x 4 in. |
| Cross Members | 10.16 x 10.16 cm |
| End Tubes | 4 x 4 x 0.375 in. |
| End Tubes | 102 x 102 x 9.5 mm |
| Hitch | 2 in. |
| Hitch | 50.8 mm |
| Hitch Category | Category 4: Pin: 50 mm 2 in. Category 5: 70 mm 2.75 in. |
| Seeding Tool Depth Control | Adjustable mechanical stop |
| Mainframe And Wing Flexibility | Diagonal flex |
Tractor Hydraulic Requirements
| Minimum SCVs | 3 |
| Tractor Hydraulic Circuit Requirements | One selective control for frame lift, one selective control for wing fold and transport wheels, and one for SFP rockshaft control |
| Tractor Hydraulic Pressure Requirement | 2500 psiPerMin |
| Tractor Hydraulic Pressure Requirement | 172.4 barPerMin |
Seed Opener
| Type #1 | TruPosition™: 51 degree (angle) |
| Type #1 - Spacing | 10 in. |
| Type #1 - Spacing | 25.4 cm |
| Type #1 - Dimensions | 1.25 x 2 x 28 in. |
| Type #1 - Dimensions | 31.75 x 50.8 x 711 mm |
| Type #1 - Trip Force | 550 lb-ft |
| Type #1 - Trip Force | 2.4 kN |
| Underframe Clearance | 28 in. |
| Underframe Clearance | 71.12 cm |
Press Wheels
| Steel | 3x21 (34.7 lb) or 4x22 (35.9 lb) on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing |
| Semi-Pneumatic | 3x21 (37.2 lb), 4x21 (41.8 lb), or 5.5x21 (51.6 lb) on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing |
Warning Lights
| Standard | Yes |
Tires
| Tire Specifications | Tire link |
Freight
| Free On Board (F.O.B.) | Valley City, North Dakota |