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Build the Right Foundation for Every Acre
The crop’s potential is shaped long before planting begins. John Deere tillage tools help manage residue, reduce compaction, and create a consistent seedbed—so you can trust what’s happening below the surface. With the right foundation in place, every pass sets up stronger emergence, more uniform stands, and greater confidence heading into planting.
Make the Most of Every Prep Window
Field prep doesn’t wait for ideal conditions, and neither can you. With a full lineup of tillage tools designed for different soil types and residue levels, John Deere helps you match the tool to the job, reduce extra passes, and cover ground efficiently—so when conditions finally line up, you’re ready to move fast and get it done right.
Adapt in Real Time and Build for What’s Next
No two fields—or passes—are the same. John Deere tillage tools with in-cab adjustment and connected technology help you respond as conditions change, maintaining consistent depth and finish across every acre. Captured data in Operations Center turns each pass into insight—so you can refine decisions, improve outcomes, and start next season ahead.
Specifications
Hitch
| Options | Integral / Optional: Drawn |
| 3-Point Hitch Requirements | Category 3/4 (with Quik-Coupler) |
| Pull-Type Description | Category 4 Hitch |
Standard Options
| Spacing Between Standards | 30 in. |
| Spacing Between Standards | 76.2 cm |
| Option 1 | Shear-bolt |
| Option 1 - Trip Force, Shear Bolt | 7200 lb. |
| Option 1 - Trip Force, Shear Bolt | 3265 kg |
| Option 1 - Standard Type | Straight with wear shin: 19 or 31.75 mm / 0.75 or 1.25 in. |
| Option 2 | Cushion trip |
| Option 2 - Trip Force | 3200 lb. |
| Option 2 - Trip Force | 1451.5 kg |
| Option 2 - Trip Height | 12 in. |
| Option 2 - Trip Height | 30.5 cm |
| Option 2 - Standard Type | 19 mm / 0.75 in. |
Working Width
| Working Width | 17.5 ft |
| Working Width | 5.3 m |
Closing Wheel Attachment
| Down Force | 250 lb. |
| Down Force | 113.4 kg |
| Size | 4x16 in. |
| Size | 10.2x40.6 cm |
| Spacing | 7.5 - 14 in. |
| Spacing | 19.05 - 35.6 cm |
| Angle Adjustments | 1 - 15 degree (angle) |
Operating Speed
| Operating Speed | 4-7 mph |
| Operating Speed | 6.4-11.2 km/h |
Frame
| Maximum Underframe Clearance | 35 in. |
| Maximum Underframe Clearance | 89 cm |
Transport Width
| Transport Width | 17.25 ft |
| Transport Width | 5.3 m |
Stabilizer/Gauge Wheels
| Type | Two Stabilizer wheels |
| Wheels | 20.5x8 in. |
| Wheels | 52.1x20.3 cm |
| Tires | 10 PR |
Ground-Engaging Components
| Options | Standard: 19 mm (0.75 in.) Min-till point: 178 mm (7 in.) Low-disturbance: 178 mm (7 in.), 254 mm (10 in.) Ultra-low-disturbance: 63 mm (2.5 in.) Standard: 31.75 mm (1.25 in.) Regular: 57 mm (2.25 in.) Capped: 57 mm (2.25 in.) Double-capped: 57 mm (2.25 in.) LaserRip points: 70 mm (2.75 in.), 127 mm (5 in.), and 178 mm (7 in.) |
Coulters
| Type | Spring cushion coulters |
| Pounds Of Force | Normal working load: 272.2 kg 600 lb Deflection of: 10.2 cm 4 in. Maximum trip load: 362.9 kg 800 lb Deflection of: 20.3 cm 8 in. |
| Blades | Straight or rippled: 559x4.5 mm 22x0.1777 in. |
Tool Configuration
| Type | In-line ripper |
Operating Depth
| Maximum Operating Depth | 16 in. |
| Maximum Operating Depth | 40.6 cm |
Pull-Type Wheels
| Description | VF280/70R15 Radial tire (with drawn hitch) |
Depth Control
| Option 1 | 3-point hitch for integral |
| Option 2 | TruSet™ Active (with drawn hitch) |
Horsepower Required
| Horsepower Required Per Standard | 29.8-44.7 kW / 40-60 hp |