MACHINERY

John Deere releases its largest air cart

New air cart 55% larger with an 850 bushel capacity

Alex Paull

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John Deere product marketing manager Ryan Hough said a five-pivot hydraulic wireless conveyance was capable of delivering 100 bushels (3524 litres) per minute to fill all tanks from a single positioning of the cart and truck. 

“Every additional bushel of capacity to each tank was considered to ensure the splits were right, allowing more time for seeding,” Hough said.

 “This allows producers, using common input rates, to seed almost 70 hectares, yet avoid the additional soil compaction and decreased flotation that comes with less than optimal tank splits on larger cart offerings.

 “The C850 is able to seed a comparable number of hectares to carts nearly 100 bushels larger without carrying the added weight of unused product that can result in increased soil compaction and decreased flotation.”

 It is compatible with the 76 ft. (23.2 m) John Deere 1870 Air Hoe Drill; and 50 and 60 ft. (15.2 and 18.2 m) 1890 No-till Air Drills.    “The heavy-duty frame is built for years of use, and stainless steel primaries were used to reduce corrosion and wear,” Hough said. 

Optional SectionCommand can be ordered with the C850 to reduce seed and fertiliser inputs while improving even emergence and crop development.

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