The Total Seeding Solution – experience the John Deere advantage
John Deere has the seeding solutions that go above expectations with a complete line of everything needed in small grains. Offering a variety of openers for your chosen practice in a variety of configurations and sizes. All with integrated technology throughout the seeding train allows for effortless setup and seamless documentation.
Total seeding solution
Setting up a John Deere seeding train is quick and easy with the plug and play technology. All data and technology operate through the Gen 4 display and ultimately up to John Deere Operation Center™ that can be viewed from anywhere at any time. Not only does the complete John Deere seeding solution all operate through one display but it eliminates the difficulty and time-consuming tasks of setting up extra displays and harnesses.
John Deere tractor paired with John Deere tool and cart
With a complete John Deere seeding solution, there are multiple different onboard and offboard technologies shown below that improve the overall seeding production step. Many of these technologies are exclusive to John Deere. Each of these technologies bring different customer value that overall lead to the ultimate John Deere seeding solution!
Improve confidence and while reducing maintenance with the new AccuRate™ metering system
Combination of stainless steel and composite materials ensure an entire corrosion resistant system
Individual electric meters allowing for more precise seeding
Up to 8x more accurate prescriptions with high fidelity prescription
Start and stop each meter with SectionCommand™ Pro
Accurately meter the correct amount of product on a curve with curve compensation
Consistent performance across all soil conditions with the P600 opener
P600 opener
The P600 Precision Air Hoe Drill opener provides exceptional agronomic performance across all soil and field conditions. Its double knife design places nutrients right where your crop needs it without compromising safety. The fixed relationship between seed and fertilizer minimizes row-to-row variability, allowing for an even crop at emergence and at harvest. With its maintenance-free pivot point, extended wear knives, and quick-change depth settings, it is also easy to use and economical to maintain.
Increased productivity from larger width offerings and CTF compatible
Larger working widths available, P640,P660 and P680 are CTF compatible
With both 24.4-m and 27.4-m (80-ft and 90-ft) working widths available, the P600 allows you to be more productive than ever before. The P690 is 9 percent more productive than the previous largest offering from John Deere, the P576. In the real world 9 percent means it takes five fewer passes to seed a 64.75-ha (160-acre) field than the P576. The P660 has a 4 percent reduction in trafficked/compacted area compared with the P556.
Technology that pays
RelativeFlow™ on the P600
TruSet™ Home Page on the P600
The John Deere seeding solution gives you the tools to maximize profitability in your operation. Features like RelativeFlow sensors and TruSet provide peace of mind that you did the best job possible when seeding. John Deere Operations Center™ application gives you the full picture of your operation, providing you the power to make informed choices.
P500 vs P600? Which one is the right Precision Hoe Drill for you?
When considering a new precision hoe drill from John Deere, it is important to understand the differences between the P500 and the P600. There are key differences in the two openers that are outlined below. Understanding the differences will help the customer have the best performance for their exact situation.
P500
P600
Opener type
Paired row – side band
Single row – side band
Dual knife – side band
Seed to fertilizer horizontal separation
3.8 cm (1.5 in.) consistent separation
3.8 cm (1.5 in.) consistent separation
Seed to fertilizer vertical separation
Adjustable up to 11.4 cm (4.5 in.)
1.9 cm (0.75 in.) consistent separation
HP per opener required
6 HP
5 HP
Available row spacing
9 in. paired rows and 12 in. single row
10 in. and 12 in.
Working widths available
40 ft and 56 ft
60 ft, 70 ft, 80 ft, and 90 ft
RelativeFlow™ available
Yes
Yes
TruSet™ available
No
Yes
Agronomic value
Improved soil tilth
Moisture retention/trench
Breaking up soil hard pan
Black soil zone performance
Excellent seed safety
Accessibility of fertilizer band
Consistent relationship between seed and fertilizer in any field conditions