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NEW AIR HOE DRILLS ADDED TO JOHN DEERE SEEDING TOOL LINE-UP
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LENEXA, KS (June 21, 2006) — Small grain and oil seed producers work hard to efficiently sow seed uniformly, consistently, and at the proper depth for maximum yield potential. John Deere introduces two new air hoe drills to make this job easier and more productive.
| Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP) opener for the 1835 Air Hoe Drill
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"We've just brought to market the 1830 and 1835 Air Hoe Drills," says Steve Detrick, project manager, John Deere Seeding Group. "These drills are built with an exclusive, durable, flex-frame design that encourages consistent seed depth and a smooth field finish. And, the 1835 drill has a Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP) system that accurately applies nitrogen during the seeding operation."
Producers will reach higher productivity levels with the 1835 Air Hoe Drill that applies fertilizer and seed in one pass. The SFP openers integrated with a 1910 air cart and variable rate seeding and fertilizer system accurately place nitrogen, potassium, and sulfur-based fertilizers separate from the seed.
"The Separate Fertilizer Placement system minimizes seed damage, improves seed emergence, and reduces passes through the field," explains Detrick. "One SFP opener combines four key processes to minimize volatilization and immobilization of nitrogen placement at seeding.
"These processes include active hydraulic down-force, depth gauging at the opener, low soil and residue disturbance, and a positive closing system to lock-in dry, liquid, or gas forms of nitrogen. The SFP opener insures accurate application of nitrogen precisely when it is needed and helps to reduce overall fertilizer cost 10 to 15 percent. Producers will truly appreciate the added performance and productivity of these air hoe drills."
Another big change for both the 1830 and 1835 Air Hoe Drills is the frame design which has undergone an advanced and rigorous testing program to ensure durability up to four times longer than previous models. John Deere is backing these air hoe drills with a three-year frame warranty.
| 1835 Air Hoe Drill
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"How did we get more reliability?" explains Detrick. "A new design with robust ball joints enables the frame to flex diagonally, relieving stress on solid frame members and avoiding frame failures. We listened to our customers and designed this more durable frame."
The 1830 and 1835 Air Hoe Drills seed smoothly over uneven terrain because of the flex-frame design. The diagonal mainframe and wing flex help the openers hold their depth over varying soil conditions. The end result is uniform crop emergence which is essential to meeting maximum yield potential.
"Depth control settings are made easy with the new drills," says Detrick. "The operator has a choice of two depth control options. Base equipment on the drills includes indexed depth shim packs, and the new air hoe drills feature a reduction of adjustment sites by 60%.
"The other option is the convenient TouchSet™ depth control which allows the operator to make depth adjustments from the cab of the tractor on-the-go. This is an easy adjustment and very important in variable field conditions to help maintain consistent seed depth."
1830 Air Hoe Drill
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Customers have three choices for standards on the air hoe drills. The TruPosition™ standard, with a 550 pound trip force; the TruPosition standard, with a 350 pound trip force for rocky fields; and the spring cushion standard for light-duty applications.
Another feature of the air hoe drills includes a simplified hydraulic lift circuit with a reduction in the number of hydraulic cylinders. This system insures consistent depth from mainframe to wing and maintains excellent seeding performance throughout the entire width of the machine. No re-phasing of the cylinders is needed and there are fewer hydraulic components and hoses to maintain.
"With the new durable frame design, consistent seeding depth control, and the SFP system on the 1835 Air Hoe Drill, customers will appreciate the productivity and seeding accuracy they gain with the new air hoe drills from John Deere,” concludes Detrick.
For more information visit our Web site at www.JohnDeere.com/Ag or contact your local John Deere dealer.
John Deere (Deere & Company -NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.
For More Information, Contact:
Barry E. Nelson
Manager, Public Relations
Deere & Company
Ph: 913-310-8324
Fax: 913-310-8394
E-mail: NelsonBarryE@JohnDeere.com
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