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H540F
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John Deere H540F Separate Fertilizer Placement - 3 Section - 40 ft - 10-in. Spacing

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TruSet™ Downforce Control

TruSet™ downforce allows operators to adjust pressures from inside the cab with a range of 74.8 kg (165 lb.) to 181.4 kg (400 lb.), enhancing seeding depth consistency and adapting easily to changing soil conditions.

ISOBUS VT screen showing TruSet opener downforce controls, with a 144‑lbf reading, up/down arrows, and preset options listed on the left
ProSeries™ Opener Technology

This air drill is equipped with ProSeries™ Openers, which provide consistent seed depth and uniform emergence across varied field conditions. These openers minimize maintenance with reduced grease points and cause less soil disturbance with a narrow seed boot.

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RelativeFlow™ Blockage Sensing

RelativeFlow™ Blockage sensing monitors seed and fertilizer flow in the tractor cab, preventing potential blockages. Sensors on secondary hoses provide real-time flow data row by row, ensuring early problem detection and consistent application rates.

Display screen showing a blockage monitoring interface with circular row indicators, bar graphs of relative flow, a color‑coded sensor status legend, and navigation icons on the right side
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Dimensions

Road Clearance With Sweep15 in.381 mm
15 in.
381 mm
15 in.
Road Clearance With Sweep38.1 cm381 mm
15 in.
381 mm
15 in.
Transport Width20 ft6.1 m
20 ft
6.1 m
20 ft
Width at top: 18-ft. 6-in. for 24,29,34-ft. models. 21-ft. 7-in. for 40-ft model. 20-ft. for 47-ft. model. 23-ft. for 59-ft. model. 26-ft. for 64-ft. model6.05 m
19, 10 ft, in.
Transport Width6.1 m6.1 m
20 ft
6.1 m
20 ft
Width at top: 18-ft. 6-in. for 24,29,34-ft. models. 21-ft. 7-in. for 40-ft model. 20-ft. for 47-ft. model. 23-ft. for 59-ft. model. 26-ft. for 64-ft. model6.05 m
19, 10 ft, in.
Nominal Frame Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots)13.75 ft
Nominal Frame Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots)4.2 m
Number Of Seed OpenersOpeners linkOpeners linkOpeners link
Spacing And Width #1Spacing: 25.4 cm 10 in. Width: 12.2 m 40 ft
Spacing And Width #1 - Working Width40 ft
Spacing And Width #1 - Working Width12.2 m
Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height With Harrow19.01 ft
Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height With Harrow5.79 m
Spacing And Width #1 - Minimum Temporary Height Reduction With Sweeps20 in.
Spacing And Width #1 - Minimum Temporary Height Reduction With Sweeps508 mm
Spacing And Width #1 - Weight29000 lb.
Spacing And Width #1 - Weight13150 kg

Seed Opener

Type #1TruPosition™: 51 degree (angle)
Type #1 - Spacing10 in.
Type #1 - Spacing25.4 cm
Type #1 - Dimensions1.25 x 2 x 28 in.
Type #1 - Dimensions31.75 x 50.8 x 711 mm
Type #1 - Trip Force2.4 kN
Underframe Clearance28 in.71.12 cm
28 in.
71.12 cm
28 in.
68.58 - 78.74 (depends on opener) cm
27 - 31 (depends on opener) in.
69.85 - with regular hoe point. 77.47 - with double shoot/knife openers cm
27 1/2 - with regular hoe point. 30 1/2 - with double shoot/knife openers in.
Underframe Clearance71.12 cm71.12 cm
28 in.
71.12 cm
28 in.
68.58 - 78.74 (depends on opener) cm
27 - 31 (depends on opener) in.
69.85 - with regular hoe point. 77.47 - with double shoot/knife openers cm
27 1/2 - with regular hoe point. 30 1/2 - with double shoot/knife openers in.

Fertilizer Opener

Type #1Rolling disk
Type #1 - Spacing20 in.
Type #1 - Spacing50.8 cm
Type #1 - Blade Size18 in.
Type #1 - Blade Size457 mm
Type #1 - Fertilizer CompatibilityAnhydrous gas, liquid, dry

Mainframe

Centerframe Width13.75 ft4.2 m
13.75 ft
4.2 m
13.75 ft
12-ft. 10-in. (3.91 m) (for model widths: 24,29,34,47) 15-ft. 9-in. (4.80 m) (for model widths: 40,54,59,64,70,74)
Centerframe Width4.2 m4.2 m
13.75 ft
4.2 m
13.75 ft
12-ft. 10-in. (3.91 m) (for model widths: 24,29,34,47) 15-ft. 9-in. (4.80 m) (for model widths: 40,54,59,64,70,74)
Cross Members4 x 4 in.10.2 x 10.2 cm
4 x 4 in.
10.2 x 10.2 cm
4 x 4 in.
10 x 10 cm
4 x 4 in.
Cross Members10.2 x 10.2 cm10.2 x 10.2 cm
4 x 4 in.
10.2 x 10.2 cm
4 x 4 in.
10 x 10 cm
4 x 4 in.
End Tubes4 x 4 x 0.375 in.102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
End Tubes102 x 102 x 9.5 mm102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
Hitch2 in.102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
Hitch5038 mm102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
102 x 102 x 9.5 mm
4 x 4 x 0.375 in.
Hitch CategoryCategory 4: Pin: 50 mm 2 in. Category 5: 70 mm 2.75 in.Category 4: Pin: 50 mm
2 in.
Category 5: 70 mm
2.75 in.
Category 4: Pin: 50 mm
2 in.
Category 5: 70 mm
2.75 in.
rear tow hitch- standard
Seeding Tool Depth ControlAdjustable mechanical stopAdjustable mechanical stopAdjustable mechanical stopPrecision line lock valve
Mainframe And Wing FlexibilityDiagonal flexDiagonal flexDiagonal flex

Fore-Aft Dimensions

Hitch Pin To Rear Of Transport Wheels33.2 ft
Hitch Pin To Rear Of Transport Wheels10.12 m
Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener To Opener30 in.
Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener To Opener76.2 cm
Fore-Aft Frame Clearance Between Ranks29 in.
Fore-Aft Frame Clearance Between Ranks73.66 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

Press Wheels

Steel3x21 (34.7 lb) or 4x22 (35.9 lb) on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing
Semi-Pneumatic3x21 (37.2 lb), 4x21 (41.8 lb), or 5.5x21 (51.6 lb) on 25.4-cm (10-in.) spacing

Tires

Tire SpecificationsTire linkTire linkTire link

Tractor Hydraulic Requirements

Minimum SCVs3ThreeThree
Tractor Hydraulic Circuit RequirementsOne selective control for frame lift, one selective control for wing fold and transport wheels, and one for SFP rockshaft controlOne selective control for frame lift, one selective control for wing fold and transport wheels, and one for SFP rockshaft controlOne selective control for frame lift, one selective control for wing fold and transport wheels, and one for SFP rockshaft controlHigh quality master/slave series cylinders with in line hydraulic filter, double line lock/pressure reducing valve, slide action single point quick shift depth control.
Tractor Hydraulic Pressure Requirement2500 psiPerMin172.4 bar/min
2500 psi/min
172.4 bar/min
2500 psi/min
Tractor Hydraulic Pressure Requirement172.4 barPerMin172.4 bar/min
2500 psi/min
172.4 bar/min
2500 psi/min

Tractor Horsepower Requirements

40 Ft325 hp242.4 kW
325 hp
40 Ft242.4 kW242.4 kW
325 hp
50 Ft400 hp298.3 kW
400 hp
298.3 kW
400 hp
50 Ft298.3 kW298.3 kW
400 hp
298.3 kW
400 hp
60 Ft475 hp354.2 kW
475 hp
60 Ft354.2 kW354.2 kW
475 hp

Warning Lights

StandardYesYesYesYesYes

Freight

Free On Board (F.O.B.)Valley City, North Dakota