The John Deere H500 and H500F Air Hoe Drills, featuring diagonal mainframes and wing flexing, maintain seed depth over uneven terrain and offer a three-year frame warranty due to their proven durability and four times longer life requirement than previous models.

The TouchSet™ system allows for precise, in-cab depth control adjustments according to field conditions. Operators can easily match depth changes to achieve optimal yield, minimizing seed depth-related penalties, with a repeatability of +/- 6 mm to preset depth.

The hose routing system is specifically designed to minimize sharp bends and eliminate rub points. This increases hose life and reduces downtime caused by wear in the hoses, ensuring consistent seed and fertilizer delivery to the opener.

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Dimensions | ||||
| Road Clearance With Sweep | 16 in. | 406 mm 16 in. | ||
| Road Clearance With Sweep | 40.6 cm | 406 mm 16 in. | ||
| Transport Width | 20.3, 50.5, or 59.4 ft | 6.25 m 20, 6 ft, in. | 6.2 m 20, 6 ft, in. | 6.2 m 20, 6 ft, in. |
| Transport Width | 6.2, 15.4, or 18.1 m | 6.25 m 20, 6 ft, in. | 6.2 m 20, 6 ft, in. | 6.2 m 20, 6 ft, in. |
| Nominal Frame Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 13.75 ft | |||
| Nominal Frame Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 4.2 m | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 | Spacing: 19.1 cm 7.5 in. Width: 15.2 m 50 ft | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Working Width | 50.62 ft | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Working Width | 15.4 m | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height With Harrow | 16.11 ft | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height With Harrow | 4.91 m | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height Without Harrow | 15.54 ft | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Transport Height Without Harrow | 4.74 m | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Minimum Temporary Height Reduction With Sweeps | 20 in. | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Minimum Temporary Height Reduction With Sweeps | 508 mm | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Nominal Inner Wing Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 10.1 ft | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Nominal Inner Wing Width (Between Wing-Fold Pivots) | 3.08 m | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Weight | 32850 lb. | |||
| Spacing And Width #1 - Weight | 14900 kg | |||
Seed Opener | ||||
| Type #1 | Tru-Position™: 51 degree (angle) | |||
| Type #1 - Spacing | 7.5, 10, or 12.5 in. | |||
| Type #1 - Spacing | 19.05, 25.40, or 31.75 cm | |||
| Type #1 - Dimensions | 1.25 x 2 x 28 in. | |||
| Type #1 - Dimensions | 31.75 x 50.8 x 711 mm | |||
| Type #1 - Trip Force | 550 lb-ft | |||
| Type #1 - Trip Force | 2.45 kN | |||
| Underframe Clearance | 28 in. | 71.1 - 81.3 (depending on openers) cm 28 - 32 (depending on openers) in. | 71.1 - 81.3 (depending on openers) cm 28 - 32 (depending on openers) in. | |
| Underframe Clearance | 71.12 cm | 71.1 - 81.3 (depending on openers) cm 28 - 32 (depending on openers) in. | 71.1 - 81.3 (depending on openers) cm 28 - 32 (depending on openers) in. | |
Mainframe | ||||
| Centerframe Width | 13.75 ft | 4.47 m 14, 8 ft, in. | ||
| Centerframe Width | 4.2 m | 4.47 m 14, 8 ft, in. | ||
| Cross Members | 4 x 4 in. | 102 x 102 mm 4 x 4 in. | ||
| Cross Members | 10.2 x 10.2 cm | 102 x 102 mm 4 x 4 in. | ||
| End Tubes | 4 x 4 x 0.375 in. | 51 x 127 mm 2 x 5 in. | ||
| End Tubes | 102 x 102 x 9.5 mm | 51 x 127 mm 2 x 5 in. | ||
| Hitch | 2 in. | 76 x 152 mm 3 x 6 in. | ||
| Hitch | 50.8 mm | 76 x 152 mm 3 x 6 in. | ||
| Hitch Category | Category 4 | |||
| Seeding Tool Depth Control | Adjustable mechanical stop | Mechanical stops on each frame section | ||
| Mainframe And Wing Flexibility | Diagonal flex | Side-to-side and fore-aft | ||
Fore-Aft Dimensions | ||||
| Length | 32.67 ft | Hitch pin to rear of transport wheels 9.3 m 30, 6 ft, in. Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener 76.2 cm 30 in. Fore-aft frame clearance between ranks Minimum - 73.7 cm Minimum - 29 in. Front of front cross member to front of rear cross member (4 ranks) 2.24 m 88 in. | 27, 3 (only 27, 33, 39-ft. models), 31, 11 (only 45, 51, 57-ft. models) ft, in. | 27, 3 (only 27, 33, 39-ft. models), 31, 11 (only 45, 51, 57-ft. models) ft, in. |
| Length | 9.95 m | Hitch pin to rear of transport wheels 9.3 m 30, 6 ft, in. Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener 76.2 cm 30 in. Fore-aft frame clearance between ranks Minimum - 73.7 cm Minimum - 29 in. Front of front cross member to front of rear cross member (4 ranks) 2.24 m 88 in. | 27, 3 (only 27, 33, 39-ft. models), 31, 11 (only 45, 51, 57-ft. models) ft, in. | 27, 3 (only 27, 33, 39-ft. models), 31, 11 (only 45, 51, 57-ft. models) ft, in. |
| Hitch Pin To Rear Of Transport Wheels | 32.67 ft | |||
| Hitch Pin To Rear Of Transport Wheels | 9.95 m | |||
| Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener To Opener | 30 in. | |||
| Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener To Opener | 76.2 cm | |||
| Fore-Aft Frame Clearance Between Ranks | 29 in. | |||
| Fore-Aft Frame Clearance Between Ranks | 73.66 cm | |||
| Front Of Front Cross Member To Front Of Rear Cross Member (4 Ranks) | 7.25 ft | |||
| Front Of Front Cross Member To Front Of Rear Cross Member (4 Ranks) | 2.21 m | |||
Harrow | ||||
| Type | Optional: two-bar tine-tooth | Spacing 7.5, 10, 12 in. Dimensions 3/4 x 1-3/4 x 24 in. Trip force 80 to 250 lb Spring cushion hoe | Spacing 18.3, 25.4, 30.5 cm 7.2, 10, 12 in. Dimensions 2.5 x 5.1 cm 1 x 2 in. Trip force 2.5 kN 550 lb | Spacing 18.3, 25.4, 30.5 cm 7.2, 10, 12 in. Dimensions 2.5 x 5.1 cm 1 x 2 in. Trip force 2.5 kN 550 lb |
Press Wheels | ||||
| Steel | On 7.5-, 10- or 12.5-in. spacing: 7.6 x 53.3 cm (15.7 kg) 3 x 21 in. (34.7 lb) On 10- or 12.5-in. spacing: 10.2 x 55.9 cm (16.3 kg) 4 x 22 in. (35.9 lb) | |||
| Semi-Pneumatic | On 7.5-, 10- or 12.5-in. spacing: 7.6 x 53.3 cm (16.9 kg) 3 x 21 in. (37.2 lb) On 10- or 12.5-in. spacing: 10.2 x 53.3, 14 x 53.3 cm (19, 23.4 kg) 4 x 21, 5.5 x 21 in. (41.8, 51.6 lb) | |||
| Split | 81.2 lb. | |||
| Split | 36.8 kg | |||
Tires | ||||
| Tire Specifications | Tire link | |||
Tractor Hydraulic Requirements | ||||
| Minimum SCVs | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Tractor Hydraulic Circuit Requirements | One selective control for frame lift; one selective control for wing fold and transport wheels | One selective control for wing fld and transport wheels | ||
| Tractor Hydraulic Pressure Requirement | 2200 psiPerMin | |||
| Tractor Hydraulic Pressure Requirement | 151.7 barPerMin | |||
Tractor Horsepower Requirements | ||||
| 50 Ft | 350 hp | |||
| 50 Ft | 261 kW | |||
Freight | ||||
| Free On Board (F.O.B.) | Valley City, North Dakota | |||
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