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John Deere N540C

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Key Features

Quick Change Blade Enhancement of the ProSeries™ Opener Reduces Change Time by up to 45%
Electric Drive With Section Control
Wide Variety of Working Widths and Row Spacings
Premium Lighting and Easier Access to Meters

Improved meter access with new frame design

This model features an updated frame design with the tank positioned for better meter access. The tank's larger capacity and improved cleanout ease seed handling and maintenance, while electrical drive metering enhances calibration and precision.

Close-up of machinery showing an open metal housing with seed metering components, drive shaft, hoses, and furrow-opening discs, with a large tire visible on the right

ProSeries™ Openers Reduce Maintenance

ProSeries™ openers are standard on all N500C integrated tank drills. These openers feature quick-change blades, sealed bushings, a high-wear seed boot, and a narrow and flexible press wheel. These features increase the service life of the openers, keeping you in the field longer.

Electric Drives With SectionCommand™

Individual electric drive motors on each meter section enable SectionCommand™ for efficient variable and prescription seeding. This upgrade replaces traditional hydraulic or ground drives, potentially saving 4 to 6% in seed based on field variability.

Close-up showing SectionCommand™ mechanical components including a drive shaft, round black pulleys, a motor unit, mounting bolts, and connected linkages

Sizes

Working Widths	40 ft
Working Widths	12.2 m
Spacing - Single Rank	15 in.
Spacing - Single Rank	38.1 cm
Spacing - Double Rank	7.5, 10 in.
Spacing - Double Rank	19.1, 25.4 cm
Number Of Ranks	Single; Dual

Dimensions

Transport Height	14.75 ft
Transport Height	4.5 m
Transport Width	18.5 ft
Transport Width	5.64 m
Road Clearance	7 in.
Road Clearance	17.8 cm
Overall Length	29.9 ft
Overall Length	9.1 m
Centerframe Width	15.2 ft
Centerframe Width	4.6 m
Centerline Of Mainframe Wheel Support Tube To Centerline Of Wing Wheel Support Tubes	10.4 ft
Centerline Of Mainframe Wheel Support Tube To Centerline Of Wing Wheel Support Tubes	3.2 m
Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 7.5-in (19.1-cm) Spacing	29800 lb.
Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 7.5-in (19.1-cm) Spacing	13500 kg
Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 10-in. (25.4-cm) Spacing	26400 lb.
Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 10-in. (25.4-cm) Spacing	12000 kg
Weight Before Ballast - Single Rank 15-in. (38.1-cm) Spacing	18500 lb.
Weight Before Ballast - Single Rank 15-in. (38.1-cm) Spacing	8400 kg
Frame - Cross Members	4 x 6 in.
Frame - Cross Members	102 x 152 mm
Frame - End Tubes	2 x 6 in.
Frame - End Tubes	51 x 152 mm
Frame - Hitch	10 x 6 in.
Frame - Hitch	254 x 152 mm
Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener to Opener, For 7.5-in. (19.1-cm) Models	15 in.
Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener to Opener, For 7.5-in. (19.1-cm) Models	38.1 cm
Clearance From Rank To Rank	52.8 in.
Clearance From Rank To Rank	134.1 cm
From Ground To Top Of Lid	122 in.
From Ground To Top Of Lid	310 cm
From Ground To Platform	85 in.
From Ground To Platform	220 cm
From Ground To Top Of Safety Rail	127 in.
From Ground To Top Of Safety Rail	322.6 cm
From Ground To Top Of Lights	122 in.
From Ground To Top Of Lights	310 cm

Tires

Mainframe Standard	(4) 33x15.5-16 on front, (4) 33x15.5-16 on rear
Wings Standard	(4) 31x13.5-15 NHS
Centerframe Tires And Wheels	(4) 500/40R16 on front, (4) 500/40R16 on rear
Wing Tires And Wheels	(8) 33x15.5-16
Wheel Spacing - Width Of Duals, Center To Center	126.8 in.
Wheel Spacing - Width Of Duals, Center To Center	322.1 cm
Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Front Dual Pair, Largest Tire Option	51.5 in.
Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Front Dual Pair, Largest Tire Option	130.8 cm
Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Rear Dual Pair	51.5 in.
Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Rear Dual Pair	130.8 cm
Wheel Spacing - Front Tire Width, Largest Tire Option	20 in.
Wheel Spacing - Front Tire Width, Largest Tire Option	50.8 cm
Wheel Spacing - Rear Tire Width, Largest Tire Option	20 in.
Wheel Spacing - Rear Tire Width, Largest Tire Option	50.8 cm

Openers

Openers Style	No-till
Rank Lock-Up	Individual
Disk	45.7 cm (18-in.) disk blade at 7-degree angle
Disk Diameter	18 in.
Disk Diameter	45.72 cm
Disk Angle	7-degree angle
Down Pressure	165-400 lb/opener (74.8-181.4 kg)
Down Pressure - Style	Hydraulic rank
Furrow Closing - Description	Cast wheel at 15-degree vertical angle; Serrated closing wheel at 15-degree vertical angle
Depth Control - Gauge Wheel Size	4.5 x 16 in.
Depth Control - Gauge Wheel Size	11.4 x 40.6 cm
Depth Control - Range	0.5 - 3.5 in.
Depth Control - Range	1.3 - 8.9 cm
Depth Control - Increments	0.25 in.
Depth Control - Increments	0.64 cm
In-Furrow Press Wheel	1 x 10 in. (2.54 x 25.4 cm)
Furrow Closing - Material	Cast
In-Furrow Press Wheel - Packing Force	Adjustable down-pressure from 5 to 45 lb (2.3 to 20.4 kg)
Furrow Closing	Serrated or smooth cast closing wheel
Furrow Closing - Size	Cast wheel: 1 x 12 in. (2.54 x 30.5 cm)
Furrow Closing - Down Force	26 - 43 lb.
Furrow Closing - Down Force	11.8 - 19.5 kg

Seed Metering

Description	Central volumetric metering
Crops	Barley, oats, rice, sorghum, soybean, wheat
Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates - Barley	≤ 1,000,000 seeds per acre (2,470,000 seeds per hectare)
Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates - Oats	≤ 2,500,000 seeds per acre (6,180,000 seeds per hectare)
Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates - Rice	≤ 1,700,000 seeds per acre (4,200,000 seeds per hectare)
Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates - Milo/Sorghum	≤ 100,000 seeds per acre (247,000 seeds per hectare)
Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates - Soybean	≤ 250,000 seeds per acre (618,000 seeds per hectare)
Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates - Wheat	≤ 2,970,000 seeds per acre (7,300,000 seeds per hectare)
Metering Drive Type	Electric

Seed Storage

Tank Description	Central, non-pressurized polyethylene tank
Total Tank Capacity	120 bu
Total Tank Capacity	4200 L
Tank Fill Screen	Optional; one per tank opening
Tank Scales	Optional; provides summed commodity weight
Type	Pneumatic
Blower	17.7 in. (45 cm) diameter impeller
Blower Drive Type	Hydraulic
Distribution Hose Size	1 in. (2.54 cm) ID for 15 in. (38.1 cm) row spacing; 1.13 in. (3.13 cm) ID primaries with 1 in. (2.54 cm) ID secondaries for 7.5 and 10 in. (19.1 and 25.4 cm) row spacings

Equipment Compatibility (At 1.5-in. Seeding Depth And 8 mph)

Tractor Drawbar Power Required - 7.5-in. (19.1-cm) Models	373 hp
Tractor Drawbar Power Required - 7.5-in. (19.1-cm) Models	278 kW
Tractor Drawbar Power Required - 10-in. (25.4-cm) Models	301 hp
Tractor Drawbar Power Required - 10-in. (25.4-cm) Models	225 kW
Tractor Drawbar Power Required - 15-in. (38.1-cm) Models	222 hp
Tractor Drawbar Power Required - 15-in. (38.1-cm) Models	166 kW

Tractor Requirements

Minimum Number Of SCVs	Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower
Hydraulic Power Beyond	Required for in-cab opener downforce and electric power generation
Minimum Hydraulic Capacity	28.7 gpm (109 L/min) at 2900 psi (200 bar)
Minimum Electrical Capacity	48 A at 12 VDC

Additional Information

Tool-Mounted Alternator	56 VDC; Optional: 56 VDC
Implement Harness Connection, 56 VDC	Power take-off (PTO) power gen
Implement Harness Connection, 12 VDC	7-pin SAE, 9-pin ISO
Operator Interface	Description: QT / Gen 4; Language: English, Spanish, English/Spanish, English/French
Four-Section Seed On/Off	Standard
Fast Start/Quick Start	Standard
Seed Blockage Sensor Per Row	Standard
Date Collected	2019-03-01

John Deere N540C

Key Features

Working Widths

Working Widths

Spacing - Single Rank

Spacing - Single Rank

Spacing - Double Rank

Spacing - Double Rank

Number Of Ranks

Transport Height

Transport Height

Transport Width

Transport Width

Road Clearance

Road Clearance

Overall Length

Overall Length

Centerframe Width

Centerframe Width

Centerline Of Mainframe Wheel Support Tube To Centerline Of Wing Wheel Support Tubes

Centerline Of Mainframe Wheel Support Tube To Centerline Of Wing Wheel Support Tubes

Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 7.5-in (19.1-cm) Spacing

Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 7.5-in (19.1-cm) Spacing

Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 10-in. (25.4-cm) Spacing

Weight Before Ballast - Dual Rank 10-in. (25.4-cm) Spacing

Weight Before Ballast - Single Rank 15-in. (38.1-cm) Spacing

Weight Before Ballast - Single Rank 15-in. (38.1-cm) Spacing

Frame - Cross Members

Frame - Cross Members

Frame - End Tubes

Frame - End Tubes

Frame - Hitch

Frame - Hitch

Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener to Opener, For 7.5-in. (19.1-cm) Models

Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener to Opener, For 7.5-in. (19.1-cm) Models

Clearance From Rank To Rank

Clearance From Rank To Rank

From Ground To Top Of Lid

From Ground To Top Of Lid

From Ground To Platform

From Ground To Platform

From Ground To Top Of Safety Rail

From Ground To Top Of Safety Rail

From Ground To Top Of Lights

From Ground To Top Of Lights

Mainframe Standard

Wings Standard

Centerframe Tires And Wheels

Wing Tires And Wheels

Wheel Spacing - Width Of Duals, Center To Center

Wheel Spacing - Width Of Duals, Center To Center

Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Front Dual Pair, Largest Tire Option

Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Front Dual Pair, Largest Tire Option

Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Rear Dual Pair

Wheel Spacing - Width Outside To Outside Of Rear Dual Pair

Wheel Spacing - Front Tire Width, Largest Tire Option

Wheel Spacing - Front Tire Width, Largest Tire Option

Wheel Spacing - Rear Tire Width, Largest Tire Option

Wheel Spacing - Rear Tire Width, Largest Tire Option

Openers Style

Rank Lock-Up

Disk

Disk Diameter

Disk Diameter

Disk Angle

Down Pressure

Down Pressure - Style

Furrow Closing - Description

Depth Control - Gauge Wheel Size

Depth Control - Gauge Wheel Size

Depth Control - Range

Depth Control - Range

Depth Control - Increments

Depth Control - Increments

In-Furrow Press Wheel

Furrow Closing - Material

In-Furrow Press Wheel - Packing Force

Furrow Closing

Furrow Closing - Size

Furrow Closing - Down Force