Tractor Requirements

NOTE: Tractors with additional horsepower can be required when operating with additional machine attachments or when planting in soft seedbeds and rolling ground.

Horsepower Requirements

  
 

Minimum Engine Horsepower

Machine Configuration

97—112 kW

(130—150 hp)

112—130 kW

(150—175 hp)

130—186+ kW

(175—250+ hp)

12 Row 76 cm (30 in.)

X

  

16 Row 76 cm (30 in.)

 

X

 

16 Row 76 cm (30 in.) with fertilizer

  

X

24-Row 76 cm (30 in.)

  

X

24-Row 76 cm (30 in.) with fertilizer

  

X

The vacuum metering system should be operated with tractors that have the capability of controlling hydraulic flow rates from the cab.

In line flow-control valves are needed when:

  • Vacuum system is connected to the power beyond circuit.
  • Dual vacuum motors are installed and controlled with one SCV.
  • Vacuum system is connected to a tractor without the capability of controlling hydraulic flow rates from the cab.

See your John Deere dealer for more information.

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