2024 John Deere N500C Series N530C
- Year 2024
- Make John Deere
- Model N500C Series
2024 John Deere N500C Series N530C
No-Till Air DrillQuick Change Blade enhancement of the ProSeries™ Opener reduces change time by up to 45%1
Electric drive with Section Control
Wide variety of working widths and row spacings
Premium Lighting and easier access to meters
Features may include:
- The Total Seeding Solution – Experience the John Deere Advantage
- Color-coded hydraulic hose handles
- Improved meter access with new frame design
- Electric drives enabling SectionCommand™ system
- Calibrate from the cab with the John Deere ActiveCal™ system
- Equipment Mobile mobile app
- Confidence in rates from row to row with RelativeFlow™ Blockage sensing
- Improve seed placement accuracy from the cab with TruSet™ downforce control
- Get into the field sooner and stay longer with high floatation tires
- Versatile machine configurations
- No-till opener seeding with minimal maintenance from the ProSeries™ Opener
Engine
Engine Power
Tractor drawbar power required, 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models: = 219 kW (293 hp) | Tractor drawbar power required, 10-in (25.4 cm) models: = 179 kW (240 hp) | Tractor drawbar power required, 15-in (38.1 cm) models: = 137 kW (183 hp)
Drivetrain
Drive System
Metering Drive Type: Electric | Blower drive type: Hydraulic
Wheels & Tires
Wheels, Caster Specifications
2.54x30.5 cm (1x12 in.)
Tires, Front Specification
Mainframe: (4) 33x15.5-16 | Centerframe: (4) 33x15.5-16
Tires, Rear Specification
Mainframe: (4) 33x15.5-16 on rear | Centerframe: (4) 500/40R16
Wheels
(4) 31x13.5-15 NHS | Wing: (8) 33x15.5-16
Electric
Electrical
Minimum capacity: 48 A at 12 VDC
Operational
Operating Conditions
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Barley: = 1,000,000 seeds per acre (2,470,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Oats: = 2,500,000 seeds per acre (6,180,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Rice: = 1,700,000 seeds per acre (4,200,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Milo/Sorghum: = 100,000 seeds per acre (247,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Soybean: = 250,000 seeds per acre (618,000 seeds per hectare)= 250,000 seeds per acre (618,000 seeds per hectare) | Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Wheat: = 2,970,000 seeds per acre (7,300,000 seeds per hectare)
Hydraulics
Maximum Pressure
Down: 74.8-181.4 kg/opener (165-400 lb) | Adjustable down-pressure from: 2.3 to 20.4 kg (5 to 45 lb) | Down-pressure from: 11.8-19.5 kg (26-43 lb)
Hydraulic Type
Minimum number of SCV's: Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower | Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower: Required for in-cab opener downforce and electric power generation
Dimensions
Dimensions
Dual rank: 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing; 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing / Single rank: 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing | opener Diameter: 45.7 cm (18 in.) | Dual rank - 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing: 48 / Dual rank - 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing: 36 / Single rank - 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing: 24 | Road clearance: > 17.8 cm (> 7.0 in.) | Centerline of mainframe wheel support tube to centerline of wing wheel support tubes: 2.4 m (7.85 ft) | Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener: 15 in. (38.1 mm) for 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models | Clearance from rank to rank: 134 cm (52.8 in.) | From ground to top of lid: ≤ 320 cm (126 in.) | From ground to platform: ≤ 220 cm (85 in.) | From ground to top of safety rail: ≤ 322.6 cm (127 in.) | From ground to top of lights: ≤ 320 cm (126 in.) | Disk Diameter: 18 in. (45.7 cm) | disk Angle: 7-degree angle / 45.7 cm (18-in.) disk blade at 7-degree angle | Range 0.5-3.5 in. (1.3-8.9 cm) | Increments 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) | Cross members: 102x152 mm (4x6 in.) / End tubes 51x152 mm (2x6 in.) / Hitch: 254x152 mm (10x6 in.) | Gauge wheel size: 4.5x16 in. (11.4x40.6 cm) / Range 0.5-3.5 in. (1.3-8.9 cm) / Increments 0.25 in. (0.64 cm)
Transport Height
< 3.68 m (< 12.08 ft)
Transport Width
< 4.42 m (< 14.5 ft)
Overall Length
= 9.1 m (= 29.9 ft)
Width
Centerframe: 3.5 m (11.4 ft) | Wheel spacing, center frame: 258.1 cm (101.6 in.) / Width outside to outside of dual pair, front - largest tire option: 130.8 cm (51.5 in) / outside to outside of dual pair, rear: 130.8 cm (51.5 in.)
Impeller Diameter
Blower: 45 cm (17.7 in.)
Width, Working Position
9.15 m (30 ft)
Hose Diameter
1 in. (2.54 cm) ID for 38.1 cm (15 in.) row spacing / 1.13 in. (3.13 cm) ID primaries with 1 in. (2.54 cm) ID secondaries for 19.1 and 25.4 cm (7.5 and 10 in.) row spacings
Capacities
Volume
Total Tank Capacity: 3500 L (100 bu)
Hydraulic Capacity
Minimum: 58 gpm (220 L/min) at 2900 psi (200 bar)
Weights
Weight
Dual rank - 7.5-in. (19.1 cm) spacing: 10,400 kg (= 23,000 lb.) | Dual rank - 10-in. (25.4 cm) spacing: 9300 kg (= 20,400 lb.) | Single rank - 15-in. (38.1 cm) spacing: 6700 kg (= 14,700 lb.) | Available ballast: 800 lb
Features
Features
Number of ranks: Single; Dual
Opener Type
Style No-till
Construction Material
In-Furrow press wheel: Rubber