John Deere DR18 Planter

Field image of DR18 Planter

The DR18 is a custom, integral 18Row solution with Central Commodity System (CCS) or non-CCS planter configurations and value-added features found on most John Deere drawn planters.

  • 18 rows with spacings of 22 in., 30 in., 36 in., 38 in., 40 in., and 100 cm.
  • Available in ExactEmerge™, MaxEmerge™ 5e and MaxEmerge™ 5 row units.
  • Choose from Central Commodity System (CCS) or non-CCS options
Specs
Key Specs:
Number of rows18
Row spacing20,22,30,36,38,40, 1M
Frame - Fold configurationStack-folding or vertical folding
Frame - FlexibilityUp: 10 degree (angle)
Down: 7 degree (angle)
Row unit seed hoppersMini-Hopper, 1.6bu and 3.0bu Row Hopper
Seed Meters
Rows and Row Spacing:
Number of rows18
Row spacing20,22,30,36,38,40, 1M
Frame:
Fold configurationStack-folding or vertical folding
Frame tube size
Fold-and-go from tractor cab
FlexibilityUp: 10 degree (angle)
Down: 7 degree (angle)
Hitch:
Base
Optional
Rear hitch
Lift System:
TypeSemi-integral/Drawn
Number of cylinders
Tires:
Base12.5L-15SL 20 ply implement: 303 kPa
3.0 bar (44 psi)
7.60-15 8 ply implement: 359 kPa
3.6 bar (52 psi)
7.6-15 6 ply - traction: 276 kPa
2.8 bar (40 psi)
Optional
Quantity
Row Units:
TypeExactEmerge™ row units
or MaxEmerge™ 5e row units
OpenerTru-Vee Double Disk
Depth gauging
Adjustment
Walking wheels
Row unit seed hoppersMini-Hopper, 1.6bu and 3.0bu Row Hopper
Row unit down forceAdjustable heavy-duty
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Scrapers, opener blades
Seed tube sensors
Seed Meters:
BaseVacuum
Optional
Finger pickup
Radial bean meter
Central Commodity SystemSeed capacity
1.6,3.0 Row Hopper or 35bu,55bu 70bu or 100 bu
Drive System:
Base56 V electric drive
Optional
Number of drive wheels
Drive wheel disconnect
Counter shaft
Drill shaft
Seed transmission
Transmission combinations
Markers:
Type
Control
Marker disk
Shear bolt protection
Less marker option
Closing System:
Rubber tire closing system
Cast iron closing system
Herbicide and Insecticide:
Insecticide only hopper
Herbicide only hopper
Insecticide and herbicide hopper
Liquid Insecticide System:
System available
Tank capacity
Seed Monitor System:
BaseSeedStar™ electronic system
Optional
Tillage Attachments:
Unit-mounted coulter
Frame-mounted coulter
Bubble blade
.63-in. fluted blade (25 flutes)
.7-in. fluted blade (13 flutes)
1-in. fluted blade (8 flutes)
Row tillage support hanger
Tine tooth
Cons. furrower w/ leading cutout blade
V-wing bed sweeps
Row cleaner
Row cleaner - unit-mounted coulter
Row cleaner - unit-mounted DD fert. opener
Fertilizer:
Onboard / towed / tractor tanks
Tank capacity
Fixed-rate application
Variable-rate application
Pump type
Pump rate
Fertilizer opener type
Flow divider distribution system
Pressure manifold distribution system
Dry fertilizer
ExactRate Fluid Transfer System
Dimensions:
Transport width (with markers)
Transport width (without markers)From 18 ft. 11 in. to 30 ft. 22 in.
Transport length
Transport heightFrom 5 ft. 2 in. to 13 ft. 2 in.
Transport weight
Transport underframe clearance4 m
13.2 ft
On 8000 Series tractors with 18.4-42 tires
Field operation height
Field operation width
Field operation length
Ag Management Solutions:
Map-based seeding
Field documentation
Parallel tracking
Additional Information:
Recommended tractor horsepowerVacuum system hydraulic drive: horsepower required: 4.5-10.4 kW
6-14 hp
Minimum tractor size: 201 kW
270 hp
Tractor recommendation: Current model (minimum) 8430 MFWD with dual rear tires and 20 front weights.
Recommended tractor hydraulicsHydraulic oil required to operate the planter: 227 L/min
60 gpm
Hydraulic system standby pressure: 15,513 kPa
155 bar (2250 psi)
Hydraulic system working pressure: 20,684 kPa
207 bar (3000 psi)
Hydraulic system burst pressure: 82,737 kPa
827 bar (12,000 psi)
Warranty length
Date collected