Planters
John Deere Planters
A good stand starts at the planter. John Deere planters place seed at a consistent depth and spacing with ExactEmerge, MaxEmerge 5e or MaxEmerge 5 row units, on frames from a compact 8-row 1745 up to the 90 ft DB90.
Koenig Equipment sells, sets up and services planters across Ohio and Indiana. Request a quote and our team will help you pick the frame, row unit and seed delivery that fit your rotation and tractor.
Which Planter Is Right for You?
Start with the row count and spacing you plant, then the tractor you will pull or carry the planter with. Row unit choice comes next.
| Family | Models | Rows and toolbar | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1715 | 1715 | 12 rows on 30 in. or 70 cm | Integral planter, wings fold vertically; 115 to 200 hp tractor |
| 1725C | 1725C | 12 rows on 36, 38 or 40 in., or 16 rows on 30 in. | Stack-fold integral with a 55 bu Central Commodity System |
| 1745 | 1745 | 8, 15 or 16 rows | Pivot-folds in under a minute for narrow-road transport |
| 1765 | 1765 | 12 rows on 30 in. | Drawn flex planter with 1.6 or 3 bu MaxEmerge 5 hoppers |
| 1775NT | 1775NT 12Row30 | 12 rows on 30 in. | Needs at least 120 PTO hp; factory tracks available |
| 1795 | 12Row Split, 16Row Split, 24Row20 | 30 or 40 ft toolbar | Split-row setups plant 15 in. rows |
| MP512 and MP516 | MP512, MP516 | 12 or 16 rows on 30 in. | Vertical fold toolbar with ExactEmerge row units |
| DR Series | DR12, DR16, DR18, DR24 | 12 to 24 rows | Mounts on a Category 4N 3-point hitch |
| DB Series | DB44 to DB90 | 44 to 90 ft toolbars, 24 to 54 rows | Category 4 drawbar; large tractors required |
Our planter model pages do not list a price. Request a quote for current pricing, offers and John Deere Financial options.
Planter Service, Parts and Precision Support
A planter tune-up before spring pays for itself in stand count. Our ag service technicians inspect meters, openers and drives, and our parts teams stock genuine John Deere disk openers, seed meter parts and closing wheels. You can also order parts anytime on Koenig Marketplace.
Our team offers precision technology support for SeedStar, rate control and section control. Schedule service or book an ag off-season inspection this winter.
Drills, Tillage or Shopping Used?
For small grains and narrow-row soybeans, compare John Deere drills. Getting the seedbed ready? See tillage equipment and precision ag equipment. Shopping pre-owned? Browse used John Deere planters at Koenig, updated as units come in.
John Deere Planter FAQs
What is the difference between ExactEmerge and MaxEmerge row units?
ExactEmerge uses a BrushBelt that carries each seed to the bottom of the trench and matches its rearward speed to ground speed, keeping spacing accurate at speeds up to 10 mph. MaxEmerge 5 and 5e row units use vacuum seed meters with conventional seed delivery.
What size tractor do I need for a 12-row planter?
It depends on the frame. The 1715 needs a 115 to 200 hp tractor, the 1775NT 12Row30 needs at least 120 PTO hp, and the MP512 calls for 245 PTO hp or more with high 3-point lift capacity.
What is a Central Commodity System?
A Central Commodity System (CCS) holds seed in one central tank and delivers it to each row, so you fill once instead of row by row. The 1725C CCS holds 55 bu, the 1775NT 100 bu and the DB60 24Row30 130 bu.
Can one planter plant corn and soybeans at different row widths?
Yes. Split-row planters like the 1795 12Row Split can be set up as 23 rows on 15 in. spacing, and the 1745 15-row plants corn in 30 in. rows and soybeans in 15 in. rows with the same planter.
Does Koenig service planters before spring?
Yes. Our ag service technicians inspect and repair planters, and our parts teams stock the wear parts. Ask your store about an off-season inspection.