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Air seed drill N530C
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Air seed drill - N530C - John Deere Forestry - disc / 2-row / 1-row
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Characteristics

Seed distribution
air
Type
disc
Number of rows
2-row, 1-row
Other characteristics
towed, no-till
Working width

30'00"
(9.14 m)

Inter-row spacing

19 cm, 25 cm, 38 cm
(7 in, 10 in, 15 in)

Description

Product
  • Model: N530C
  • Type: No-Till Air Drill with Central Commodity System (CCS)


Summary / Key features
  • ProSeries™ no-till openers with active hydraulic downforce for accurate seed placement and minimal soil disturbance.
  • Quick Change Blade option reduces opener blade replacement time by up to 45%.
  • Electric metering with individual motor per section enabling SectionCommand™ and prescription/variable-rate seeding.
  • Available in multiple working widths (examples 9.15–12.8 m) and single- or dual-rank configurations.
  • Improved meter access, premium lighting and repositioned tank/blower for serviceability.


Design & Configurations
  • Working widths: typical examples 9.15 m (30 ft) up to 12.8 m (42 ft) depending on model and options.
  • Rank & spacing options: dual-rank 7.5 in (19.1 cm) or 10 in (25.4 cm); single-rank 15 in (38.1 cm).
  • Disk openers: ProSeries™ 18 in (45.7 cm) disks at 7° with hydraulic downforce range ~74.8–181.4 kg per opener.


Metering, Calibration & Seed Handling
  • Central volumetric metering (SeedMetering2) with electric meter drives and CCS bulk-fill convenience.
  • Max volumetric examples: wheat ≤ 2,970,000 seeds/acre; soybean ≤ 250,000 seeds/acre; milo/sorghum ≤ 100,000 seeds/acre.
  • ActiveCal™ enables in-cab calibration using tank scales while seeding; EZCal™ allows faster side-of-cart calibration.
  • Equipment Mobile app supports tank-scale monitoring and calibration from Android/iOS within ~15.2 m (50 ft).


Seed Storage, Tank & Distribution
  • Central non-pressurized polyethylene CCS tank; capacities example: ~3,523.9 L (100 bu) for 9.15–11 m models, ~4,228.7 L (120 bu) for 12.2–12.8 m models.
  • Improved tank cleanout, optional tank scales and fill screens; hydraulic blower with ~45 cm impeller.
  • Distribution hose sizes sized to row spacing (examples: 1 in ID for 15-in rows; primary/secondary combinations for tighter spacings).


Openers & Row Units
  • ProSeries™ openers designed for no-till/reduced-till with low disturbance, 51 mm (2 in) free travel before spring down-pressure engages.
  • Reduced daily maintenance points, quick-change blade, flag-pin wear points and redesigned seed press wheel with double-row bearings.
  • In-furrow press wheel and closing wheel options with adjustable downforce to adapt packing and closure to soil conditions.


Tires, Floatation & Frame
  • Standard/mainframe tire examples: 33x15.5R16.5 on many configurations for improved flotation; larger tire options available per configuration.
  • Walking-beam axles and frame design to enhance ground following and reduce compaction.


Guidance, Automation & Precision Ag
  • Supports AutoTrac™ Implement Guidance and AutoTrac Turn Automation for precise placement and automated headland turns (with required systems).
  • SeedStar™ run pages, Gen 4 display and John Deere Operation Center connectivity for documentation, prescription seeding and remote data access.
  • SectionCommand™ Pro, RelativeFlow™ row-level blockage sensing and AccuRate™ metering for accurate, configurable seeding and blockage alerts.


Power & Electrical
  • Electric meter sections powered via DC/DC converter using tractor power (converts to 56 V) or optional tool-mounted 56 V alternator.
  • Implement harnesses typically 7-pin SAE and 9-pin ISO for 12 VDC; some features require 56 VDC power generation options.


Compatibility & Requirements
  • Approximate tractor power requirements (examples at 1.5 in depth, 8 mph): 7.5-in models ≥ 219 kW (293 hp); 10-in models ≥ 179 kW (240 hp); 15-in models ≥ 137 kW (183 hp).
  • Minimum SCVs: three; recommended hydraulic flow ~21.4 gpm (81 L/min) at 2900 psi and minimum electrical 48 A at 12 VDC for standard functions.


Other notable items
  • Options include hitch-mounted liquid tanks (e.g., 1,892.7 L / 500 gal) integrated with SurePoint Ag systems, multiple run configurations and accessory packages.
  • Connected Support features such as Expert Alerts and remote display access enable proactive support and remote troubleshooting.


Specifications / Technical data
  • Brand: John Deere
  • Model: N530C
  • Type: No-Till Air Drill (CCS)
  • Working widths: examples 9.15 m to 12.8 m depending on configuration
  • Spacing options: dual 7.5 in (19.1 cm) or 10 in (25.4 cm); single 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Typical tank capacities: ~3,523.9 L (100 bu) to ~4,228.7 L (120 bu)
  • Openers: 45.7 cm (18 in) disks; downforce 74.8–181.4 kg/opener
  • Transport height < 3.68 m; transport width < 4.42 m; overall length ≤ 9.1 m
  • Weight examples (before ballast): dual 7.5-in ≤ 10,400 kg; dual 10-in ≤ 9,300 kg; single 15-in ≤ 6,700 kg
  • Collected: 1 March 2019

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