Mechanical seed drill 455

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Overview

• Patented active hydraulic down-pressure system
• Double-disk furrow openers
• Seedbox capacities (plain grain or combination grain/fertilizer with three-position divider)
• Grass seeder attachment available

Seedbox capacities
Seed boxes provide high capacity to extend intervals between refills. Units are available with plain-grain boxes or combination grain/fertilizer boxes featuring a three-position divider (100% grain / 60% grain / 40% grain) to tailor distribution for seed/fertilizer programs.

Seedbox capacities (detailed)
Plain grain | Combination grain/fertilizer (Three-position divider: 100% grain / 60% grain / 40% grain)
Grain, L/m (bu/ft) | 324 (2.8) | 320 (2.76) / 168 (1.82) / 152 (1.35)
Fertilizer, kg/m (lb/ft) | --- | --- / 168 (113) / 226 (152)
Total, L/m (bu/ft) | 324 (2.8) | 320 (2.76) / 3.4 (393) / 3.4 (393)

• Bulkheads in the seedbox reduce material shifting for improved seeding consistency.
• Sight glass near the end of the box provides quick visual level checks.
• Steel footboards with 25.4-mm (1-in.) perforations enable safe access to seed/fertilizer boxes.
• In-line box design simplifies filling operations.

Front-folding frame allows for narrow transport
A fully hydraulic front fold/unfold system enables single-operator folding for transport in under 5 minutes. Transport width can be reduced to as little as 4.6 m (15 ft 2 in). High opener transport clearance permits travel over ditches, railroad crossings and other obstacles: opener-to-road clearance is 533.4 mm (21 in) on 9.15-m (30-ft) and 10.7-m (35-ft) models, and 457.2 mm (18 in) on the 7.6-m (25-ft) model. Units use standard equipment-lift cylinders for raising/lowering and are fitted with four frame-mounted tires (11L-15, 10 PR rib implement) across sizes. Warning lights are standard equipment for improved visibility during transport.

Cover crop solutions
With appropriate selection and management, cover-crop seeding reduces erosion, improves soil health and water availability, suppresses weeds and pests, increases biodiversity and contributes to carbon sequestration. Multiple seeding tools and configurations (box drills, no‑till drills, air drills) are available to match crop compatibility, residue levels and soil conditions.

Selected accessories and attachments

• Drawbar Hammer Strap Spacer Kit for 7000 Series Tractors - BN280616 (drawbar support required for some tractor/drill combinations)
• Brackets - BN280002
• Drive Parts - BN211174
• Grass Seed Box variants - BN280416, BN280420, BN280531, BN280533
• Inserts - BN280429
• Jackshaft - N218084
• Select-Lift Kit options for various tractors (allows selective disengage of a complete box and openers) - BN907247, BN907226
• Open Center Kit with Closed Center Change Valve - BN280593 (hydraulic check valve for tractors with open-center hydraulic systems)

Specifications / technical data

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Model: 455
• Product type / commercial designation: Front-folding grain drill
• Plain-grain seedbox capacity: 70 bu (per key specs for 25)
• Grain/Fertilizer seedbox capacity: 85 bu (per key specs for 25)
• Meter type: Fluted-feed
• Number of openers: 30, 40, or 50 (model/configuration dependent)
• Row spacing options: 6, 7.5, 10 in.
• Down pressure: Active hydraulic down-pressure system
• Disk: 13.5 in, offset 0.25 in
• Press wheels: Standard 2 x 13 in
• Transport width: as narrow as 4.6 m (15 ft 2 in)
• Overall length: approximately 22 ft
• Opener-to-road clearance: 533.4 mm (21 in) on 9.15-m and 10.7-m models; 457.2 mm (18 in) on 7.6-m model
• Monitor options: SeedStar or ComputerTrak (ComputerTrak 250, 350, 450 supported)