The 1745 planter is available in the following configurations:

• 1745 8Row – 30 in.
• 1745 12Row – 20 in.
• 1745 15Row – 15 in.
• 1745 16Row – 15 in.

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Base Code	Description
106JP	1745 8Row 30 in.
106KP	1745 12Row 20 in.
106LP	1745 15Row 15 in.
106MP	1745 16Row 15 in..

Navigate narrow roads, bridges, and field entrances with the narrow transport position of the 1745 Planter.

 

• Planter follows the standard duals on a tractor
• Typical transport width of 3.71 m (12 ft, 2 in.)*
• Typical transport height of 3.84 m (12 ft, 7 in.)*
  • Main hydraulic cylinder mast can be lowered under 3.68 m (12 ft) for storage
• Row-units fold toward the center of the road for stability

• Comparable non-folding 1785 Planter has a typical transport width of 6.96 m (22 ft, 10 in.).

 

*NOTE: Transport dimensions may vary based on options. Product features are based on published information at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

Minimize non-productive planting time by folding the planter from the cab of the tractor.

 

• Complete the unfold and fold cycles in less than one minute.
• By utilizing a frame control box, the base planter requires one selective control valve (SCV). Folding, raise/lower, and markers can all be tied to one hydraulic circuit.

If you are looking to split-apply your fertilizer, the 1745 Planter offers liquid or dry fertilizer options on all non-bulk fill models, including split-row configurations.

 

• Liquid fertilizer with single-disk, frame-mounted offset openers or in-furrow placement is available with a storage capacity of 1,136 L (300 gal).
• Dry fertilizer with single-disk, frame-mounted offset openers is available with a storage capacity of 1,200 L (42.4 cu ft).
• Fertilizer application is on the front rank only, with 76.2-cm (30-in.) spacing.
• The fertilizer system is driven by a tire contact drive.

The 1745 Planter comes in two main row-unit configurations with the option of keeping it simple or adding more advanced features.

 

• 8-row, 76.2-cm (30-in.) configuration
• 15-row, 38.1-cm (15-in.) configuration allows for planting corn in 76.2-cm (30-in.) rows and soybeans in 38.1-cm (15-in.) rows
• Select between mechanical or vacuum meters.
• Dry or liquid fertilizer is available on all non-Central Commodity System (CCS™) models.
• Select more advanced options like the Pro-Shaft™ cable drive system, RowCommand™ row clutches, CCS, and the SeedStar™ XP monitoring system.

The simple design of the 1745 Planter makes it compatible with a wide range of tractors.

 

• Non-vacuum machine requires one selective control valve (SCV) when markers are tied to lift.
• Vacuum machine requires two SCVs when markers are tied to lift.
• There is a minimum drawbar horsepower requirement of 86.5 kW (116 hp) on a 15-row machine.
• There is a minimum drawbar horsepower requirement of 70.8 kW (95 hp) on an 8-row machine.

 

NOTE: Product features are based on published information at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

Introduced on model year 2015 planters, the MaxEmerge 5 row-unit is proven in the field. Using the same row-unit as ExactEmerge™ planters (less meter and BrushBelt™ delivery system), it was designed to withstand the stresses associated with high-speed operation. With an open side panel design, crop changeover on vacuum meters can be accomplished without removing the hopper from the row. The row-unit also provides you the versatility to match options to your operation.

 

• Choose finger pickup, radial bean, or vacuum meters
• Choose mini hoppers, 56-L (1.6-bu) hoppers, or 106-L (3.0-bu) hoppers
• Heavy-duty spring or pneumatic downforce
• Apply granular chemical with the insecticide option
• Variety of row cleaner and coulter options
• Spoked or smooth-sided gauge wheels
• Rubber or cast closing wheels

Overview

Planter row-unit downforce is an important factor to ensure consistent and proper depth control. With too little downforce, planter gauge wheels can lose ground contact and seeds will be planted at a shallow depth. This can result in uneven emergence, which studies have shown can impact yield 5 to 9 percent¹. With too much downforce, furrow sidewalls can become smeared and compacted. Compacted sidewalls can result in hatchet roots, where plant roots grow parallel with the furrow but do not branch out between the rows.

 

Depending on the level of control the producer is looking for, the 1745 Planter offers three levels of downforce.

Benefits

• Adjustable heavy-duty downforce springs provide four settings to match downforce requirements to field conditions: 0 kg (0 lb), 56.7 kg (125 lb), 113.4 kg (250 lb), and 181.4 kg (400 lb). Downforce is manually adjustable row-by-row.
• Manual control of pneumatic downforce provides simple adjustment of the whole planter from the electric compressor mounted on the front mast of the planter. The amount of downforce applied is infinitely adjustable from 6.8 to 181.4 kg (15 to 400 lb). Pneumatic downforce provides more consistent downforce throughout the range of row-unit travel compared to heavy duty downforce springs.
• Integrated control of pneumatic downforce provides simple adjustment of the whole planter conveniently from the tractor cab with the SeedStar™ XP monitoring system. Operators can see gauge wheel margin readings on three rows of the planter and either add or remove air from the pneumatic system to maintain a good level of load (margin) on the gauge wheels. The amount of downforce is infinitely adjustable from 6.8 to 181.4 kg (15 to 400 lb).

Adjustable heavy-duty downforce springs

• Four downforce settings are manually adjusted for each row-unit.
• Rows behind tires can be set on a heavier setting.
• Downforce adjustments will take more time compared to pneumatic downforce systems.

Pneumatic downforce system - Manual

• Fill all the pneumatic air bags from one location on the planter.
• It includes simple on/off operation.
• The system has a valve stem which allows filling with shop air for faster fill times or for use as a backup if the compressor stops working.
• Split rows are plumbed on a separate circuit. This allows the air to be released only on the split rows when they need to be locked up for planting on 76.1-cm (30-in.) spacing. Set-point pressure is controlled for all rows when all rows are planting.

Pneumatic downforce system – Integrated

• Integrated downforce comes with an electric compressor and storage tank mounted on the rear of the planter for quick downforce adjustments.
• Downforce is easily adjusted from the display.
• The system has a valve stem which allows filling with shop air as a backup if the compressor stops working.
• The SeedStar XP monitor provides the operator downforce margin readings for the three rows equipped with a gauge wheel load sensor. Margin is essentially a reading of how much weight the gauge wheels are carrying. A positive margin ensures the planter is reaching correct planting depth. A target margin can be set to ensure proper firming of furrow sidewalls. Operators can add or remove air from the downforce system to meet the target margin.
• The SeedStar XP monitor provides the operator row-unit ride quality readings for the three rows equipped with the sensor node. Travel speed and field conditions can affect the amount of row-unit bounce that is experienced. Excessive row-unit bounce or vertical motion can cause problems with meter performance and spacing performance. The operator can slow down or increase downforce pressure to help the ride quality metric.
• Split rows are plumbed on a separate circuit. This allows the air to be released only on the split rows when they need to be locked up for planting on 76.1-cm (30-in.) spacing. Set-point pressure is controlled for all rows when all rows are planting.

Understanding margin

Margin is the amount of weight riding on the gauge wheels to ensure proper planting depth and proper firming of furrow sidewalls. It can be calculated as follows:

 

Margin (A) = weight of row unit (B) + downforce applied (C) – resistance from the soil (D)

An example could be as follows:

• A – Margin: 45.4 kg (100 lb)
• B – Weight of row-unit: 54.4 kg (120 lb)
• C – Downforce applied: 59 kg (130 lb)
• D – Soil resistance: 68 kg (150 lb)
• A=B+C-D
  • 4 kg (100 lb) of margin = 54.4 kg (120 lb) + 59 kg (130 lb) – 68 kg (150 lb)

 

Soil resistance will vary based on planting speed, planting depth, soil type, and row-unit attachments such as closing wheel pressure setting, coulter setting, and row cleaner setting.

 

Watch the following video to better understand margin and how to set the correct margin for field conditions.

 

SeedStar XP Operation and Adjustment – Understanding Margin

Using set point pneumatic downforce

Watch the following video to better understand setting downforce by manually adjusting the pressure in the air bags.

 

SeedStar XP Operation and Adjustment – Using Set Point Pneumatic Downforce

 

¹Doerge, T., Jeschke, M., and Carter, P. Planting outcome effects on corn yield. Crop Insights, Vol. 25, No. 1. DuPont Pioneer. https://www.deere.com/assets/publications/index.html?id=8557eeaf#1