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Tillage Equipment

Tillage: it’s where we started.

In 1837, field preparation would forever change, thanks to our founder’s self-scouring plow. Today, we continue to innovate and lead in those same fields, with the industry’s most complete tillage line. It is our birthright. But more importantly, it is our passion. And we vow to bring you the best tools to prepare your fields with. Because a successful growing season for you means the world to us.

Disks

Disks

  • Spring, Fall or Multi-Season

Best choice for:
Sizing and burying residue.

Rippers

Rippers

  • Fall

Best choice for:
Managing compaction, sizing residue, and leveling the field.

Vertical Tillage

Vertical Tillage

  • Multi-season

Best choice for:
Universal residue sizing, mixing, or burial focus on seedbed preparation.

Chisel Plows and Mulch Tiller

Chisel Plows and Mulch Tiller

  • Fall

Best choice for:
Primary pass to manage compaction and residue.

John Deere Strip-Till Bar in field

Strip-Till Bar

  • Fall or Spring

Best choice for:
Compaction management, nutrient application, seedbed preparation.

Moldboard Plows

Moldboard Plows

  • Fall

Best choice for:
Turning soil over.

Available Models:
Heavy Harrows

Heavy Harrows

  • Multi-season

Best choice for:
Distributing straw residue.

Available Models:

John Deere Strip-Till Solutions in field

Strip-Till Solutions

John Deere offers the precision and repeatability necessary for successful strip-tillage through our products and technology. The ST Series offers strip-till bars with configurations and options to fit your soil type, nutrient plan, application preference and more. Technology like AutoPath™ allows you to plant into the strips you tilled in fall.

 

ModelConfigurationsSpacing OptionsWorking SpeedWorking DepthFertilizer Capacity

Integral, Drawn

Integral:
30 in. (76.2 cm)
Drawn:
30 in. (76.2 cm)

Integral:
Coulters 7 to 10 mph (9.7  to 16 km/h) 
Shanks 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)
Drawn:
Coulters 7 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16 km/h) 
Shanks 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

Integral:
Shanks up to 11" (27.9 cm)
Coulters up to 6" (15.24 cm)
Drawn:
Shanks up to 11" (27.9 cm)
Coulters up to 6" (15.24 cm)

Integral:
N/A
Drawn:
10 tons

Integral, Drawn

Integral:
30 in. (76.2 cm)
Drawn:
30 in. (76.2 cm)

Integral:
Coulters 7 to 10 mph (9.7  to 16 km/h) 
Shanks 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)
Drawn:
Coulters 7 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16 km/h) 
Shanks 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

Integral:
Shanks up to 11" (27.9 cm)
Coulters up to 6" (15.24 cm)
Drawn:
Shanks up to 11" (27.9 cm)
Coulters up to 6" (15.24 cm)

Integral:
N/A
Drawn:
10 tons

Drawn

20 in. (50.8 cm) or 22 in. (55.9 cm)

Coulters 7 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16 km/h)
Shanks 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

Shanks up to 11" (27.9 cm)
Coulters up to 6" (15.24 cm)

10 tons

Compare our Field Cultivators & Mulch Finishers

Disks

Compare our Disks and Vertical Tillage

ModelsWorking DepthWorking SpeedRequired HP (Engine)/FTWeight /bladeResidue ConditionsDepth Control

3.5 in (88.9 mm)

8 to 10 mph (13 - 16 km/h)

10-14/ft. (24.5 - 34.25 kw/m)

Estimated Avg 260 lbs (118 kg) 

light/medium/heavy

TruSet/Single Point

up to 3 in (76 mm)

7 to 10 mph (11.4-16 km/h)

8.5 to 11 (20.8-26.95 kw/m)

197 lbs to 227 lbs (89.4-103 kg)

light/medium/heavy

TruSet/Single point

2-6 inches (51-152 mm)

10 to 14 mph (16-22.5 km/h)

11-15/ft. (26.9-36.7 kw/m)

A210 - 380 lbs (95.25-172.4 kg)*

light/medium/heavy

Easy to set shims

up to 5 in (127 mm)

5 to 7 mph (8-11.3 km/h)

7 to 11 (17.15-26.95 kw/m)

179 lbs to 209 lbs (81.2-94.8 kg)

light/medium

TruSet/Single-point

up to 6 in (152 mm)

5 to 7 mph (8-11.3 km/h)

7 to 11 (17.15-26.95 kw/m)

201 lbs to 243 lbs (91.2-110.2 kg)

light/medium/heavy

TruSet/Single-point

up to 8 in (203 mm)

5 to 7 mph (8-11.3 km/h)

9 to 12 (22.05-29.4 kw/m)

280 lbs to 286 lbs (127-129.7 kg)

medium/heavy

TruSet/Single-point

Compare our Rippers

* dependent on mainframe size, # of shanks, see dealer for details

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The broadest portfolio in our history.

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Customize your new John Deere Tillage equipment for your unique needs with options, attachments, and accessories.

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