1890 NO TILL AIR DRILL

No-Till Air Drill

  • Floating hitch on 1890 No-Till Air Drill
  • Parallel Tracking™ or AutoTrac™ compatibility
  • Convenient dual-row spacing hydraulics
  • Optional air seeder row markers





Features



RelativeFlow blockage sensingRelativeFlow blockage sensing

With the RelativeFlow blockage system, operators can see the flow rate of both seed and fertilizer from inside the tractor cab. Sensors on delivery hoses monitor the relative rate of product flow. An easy-to-read display clearly visualizes relative product flow across the drill, from opener to opener. This exclusive technology gives a better view of what is happening across the tool in order to spot problems before blockage occurs.

 

RelativeFlow Blockage is available on the following models:

  • P540 - 12.2-m (40-ft)
  • P556 - 17.1-m (56-ft)
  • P576 - 23.2-m (76-ft)
  • N500C - all widths
  • 1890 - 15.2-m (50-ft) and 18.3-m (60-ft)
  • N530F - 9.1-m (30-ft)
  • N540F - 12.2-m (40-ft)
  • N543F - 13.1-m (43-ft)
  • N560F - 18.3-m (60-ft)

Below are the GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display screens for the blockage monitoring system. For complete details and information, see the owner’s manual.

Blockage monitoring screenBlockage monitoring screen

The RelativeFlow system chart shows the amount of flow through each sensor on the selected tower. Sensitivity for the blockage system can be adjusted if desired, as shown below.

Blockage set-up screenBlockage set-up screen

Blockage warning sensitivity allows the producer to set and change the sensitivity of the sensors to meet their preferences. Increasing the sensitivity means the system is more likely to show a false blockage, while less sensitivity means the system is more likely to miss a blockage.

 

Multiple run-page alarm behavior options are available for selection.

Blockage set-up screenBlockage set-up screen

Below are the Gen 4 display screens for the blockage monitoring system on the N500C.

 

For complete details and information reference, the owner’s manual.

RelativeFlow Blockage configured run pageRelativeFlow Blockage configured run page

The SeedStar™ system run page displays the five major run settings. Clicking on any of the tiles will take an operator to that specific page (shown below).

Operators can zoom into flow details by meter section when selecting Blockage tilesOperators can zoom into flow details by meter section when selecting Blockage tiles
Operators can zoom into the row level to access row/sensor information and turn a sensor on/off independentlyOperators can zoom into the row level to access row/sensor information and turn a sensor on/off independently
Blockage sensitivities and alarm delays are all set up on one easy-to-navigate screenBlockage sensitivities and alarm delays are all set up on one easy-to-navigate screen

Blockage alarm delays can be set up by clicking on the advanced settings button from the blockage set-up screen.

  • A blockage delay is how long a blockage should occur before an alarm is sounded.
  • The blockage alarm reminder is how often the alarm should sound when a blockage occurs.
  • The meter on delay is the time from when the meter is turned on until the blockage sensor should start monitoring for blockage.
  • The meter off delay is the time from when the meter is turned off until the blockage sensor should start monitoring to verify no flow.

For more detailed information, see the owner’s manual.

Weights at rear of mainframeWeights at rear of mainframe
Wing weight bracket (shown on 18.30-m [60-ft] 1890)Wing weight bracket (shown on 18.30-m [60-ft] 1890)

Additional weights may be required when seeding in dry, hard soils or in extremely high rates of residue. These weights may be removed when seeding in mellow or loose soils. A rear weight bracket and a weight bracket on the front corner of each wing are in base equipment on the 9.15-m, 11-m, 12.20-m, and 12.95-m (30-ft, 36-ft, 40-ft, and 42-ft) 1890s.

 

The brackets allow the addition of R127764 tractor suitcase weights to provide increased down pressure. A total of 14 tractor suitcase weights can be added at the rear of the mainframe. Six tractor suitcase weights can be added on each outer wing.

 

NOTE: Due to the heavier mainframe on the 15.25-m and 18.30-m (50-ft and 60-ft) 1890s, mainframe weights and weight brackets are not in base equipment or required. There is an option to order kit AA76487 from service parts for the wing weight brackets.

 

NOTE: Order code 6505 (open-center valve kit) is not available for the 15.25-m and 18.30-m (50-ft and 60-ft) models.

 

IMPORTANT: Wing weights and row markers are not compatible and should not be used together.

1890 Seeding on 380-mm (15-in.) rows with rear rank1890 Seeding on 380-mm (15-in.) rows with rear rank
1890 18.30-m (60-ft) five-section on (7.5-in.) spacing1890 18.30-m (60-ft) five-section on (7.5-in.) spacing

The 1890 features a three-section or five-section (15.25-m [50-ft] and 18.30-m [60-ft] models) drawn flexible frame with a convenient overcenter fold for transport or storage. 

 

NOTE: Recommended tractor is 279.6 kW (375 hp) for the 15.25-m (50-ft) model and 335.5 kW (450 hp) for the 18.30-m (60-ft) model.

 

Productivity of the 15.25-m (50-ft) and 18.30-m (60-ft) widths compared to the 12.95-m (42.5-ft) model:

  •  The 15.25-m (50-ft) model is 17 percent more productive per pass
  •  The 18.30-m (60-ft) model is 42 percent more productive per pass

Features on all six models:

  • Two ranks of ProSeries™ Openers
  • 1.35 m (52.7 in.) between ranks of openers
  • 380-mm (15-in.) clearance between openers on 190-mm (7.5-in.) spacing machine
  • 508-mm (20-in.) clearance between openers on 254-mm (10-in.) spacing machine
  • 100-mm x 150-mm (4-in. x 6-in.) cross tubes and 50-mm x 150-mm (2-in. x 6-in.) end tubes
  • 560 mm (22 in.) of underframe clearance
  • Wings flex 20 degree up and 10 degree down
  • 108-degree overcenter fold

The two-rank frame design provides excellent residue flow and field performance.

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Growers have historically had to make some difficult planting and seeding decisions due to weather. Operators have been forced to plant in wet conditions that are far from optimal in order to plant within the optimum planting window. Those operators have experienced poor performance from wet soils working in between the depth gauge wheel and the opener disk and not having a way out. This creates the possibility of the depth gauge wheel or opener disk to seize up and drag through the soil.

The spoke gauge wheel is a solution for operators who plant in these conditions to allow the mud and debris that get caught behind the depth gauge wheel to easily flow through the wheel and continue providing superior depth performance.

The spoke gauge wheel is designed for optimum performance. Its features include serviceable, stamped inner and outer rims. The wheel also has cast spokes and bearing hubs for increased strength. This allows smaller spokes, creating larger open surface area for mud and debris to flow more easily than competitor’s wheels. Another improvement over the closed gauge wheel is a snap-ring bearing retention. Simply remove the snap ring, replace the bearing, and place the snap ring back.

Gauge wheelGauge wheel
Gauge wheelGauge wheel

Heavy trash fields from no-till environments have also tested very well with the new spoke gauge wheel. Some growers provided feedback of crop residue getting inside and jamming up the gauge wheel and opener. This spoke gauge wheel has shown exceptional performance within these areas as well. These wheels are compatible with both 90 Series openers on seeding tools and planter row-units.

 

Below is a chart that demonstrates a competitive advantage over MudSmith™ wheels for mud and residue flow:

 

   MudSmithJohn DeerePercent improvement
Open area329 cm2 (51 cu in.)471 cm2 (73 cu in.)43 percent
Rim height1.9 cm (3/4 in.)1.4 cm (9/16 in.)25 percent
Spoke width3.5 cm (1-3/8 in.)1.9 cm (3/4 in.)45 percent

 

The wheel is serviceable along with other parts.

  • AA86055 – complete wheel assembly
  • A101570 – inner wheel rim half
  • A101571 – outer wheel rim half

Not compatible in dual gauge wheel applications.

MudSmith is a trademark of MudSmith, LLC.

For producers using a model year 2018 and newer 15.2-m (50-ft) or an 18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 or N560F Air Drill paired with a 1910 Air Cart that may want to upgrade to a C850 Air Cart, here is the complete parts list needed to move from the 1910 to the C850.

1890 rear hitch for wagon-style hitch (C850):

NOTE: In both scenarios when attaching a C850 to a tool, Configurator requires option code 3205, which is a Category 5 hitch at the front of the tool.

 

15.2-m (50-ft)/18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 or N560F – Rear hitch
QuantityPart numberDescription
111M7054  Cotter pin
1214M7589  Self-locking hex flange nut
1219M9124  Hex head screw
124M7240  Metallic, round-hole washer
834M7055  Spring pin
1A102680  Plate spacer for Category 4 hitch
4A41517  Pin fastener
1AA53874  Drawbar assembly pin
1AA88311  Left-hand rear hitch support
1AA88312  Right-hand rear hitch support
2AA88314  Rear hitch link support
1AA88326  Rear hitch support
2JD5921  Reflective yellow label
4N137598  Heavy-duty spring pin
2N280120  Pin fastener
1R106661  Special cap screw
1R110306  Drawbar strap
1R110309  Plate
1R156614  Special cap screw
1R26511  Special headed pin
15.2-m (50-ft)/18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 or N560F – Bulk hose, brackets, and hardware   
QuantityPart numberDescription
414M7296  Hex flange nut
219M7785  Flanged screw
419M7835  Flanged screw
2A106629  Primary hoses retention link chain
2AA90048  Strap
1AA92182  Bracket
1910 field hitch

The field hitch option is ordered with the cart. If this is ordered appropriately, no additional parts are needed.

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Option code 6615 – hitch for tow-behind cart

Order AA79503 hitch kit, in addition to the parts list below:

 

6615 - Platform support assembly
QuantityPart numberDescription
414M7291  Hex flange nut
814M7299  Hex flange nut
819M7790  Screw
219M7793  Flanged screw
219M7794  Flanged screw
2A63426  Channel – rear stair support for 12,333.7-L (350-bu) tow-behind (TBH)
2A63726  Strap – stair support link for 12,333.7-L (350-bu) TBH
1AA48188  Bracket – stair support for 12,333.7-L (350-bu) TBH
Option code 6620 - high-capacity hitch for tow-behind cart
6620 - Dual fan rear hitch
QuantityPart numberDescription
2614M7299  Hex flange nut
1714M7300  Nut
419M7789  Screw
419M7790  Screw
1019M7791  Flanged screw
419M7813  Flanged screw
419M7814  Screw
419M7894  Screw
1019M7895  Flanged screw
119M8100  Hex head screw
219M8180  Screw
124M7242  Washer
1A107730  Fan-mounting bracket
1A75174  Bowtie clip
2A99215  Plate (fan bottom mount tow-behind [TBH])
1AA48323  Rear hitch stair support bracket
1AA83311  Premium bolt-on hitch
1AA90137  High-capacity hitch
2AA90143  Rear hitch support
1AA91220  Dual fan mount support
1PM01512  Pin fastener
214M7396  Self-locking hex flange nut
219M7867  Flanged screw
1A90559  Plate (seven-pin TBH flow through)
1AA76512  Wiring harness
2H224073Heavy-duty tie band

 

Pre-delivery instructions (PDI) to reference:

  • 1910 - PDIA111943
  • 1890 - PDIA111136
ProSeries OpenersProSeries Openers

ProSeries Openers are in base equipment on all 1890 and N500F Separate Fertilizer Placement (SFP), 1990 Central Commodity System (CCS™), and 1590 Air Drills.

 

On the 1890 models, the single-disk openers are on 190-mm (7.5-in.) or 254-mm (10-in.) row spacing. On 15.25-m (50-ft) and 18.3-m (60-ft) 1890 models, the 190-mm/380-mm (7.5-in./15-in.) or 254-mm/508-mm (10-in./20-in.) dual-row spacing feature is in base equipment. The single-disk openers provide consistent and accurate seed placement.

 

The ProSeries Openers are gang mounted and are hydraulically raised and lowered. The hydraulic downforce system also offers a wide range of downforce settings for the openers.

Active hydraulic downforce pressure valveActive hydraulic downforce pressure valve

The active hydraulics:

  • Work in conjunction with the opener spring 
  • Provide an adjustable range of 75 kg (165 lb) to 180 kg (400 lb) of down pressure per opener
    • Benefit: penetrate hard soils and heavy residue
  • The cylinders allow the openers to travel up or down an additional 405 mm (16 in.) with active hydraulic down pressure to follow the ground
  • Provide the openers additional pressure when needed or allow the openers to go into relief if the pressure becomes too high

The down pressure:

  • Is easily adjusted with the pressure valve located on the front of the mainframe
  • Provides the operator the ability to quickly adjust, or dial in, the down pressure as operating conditions change

NOTE: For additional ballast in hard-to-penetrate conditions, tractor suitcase weights may also be added to the mainframe and wings to obtain maximum down pressure per opener.

 

The ProSeries Openers:

  • Work not only in no-till conditions, but also in minimum or reduced-till conditions
  • Provide 51 mm (2 in.) of free travel in the opener before spring down pressure takes over
    • Benefit: allows the opener to move over uneven ground conditions and minimize the chance of the gauge wheels bulldozing soil in soft or mellow conditions
    • The opener spring travels a maximum of 203-mm (8-in.) up or 150-mm (6-in.) down before the hydraulics react to uneven seedbeds

Growers that may be interested in upgrading their current 90 Series Openers to the ProSeries Openers can do this by ordering a ProSeries performance upgrade kit.

 

Two kit offerings are available for seed openers, a two row (AA98693) and eight row (AA97392) kit. The breakdowns are as follows:

AA98693
A105410Deflector, seed firmer tab2 pc
A107506Washer, special8 pc
A109343Seed boot, left hand1 pc
A109344Seed boot, right hand1 pc
A110307Closing arm spring, left hand1 pc
A110308Closing arm spring, right hand1 pc
A31869Locknut2 pc
AA88056Press wheel assembly2 pc
E55662Nut, 3/88 pc
N280653Washer2 pc
N283804Opener disk2 pc
N283976Nut, U-nut2 pc
N283308Screw, flange2 pc
03H2070Bolt, round head8 pc
19M7720Screw, hex2 pc
A105392Spiked seed closing wheel2 pc
A97699Instructions, dealer download1 pc
AA97392
A105410Deflector, seed firmer tab8 pc
A107506Washer, special32 pc
A109343Seed boot, left hand4 pc
A109344Seed boot, right hand4 pc
A110307Closing arm spring, left hand4 pc
A110308Closing arm spring, right hand4 pc
A31869Locknut8 pc
AA88056Press wheel assembly8 pc
E55662Nut, 3/832 pc
N280653Washer8 pc
N283804Opener disk8 pc
N283976Nut, U-nut8 pc
N283308Screw, flange8 pc
03H2070Bolt, round head32 pc
19M7720Screw, hex8 pc
A105392Spiked seed closing wheel8 pc
A117632Instructions, ProSeries1 pc

ProSeries Retrofit Calculator

ProSeries seed opener kitProSeries seed opener kit

NOTE: Kits are subject to change.

Specifications


Key Specs 1890-no-till-air-drill
Current Model
Working widths9.14 m
30 ft
Spacing19.05, 25.4 cm
7.5, 10 in.
Number of rankstwo
OpenersStyle
Single disk-beveled edge
Rank lock-up
Yes
Diameter
45.72 cm
18 in.
Down pressure
Hydraulic
Sizes
Working widths9.14 m
30 ft
Spacing19.05, 25.4 cm
7.5, 10 in.
Number of ranksTwo
Number of sectionsThree
Dimensions
Transport height3.63 m
11.92 ft
Transport width4.37 m
14.33 ft
Road clearance21.6 cm
8.5 in.
Overall length7.49 m
24.58 ft, in.
Centerframe width
Weight before ballast7711, 6759 kg
17000, 14900 lb
Available ballast1386 (28+14 x 100) kg
2800 (28+14 x 100) lb
FrameCross members
102 x 152 mm
4 x 6 in.
End tubes
51 x 152 mm
2 x 6 in.
Hitch
76 x 152 mm
3 x 6 in.
Clearance from rank to rank133.99 cm
52.75 in.
Centerline of mainframe wheel support tube to centerline of wing wheel support tubes
From ground to platform
From ground to top of lid
From ground to top of lights
From ground to top of safety rail
Lateral frame clearance, opener to opener
Tires
Mainframe standard(8) 11L-15, 10PR
Mainframe bolt pattern
Wings standard(4) 11L-15, 8PR
Wings bolt pattern
Centerframe tires and wheels
Wheel spacing, center frame


Wing tires and wheels
Openers
StyleSingle disk-beveled edge
Rank lock-upYes
DiskDiameter
45.72 cm
18 in.
Angle
7 degree (angle)
Down pressureStyle
Active hydraulic-patented

Hydraulic
Depth controlDescription
Gauge wheel beside disk
Gauge wheel size
11.43 x 40.64 or 7.62 x 40.64 cm
4.5 x 16 or 3 x 16 in.
Range
1.27 to 8.89 cm
0.5 to 3.5 in.
Increments
0.64 cm
0.25 in.
In-Furrow press wheelMaterial
Rubber on plastic wheel
Packing force
5 to 45 lb
2.3 to 21 kg
Standard
Furrow closingDescription
Trailing wheel on 20-degree vertical angle, 7-degree horizontal angle
Size
2.54 x 30.48 cm
1 x 12 in.
Material
Cast iron
Down force
26 to 43 lb
12 to 20 kg
Standard
Double-Shoot capable
Equipment compatibility (at 1.5 in. seeding depth and 8 mph)
Tractor drawbar power required, 10-in (25.4 cm) models
Tractor drawbar power required, 15-in (38.1 cm) models
Tractor drawbar power required, 7.5-in (19.1 cm) models
Seed Metering
Crops
Description
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Barley
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Milo/Sorghum
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Oats
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Rice
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Soybean
Max Volumetric Seeding Rates - Wheat
Metering Drive Type
Seed Storage
Blower
Blower drive type
Distribution hose size
Seed Distribution
Tank Description
Tank Fill Screen
Tank Scales
Total Tank Capacity
Type
Tractor requirements
Hydraulic Power Beyond
Minimum electrical capacity
Minimum hydraulic capacity
Minimum number of SCV's