915 V RIPPER

V-Ripper

  • Excellent residue-handling capability
  • Integral hitch provides excellent maneuverability
  • Single or dual gauge wheels available
  • Coulter blades slice through surface residue





Features



915 V-Ripper915 V-Ripper

The 915 V-Ripper has excellent residue-handling capability in primary tillage at all residue levels. At higher levels, coulters may be required to minimize plugging.

Typical percentage of residue cover remaining from the 915 are listed as follows.

NOTE: The percentage do not take into account variables such as the condition of the residue, speed, and soil type.

508-mm (20-in.) models

Starting
residue cover
(percent)

Remaining
non-fragile*
residue cover
(percent)

Remaining
fragile**
residue cover
(percent)

100

60

50

90

55

45

80

50

40

70

40

35

60

35

30

50

30

25

40

25

20

 

 

762-mm (30-in.) models

Starting
residue cover
(percent)

Remaining
non-fragile*
residue cover
(percent)

Remaining
fragile**
residue cover
(percent)

100

60

50

90

55

45

80

50

40

70

40

35

60

35

30

50

30

25

40

25

20

*Non-fragile residue includes crops like corn, sorghum, wheat (more than 45 bu).

**Fragile residue includes crops like soybeans, edible beans, peas, wheat, (under 45 bu), sunflower, peanuts, cotton.

Five-standard 915 V-RipperFive-standard 915 V-Ripper

The frame is available in 127-mm x 178-mm (5-in. x 7-in.) and 178-mm x 178-mm (7-in. x 7-in.) sizes.

The frame design of the 915 V-Ripper positions standards in a true V-pattern:

  • Reduces plugging in higher levels of residue
  • Gives the center standard a leading-edge shattering effect that reduces horsepower requirements over straight bar rippers
Strong 10-mm (3/8-in.) wall mainframeStrong 10-mm (3/8-in.) wall mainframe

127-mm x 178-mm (5-in. x 7-in.) frame models have 10-mm (3/8-in.) thick walls:

  • Ideal for tractors up to 225 PTO horsepower (hp) and 4WD tractors up to 250 engine hp
  • Available in five- or seven-standard models
  • Parking stands are included in base equipment
Heavy-duty 13-mm (1/2-in.) wall mainframeHeavy-duty 13-mm (1/2-in.) wall mainframe

178-mm x 178-mm (7-in. x 7-in.) frame models have 13-mm (1/2-in.) thick walls:

  • Ideal for tractors with up to 360 engine hp
  • Basic frame can be equipped with seven or nine standards
  • Bolt-on extensions can be added to allow 11 or 13 standards
  • Parking stands are optional equipment

NOTE:

  • 11-standard size is limited to 508-mm and 635-mm (20-in. and 25-in.) spacings
  • 13-standard size limited to 508-mm (20-in.) spacing
Integral hitchIntegral hitch

The integral hitch provides excellent maneuverability for tight turns on shorter headlands. The hitch makes it easy to move in and out of buildings.

It is compatible for tractors with Category 2 or Category 3N or 3, 3-point hitches.

The integral hitch can be set to two position:

  • 1 = Low position
    Gives maximum transport clearance and allows ripping to approximately 508 mm (20 in.) deep
  • 2 = High position
    Enables ripping to a maximum depth of 584 mm (23 in.) with shear-bolt standards
Dual gauge wheelsDual gauge wheels

Single or dual gauge wheels are available to help maintain a consistent ripping depth:

  • 9.5L-15, 8 PR tires for good flotation and load bearing when ripping deep
  • Turnbuckle adjustment for easy setting

Rippled coulter blades cut through surface residue such as cornstalks, wheat stubble, or other heavy crops to help reduce plugging.

 

The ripple on the blade bites into the soil to promote turning the blade in wet and/or firm soil, as well as lighter, drier soils.

 

Cushion or shear-bolt designs are available.

Cushion design
Cushion-designed coulter bladesCushion-designed coulter blades
  • Automatically returns the coulter to the operating position once the obstruction is passed.
    • Saves time by eliminating the need to stop and replace shear bolts.
  • Unique rosette bracket used to adjust the coulter depth. Simply loosen one bolt and swing the coulter up or down to the desired height.
    • Standard does not move, so maximum trash clearance is retained.
  • Protector bolt (arrow) will yield if the obstruction height exceeds the deflection range of the coulter, thus preventing serious damage to the coulter.
  • 457-mm or 508-mm (18-in. or 20-in.) rippled blades are available for good cutting action. The maximum working depth is as follows*:
    • For the 457-mm (18-in.) coulter blade, the working depth is 483 mm (19 in.)
    • For the 508-mm (20-in.) coulter blade, the working depth is 457 mm (18 in.)

*NOTE: When ripping in fields with obstructions, it is necessary to restrict the working depth in order to give the coulter space to travel over obstructions. Without coulters, the maximum working depth is 584 mm (23 in.) for shear-bolt standard and 559 mm (22 in.) for safety-trip and spring-reset standards.

Shear-bolt design
Shear-bolt design coulter bladesShear-bolt design coulter blades
  • Provides economical alternative for protecting coulters in fields with few obstructions.
  • 457-mm, 508-mm, or 559-mm (18-in., 20-in., or 22-in.) rippled coulter blades are available for good cutting action. The maximum working depth is as follows:
    • For 457-mm (18-in.) coulter blades, the working depth is 483 mm (19 in.)
    • For 508-mm (20-in.) coulter blades, the working depth is 457 mm (18 in.)
    • For 559-mm (22-in.) coulter blades, the working depth is 432 mm (17 in.)
Soil probeSoil probe
#

The soil probe helps operators to determine the proper operating depth of their ripper points,
38 mm (1.5 in.) below the bottom of the compaction layer.

The probe allows obtaining the maximum amount of soil fracturing from the entire family of John Deere ripper points. Marked in 51-mm (2-in.) increments from 254 mm to 559 mm (10 in. to 22 in.), the probe provides accurate feedback of compaction layer depth.

 

It is stored on the mainframe of the ripper for convenient access. The operator's manual explains the proper use of the soil probe.

Specifications


Key Specs 915-v-ripper
Current Model
Working widthOption 1: 2.5 m, 8.33 ft
Option 2: 3.2 m, 10.42 ft
Option 3: 3.8 m, 12.5 ft
Option 4: 3.6 m, 11.67 ft
Option 5: 4.44 m, 14.58 ft
Option 6: 5.3 m, 17.5 ft
Option 7: 4.6 m, 15 ft
Option 8: 5.72 m, 18.75 ft
Option 9: 6.9 m, 22.5 ft
Option 10: 5.59 m, 18.33 ft
Transport widthOption 1: 4.2 m, 13.75 ft
Option 2: 4.2 m, 13.75 ft
Option 3: 4.2 m, 13.75 ft
Option 4: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft
Option 5: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft
Option 6: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft
Option 7: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft; Or with extensions: 6.91 m, 22.67 ft
Option 8: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft; Or with extensions: 6.91 m, 22.67 ft
Option 9: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft; Or with extensions: 6.91 m, 22.67 ft
Option 10: 5.36 m, 17.58 ft; Or with extensions: 6.91 m, 22.67 ft
Operating depthMaximum
58.4 cm
23 in.
Miles per hour
Horsepower per standard
Spacings50.8 cm
20 in.
63.5 cm
25 in.
76.2 cm
30 in.
Tool configuration
TypeV-Ripper
Option 1Standard: 5, spacing: 50.8 cm
20 in.
Option 2Standard: 5, spacing: 63.5 cm
25 in.
Option 3Standard: 5, spacing: 76.2 cm
30 in.
Option 4Standard: 5, spacing: 76.2 cm
30 in.
Option 5Standard: 7, spacing: 63.5 cm
25 in.
Option 6Standard: 7, spacing: 76.2 cm
30 in.
Option 7Standard: 9, spacing: 50.8 cm
20 in.
Option 8Standard: 9, spacing: 63.5 cm
25 in.
Option 9Standard: 9, spacing: 76.2 cm
30 in.
Option 10Standard: 11, spacing: 50.8 cm
20 in.
Option 11Standard: 11, spacing: 63.5 cm
25 in.
Option 12Standard: 13, spacing: 50.8 cm
20 in.
Option 13
Option 14
Option 15
Option 16
Option 17
Option 18
Option 19
Option 20
Option 21
Option 22
Working width
Option 12.5 m
8.33 ft
Option 23.2 m
10.42 ft
Option 33.8 m
12.5 ft
Option 43.6 m
11.67 ft
Option 54.44 m
14.58 ft
Option 65.3 m
17.5 ft
Option 74.6 m
15 ft
Option 85.72 m
18.75 ft
Option 96.9 m
22.5 ft
Option 105.59 m
18.33 ft
Option 115.99 m
22.92 ft
Option 126.6 m
21.67 ft
Option 13
Option 14
Option 15
Option 16
Option 17
Option 18
Option 19
Option 20
Option 21
Option 22
Transport width
Option 14.2 m
13.75 ft
Option 24.2 m
13.75 ft
Option 34.2 m
13.75 ft
Option 45.36 m
17.58 ft
Option 55.36 m
17.58 ft
Option 65.36 m
17.58 ft
Option 75.36 m
17.58 ft
Or with extensions: 6.91 m
22.67 ft
Option 85.36 m
17.58 ft
Or with extensions: 6.91 m
22.67 ft
Option 95.36 m
17.58 ft
Or with extensions: 6.91 m
22.67 ft
Option 105.36 m
17.58 ft
Or with extensions: 6.91 m
21.67 ft
Option 115.36 m
17.58 ft
Or with extensions: 6.91 m
22.67 ft
Option 126.91 m
22.67 ft
Option 13
Option 14
Option 15
Option 16
Option 17
Option 18
Option 19
Option 20
Option 21
Option 22
Operating depth
Frame
Size
Maximum underframe clearanceShear-bolt: 90.2 cm
35.5 in.
Cushion-trip: 95.3 cm
37.5 in.
Safety-trip and spring-reset: 100.8 cm
39.7 in.
Operating speed
Horsepower required
Depth control
Option 1Intergral units are controlled by tractor, rockshaft, and gauge wheels
Option 2
Option 3
Hydraulic requirements
Option 1
Option 2
Hitch
OptionsIntegral
Three-point hitch requirementsCategory 2,3 or 3N
Pull-type description
Standard options
Spacings50.8 cm
20 in.
63.5 cm
25 in.
76.2 cm
30 in.
Option 1Trip force
5,443 kg
12,000 lb
Standard type
Straight or parabolic with wear shin
Shear-bolt
Option 2Trip force
2,540 kg
5,600 lb
Standard type
Straight with wear shin or parabolic
Safety-trip
Option 3Trip force
2,404 kg
5,300 lb
Standard type
Straight with wear shin or parabolic
Cushion-trip
Option 4Trip force
1,451.5 to 2,404 kg
3,200 to 5,300 lb
Standard type
Parabolic
Spring-reset rock standard
Coulters
Description
TypeShear bolt or cushioned
Pounds of force
BladesShear bolt: rippled blades: 45.7 cm
18 in.
50.8 cm
20 in.
or 55.9 cm
22 in.
Cushioned: rippled blades: 45.7 cm
or 50.8 cm
Closing wheel attachment
Description
Down force
Size
Spacing
Angle adjustments
Stabilizer/gauge wheels
TypeGauge wheels
Wheels12.7x17.8 cm
5x7 in.
Tires9.5L-15, 8PR
Pull-type wheels
Description
Additional feature
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Ground-engaging components