Innovations

Deere introduces new 1745 planter

John Deere’s new 1745 MaxEmerge 5 planter is compatible with older tractors.  Jeffery Barnes, product manager with John Deere’s planter division says it was create for farmers who have planter-applied fertilizer, a split-down configuration, and allows for a narrow transport. 

Barnes says the new planter was successful tested this past year using a John Deere 4440 tractor.  Customers can choose from an 8-row; 30-inch; or a 15-row, 15-inch configuration.  New orders will be taken beginning in June, with shipments beginning next fall.

AUDIO: Jeffery Barnes, product manager, John Deere