Soil Management Systems

Tillage technology that improves soil management

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tillage tools from JohnDeere. They
manage thick residue, prepare
smooth seedbeds, and allow for
faster soil warm-up so you get a
higher germination rate, better
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Matching the right tillage tool to the job at hand is what John Deeres Soil Management
Systems (SMS) are all about. Its tailoring tillage and agronomics to meet your
farming practices. SMS centers around the elements of weed and pest management,
chemical and nutrient incorporation, compaction management, seedbed preparation, and
residue management. So whether you need to aggressively manage residue while
conserving soil moisture, or whether you need to warm your soil up faster for earlier planting, John Deere has a tillage tool
that fits your operation. Best of all, extensive durability testing and advanced engineering helps ensure these tools will work
in your conditions from wet, sticky soil to thick corn residue. You get rugged reliability when you need it most.

s e e d b e d p r e pa r at i o n
Maximizing your crops yield potential starts
with creating an ideal seedbed. A secondary
tillage pass prepares seedbeds to make it
easier for your planter or grain drill to pass
through. This promotes faster emergence
and optimal growing conditions for the rest
of the season.

INCORPORATION
Tillage is a reliable means of incorporating
herbicides, nutrients, and animal waste into
the soil. Incorporation reduces pesticide
runoff, chemical and fertilizer losses, nitrogen
volatilization, and odors associated with
waste applications.

residue management
Tillage is a responsible alternative for managing heavy residue levels in your fields. Correct
use of tillage sizes or buries residue for
optimum equipment operation and faster soil
warming. Managing residue responsibly also
slows the erosive forces of wind and water.

W EED MANAGEMENT
Weeds not only rob your fields of soil moisture,
but they also steal nutrients from your crop. If left
unchecked, they make harvesting more difficult
and lower your grain quality. Preplant tillage
eliminates early season weed flushes. Cultivation
cleans up weed escapes, and eliminates
herbicide resistant weeds left in the furrow.

PEST m a n a g e m e n t
Insects and plant diseases can devastate
your crop yields. Tillage reduces many
insect and plant disease problems by
incorporating the residue in which these
insects and diseases thrive.

c o m pa c t i o n m a n a g e m e n t
The best plant genetics, soil fertility efforts, and
herbicide programs cannot overcome the yield
reduction created by soil compaction. Tillage
eliminates compaction that restricts root growth,
and increases soil pore space for air and water to
move. It also helps prevent erosion and standing
water by improving infiltration.

Contents

Soil Management Systems

2-3

2210 Field Cultivator

Floating-Hitch Field Cultivator 4-7
Level-Lift Field Cultivator

8-9

200 Seedbed Finisher

10-11

NEW 2310 Mulch Finisher

12-15

637 Disks

16-17

NEW Five-Section 637 Disk

18

Seedbed Tillage Parts

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Best residue flow. Best depth control. Best seedbeds.

2210 Floating-Hitch Field Cultivator

The 2210 Floating-Hitch Field

Cultivator built with the

heavy-duty strength and reliability

that has made John Deere field
cultivators the best choice for
seedbed prep. The 2210 delivers
smooth seedbeds for faster soil
warming, so you can plant earlier
and take advantage of longerseason, higher-yielding varieties.
The result is improved emergence
and more-uniform stands.
A staggered shank pattern
splits the middle of each sweep
path for consistent soil mixing,
maximum residue flow, and a
more uniform soil-surface profile.
A choice of sweep spacing on the
deep, 5-rank frame lets you match
the tool to your crop conditions.
Combine that with a 24-inch
underframe clearance and you
get the best residue flow from the
2210 than from any field cultivator
in its class.
For the ultimate in depth
control, go with AccuDepth
Flick Mode. It gives you fingertip
depth control in the increment
amount you select! You can raise
the machine up 4 inches at once
and lower it 110 -inch at a time
all with just a quick touch of the
SCV control.

Residue Levels After One Pass with a 2210 Field Cultivator

% Initial Residue

Nonfragile
60 50 45 40 35 30

Fragile
60 50 45 40 35 30

Machines with
6-in. spacing

45 38 34 30 26 23

36 30 27 24 21 18

Machines with
9-in. spacing

48 40 36 32 28 24

38 32 30 25 23 20

Remaining residue levels can be easily changed by adjusting the sweep spacing on the
2210 Floating-Hitch Field Cultivator.

AccuDepth
on GreenStar
2600 Display

Perma-Loc System is an
industry exclusive. Simply slip
the sweep on the adapter until
an audible click is heard. The
patented Perma-Loc ratcheting
system saves time, money, and
prevents sweep loss. See page 19
for more information.

A staggered, split-the-middle shank pattern allows for

improved residue flow, virtually plug-free performance, and
more consistent soil incorporation. The 5-bar frame provides
easy fore-to-aft residue flow as the standards have excellent
lateral and diagonal spacing.
Mainframe tandem Walk-Over
wheels are standard. Their
staggered design allows residue to
pass through the machine without
plugging.

Wingframe tandem Walk-Over

wheels mirror the mainframe
wheels and are standard. They
provide enhanced depth control
and added frame stability.

Front castering wheels are standard on

the mainframe and wingframes. The wheels
make turns easier and offer solid frontframe support. They work in tandem with
a standard floating hitch, providing more
consistent operating depth.

The 2210 transports

easily. Choose from two
mainframe sizes to meet
your transport width
requirements.

Original
AccuDepth
Display

A floating hitch gives

the 2210 ground-hugging
capability with precise
depth control across all
types of terrain.

AccuDepth provides on-the-go

precision depth control and frame
leveling. It also helps conserve soil
moisture and fuel by preventing
the implement from operating
too deeply. AccuDepth is now
compatible with the GreenStar 2,
original GreenStar, or AccuDepth
displays. You can check operating
depth and adjust each frame section
independently right from the cab.
AccuDepth is compatible with all
John Deere 7030, 8000 and 9000
Series Tractors.
AccuDepth Flick Mode lets you
fine-tune your working depth
in the increment
amount you select.
Simply set Flick
Mode to raise the
machine 110 inch at a
time, up to
4 inches at once.
You also can lower the implement in
1
10 -inch increments up to a
1
2 -inch at a time all with just a
quick touch of the SCV control.
Or go with field-proven singlepoint depth control. It lets you
set depth and keep it there, pass
after pass.

High-strength frame takes on high-stress fields

2210 Floating-Hitch Field Cultivator

2 2 10 F L OATING - H ITC H a n d L E V E L- L I F T
F IE L D CU LTI VATOR ATTAC H MENTS

Higher-horsepower tractors,
faster working speeds, and
heavy residue levels continue
to add more stress to field
cultivator frames.
Thats why youll appreciate
the added muscle designed into
the John Deere 2210 FloatingHitch Field Cultivator. It starts
with Tube-Thru-Tube frame
construction for the long-lasting
reliability you expect from
John Deere.
TruPosition standards
feature 150-pounds of trip force
to stay level in the ground
even in tough soils and heavy
residue for smoother seedbeds.
Optional 200-pound trip-force
standards outperform others in
extreme conditions. The exclusive
Perma-Loc system prevents
sweep loss, and the unique
Tru-Width design maintains
the sweeps cutting width for
extended life saving you time
and money.

Heavy-duty strength and

reliability makes John Deere
field cultivators the first choice
for seedbed prep.

2210 Floating-Hitch Field Cultivator Specifications

FRAME

5-bar Tube-Thru-Tube: Cross tubes, 4x4-in. (102x102 mm); fore/aft tubes, 3x6-in. (76x152 mm)
Hitch tubes: 2x5-in. (51x127 mm) end tubes, welded construction
Rigid, 3-section models available

HITCH

6x10-in. (152x254 mm) T Hitch on 3-section models;

6x12-in. (152x305 mm) T Hitch on 5-section models

CLEARANCE
Drawn models 5 bar with 134 in. (3.4 m)

Fore/aft
Underframe

24 in. (610 mm)

STANDARDS
Base equipment

.625x1.75x24-in. (16x45x610 mm) TruPosition, 150 lb. (68 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height

Optional

.75x1.75x24-in. (19x45x610 mm) TruPosition, 200 lb. (90.7 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height;
heavy-duty, .5x1.75-in. (13x45 mm) S-tines on 4.5-inch (114 mm) spacing (on selected models)

TOOLS

Wide variety of sweeps, shovels, and points

DEPTH CONTROL

AccuDepth (standard), single-point depth control (optional)

FOLD

Over-center fold

OPERATING SPEED

Rolling baskets on 2-bar coil-tine or 3-bar

spike-tooth harrows (on selected floatinghitch models and all level-lift models) break
down clods while firming soil to preserve
moisture. Larger soil particles are distributed
on the surface with finer soil particles placed
in the seed zone to promote excellent seed-tosoil contact.

Heavy-duty coil tines on the 3-bar coiltine harrow are 16-inches long and spaced
9-inches apart to provide smooth residue flow
and excellent incorporation.

5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

OPERATING DEPTH

TruPosition standards: to 5 in. (127 mm)

HORSEPOWER REQUIRED

4 to 8 PTO hp/ft.; 200 lb. shanks may require 1 to 2 more hp/ft.

WHEELS AND TIRES

3-section
23 ft. 3 in. to 38 ft. 9 in.
(7.1 to 11.7 m)

Castering front and Walk-over tandem rear with (12) 11L-15FI load range D tires

40 ft. 6 in. to 45 ft. 7 in.

(12.3 to 13.9 m)

Castering front and Walk-over tandem rear with (12) 11L-15FI load range F tires

5-section
12 ft.(3.7 m) centerframes:
43 ft. 3 in. to 55 ft. 9 in.
(13.2 to 17.0 m)
15-ft. (4.6 m) centerframes:
46 ft. 6 in. to 64 ft. 6 in.
(14.2 to 19.7 m)

Centerframe all sizes: Castering front and Walk-Over tandem rear with (6) 12.5L-15FI load
range F tires and wheels
Inner wing all sizes: Castering front with (2) 11L-15FI load range D tires and wheels, and
Walk-Over tandem rear with (4) 12.5L-15FI load range F tires and wheels
Outer wing all sizes: Castering front and Walk-Over tandem rear with (6) 11L-15FI
load range D tires and wheels

WORKING WIDTH, TRANSPORT SIZES

3-section flex-fold, 6-in. (152 mm) spacing

Three-year
frame & standard
warranty!

High-strength, 4x4-inch
box-beam-steel cross
members pass through
beefy 2x6-inch or 3x6-inch
fore-aft tubes, providing the
2210 with a stable side-toside platform.

Heat-treated pins pass through

heavy-duty bushings, connecting
the floating hitch to the mainframes
hitch points. This design provides
more load-bearing surface area
thats stronger and wears longer
than ball-and-socket designs.

TruPosition standards offer

150 pounds of trip force for
sure penetration. Optional
200-lb. trip-force shank is
stronger to handle the stress
of faster working speeds and
tougher field conditions.

12-ft. (3.7 m) centerframe

Working width: 23 ft. 6 in. to 38 ft. 6 in. (7.2 to 11.7 m)

Transport width: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Transport height: 10 ft. 4 in. to 17 ft. 7 in. (3.2 to 5.4 m)

15-ft. (4.6 m) centerframe

Working width: 34 ft. 6 in. to 45 ft. 6 in. (10.5 to 13.9 m)

Transport width: 19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Transport height: 14 ft. 3 in. to 15 ft. 8 in. (4.3 to 4.8 m)

Low-transport model

The 4-bar coil-tine harrow provides effective

214-inch spacing for a smoother soil profile.
Down pressure, height, pitch, and tine angle
adjustments are the same as the 3-bar harrow.

A 5-bar spike-tooth harrow features

10-inch-long spikes on five bars.
Its a great choice if your soil is
prone to clods.

An optional rear hitch is now available on most 5-section

models, providing more versatility with rear attachments
such as the John Deere 200 Seedbed Finisher. It features a
telescoping hitch, replaceable drawbar, hydraulic hoses and
couplings, and warning light connector.

15-ft. (4.6 m) centerframe

Working width: 41 ft. 6 in. to 45 ft. 6 in. (12.6 m to 13.9 m)

Transport width: 19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Transport height: 14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)

5-section flex-fold, 6-in. (152 mm) spacing

12-ft. (3.7 m) centerframe

Working width: 43 ft. 6 in. to 55 ft. 6 in. (13.3 to 16.9 m)

Transport width: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.1 m)
Transport height: 14 ft. to 16 ft. (4.4 to 4.9 m)

15-ft. (4.6 m) centerframe

Working width: 46 ft. 6 in. to 64 ft. 6 in. (14.2 to 19.7 m)

Transport width: 19 ft. 7 in. (6 m);
Transport height: 14 ft. 1 in. to 17 ft. 1 in. (4.3 to 5.2 m)

Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

Level-lift hitch for superior performance on level ground

2210 Level-Lift Field Cultivator

Got flat to gently rolling

ground? Then go with the 2210
Level-Lift Field Cultivator. Its
level-lift hitch makes it a perfect
match for gently rolling ground
or flat terrain. Want to operate
at a faster working speed?
No problem here the 2210s
forward-mounted rockshaft and
heavy-duty frame provides the
added strength you need for faster
speeds.
You can count on consistent,
thorough seedbed preparation
with the level-lift design and
rugged 150- or 200-pound tripforce TruPosition standards.
Even at faster working speeds,
the 2210 maintains uniform
sweep engagement across the
entire width and length of the
implement. You also get proven
John Deere single-point depth
control an easy, effective,
and economical way to ensure
accurate, repeatable working
depth, pass after pass.

The 2210 Level-Lift Field

Cultivator turns out perfect
seedbeds in one easy pass.

Perma-Loc System is an
industry exclusive. Simply
slip the sweep on the adapter
until an audible click is
heard. The patented PermaLoc ratcheting system
saves time, money, and
prevents sweep loss. See
page 19 for more information.

2210 Level-Lift Field Cultivator Specifications 

FRAME

5-bar tube-thru-tube: Cross tubes, 4x4-in. (102x102 mm); fore/aft tubes, 3x6-in. (76x152 mm)
Hitch tubes: 2x5-in. (51x127 mm) end tubes, welded construction
Rigid, 3-section models available

HITCH

6x10-in. (152x254 mm) T Hitch

CLEARANCE
Drawn models 5 bar with 134 in. (3.4 m)

Fore/aft
Underframe

24 in. (610 mm)

STANDARDS
Base equipment

.625x1.75x24-in. (16x45x610 mm) TruPosition, 150 lb. (68 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height

Optional

.75x1.75x24-in. (19x45x610 mm) TruPosition, 200 lb. (90.7 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height;
heavy-duty, .5x1.75-in. (13x45 mm) S-tines on 4.5-inch (114 mm) spacing (on selected models)

TOOLS
DEPTH CONTROL

Wide variety of sweeps, shovels, and points

3-section: Single-point depth control; optional TouchSet

FOLD

Over-center fold

OPERATING SPEED

5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

OPERATING DEPTH
HORSEPOWER REQUIRED

Gain ground during tight

seedbed prep schedules with
the 2210 Level-Lift Field Cultivator.
Its level-lift hitch, front-mounted
rockshaft, and heavy-duty
frame and standards give it the
stability you need to operate at
faster working speeds over flat
to gently rolling terrain. Plus, its
staggered shank pattern promotes
better residue flow for plug-free
performance and more consistent
soil incorporation.

Three-year
frame & standard
warranty!

Crank-adjust, single-point depth

control (left) provides easy, repeatable
depth control. It lets you set working
depth down to 5 inches. Each turn of
the crank changes depth 0.125-inch.
Thats all there is to it. No knob or
crank lock-down required.

Wing-leveling is
accomplished with a
simple adjustment. The
handy wrench stores
on the cultivator frame.

Wing stabilizer wheels are standard

equipment on low-transport models
and recommended with TruPosition
standards for working in heavy soils,
compacted ground, or at faster
operating speeds.

The level-lift hitch is

fine-tuned with an easy
turnbuckle adjustment.
Unlike a rigid hitch, it
automatically keeps the
frame level from front
to back at any working
depth even in transport
position. Youll get more
consistent operating
depth for better chemical
incorporation.

TouchSet depth control

boosts your productivity by
keeping you in the tractor cab.
With a touch of your finger, you
can raise and lower the 2210,
raise height and lower set
points, override manual depth,
and rephase the hydraulic
cylinder. TouchSet depth control
is optional equipment on the
2210 Level-Lift.

TruPosition standards: to 5 in. (127 mm)

4 to 8 PTO hp/ft.; 200 lb. shanks may require 1 to 2 more hp/ft.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Centerframe depth-control wheels and tires
20 ft. 6 in. to 38 ft. 7 in.
(16.2 to 11.8 m)

Walk-over tandems with (4) 9.5L-15FI load range D tires

40 ft. 6 in. to 45 ft. 7 in.

(12.3 to 13.9 m)

Walk-over tandems with (4) 11L-15FI load range D tires

Wing frame depth-control

wheels and tires

Walk-over tandems with (4) 9.5L-15FI load range D tires

Stabilizer wheels

Low-transport models have (2) 9.5L-15FI load range D tires

WORKING WIDTH, TRANSPORT SIZES

3-section flex-fold, 6-in. (152 mm) spacing
10-ft. (3.1 m) centerframe

Working width: 20 ft. 6 in. to 28 ft. 6 in. (6.2 to 8.7 m)

Transport width: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Transport height: 10 ft. 4 in. to 13 ft. 8 in. (3.2 to 4.2 m)

12-ft. (3.7 m) centerframe

Working width: 23 ft. 6 in. to 38 ft. 6 in. (7.2 to 11.7 m)

Transport width: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Transport height: 10 ft. 4 in. to 17 ft. 7 in. (3.2 to 5.4 m)

15-ft. (4.6 m) centerframe

Working width: 34 ft. 6 in. to 39 ft. 5 in. (10.5 to 12.0 m)

Transport width: 19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Transport height: 14 ft. 3 in. to 15 ft. 8 in. (4.3 to 4.8 m)

Low-transport model
15-ft. (4.6 m) centerframe

Working width: 41 ft. 6 in. to 45 ft. 6 in. (12.6 m to 13.9 m)

Transport width: 19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Transport height: 14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)

Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

TruPosition models come with a

3-year warranty and feature 24-inchhigh, .625-inch-thick, 150-pound tripforce standards (200 pounds optional)
for consistent tillage depth in
tough conditions. Choose
6- or 9-inch shank spacings.
Both spacing options provide
excellent residue flow.

S-tine models
feature tall, 24-inch
standards that are a
beefy 1.75 inches
wide. They deliver
excellent residue
flow and longer
life. 4.5-inch
shank spacings
are available.

10 200 Seedbed Finisher

Create the perfect environment for germination

Research shows you can

increase yields when you
improve seed-to-soil contact
at germination. And thats
what you get when you hitch a
200 Seedbed Finisher to your
field cultivator.
It features 14-inch staggered
rolling baskets with spiraling
rods that break up clods and
leave a surface texture resistant
to crusting, yet firm enough to
preserve moisture in the
seed zone.
The 200 is available in
multiple working widths of 20
to 45 feet, with 3- or 5-section
models to fit your operation.
Talk to your JohnDeere dealer
and find out how you can
jump start yields with the
200 Seedbed Finisher.

John Deere gets your

soil in top condition for
better emergence.

FRAME

200 Seedbed Finisher Specifications

4x4-in. (102x102 mm) double-truss frame on mainframe, inner wingframe, and outer wingframe;
3x3-in. (76x76 mm) gang tube

HITCH

3x6-in. (76x152 mm) tube frame; adjustable clevis hitch; telescoping tongue; storage jack stand

HYDRAULICS

Parallel plumbing for lift and fold (1 SCV required); ISO couplers; lift and fold cylinders with hoses

ROLLING BASKET

14-in. (35 cm) rollers; spring action; .875-in. (22 mm) spiraling rods; Dura-Flex bearings

TIRES

9.5L-15FI Load Range D

WORKING WIDTH, TRANSPORT WIDTH

3-section fold models
Working width: 20 ft. to 25 ft. (6.1 to 7.6 m)
Transport width: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Working width: 30 ft. (9.1 m)
Transport width: 19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)

10-ft. (3.1 m) mainframe

15-ft. (4.6 m) mainframe
5-section fold models
10-ft. (3.1 m) mainframe
12-ft. 6-in. (3.8 m) mainframe

Transport locks are conveniently

located on the rear of the unit.
They prevent accidental lowering
of the machine during transport.

Heavy 4x4-inch truss tube

construction gives the frame added
strength and down-pressure for
improved leveling and consistent
rolling basket depth.

15-ft. (4.6 m) mainframe

SAFETY

Working width: 30 ft. (9.1 m)

Transport width: 14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Working width: 27 ft. 6 in. to 39 ft. 6 in. (8.2 to 12 m)
Transport width: 16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Working width: 42 ft. 6 in. to 45 ft. (13 to 13.7 m)
Transport width: 19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Warning lights and turn signals, SMV sign, transport lockup

Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

Wing fold allows for safe,

narrow transport.

A hitch attachment is available

to make connections a snap.

The 200 Seedbed Finisher

provides the finishing touch
to your seedbeds, giving you
larger soil particles on the
soil surface and finer soil
particles in the seed zone.

Tongue length adjustments on the

200 can be made with a simple pin
adjustment, making it easy to create
the desired turning radius.

14-inch rolling baskets

feature exclusive John Deere
Dura-Flex bearings backed by
a 2-year warranty.

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12 NEW 2310 Mulch Finisher

Heres one thing that doesnt

come with taking on more
acres: extra days to work em.
Thats why we designed the new
2310 Mulch Finisher to handle
the rigors of covering more acres
in less time. It starts with nextgeneration frame technology
that lets you work faster up
to 10 mph while preparing an
excellent seedbed. An extra-wide
working width of up to 45 feet
9 inches means you can knock
out up to 510 acres a day. And
when its time to transport, the
largest model folds to a compact
and industry-leading 15-feet
11-inches wide, 14-feet high for
easy transport.
TruPosition standards feature
200 pounds of trip force to stay
level in the soil, even at increased
working speeds. And innovative
high-density polymer bearing
sleeves protect the rockshafts
and wheel module arms
and improve reliability while
eliminating grease joints.
Read on to learn more about
the new 2310 Mulch Finisher, then
see your John Deere dealer and
spec one out for your operation.

The next generation of se edbed prep in heavy residue

Three-year
frame & standard
warranty!

2310 Mulch Finisher

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Next-generation frame
technology includes a
stacked-style frame with
patented cast-steel saddle
joints (above) and large
diagonal frame members
(below) to support increased
working speeds and heavier
loads. This new frame design
has 25 percent more strength
and stiffness than the
previous 726 Mulch Finisher.

Industry-leading transport dimensions ensure trouble-free travel

from farm to field. In fact, the largest 2310 at 45 feet 9 inches
wide folds to just 15 feet 11 inches wide and 14 feet high.

Use the chart below to estimate how much residue you

can leave on the field with the 2310 Mulch Finisher.

Crank adjust, singlepoint depth control lets

you set depth in seconds
conveniently at the front
of the machine. You get
accurate, repeatable depth
control for seedbed prep
and chemical incorporation.

Residue Levels After One Pass with a 2310

% Initial Residue

75 60 50 40 30 25

Nonfragile

45 35 30 24 18 15

Fragile

40 33 27 22 16 13

Side-to-side wingleveling adjustments are

easily made with a single
adjustment bolt, located on
top of the wing frame.

With 9-inch shank spacing, running 4 inches deep with

10-inch sweeps and coil-tine or spike-tooth harrow.
The 2310 easily follows
ground contours. Inner wings
flex a full 10 degrees up and down
while outer wings flex 7 degrees to
keep the implement engaged at the
right depth across uneven terrain.

A long, narrow, level-lift T-hitch

stays level and steady in the field
and during transport. This design
also allows short, tight turns and
is compatible with dual tires.

Tandem Walk-Over wheels

help keep the frame at a
consistent working depth. Their
staggered design allows residue
to pass through the machine
without plugging.

High-density polymer
bearing sleeves in the
rockshafts and wheel-module
arms reduce friction and wear,
resulting in a maintenancefree bearing with increased
durability and reliability.

Switches on the wing frames (on 5-section

machines) activate a solenoid, which in turn
retract the tires within the frame for a more
narrow transport width.
A dropped, inboard hinge
reduces the height of the
2310s wingframes when
folded, making for a lower
transport dimension.

Designed and built for spr ing tillage in heavy residue

14 NEW 2310 Mulch Finisher

The new 2310 Mulch Finisher

is the machine of choice for
making planter-ready seedbeds
in heavy residue. Its the perfect
tool for your corn-on-corn fields.
One spring pass lets you slice
and mix surface residue, root out
weeds, till and level the soil, and
incorporate chemicals saving
you time and labor expenses.
TruPosition standards
feature 200 pounds of trip force
and an 8-inch trip height. You
maintain consistent depth, even in
firm soil, and clear rocks and other
obstructions with ease. Nine-inch
shank spacing with 10-inch
Tru-Width sweeps maintain a
one-inch overlap across the
entire working with. Twenty-inch
diameter, low-concavity disk
blades are spaced 7.25 inches
apart for effective slicing in heavy
residue. And a variety of harrows
let you break down clods and
condition a seedbed thats ready
to help you maximize your seed
investment.

The 2310 saves you time and

fuel by combining multiple
tillage operations into one
efficient pass.

INCORPORATION & CONDITIONING

L E V E L ING & C L OD SI Z ING

TruPosition standards feature a

hefty 200 pounds of trip force
to handle the stress of faster
working speeds and tougher field
conditions. An 8-inch trip height
lets you maintain consistent
depth even in firm soil and
easily clear rocks and other
obstructions. And with 24 inches
of underframe clearance, the 2310
handles heavy residue with ease.

A variety of all-new heavy-duty

harrows lets you customize the
seedbed to your liking. Choose from
an all-new 5-bar coil tine, 6-bar spike
tooth, 3-bar spike tooth with rolling
basket, and 3-bar coil tine with rolling
basket. Each is fully adjustable and
built to deliver the aggressive soil
mixing and clod sizing you need. See
the chart below for a comparison
of each harrow in relation to the
performance characteristic youre after.

RESIDUE SI Z ING

A hydraulic rolling basket breaks up

clods and places finer soil particles in
the seed zone for improved seed-tosoil contact. It also leaves a surface
texture resistant to crusting, yet firm
enough to preserve moisture. The
hydraulic feature lets you raise the
basket off the ground when field
conditions change.

Low-concavity, 20-inch-diameter disk blades are spaced 7.25 inches

apart, at an 8-degree angle for effective slicing in heavy residue. Outside
blades are tapered to 18 inches to feather soil and reduce ridging.
C-spring cushion gangs protect against rocks and other obstructions.

Disk-gang height is hydraulically

adjustable from even with the
sweeps to 8 inches above the
sweeps. This lets you adjust
disk-gang height on the go to
meet changing residue and field
conditions. Run the disk gang in the
down position to size residue, or
raise the disk gang completely out
of the ground and use the 2310 as a
field cultivator.

Spring-loaded combination scrapers

prevent soil buildup on the disk blades
and are adjustable to compensate for
wear. Two settings are available: rigid
or self-adjusting to keep blades clean in
sticky, wet soil.

Perma-Loc sweeps are standard

equipment on the 2310. Simply slip the
sweep on the adapter until an audible
click is heard. The patented Perma-Loc
ratcheting system saves time, money, and
prevents sweep loss.

Requirements
5-Bar Coil Tine
6-Bar Spike Tooth

3-Bar Coil Tine

with Rolling Basket

3-Bar Spike Tooth

with Rolling Basket

Level seedbed
Handle residue
Mix chemicals
Breakup clods
Firm seedbeds
Uproot weeds
Work wet soil
Handle rocks

Best
Best
Better
Better
Best
Good
Fair
Fair

Best
Better
Better
Best
Best
Good
Fair
Fair

Good
Best
Good
Fair
Fair
Good
Good
Best

WORKING WIDTHS AND

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS*

HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS

Better
Better
Good
Better
Better
Good
Fair
Good

2310 Specifications

Three-section machines:
18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m); folds to 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) wide, 8 ft. 10 in. (2.7 m) high
21 ft. 9 in. (6.6 m); folds to 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) wide, 10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m) high
24 ft. 9 in. (7.5 m); folds to 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) wide, 11 ft. 9 in. (3.6 m) high
27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m); folds to 14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m) wide, 11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m) high
30 ft. 9 in. (9.4 m); folds to 14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m) wide, 13 ft. 2 in. (4 m) high
33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m); folds to 14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m) wide; 14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m) high
Five-section machines:
39 ft. 9 in. (12.1 m); folds to 15 ft. 11 in. (4.8 m) wide, 13 ft. (4 m) high
45 ft. 9 in. (13.9 m); folds to 15 ft. 11 in. (4.8 m) wide, 14 ft. (4.3) high
8.5 to 12 hp per ft.

FRAME

8-ft. (2.4 m) three-section mainframe for 18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)

through 24 ft. 9 in. (7.5 m) sizes
12-ft. (3.7 m) three-section mainframe for 27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
through 33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m) sizes
12 ft. (3.7 m) five-section mainframe for 39 ft. 9 in. (12.1 m)
through 45 ft. 9 in. (13.9 m) sizes
4x4-in. (102x102 mm) steel rank tubes
3x6-in. (76x152 mm) mainframe fore/aft steel tubes
3x5-in. (76x127 mm) inner wing fore/aft tubes on five-section
2x5-in. (51x127 mm) wing frame fore/aft tubes on wings

HITCH

Level-lift T-hitch; Category IV; cast-steel hitch link; hitch jack and hydraulic
hose tip storage bracket included

DEPTH CONTROL

Single-point depth control, crank adjusted; 12-in. (305 mm) stroke parallel
series cylinder system; hydraulic transport lockup valve;
operating depth indicator gauge

DISK GANGS

20x.197-in. (0.5x5 m) low-concavity disk blades

spaced 7.25-in. (184 mm) apart;
C-spring-protected standards for rock protection;
hydraulic gang height adjustment with 8-in.(203 mm) range; gang depth
indicator gauge included; combination scrapers standard;
Dura-Flex bearings with two-year warranty

STANDARDS AND SWEEPS

TruPosition Standards: 200-lb. (91 kg) trip force and

8-in. (203 mm) spring-reset trip height; 0.75x1.75x24-in. (1.9x4.4x61 cm)
shanks; 9-in. (228 mm) spacing
Perma-Loc Sweeps: 10-in. (254 mm) sweeps provide 1-in. (25.4 mm) overlay
across entire working width
TruPosition disassembly tool

WING FOLD

Over-center fold for transport

28-in. (0.7 m) fold cylinders on 18-ft. 9-in. (5.7 m)
through 24-ft. 9-in. (7.5 m) machines
32-in. (0.8 m) fold cylinders on 30-ft. 9-in. (9.4 m)
through 33-ft. 9-in. (10.3 m) machines
28-in. (0.7 m) inner-fold cylinders on 39-ft. 9-in. (12.1 m)
through 45-ft. 9-in. (13.9 m) machines
24-in. (0.6 m) outer-fold cylinders on 39-ft. 9-in. (12.1 m)
through 45-ft. 9-in. (13.9 m) machines
Inner/outer wing tires retract for narrow transport on all five-section machines

WHEELS

Harrow Performance
Sweeps are placed on a split-the-middle pattern for enhanced residue flow.
True 9-inch spacing with 10-inch Tru-Width sweeps maintains a 1-inch overlap
across the entire working width. Seven-inch spacing also is available for working
fields with residue levels below 30 percent.

TIRES

OPERATING SPEED
ATTACHMENTS

REAR HITCH

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Tandem Walk-Over wheels

18-ft. 9-in. (5.7 m) machines: mainframe: 9.5L-15FI, load range D;
wingframe: 7.6L-15FI load range D
21-ft. 9 in. (6.6 m) through 24-ft. 9-in. (7.5 m) machines:
mainframe: 11L-15FI load range D; wingframe: 9.5L-15FI load range D
27-ft. 9-in. (8.5 m) through 33-ft. 9-in. (10.3 m) mainframe: 11L-15FI load range
F; wingframe: 11L-15FI load range D
39-ft. 9-in. (12.1 m) through 45-ft. 9-in. (13.9 m): mainframe: 340/65R 18;
wingframe: 11L-15FI load range D
6 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16 km/h)
Standard: 5-bar coil-tine harrow
Optional: 6-bar spike-tooth harrow, 3-bar spike-tooth harrow with hydraulic
basket, 3-bar coil-tine harrow with hydraulic basket
Optional on 3-section machines; not compatible with the coil-tine basket or
spike-tooth basket. Not available on 5-section machines. 1000-lb. tongue
weight rating, wiring harness for transport lights, hydraulic hoses and couplers,
higher-load safety chain between tractor and 2310 included
Hitch safety chain, SMV emblem and reflectors, implement warning lights
with turn signal indicators

*With 5-bar coil-tine harrow. Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

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The toughest disk with the smoothest performance

16 637 Disk

The 637 Regular Disk is the

most popular, most versatile
disk in the 637 family. Its a
disk that delivers outstanding
seedbed preparation,
incorporates herbicides and
nutrients, combats weeds, and
sizes and buries residue.
The 637 RockDisk stands
up to abuse from rocks and
stumps in your fields. Its loadsensitive, C-spring-cushioned
gangs absorb the shock of
rough terrain.
The 637 WheatLand Disk
is the perfect choice for slicing
through tough residue and
hard ground. It also provides
exceptional residue handling and
seedbed preparation.
For extra-tough residue
and wetter conditions, go with
the 637 Blackland Special. It
features more weight per blade
plus ample blade spacing for the
best residue incorporation and
soil penetration.
Add options such as
hydraulic front-to-rear leveling
and hydraulic wing control for
even greater versatility and
convenience.

637 Drawn Disk Specifications

rigid

Three-year
frame & standard
warranty!

A long, narrow, level-lift hitch,

with a flip-over clevis (rigid models)
or a heat-treated cast steel-alloy
hitch link, keeps the hitch level
and steady in the field and during
transport. This design allows
short, tight turns and helps keep
weight on the disk blades for better
penetration. Plus, its compatible
with dual tires.

637 Regular Disk

flex-fold

Rigid

637 RockDisk
flex-fold

637 WheatLand and Blackland Special

rigid
flex-fold

Mainframe
Welded tubing

5x5 in. (127x127 mm) 6x6 in. (152x152 mm) 5x5 in. (127x127 mm) 6x6 in. (152x152 mm) 5x5 in. (127x127 mm) 6x6 in. (152x152 mm)

Machine width

Crank-adjust single-point
depth control lets you set depth
from one easy point at the front
of folding models. Just turn
the crank for precision depth
adjustment. Or, choose optional
TouchSet depth control.

Dura-Flex 3+1 bearings feature a 4-way

self-aligning seal that keeps dirt out.
Bearings are greaseable for longer life.
Were so confident in their performance,
we cover them with a 2-year warranty.
Optional bearing wear guards are
recommended for use in abrasive soil to
reduce flange wear.

The C-cushioned middlebreaker

cuts out the center bulk and leaves
a level soil profile. Its 23-degree
blade-attack angle and 5-degree
tilt angle give maximum penetration
and cut through residue without
plugging. Plus, you maintain a
consistent depth, without
wandering. The cushioned blade
protects against obstacles and
never needs adjusting.

7.25-in. spacing

11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m) to

13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)

18 ft. 3 in. (5.6 m) to

35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)

9-in. spacing

12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) to

15 ft. (4.6 m)

16 ft. 5 in. (5 m) to
37 ft. 10 in. (11.5 m)

12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) to

15 ft. (4.6 m)

16 ft. 5 in. (5 m) to
37 ft. 10 in. (11.5 m)

12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) to

15 ft. (4.6 m)

16 ft. 5 in. (5 m) to
37 ft. 10 in (11.5 m)

637 Drawn Disk

Tough field conditions call

for a tough tillage tool.
The John Deere 637 Disk
answers the call with highstrength, 1.25-inch gang bolts
supported with a rugged steel
sleeve. This combination resists
bending at the bearing hanger
15 percent better than disks
with larger gang bolts. Whats
more, the 637 is built with hightensile, heavy-gauge steel for
solid performance, year after
year. Were so confident in the
durability of the 637, were
now covering it with a 3-year
warranty.*

Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

637 Regular Disk is versatile enough
to perform well across a wide range
of conditions. It sets the standard
for durability and performance
with the right weight per blade and
aggressive disking you need to tackle
tough residue.

637 RockDisk. Heavy-duty construction gives this disk the ability to handle
rocks and other debris in stride. 637
Blackland Special is the RockDisk
beefed up with plenty of weight per
blade for consistent penetration in
tough blackland soils.

637 WheatLand Disk is perfect for

cutting through the tough residue
and hard ground found in regions
producing wheat, cotton, corn, rice,
barley, and milo. Thin, sharp blades
give extra penetration and slicing
action in hard ground.

Hydraulic front-to-rear leveling is

optional on all 637 Disks. Make
adjustments on the go, right from the
tractor seat. A quick glance at the depth
scale mounted on the disk tells you the
637s exact position, and makes it easy
to return to that same exact setting.

*Three-year warranty covers all frame

members, depth control wheel modules,
wing-fold components, front hitch, gang
tubes, gang bolts, and spools.

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18 NEW Five-Section 637 disk

Transport narrow and knock out

more acres in less time with the
new five-section 637 Disk.
Choose from two working widths:
42 feet 4 inches, or 45 feet
2 inches. Both fold to a compact
and industry-leading 16-feet
3-inches wide and 13-feet high
for trouble-free transport. No other
comparable disk can claim that!
Single-point depth control lets
you set depth from one easy point.
Fine-tune performance on the fly
with hydraulic fore-and-aft leveling.
And castering front stabilizer
wheels plus tandem Walk-Over
wheels provide consistent depth
and a level soil profile.
Average weight-per-blade of
210 pounds and regular-concavity
blades on 9-inch spacing provide
sure penetration and finer sizing
which leads to improved burying
and break-down of tough residue.
A 20-degree front gang angle with
an 18-degree rear gang angle
provide aggressive, yet smooth
performance, so you get residue
incorporation and seedbed prep all
in one pass. Plus, an optional 3-bar
coil-tine harrow adds a finishing
touch for more mellow seedbeds.

Work wide. Transport narrow.

Working width

42 ft. 4 in. (12.9 m)

45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)

Transport dimensions

16 ft. 3 in. (4.9 m) wide, 13 ft. (3.9 m) high

Wing flex

Inner wing: 12 degrees up, 6 degrees down

Outer wing: 17 degrees up, 6 degrees down

Blade size

24x.256 in. (61x.65 cm) regular concavity

Blade spacing

S W EEPS

9 in. (22.8 cm)

Mainframe

6x8 in. (15x20 cm) welded tubular steel

Wingframes

4x6 in. (10x15 cm) welded tubular steel

Gang bearing

Dura-Flex with two-year warranty

Gang angle

20 degrees front, 18 degrees rear

Gang protection

C-spring standards

Gang bolt

1.25-in. (3.175 cm) square

Gang spools
Hitch

Genuine John Deere parts

5.5 in. (13.9 cm)

Precision Plus S-tine (NARROW-WING) Sweeps

Sizes available: 8 to 14 inches.
Wing angles are set for even, consistent tillage.
These sweeps perform extremely well when:
used in shallow soil
used in hard soil where penetration is critical
high-speed, straight-on tillage is desired
sweep scouring is a problem

Self-leveling T-hitch, 6x10 in. (15x25 cm) tubular steel

Weight per blade (average)

210 lb. (95.2 kg)

Depth control

Single-point

Operating depth
Fore-to-aft adjustments
Wing stabilizer
Rockshaft bearing

Down to 6 in. (15 cm)

Turnbuckle for initial setting, hydraulic motor for fine-tuning
Castering front stabilizing wheels, hydraulically integrated
High-density polymer bearing sleeve

Recommended operating speed

4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 km/h)

Required horsepower

9 to 13 hp per foot

Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

Tru-Width Wing Sweeps

Sizes available: 8 to 24 inches.
Unique Tru-Width design maintains cutting width
throughout sweep life.
Ridged medium crown ensures long point life. It
parts soil and improves mixing action, chemical
incorporation, and weed eradication.
Wing angle is set to optimize performance.

Conventional Wing Sweeps

Sizes available: 4.5 to 24 inches.
Nose angle is set for excellent soil penetration.

Industry-leading transport dimensions ensure trouble-free

travel from farm to field. A narrow and compact transport size
of 16-feet 3-inches wide and 13-feet high means you can
easily get through gates, and over and under narrow bridges.

Castering front stabilizer

wheels are integrated into
the depth-control hydraulics
and help maintain smooth
performance in rough
conditions.

The industry-exclusive Perma-Loc system

installation has never been so easy! Changing
sweeps with the Perma-Loc system is almost
nine times faster than a bolt-on system, and
three times faster than other quick-change
systems.
Unique Tru-Width design maintains cutting
width throughout sweep life. The sweep bottom
has a self-sharpening beveled edge. A narrow
stem provides excellent soil and residue flow, while
the length reduces the need for a shank protector.
Perma-Loc sweeps stay firmly seated on the adapter,
even when impacted by the force of a rebounding shank.
This prevents sweep loss and adapter wear resulting from
loose fitting assemblies.
Talk to your John Deere dealer about Perma-Loc today!

High-density polymer
bearing sleeves in the
rockshafts reduce friction
and wear, resulting in a
maintenance-free bearing
with increased reliability.

Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

The outer-wing hinges are made

of heavy-duty steel and allow for an
amazing 17 degrees of flex up, and 6
degrees of flex down. This helps ensure
you get smooth soil leveling while
disking uneven ground and terraces.

Perma-Loc Sweeps
Sizes available: 7, 9, 10, and 12 inches
No hammer required for installation. Simply slip the sweep on the
adapter until an audible click is heard.

Installation: Simply slip the

sweep on the adapter until an
audible click is heard. With its
patented ratcheting system, a
stainless steel spring holds the
sweep on the adapter before
ratcheting into sweep notches,
locking it into place.

Patented ratcheting system prevents sweep loss.

Unique Tru-Width design maintains cutting width throughout
the life of the sweep.
Narrow stem provides excellent soil and residue flow, while the
length reduces the need for a shank protector.

S-tine Sweeps and Shovels

Sizes available: 1.625 inches to 9 inches.

Both low and medium crow-wing design

provides excellent soil mixing and residue
retention.

Shank wrap gives a tight, square fit to standard for even draft
and maximum holding power.

Wing ends are clipped for minimal

soil side-throw.

Shank angle consistently set for maximum penetration and

tillage action.

Both .187-inch and .25-inch thicknesses

are available.

A precision-set bolt hole provides excellent sweep-to-standard

retention and longer sweep life.

Provides economical tillage.

A crest on the crown (on 2-, 4-, 7-, and 9-inch sizes) offers bolt
protection for better sweep retention to shank.

Removal: The sweep is easily

removed from the adapter by
depressing the retaining spring
with a special removal tool, then
rapping with a hammer. Until the
spring is depressed, the sweep stays
firmly seated on the adapter, even
when impacted by the force of a
rebounding shank.

Seedbed Tillage Parts

Achieving the desired level

of soil penetration is key to
getting maximum performance
from your tillage equipment.
Thats why its so important to
choose the best ground-engaging
components available Genuine
John Deere parts and to keep
those parts in good working order.
So if youve noticed worn or
broken sweeps, shovels, etc.,
on your current equipment, then
see the tillage experts at your
local John Deere dealership. They
can help you select the correct
replacement parts and assist
you with choosing attachments
and making calibrations.
And when you purchase
Genuine John Deere parts,
you know youre getting topquality parts guaranteed to fit
and backed by an unbeatable
warranty. So dont delay talk
with your dealer today.

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