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ST16 STRIP-TILL SOLUTION

SOLUTIONS FOR STRIP-TILL
Strip-tillage offers sustainability, productivity, and cost savings benefits. But it requires precision and repeatability, pass to pass with little room for error. Now John Deere offers a complete solution for farmers that practice strip-tillage.

Every operation and field is different, and the John Deere ST Series provides more options to fit your strip-till needs. The ST Series of strip-till bars provide 12- and 16-row integral models and 12-, 16- or 18-row drawn models, providing you options for 20-inch, 22-inch and 30-inch row spacing. Choose from coulter or shank options on the bars that also feature scales (on drawn units only), air adjust row cleaners, and individual row depth.

Youll enjoy the productivity of the strip-till bars, with working speeds of 7-10 mph on coulter units and 5-7 mph on shank units.

The integrated fertilizer system on the drawn units lets you apply nutrients right where your crop needs it - in the nurtured strip where it will be planted. The ST Series drawn units hold up to 10 tons of dry fertilizer. The integral models do not have a fertilizer system, but both integral and drawn systems can be customized with a variety of dry or anhydrous solutions. Maximize yields when you apply your fertilizer, reduce compaction, and prepare your seedbed all while reducing erosion, conserving moisture, and improving soil health.

Youll also save time and fuel by applying nutrients and prepping the seedbed in only one pass in the fall leaving the field ready for the planter to roll in spring.

Now its easier to run with the precision required for strip-till with John Deere technology offerings. AutoPath Rows ensures repeatability, so that in the spring you plant into the strips you tilled and applied fertilizer in the fall. AutoTrac Implement Guidance reduces variance on curves and turns, while the rate controller, documentation and prescription let you track every pass and provide you more data about your operation.

BEST FOR
Compaction management
Nutrient application
Seedbed preparation

SEASON
Fall
Spring

HIGHLIGHTS
16-row offerings
Compatible with 30-inch rows
Shank or coulter options to fit your needs
Air adjust row cleaners
Integral or drawn options

JOHN DEERE ST SERIES PROVIDES VERSATILITY IN OPERATION
OVERVIEW
Strip-till is a growing minimum tillage solution that clears residue and tills 203 mm (8 in.) to 254 mm (10 in.) strips, leaving the rest of the row undisturbed. This allows operators to till where tillage matters, produce a nutrient-rich welcoming seed environment, reduce input costs, maintain yield, and maximize profitability.

BENEFITS
Whether an operator prepares ground in the spring or fall, just one pass across the field with the John Deere strip-till tool will complete compaction management, nutrient application, and seedbed preparation, all in one pass. In many situations, producers moving from conventional tillage to strip-till have reduced trips across the field by as many as four passes. By only making one pass across the field, sustainability is at its peak. Strip-till reduces soil erosion, minimizes nutrient run-off, and conserves moisture, all while reducing input costs for the customer. Maximizing the efficiency of every liter or gallon of fuel is critical for boosting the profitability of farming operations.

PRECISION GUIDANCE MAXIMIZES STRIP-TILL PERFORMANCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANTING INTO THE STRIPS
Planting the seed into a residue free strip allows for quicker and more uniform plant emergence
Placing the seed into the nutrient zone allows plant roots to fully access and utilize nutrients

HOW DOES PRECISION TECHNOLOGY ENABLE ACCURATE SEED PLACEMENT WITHIN THE STRIPS?
With so much at stake, getting it right is not an option. Utilizing the suite of precision guidance tools, executing perfectly placed strips has never been easier.

AUTOPATH SYSTEM
Uses data from the first strip-till pass to automatically create full-field guidance lines for the secondary passes such as planting, spraying, and harvest.

SHARED SIGNAL
Enables StarFire receivers to share information when paired using implement guidance. This allows an implements StarFire receiver with lower accuracy to take advantage of the higher accuracy used by the tractor receiver.

AUTOTRAC SYSTEM
Increases productivity in subsequent crop passes by reducing overlap and maximizing inputs.

BOUNDARY FILL
Creates guidance lines from the dimensions of the exterior boundary and track spacing. Allows the operator to work around fence lines and field boundaries with boundary track mode.


INTEGRATED FERTILIZER SYSTEM PROVIDES PRECISE NUTRIENT APPLICATION
OVERVIEW
Applying fertilizer with a strip-till tool is becoming more common as customers seek to reduce compaction, increase efficiency, and improve profitability. The ST Drawn models have two integrated fertilizer tanks which have a capacity of 200 cu ft (160 bushels) each. The tool can carry up to 9,072 kg (20,000 lb.).

BENEFITS
The ST Series fertilizer delivery system is equipped with stainless steel meters, integrated scales, and other technologies that enable optimal reliability and durability in the customers operation.

PRECISION AG TECHNOLOGY UTILIZES INTEGRATED STEERABLE HITCH
Benefits growers with rolling terrain, contours, or other field conditions that may affect implement drift. It ensures consistent strip alignment when making headland turns.
Enables plug and play functionality with the John Deere Active Implement Guidance Ready option.
The table below identifies which hitches are compatible with the integral and drawn models.

DEPTH CONTROL TO ENABLE CONSISTENT OPERATING DEPTH
OVERVIEW
The row-unit tillage depth is set based on achieving the desired outcome of the following factors: compaction management, fertilizer placement and berm creation. Depth settings vary between dual coulter and shank tillage options.

To enable consistent operating depths across the machine, the downforce system is split into two circuits: one for row-units that are running in wheel tracks (blue airline) and one for the remaining row-units (black airline). This allows for independent control of the rows running in a potentially more compacted portion of the machine. Operators can observe the parallel linkage position across the rows while operating and adjust the downforce as needed. The display will not read depth in inches. To accurately determine the depth, the operator needs to manually dig test strips to measure the actual depth and make any necessary adjustments to the airbag pressure.
Yellow: Row cleaner lift pressure
Green: Row cleaner down pressure
Black: Row-unit down pressure (rows not running in wheel tracks)
Blue: Row-unit down pressure (rows running in wheel tracks)

DUAL COULTERS
Operating depth is set using the air pressure regulators mounted in the cab. These control the amount of pressure in the downforce airbag(s) located on each row-unit. Operating depth can be set from 5 cm (2 in.) to 15 cm (6 in.) by varying the downforce pressure.

SHANKS
Pin-adjust depth on shank equipped row-units

Operating depth is adjusted on shank equipped row-units with two pins. The shallow setting is approximately 23 cm (9 in.), and the deep setting is approximately 28 cm (11 in.).

ROW CLEANERS
Optional floating row cleaners equipped with pneumatic cylinders are available. They are easily adjusted with the cab mounted air regulators to adapt to varying residue conditions.

MINIMAL OUT-OF-CAB ADJUSTMENTS INCREASES UPTIME FOR THE OPERATOR
OVERVIEW
SEVERAL FUNCTIONS OF THE STRIP-TILL TOOL CAN BE CONTROLLED AND REGULATED FROM THE CAB USING A SWITCH BOX THAT HOUSES THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS
Fold: Folds and unfolds the toolbar; enables lift wheel, inner wing, and outer wing switches
Tilt: Tilts the toolbar in the fold section
Scales: Turns on the scales for the dry fertilizer system
Hydraulic drives/AC: Turns on the power to operate the fertilizer drives and air compressor
Row cleaner lift: Raises and lowers row cleaners

Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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