DB66 Planter
DB66 Planter
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MANUFACTURER John Deere
MODEL DB66 Planter
Mainframe
     Type 3-section flex-frame
     Size, in. (mm) 7x7 (178x178)
     Flexibility Each wing: 15 up and down
Number of Rows 36
Row Spacing, in. (mm) 22 (56)
Hitch
     Type Hitch with telescoping tongue
     Link Drawbar
Lift System
     Type Reph. Hyd. Cyl. w/center sec. drop axle
     Number of Cylinders 4
Fold
     Configuration Front fold
Tires
     Size (4) 16.5x16.1, (4) 31-13.5x15
     Quantity 8
Drive
     Standard Tire driven
     Counter Shaft 7/8 in. hex
     Drill Shaft 7/8 in. hex
     Seed Transmission Two front mounted
     Combinatoins 50 sprocket combination
     Chain Single pitch
     Drive Wheel Disconnect Automatic
     Clutch Type 1/2 wide
     Number of Drive Wheels (2) 9.50x18, 4 PR turf tires
Markers Tri-Fold - Over hydraulic
     Control Independent
          Standard 16 in. notched
     Shear Bolt Protection No
Planting Unit
     Type MaxEmerge Plus
     Opener Tru-Vee double disk w/15 in. blade
     Depth Gauging (2) 4-1/2x16 in. semi-pneum. wheels
     Adjustment 5/8 to 4 in. with 3/16 in. increments
     Walking Wheels Yes
     Dual Gauge Wheels No
Closing Systems
     In-Furrow Press Wheel No
          Wheel Plastic
          Downforce 12 lb.
          Lockup Yes
     Rubber Tire Closing System Yes
          Wheel Two 1x12 rubber tires w/ nylon wheel
          Position In-line or staggered
          Adjustment T-handle (5 position)
          Alignment Adjustable
     Cast Iron Closing System Yes
          Wheel Two 1x12 in. cast irong wheels
          Position In-line or staggered
          Adjustment T-handle (5 position)
          Alignment Adjustable
Seed Meters
     Vacuum Standard
     Seed Disks 21 Optional
     Finger Pickup Yes
     Radial Bean Meter Yes
Seed Hoppers
     Capacity 1.6 or 3 bu. (.06 or .11 m3)
     Material 1.6 bu. polyethylene or 3.0 bu. plastic
Herbicide/Insecticide
     Insecticide Only Hopper Yes
     Herbicide Only Hopper Yes
     Insecticide and Herbicide Hopper Yes
     Herbicide Rear Mount No
     Insecticide Front Band Spreader Yes
     Rear Mount Windshield Yes
     Liquid Herbicide Pre-Emerge Spray Yes
     Additional Chemical Meter Yes
     Lid-Fill Closed Handling System Yes
     Tine-Tooth Incorporator Yes
Row Unit Downforce
     Non-Adjustable (4 springs) 90 lb.
     Adjustable (4 springs) 180 lb.
     Adjustable Heavy Duty 4 settings: 0, 125, 250, 400 lb.
Safety
     Warning Lights Yes
     Safety Chain Yes
     Safety/Warning Decals Yes
Dimensions with Markers
     Transport Width 17 ft. 6 in.
     Transport Height 10 ft.
     Weight, lb. 30,500 (est. base machine)
Recommended Tractor HP 235 PTO hp
Warranty
     Length 1 Year
Seed Monitor
     Population Computer-Trak 450
     Radar Yes
Seed Tube
     Regular Curved Seed Tube w/ Sensor Yes
     Regular Curved Seed Tube w/o Sensor Yes
     Large Curved Seed Tube w/Sensor Yes
     Large Curved Seed Tube w/o Sensor Yes
     Straight Seed Tube w/Sensor Yes
     Straight Seed Tube w/o Sensor Yes
     Regular Seed Tube Insert Yes
     Straight Seed Tube Insert Yes
     Small Seed Tube w/ Sensor Yes
     Small Seed Tube w/o Sensor Yes
Scraper
     Rotary, Plastic Yes
     Rotary, Steel Yes
     Heavy-Duty Yes
     Rotary Steel and Heavy-Duty Yes
Tillage Attachments
     Unit Mounted Coulter Yes
     Frame Mounted Coulter No
     bubble Blade No
     0.63 in. Fluted Blade (25 flutes) Yes
     0.7 in. Fluted Blade (13 flutes) Yes
     1 in. Fluted Blade (8 flutes) No
     Row Tillage Support Hanger No
     Tine Tooth No
     Cons. Furrower w/Leading Cutout Blade Yes
     Cons. Furrower w/Leading Solid Blade Yes
     V-Wing Bed Sweeps Yes
     Row Cleaner Yes
     Row Cleaner - Unit Mtd. Coulter Yes
     Row Cleaner - Unit Mtd. DD Fert. Opener N/A
Liquid Fertilizer N/A
Dry Fertilizer N/A
Miscellaneous
     Drive Chain Shields Yes
     Row Leveling Chains Yes
     Half Width Disconnect Yes
Specifications subject to change. Please contact your local dealer for more detailed information.