John Deere 1890 Air Drills and Seeders
John Deere 1890
Average price
$153,362.86




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sold in last yearGeneral overview
John Deere 1890 is an air drill and seeder used for planting operations in crop production. It has a seed-tank capacity of 8,810 L (250 bu) and 96 openers, and its 9.14 m (30 ft) width supports broad passes across prepared ground.
The opener arrangement uses ProSeriesâ„¢ single-disk, beveled edge; active hydraulic down-pressure, supported by depth-control gauge wheels, trailing closing wheels, dual-row spacing hydraulics, a floating hitch, and over-center fold. The machine is arranged in 2 ranks with 1.35 m (4 ft 5 in) between ranks, and it uses 190 mm (7 in) row spacing with separate coulter disks (ProSeriesâ„¢ SFP system) for fertilizer placement.
Year
2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
4,370 mm
~172 in
3,630 mm
~142.9 in
7,490 mm
~294.9 in
6,759 kg
~14,901.1 lb
Seed-tank capacity
250 bu
Additional specifications
Width
9.14 m
Row Spacing
190 mm
Openers system
ProSeriesâ„¢ single-disk, beveled edge; active hydraulic down-pressure
Standard features
Hydraulic down-pressure; depth-control gauge wheels; trailing closing wheels; dual-row spacing hydraulics; floating hitch; over-center fold
Number of openers
96 openers
Number of ranks
2 ranks
Space between ranks
1.35 m
Seed spacing
190 mm
Fertilizer spacing
380 mm
Seed openers
ProSeriesâ„¢ single-disk, beveled-edge opener 18 in
Fertilizer openers
Separate coulter disks (ProSeriesâ„¢ SFP system)
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John Deere 1890 Air Drills and Seeders Listings
$45,000
250 bu
ProSeriesâ„¢ single-disk, beveled edge; active hydraulic down-pressure
El Campo, United States
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John Deere 1890 Air Drills and Seeder
250 bu
6759 kg
7490 mm × 4370 mm × 3630 mm
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What is the average price of a John Deere 1890?
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What are the key advantages of the John Deere 1890?
Key listed features include hydraulic down-pressure, depth-control gauge wheels, trailing closing wheels, dual-row spacing hydraulics, a floating hitch, and over-center fold. It has 96 openers and a ProSeriesâ„¢ single-disk, beveled-edge opener system.
What type of engine does the 1890 use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm an engine type for the John Deere 1890.
How much horsepower does the 1890 have?
The supplied specifications do not confirm a horsepower rating for the John Deere 1890.
What fuel does the John Deere 1890 use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm a fuel type for the John Deere 1890.
What jobs is this Air Drills and Seeders best suited for?
The listed opener and spacing systems support seeding and fertilizer placement. The John Deere 1890 has separate fertilizer coulter disks through the ProSeriesâ„¢ SFP system, along with 190 mm (7.5 in) seed spacing and 380 mm (15 in) fertilizer spacing.
What is the expected lifespan of the 1890?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service-life estimate. Evaluate condition, maintenance history, opener wear, hydraulic operation, gauge wheels, closing wheels, and the folding system.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Air Drills and Seeders?
Check the condition and operation of the openers, hydraulic down-pressure, depth-control gauge wheels, trailing closing wheels, floating hitch, and over-center fold. Inspect separate fertilizer coulter disks and verify that row-spacing hydraulics operate properly.




















































































