<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Optional furrow boots</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>Double-disk openers with aluminum boots work well in well-prepared seedbeds and dry soil. Blades bolt on to allow use of a broad range of depth-gauging attachments.</p> <p> </p> <p>Double-disk openers with cast-iron boots are also available. They are heavier and have greater clearance inside of double-disk openers for better performance in wet, sticky soils.</p> <p> </p> <table border="1" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><p><strong>Boot</strong></p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p><strong>Opener weight</strong></p></td> <td style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"><p><strong>Spring down pressure*</strong></p></td> <td style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"><p><strong>Total penetration force</strong></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><p> </p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p> </p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p><strong>Minimum</strong></p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p><strong>Maximum</strong></p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p><strong>Minimum</strong></p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p><strong>Maximum</strong></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>Aluminum</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>10.4 kg (23 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>11.3 kg (25 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>43.1 kg (95 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>21.8 kg (48 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>53.5 kg (118 lb)</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>Cast iron</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>12.7 kg (28 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>11.3 kg (25 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>43.1 kg (95 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>24 kg (53 lb)</p></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><p>56.2 kg (124 lb)</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><em>*NOTE: The down pressure figures are based on 25.4 mm (1 in.) of push rod showing above spring.</em></p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Seed/fertilizer meter drive system</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/graindrills/451148_bd11_fertilizer_metering_system_275.jpg" alt="BD11 fertilizer metering system"><span class="caption">BD11 fertilizer metering system</span> </div> </div> <p>The seed and fertilizer metering systems are powered by the end wheel. A heavy-duty, high-strength No. 40 roller chain provides a positive drive. Spur gears and sprockets are machined to provide a more accurate fit for longer life. Gears can be interchanged for either a slow or fast speed.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Half-speed drive for fluted feed drills</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>The half-speed drive reduces the feed shaft speed by one-half, which allows for the very low seed rates required for crops such as rape and sorghum. It also permits higher seed index settings for large seeds such as soybeans. The resulting greater flute exposure reduces seed damage sometimes caused by forcing seeds through the opening between the shutoff and feed cup housing.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Depth band for cast-iron boots on grain drills</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>Depth band for the cast-iron boots offer cost-effective depth control.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Double-disk opener boots and outside scrapers for BD11 Series End-Wheel Grain Drills</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>Choose aluminum boots for prepared seedbeds and dry soil. They provide up to 53.5 kg (118 lb) of down pressure. Cast-iron boots deliver as much as</p> <p>56.2 kg (124 lb) of down pressure, making them ideal for wet, sticky conditions.</p> <p>Double-disk outside scraper are designed to scour/remove soil and residue from the furrow opener and are recommended for use in damp, sticky soil conditions.</p> <ul> <li>Not compatible with depth-gauging press wheels</li> <li>Not compatible with Tru-Vee attachment</li> </ul></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Adjustable depth gauge wheels for BD11 Series End-Wheel Grain Drills</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>Adjustable depth gauge wheels are for double-disk openers with an aluminum boot. The adjustable depth gauge wheel mounts to the double-disk opener at one side and firms one furrow wall, preventing soil from crumbling into the furrow.</p> <p> </p> <p>Two tines scratch along the furrow walls, drawing the soil over the seed. It gauges the depth of the furrow from 1.3 cm (0.5 in.) to 8.9 cm (3.5 in.) and is for 19.1-cm (7.5-in.) or 25.4-cm (10-in.) row spacing.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Depth gauge press wheels for BD11 Series End-Wheel Grain Drills</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/graindrills/se6a_451415_bd11_depth_gauge_press_wheels_275.jpg" alt="Depth gauge press wheels for better seedbed"><span class="caption">Depth gauge press wheels for better seedbed</span> </div> </div> <p>Depth-gauging press wheels assist in controlling furrow depth and promote seed-to-soil contact for good germination. Press wheels have smooth sides to reduce soil throw and leave a better-looking seedbed.</p> <div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/graindrills/se6a_455_1_12_single.jpg" alt="1x12 press wheel"><span class="caption">1x12 press wheel</span> </div> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/graindrills/se6a_455_2_13_single.jpg" alt="2x13 press wheel"><span class="caption">2x13 press wheel</span> </div> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/graindrills/se6a_455_double_rib.jpg" alt="4x12 double-rib press wheel"><span class="caption">4x12 double-rib press wheel</span> </div> </div> <p>A variety of sizes and types are available to match seed-to-soil contact requirements. Available wheels are:</p> <ul> <li>2.5-cm x 30.5-cm (1-in. x 12-in.) single</li> <li>5.1-cm x 33-cm (2-in. x 13-in.) single</li> <li>10.2-cm x 30.5-cm (4-in. x 12-in.) double-rib</li> </ul></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">John Deere Seeding cover crop solutions</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><h5>Why cover crops?</h5> <div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>With proper management and the right selection of cover crops, you can slow soil erosion, improve soil health, enhance water availability, suppress weeds, control pests and diseases, increase biodiversity, and reap numerous other benefits for your farm’s health and profitability. Cover crops act as a protective shield for the soil, reducing the impact of heavy rains and wind, which in turn minimizes topsoil loss. They improve soil structure by adding organic matter and fostering beneficial soil microorganisms, which enhances nutrient cycling and retention.</p> <p> </p> <p>Additionally, cover crops can break up compacted soil layers, improving root penetration and water infiltration. By suppressing weeds, they reduce the need for chemical herbicides, leading to more sustainable farming practices. Cover crops also provide beneficial habitat for insects and pollinators, boosting on-farm biodiversity. Furthermore, they can help in sequestering carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation. Overall, integrating cover crops into your farming system can lead to more resilient and productive agricultural landscapes, ultimately enhancing long-term profitability.</p> <h5>What tool works best for you?</h5> <div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/n500c_air_drill_450x300.jpg" alt="N500C No-Till Air Drill"><span class="caption">N500C No-Till Air Drill</span> </div> </div> <p>The N500C model machines provide extensive crop compatibility, making them an excellent choice for customers looking to seed multiple crops and crop blends using a single tool. These machines can be customized with two unique rollers in multiple sizes to meet the specific needs of each operation. Refer to the crop compatibility link by roller below. Additionally, the N500C is capable of seeding in various soil conditions and residue types. Featuring the Pro-Series No-Till opener, it is designed to handle a wide range of conditions, from heavy residue to lightly worked soils. For more information, see the Sales Manual links below.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="/docs/sales/salesmanual/en_NA/seeding/2026/feature/metering/n500c_crop_compatibility.html">N500C crop compatibility</a></p> <p><a href="/docs/sales/salesmanual/en_NA/seeding/2026/model/n542c.html">N500C model</a></p> <div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/1590_box_drill_450x300.jpg" alt="1590 No-Till Box Drills"><span class="caption">1590 No-Till Box Drills</span> </div> </div> <p>Box Drills are an excellent choice for seeding cover crops, offering simplicity and high placement accuracy. Equipped with the Pro-Series No-Till opener, the 1590 Box Drill can handle a variety of conditions, from heavy residue to lightly worked soils. The 455 and BD11 Series Box Drills, featuring a double disk opener, are ideal for tilled seed beds. They also provide wider widths and a range of spacing options. For more information, see the Sales Manual link below.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="/docs/sales/salesmanual/en_NA/seeding/2026/subcategory/drills_sub-category_page.html">Box Drills</a></p> <h5>Already have an Air Seeder?</h5> <div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/customer/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/seeding/features_attachment/cseries_air_cart_tender_450x300.jpg" alt="C-Series Air Cart tendering"><span class="caption">C-Series Air Cart tendering</span> </div> </div> <p>Any John Deere air cart compatible tools are excellent options for seeding cover crops. Air carts come with multiple tanks, enabling you to combine or blend your cover crop mixes effectively. With a wide range of meter roller options, air carts can be easily tailored to meet your specific cover crop needs and paired with the most suitable tool for the job. For more information, see the Sales Manual links below.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="/docs/sales/salesmanual/en_NA/seeding/2026/subcategory/airseeding_sub-category_page.html">Air Seeding</a></p> <p><a href="/docs/sales/salesmanual/en_NA/seeding/2026/feature/c_series_carts/cseries_meter_rollers.html">Air cart roller information</a></p></div></div></div></div></div>
