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Primary Tillage Soil Management Systems 

Your soil 

is your most 

important 

asset 

Soil management is key for getting the best 

yield out of every acre. Compacted soil and 

thick, tough residue can reduce yield potential 

before your growing season even gets started. 

John Deere’s line of primary tillage tools can 

help shatter compaction and manage residue 

so you see better root development, healthier 

crops and optimal yield. Talk to the tillage 

experts at your John Deere dealership. They’ll 

help you design a soil management system that 

fits your operation and soil type.

John Deere’s Soil Management Systems help 

you match the right tillage tool to the job at 

hand. SMS helps you balance weed and pest 

management needs, chemical and nutrient 

incorporation, compaction management, 

seedbed preparation and residue management. 

Seedbed 

Preparation 

Maximizing your crop’s yield 

potential starts with creating an 

ideal seedbed. A secondary tillage 

pass 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, nitrogen 

volatilization and chemical and 

fertilizer losses. 

Residue 

Management 

Tillage is a responsible alternative 

for managing heavy residue levels 

and slowing erosion caused by 

wind and water. Correct use of 

tillage sizes or buries residue for 

optimum equipment operation 

and faster soil warming. 

Weed 

Management 

Weeds rob your fields of soil 

moisture and steal nutrients from 

your crop. If left unchecked, they 

make harvesting more difficult 

and lower your grain quality. 

Pest 

Management 

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. 

Compaction 

Management 

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. 

CONTENTS 

Primary Tillage Soil Management Systems 

975 and 995 Reversible Plow ...............................4-5 

3710 Drawn Plow ................................................ 6-7 

2410 Chisel Plow ................................................8-11 

610 Chisel Plow................................................12-13 

2700 Mulch Ripper ..........................................14-17 

512 Disk Ripper ............................................... 18-21 

714 Mulch Tiller .............................................. 22-23 

650 Flex-Fold Disk .......................................... 24-25 

2100 Minimum-Till Ripper ............................... 26-27 

V-Rippers ....................................................... 28-29 

Tillage Parts ................................................... 30-31 

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Primary Tillage 975/995 Reversible Plows 

975/995 

Reversible Plows 

Less maintenance, 

faster plowing 

John Deere 975/995 Reversible Plows give you some definite 

advantages, both in the field and on your bottom line. The 

pivoting design lets you reverse the moldboards to make 

right- and left-hand-side passes to finish plowing faster. 

The in-furrow 975 Plow, available with 3, 4, or 5 bottoms, is 

ideal for small- to medium-sized tractors. The on-land 995 

Plow, in 5, 6, or 7 bottoms, gives you maximum productivity 

from larger-horsepower tractors. 

Add the options you have with John Deere plows – more 

sizes, plastic moldboards, safety trip, and adjustable width 

of cut – and you can design a new 975/995 Plow to make all 

your plowing jobs go fast and easy. 

A three-piece moldboard design reduces maintenance 

costs by letting you replace worn shins rather than the 

entire bottom. Choose from steel or plastic moldboards. 

These steel moldboards are best for tough or abrasive soils. 

Optional plastic moldboards offer good soil-shedding ability.

Simply level the 975/995 Plows when you hook 

up to the Quik-Coupler, then go. No additional 

adjustments needed. 

The moldboard frame pivots with the bottoms, reversing laterally 

with a hydraulic cylinder. 

Tension-bolt trip comes 

standard. It trips when the 

plow hits a force around 

7,500 pounds, preventing 

damage to the plow and 

bottom. For rocky fields, 

consider optional safetytrip 

standards. 

975/995 Specifications 

Primary Tillage 975/995 Reversible Plows 

MODEL 

SIZES 

975 IN-FURROW PLOW 995 ON-LAND PLOW 

TYPE OF MAINFRAME 

3-, 4- and 5-bottom 5-, 6- and 7-bottom 

3-bottom 

6x4-in. x 3⁄16-in. thick 

(152x102x4.8 mm) 

— 

4- and 5-bottom 


(152x102x7.9 mm) 

— 

5-, 6- and 7-bottom 

UNDERFRAME CLEARANCE 

— 


(178x102x7.9 mm) 

WIDTH OF CUT 

32 in. (813 mm) 32 in. (813 mm) 

HITCH 

16 or 18 in. (406 or 457 mm) 

adjustable 

18 in. (457 mm) 

Category 3N, 3 or 2; 

Quik-Coupler compatible 

Category 3N or 3; 

Quik-Coupler compatible 

TYPE OF REVERSING 

Hydraulic cylinder Hydraulic cylinder 

STANDARDS 

Welded, tubular Welded, tubular 

TYPE OF PROTECTION 

Tension bolt Standard Standard 

Safety trip 

TOTAL WIDTH OF CUT 

Optional Optional 

3-bottom 

4 ft. to 4 ft. 5 in. 

(1.2 to 1.4 m) 

— 

4-bottom 

5 ft. 3 in. to 6 ft. 

(1.6 to 1.8 m) 

— 

5-bottom 

6 ft. 6 in. to 7 ft. 5 in. 

(2.0 to 2.3 m) 

7 ft. 5 in. (2.3 m) 

6-bottom — 9 ft. (2.7 m) 

7-bottom 

MAXIMUM PLOWING DEPTH 

— 10 ft. 5 in. (3.2 m) 

WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) 

14 in. (356 mm) 14 in. (356 mm) 

3-bottom 1,200 lb. (544 kg) — 

4-bottom 1,700 lb. (771 kg) — 

5-bottom 2,300 lb. (1043 kg) 3,700 lb. (1678 kg) 

6-bottom — 4,100 lb. (1860 kg) 

7-bottom 

TRACTOR PTO HP REQUIRED* 

— 4,500 lb. (2041 kg) 

3-bottom 70-95 hp (52-69 kW) — 

4-bottom 95-140 hp (69-104 kW) — 

5-bottom 130-165 hp (97-123 kW) 130-165 hp (97-123 kW) 

6-bottom — 150-175 hp (112-130 kW) 

7-bottom — 175-200 hp (130-149 kW) 

*The 995 is not compatible with four-wheel-drive articulated tractors or track tractors. 

(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.) 

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Primary Tillage 3710 Drawn Plow 

3710 Drawn Plow 

Rigid or flex, these plows 

are big on strength, 

clearance, and performance 

With the 3710 Drawn Plow, 8x8-inch mainframes on both 

rigid and flex models let you bust through the toughest 

fields. They also help your plow maintain a more consistent 

depth and have less bounce during transport. 

The 3710 Drawn Flex Plow’s mainframe is hinged in the 

middle, so you can move nimbly over uneven terrain without 

gouging or scalping contours and low spots. And you’ll find 

this flex plow incredibly easy to steer, because the two-piece 

mainframe gives you one-piece turning. 

High clearance? Try a generous 34 inches of fore-and-aft 

clearance and 33 inches of underframe clearance. That’s 

plenty of room for heavy residue. Plus, the 3710 Drawn 

Plows let you fine-tune width of cut to match horsepower 

to field conditions. 

Both rigid and flex 3710 Plows feature light-draft bottoms. This unique design delivers 

excellent turnover, better scouring, and easier pulling. You’ll save fuel and frustration.

3710 Drawn Flex Plow 

This wide-body plow, available in 9- 

and 10-bottom models, is equally long 

on performance. The 3710 Flex Plow 

features a rugged hitch in the middle 

of the 8x8-inch mainframe. The twopiece 

frame conforms to contours, 

yet offers one-piece turning for easy 

maneuvering. Gauge and tail wheels 

add stability and depth control to the 

rear of the plow. And the gauge wheel 

is positioned close to the frame so you 

can plow next to fences. 

Adjustable width-of-cut flex model. Use the 

turnbuckle width-of-cut adjustment on your 

3710 Flex Plow to match horsepower to field 

conditions. You can set width of cut at 16, 18, 

or 20 inches. 

3710 Drawn Rigid Plow 

Available with 6, 7, or 8 bottoms for 

perfectly formed furrows in a variety of 

field conditions. The adjustable widthof-cut 

rigid model range of adjustment 

is 14 to 22 inches. A simple turnbuckle 

adjustment makes the job a breeze. Or 

for more convenience, choose hydraulic 

control for on-the-go adjustment. 

Flex models have Walk-Over Wheels to let you 

cross easily over residue piles, waterways, and 

dead furrows. They also cut down on bulldozing 

in soft soil and reduce tire wear by improving 

weight distribution. 

3710 Specifications 

MODEL 3710 FLEX PLOW 3710 RIGID PLOW 

BOTTOMS 

Sizes 9- and 10-bottom 6-, 7- and 8-bottom 

Plow bottoms 

FRAME 

Size 

Hitch 

Clearance 

NU 16-in. (406 mm) or 

NU 18-in. (457 mm) 

heavy-duty full cut 

8x8-in. (203x203 mm) 

box-beam steel frame 

3-position on-land 

(one transport and two 

working positions) 

(at 18-in., 457 mm, 

width of cut): Fore and aft: 

34 in. (864 mm); Underframe: 

33.5 in. (851 mm) 

NU 16-in. (406 mm) heavy-duty 

full cut or NU 18-in. (457 mm) 

heavy-duty full cut 

8x8-in. (203x203 mm) 

box-beam steel frame 

In-furrow: 6-bottom. On-land: 

6-, 7-, or 8-bottom. Tractor must be 

equipped with clevis-type drawbar. 

Dual remote hydraulic cylinder 

controls required for base equipment. 

Additional control required for 

hydraulic width of cut 

Fore and aft: 34 in. (864 mm); 

Underframe: 33.5 in. (851 mm) 

MINIMUM HORSEPOWER 

9-bottom 235 hp (175 kw) 235 hp (175 kw) 

10-bottom 

STANDARDS / COULTERS 

235 hp (175 kw) 235 hp (175 kw) 

Standards Safety-trip or spring-reset Safety-trip or spring-reset 

Coulters 

Shearbolt or cushion with 

20-in. (508 mm) rippled 

blade standard; 20-in. (508 

mm) plain and 22-in. (559 

mm) rippled blades optional; 

Shearbolt or cushion with 20-in. 

(508 mm) rippled blade standard; 

20-in. (508 mm) plain and 22-in. 

(559 mm) rippled blades optional; 

long coulter arm optional 

Width of cut 

long coulter arm optional 

Turnbuckle; 16, 18, and 20 

in. (406, 457, and 508 mm) 

Infinitely variable: 

14 to 22 in. (356 to 559 mm) 

APPROXIMATE TRANSPORT WIDTH 

9-bottom 12 ft. 8 in. (3.7 m) — 

10-bottom 

LANDING / WHEELS 

13 ft. 8 in. (4.0 m) — 

Adjustable turnbuckle standard; 

Landing — 

Full castering front and rear 

customer-supplied hydraulic cylinder 

may be used on in-furrow models 

Wheels 

wheels, tandem Walk-Over 

land wheels 

— 

Tail Wheel — 

Castering rear-tail wheel with 

mechanical lockout 

Furrow Wheel 

TRASHBOARDS 

— Front, full castering 

SAFETY FEATURES 

Optional steel or plastic Optional steel or plastic 

SMV emblem, implement 

warning lights, safety chain 


Primary Tillage 3710 Drawn Plow 

SMV emblem, implement warning 

lights, safety chain 

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Primary Tillage 2410 Chisel Plow 

2410 Chisel Plow 

Rugged strength for 

tough field conditions 

The John Deere 2410 Chisel Plow has been field-proven to provide consistent 

residue management for years. And it’s as reliable as it is productive. The 

robust frame of the 2410 delivers added strength for more aggressive 

performance. Heavy-duty 4x4-inch box-beam-steel cross members give 

the 2410 plenty of backbone. 

With the 2410, you get a choice of three different standards, all backed by 

a 3-year warranty. And a standard floating-hitch design gives the 2410 

excellent ground-hugging capability with precise depth control across all 

types of terrain. Independent of the drawbar, the floating hitch requires 

fewer adjustments. 

Rough terrain is no problem for the 2410, thanks to its tandem Walk-Over 

wheels. The wheels give the frame added stability and provide smooth and 

level operation across uneven fields. Front castering wheels are standard and 

help give you more consistent tillage depth over rolling ground. 

The 2410 Chisel Plow works well in a variety of crops, providing excellent 

soil shattering and weed-killing action while handling heavy residue. The 

mainframe disperses increasing loads from higher horsepower tractors over 

a wider support area. Diagonal support tubes in the interior portion of the 

mainframe and wings provide increased frame strength. 

The 2410 Chisel Plow is ready to make your days more productive. 

You can order widths up to 63 feet. Choose from drawn rigid, drawn 

rigid fold, 3-section flex-fold, and drawn 5-section flex-fold models.

TruPosition standards eliminate side-to-side movement and give the 

operator better control of the soil profile for improved leveling. Or, go 

with 650-pound spring-reset or 1,250-pound Tru-Depth standards. 


Rugged, 4x4-inch box-beam-steel cross members pass through 

2x6-inch, 3x6-inch, or 4x6-inch fore/aft tubes, providing greater 

side-to-side rigidity. 

A harrow uses heavier drawbars 

and longer, thicker teeth that 

provide maximum trash flow and 

improved residue pinning. It can 

be raised and lowered to different 

levels, allowing you to vary the 

soil profile. 

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Precise depth control 

in challenging terrain 

AccuDepth provides push-button depth 

control in one-tenth-inch increments 

across the entire width of the implement. 

This level of accuracy conserves soil moisture and 

saves fuel by preventing the implement from operating 

too deeply. 

On the 2410, AccuDepth comes standard, single-point 

depth control is optional. 

AccuDepth works with the 

John Deere GreenStar 2 

display (shown here) or the 

AccuDepth display. Horizontal 

bars allow you to check frame 

levelness in a glance.

Front castering wheels make turns 

easier and offer excellent front-frame 

support. The wheels work with 

the floating hitch to provide more 

consistent operating depth. 

AccuDepth Flick Mode lets you 

fine-tune your working depth in 

the increment amount you select. 

Simply set the Flick Mode to raise 

the machine 1/10-inch at a time, up 

to 4 inches at once. And Flick Mode 

also lets you lower the implement in 

1/10-inch increments up to a halfinch 

at a time…all with just a touch 

of the SCV control. 


MODEL 2410 CHISEL PLOW 

SIZES 

Drawn rigid (non-fold) 12 to 17 ft. 4 in. (3.7 to 5.3 m) 

Drawn rigid-fold (horizontal fold) 17 ft. 6 in. to 20 ft. 4 in. (5.3 to 6.2 m) 

Drawn 3-section flex-fold 

22 to 43 ft. (6.7 to 13.1 m) 

(over-center fold) 

Drawn 5-section flex-fold (double fold) 44 to 63 ft. (13.4 to 19.2 m) 

FRAME 

4x4-in. (102x102 mm) high-strength box-beam-steel cross members; 4x6-in. (102x152 mm) 

fore-aft mainframe tubes; and 3x6-in. (76x152 mm) and 2x6-in. (51x152 mm) fore-aft wing 

frame tubes. Tube-thru-tube design: Cross tubes pass through laser-cut holes in fore-aft tubes 

STANDARDS 

Spacing 12 or 16 in. (305 to 406 mm) 

Rigid (std.) 1.25x2x28 in. (32x51x711 mm). For drawn rigid and drawn flex models up to 43 ft. (13.11 m) 

TruPosition (opt.) 25x2x28-in. (32x51x711 mm), 550-lb. (249 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height (all sizes) 

1.25x2x32-in. (32x51x813 mm) 650-lb. (295 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height. 

Spring-reset (opt.) 

For drawn rigid and drawn flex models up to 43 ft. (13.11 m) 

2x1 .25x32-in. (51x32x813 mm) edge-bent for 1,250-lb. (567 kg) trip force; spring-reset, 

Tru-Depth (opt.) 

11-in. (279 mm) trip height. For drawn rigid and drawn flex models up to 33 ft. (9.45 m) 

CLEARANCE 

Fore and aft 134 in. (3.4 m) 

Underframe Rigid, 28 in. (711 mm); TruPosition, 28 in. (711 mm); Spring-Reset or Tru-Depth, 32 in. (813 mm) 

TOOLS 

Wide variety of sweeps, shovels, and chisel points 

240 COIL-TINE HARROW 

Adjustable harrow down pressure. Adjustable harrow pitch, height, and tine angle; 

coil-tine teeth, 20 in. (508 mm); effective spacing, 4 in. (102 mm) 

DEPTH CONTROL 

Standard: AccuDepth; Optional: Single-point depth control 

LIFT 

180-degree horizontal-fold available on drawn rigid-fold models; over-center 

fold on remaining models 

OPERATING DEPTH 

Rigid and TruPosition standards 8-in. (203 mm) with 28-in. (711 mm) clearance 

Spring-reset standards 12 in. (306 mm) with 32-in. (813 mm) clearance 

Tru-Depth standards 12 in. (306 mm) 

OPERATING SPEED 

5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.25 km/h) 

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 

Drawn rigid and drawn flexible 

6 to 10 hp/ft. with rigid and TruPosition standards on 12-in. (306 mm) spacing; 4.5 to 7.5 hp/ft. 

with rigid and TruPosition standards on 16-in. (408 mm) spacing; 6 to 14 hp/ft. with 

Spring-Reset or Tru-Depth standards on 12-in. (306 mm) spacing; 4.5 to 11 hp/ft. 

with Spring-Reset or Tru-Depth standards on 16-in. (408 mm) spacing. 

GreenStar ready 8000- and 9000-Series Tractors with implement connector. 

AccuDepth 

Compatible with competitive tractors with any closed-center hydraulic system. 

TRANSPORT WIDTH/HEIGHT 

Drawn rigid 12-ft. to 18-ft. (3.7 to 5.5 m) wide 

Drawn-rigid fold 11-ft. to 16-ft. (3.4 to 4.9 m) wide 

10-ft. (3.05 m) mainframe: 22- to 28-ft. (6.7 to 8.5 m) working width; 15-ft. 9-in. (4.8 m) wide; 

10-ft. 10-in. to 13-ft. 8-in. (3.3 m to 4.1 m) high; 12-ft. (3.66 m) mainframe: 24- to 38-ft. (7.32 to 

Drawn flex-fold (3-section): 

11.58 m)working width; 17-ft. 11-in. (5.4 m) wide; 10-ft. 9-in. to 17-ft. 7-in. (3.2 m to 5.4 m) high; 

15-ft. (4.6 m) mainframe: 31- to 43-ft. (9.4 to 13.11 m) working width; 20-ft. 11-in. (6.4 m) wide; 

12-ft. 9-in. to 18-ft. 6-in. (3.8 m to 5.6 m) high. 

12-ft (3.66 m) mainframe: 44- to 54-ft. (13.41 to 16.46 m) working width; 17-ft. 4-in. (5.3 m) wide; 

Drawn flex-fold (5-section) 

14-ft. 4-in. to 16-ft. 4-in. (4.4 m to 4.9 m) high; 15-ft. (4.57 m) mainframe: 47- to 63-ft. (14.3 to 

19.2 m) working width; 20-ft. 4-in. (6.2 m) wide; 14-ft. 5-in. to 17-ft. 5-in. (4.4 m to 5.3 m) high. 


Warning lights and reflector 


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Primary Tillage 610 Integral Chisel Plow 

610 Integral 

Chisel Plow 

Choose for 

pick-up-and-go ease 

The 610 Integral Chisel Plow gives you the good soil 

breakup and shattering you expect from a chisel plow, 

plus excellent residue flow – all with the pick-up-and-go 

mobility only an integral machine can offer. 

Good residue flow begins with the 610’s 3-bar frame. 

With 72 inches of fore/aft clearance and 28 or 32 inches 

of underframe clearance, you can work through highresidue 

fields easily. 

Add a coil-tine harrow to level your fields. It offers 

12-inch spacing between harrow bars and 12 inches of 

underneath clearance for good residue flow. 

The 610 features a 4x4 tubular mainframe. Welded 

construction provides tremendous inner strength to 

withstand the twisting and pulling forces encountered 

in tough conditions. The result: years of reliable work. 

A tractor-mounted 610 Chisel Plow gives you 

outstanding mobility. It makes working small and 

irregular-shaped fields a breeze.

610 CHISEL PLOW RESIDUE REMAINING 

% INITIAL RESIDUE 

WITH 16" MEDIUM- 

CROWN SWEEPS 

WITH 2X14" CHISEL 

SWEEPS 

WITH 4X41 /2" 

SHOVELS 

WITH 3X24" CONCAVE 

TWISTED SHOVELS 

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 

80/55 70/55 65/45 55/38 50/33 40/27 32/22 

70/50 65/45 56/40 50/35 42/30 35/25 28/20 

60/45 55/40 50/35 42/30 35/27 30/22 15/18 

60/45 55/40 50/35 42/30 35/27 30/22 25/18 

Nonfragile Residue/Fragile Residue 

The 610 Chisel Plow has excellent residue-handling capability, as the chart above 

shows. Choose the correct ground-engaging tool to match the residue level you 

want to achieve. 

Adjust depth quickly and easily with your tractor’s 3-point hitch. You can operate 

as deep as 10 inches with rigid or TruPosition standards; as deep as 12 inches with 

Tru-Depth standards. 

% REMAINING 


MODEL 

INTEGRAL (NON-FOLD). 

MACHINE SIZES INCREASE IN 2-FT. INCREMENTS 

WIDTHS 

10-ft. (3.1 m) mainframe; 8- to 20-ft. (2.4 to 6.1 m) working width; 

9-ft. 10-in. to 19-ft. 7-in. (3 to 6 m) transport width 

FRAME 

4x4-in. (102x102 mm) high-strength, box-beam-steel cross members, 

2x4-in. (51x102 mm) steel end tubes, welded construction 

CLEARANCE 

Fore-and-aft Integral models, 72 in. (1146 mm) 

Rigid, 28 in. (711 mm); TruPosition, 28 in. (711 mm); 

Underframe 

Tru-Depth standard, 32 in. (813 mm) 

STANDARDS 

Base equipment, 1.25x2x28-in. (32x51x711 mm) rigid. 

Optional 1.25x2x28-in. (32x51x711 mm) TruPosition; 

550 lb. (249 kg) trip force, 10-in. (254 mm) trip height. 

Optional 2x1.25x32-in. (51x32x813 mm) Tru-Depth, edge-bent 

for 1,250 lb. (567 kg) trip force; 11-in. (279 mm) trip height 

TOOLS 

Wide variety of sweeps, shovels, and chisel points 

DEPTH CONTROL 

Tractor 3-point hitch, all models 


5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.25 km/h) 

MAXIMUM OPERATING DEPTH 

10 in. (254 mm) with rigid, and TruPosition standards; 

12 in. (1306 mm) with Tru-Depth standards 

HORSEPOWER REQUIRED 

6 to 10 hp/ft. integral, rigid and TruPosition standards; 

6 to 14 hp/ft., Tru-Depth standards 

TRACTOR HORSEPOWER REQ. 

8 ft. (2.4 m) R/S1 : 48 to 80 hp (36 to 60 kW) 

8 ft. (2.4 m) T2 : 48 to 112 hp (36 to 84 kW) 


10 ft. (3.1 m) T2 : 60 to 140 hp (45 to 104 kW) 


12 ft. (3.7 m) T2 : 72 to 168 hp (54 to 125 kW) 


14 ft. (4.3 m) T2 : 84 to 196 hp (63 to 146 kW) 


16 ft. (4.9 m) T2 : 96 to 224 hp (72 to 167 kW) 


18 ft. (5.5 m) T2 : 108 to 240 hp (81 to 179 kW) 


20 ft. (6.1 m) T2 : 120 to 240 hp (89 to 149 kW) 

1With rigid/TruPosition standards. 2 With Tru-Depth standards. 


SMV sign, reflectors, implement warning lights 


Primary Tillage 610 Integral Chisel Plow 

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Primary Tillage 2700 Mulch Ripper 

2700 Mulch Ripper 

Finish three different 

jobs in one fuel-saving 

tillage pass 

Crop conditions change and so do your tillage 

requirements. You need to be flexible. And that’s what 

makes the John Deere 2700 Mulch Ripper the right choice for 

effective one-pass mulching, soil shattering, and leveling. 

It lets you finish three different jobs in one pass, 

decreasing your fuel costs. With the 2700, you can easily 

manage residue levels, the amount of soil fracturing, 

and the soil profile. 

Control the amount of residue left behind after each 

pass with a hydraulically adjustable rear disk conditioner. 

Choose levels ranging from 15 to as much as 70 percent 

residue-remaining on the soil surface. 

Useful features like a sealed operator’s manual container 

and soil probe mounted on the machine make the 2700 

very user friendly. Tandem Walk-Over wheels provide 

a smooth ride across rough terrain for more consistent 

depth control.


The 2700 features a rigid single-tube 

T-hitch that gives you tighter turns. A 

turnbuckle adjustment allows for fore 

and aft leveling. 

Hydraulically adjustable rear disk 

conditioner uses TruPosition 

standards with 280-pound vertical trip 

force, giving you improved control of 

the soil profile for better leveling. 

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Get the flexibility 

you need for varying 

crop conditions 

Crank-adjust, single-point depth control or optional 

TouchSet depth control systems let you easily adjust 

the ripper to meet changing field conditions. 

Control soil fracture with 24- or 30-inch shank spacings 

and multiple ripper-point widths that shatter 

compaction as deep as 16 inches. Hydraulically 

adjustable rear disk conditioners use TruPosition 

standards with 280 pounds of vertical trip force, 

giving you control of the soil profile for better leveling. 

Standard Dura Pak maintenance-free bearings reduce 

service time and increase productivity. Mulching disks 

feature sealed, double-row tapered bearings with a 

protected triple-lip seal to keep grease in and 

contaminants out. And there are up to 75 percent fewer 

grease points than competitive models, so servicing the 

2700 is quick and easy.

Flexible shank spacing of 24 or 30 inches allows residue to flow 

easily around the shanks, providing maximum soil fracturing at a 

consistent depth for each shank. 

Standards are parabolic with wear shins. Multiple ripper points 

of 2.75-, 5-, 7-, and 10-inch widths give you more control of soil 

fracturing. 


MODEL 2700 MULCH RIPPER 

SIZES 

12-ft. 6-in. (3.8 m), 14-ft (4.3m), 17-ft. 6-in. (5.3 m), 18-ft. (5.5 m) widths 

Number of blades 16, 20 and 24 

Transport width 14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m), 19 ft. 10 in. (6 m); Narrow transport option: 16 ft. 10 in. (5.1 m) 

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS 

Depth control 3.5 x 12 in. (89 x 305 mm) 

DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM 

Base equipment Crank-adjust, single-point depth control 

Optional TouchSet depth control 

SPACING 

24 in. (610 mm), 30 in. (762 mm) 

STANDARDS 

Number of standards 5, 7 and 9 

Draft trip force: 4,100 lb. (1859 kg); Trip height: 13 in. (330 mm); 

Cushion-trip (Base) 

Protection above 13 in.: Shear bolt 

Draft trip force: 3,200-4,700 lb. (factory set at 3,200 lb.); 

Spring-reset rock 

Trip height: 22 in. (559 mm); Protection above 13 in.: None required 

Standard type Parabolic with wear shins 

MAXIMUM UNDERFRAME CLEARANCE 

Spring-reset rock and cushion-trip standard 34.5 in. (876 mm), 36 in. (914 mm), 37.5 in. (953 mm) 

MAXIMUM OPERATING DEPTH 

Spring-reset rock and cushion-trip standard 13 in. (330 mm), 14.5 in. (368 mm), 16 in. (406 mm) 


5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.25 km/h) 

GROUND ENGAGING COMPONENTS 

2.75-in. (70 mm) cast LaserRip point; 5-in. (127 mm) cast 

Base equipment 

LaserRip point; 7-in. (178 mm) cast LaserRip point; 10-in. (254 mm) cast LaserRip point 

Coverboards optional 4 in. (102 mm), 6 in. (152 mm), 8 in. (203 mm) 

DISK PROTECTION 

On-the-go hydraulic depth adjustment, active down-pressure system 

Max depth 4 in. (102 mm) 

Range of adjustment 4-in. (102 mm) adjustable completely out of ground through all ripping depths 

DISK GANG COMPONENTS 

Type of standard: C-spring (each blade individually mounted); Base equipment blades: 

22x.256-in. (559x6.5 mm) front and rear solid spherical low concavity; Blade spacing: 

17.25 in. (438 mm); Gang bearing: Maintenance-free; Hub: DuraPak bearing 

TRU-POSITION REAR CONDITIONER 

Type of standard: C-Shank individually mounted with coil-spring protection; Vertical trip 

force: 280 lb. (127 kg); Base equipment blades: 18x.134-in. (457x3.4 mm) front and rear 

solid spherical; Depth control: Hydraulically adjustable; Gang bearing: Maintenance-free 

HITCH 

Rigid single-tube with turnbuckle adjustment 

HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS 

Per foot: 15 to 22 hp (11 to 16 kw); Per standard: 37 to 55 hp (28 to 41 kw) 

TIRES 

11L-15, 12.5L-15 

TANDEM WALK-OVER WHEELS 

Standard: 7S30 and 9S24; Optional: 5S30 and 7S24 


SMV sign and reflectors 


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Primary Tillage 512 Disk Ripper 

512 Disk Ripper 

Shatter the yield barrier 

Compaction. When it’s present in your fields, it creates a barrier to optimum root 

growth, as well as to moisture and nutrient availability. The result: stunted, yellowed 

plants that can’t reach their genetic yield potential. 

One of the best ways to rid your fields of compaction is with the 512 Disk Ripper. 

The standards on the 512 shatter compaction as deep as 16 inches, providing plant 

roots ample room for growth – one of the first steps toward higher yields. 

But there’s more. The 512 is equipped with tandem disk gangs that size and 

incorporate residue and leave a level soil profile. 

To accommodate your specific needs, the 512 Disk Ripper is manufactured in three 

working widths: 12 ft. 6 in., 17 ft. 6 in., and 22 ft. 6 in. Your John Deere dealer can 

help you spec a machine that matches your needs. 

1 The hitch design for the 512 includes a single 6x10-inch hitch tube which allows you to make 

tighter turns without hitch interference. 

2 An 18-degree front gang angle, combined with shallow-concave blades, make the 512 less speed 

sensitive, giving you less soil throw. Blade spacing on both front and rear disk gangs is 11 inches. 

3 Tandem Walk-Over wheels are standard on the mainframe and optional on the wings. They add support, 

boost stability, and assure more consistent working depth. 

4 The parabolic shape of the standards provides excellent soil lifting and shattering. 

5 Choose from two settings for the rear gang angle: 16 degrees for work in heavy residue, or 

14 degrees in lighter soils and residue levels. 

5 

4 

3

2 

1 

A level-lift hitch keeps the 

frame level in operation and 

transport. The fore-and-aft 

leveling turnbuckle makes field 

adjustments trouble-free. 

A flex-fold frame gives the 

wings the ability to flex up 

and down to follow ground 

contours, ensuring a consistent 

operating depth. 


Leveling the wings is easy with 

the same wrench you use to level 

the hitch. It stores conveniently 

on the frame at the front of 

the machine. 

Crank-adjust single-point depth 

control is easy to use and offers 

an infinite range of settings. 

Optional TouchSet depth control 

lets you adjust depth from the 

tractor seat. 

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The flex-fold, 9-standard 512 Disk Ripper folds neatly 

to 18 feet for transport. Front and rear wing stops, 

combined with mid-mount fold cylinders, add stability. 

Combine your tillage 

work and knock out 

big acres fast 

Combination primary tillage tools can be 

found on every equipment dealer’s lot. 

The 512 Ripper helps you finish primary 

tillage fast – and with better results. 

These superior field results can be attributed to the tool’s 

design. Shallow-concave blades and a fixed angle on the 

front disk gangs make the 512 less sensitive to speed, so 

you’ll experience less soil throw. Ripper shanks lift the soil 

and dig deep to break compaction. Finally, rear disk gangs 

level the soil so you’re ready for spring tillage. 

High-quality components contribute to the 512’s success. 

A heavy-duty mainframe, cushion-trip ripper standards, 

and C-spring-protected disk gangs mean years of 

trouble-free performance. 

Heavy-duty combination rigid/ 

self-adjusting scrapers with 

7.5-inch scraper paddles are 

standard equipment to combat 

plugging. 

An optional folding rear gang 

on the 7-standard model reduces 

transport width from 20 ft. 8 in. 

to a more maneuverable 18 ft.

512 DISK RIPPER PRODUCTIVITY 

NUMBER OF 

STANDARDS 

SPEED 

(MPH) 

A two-position rear gang angle offers 

versatility. The 16-degree position delivers 

aggressive tillage; the 14-degree angle is best 

for lighter soils and residue levels. 

EFFICIENCY* 

CAPACITY 

(ACRE/HOUR) 

5 5 to 6 85% 6.4 to 7.7 

7 5 to 6 85% 9.0 to 10.8 

9 5 to 6 85% 11.6 to 13.9 

*This percentage is defined as the tool’s efficiency at working the square footage of a field, 

taking into account lost productivity due to overlap, turns, stopping, etc. 

As the chart above shows, your productivity in the field has a direct relationship to the size of 512 Disk 

Ripper used. A 9-standard machine, run efficiently and at the correct speed (5-6 mph), will cover up to 

3.1 acres/hour more than a 7-standard machine run equivalently. That means during a 10-hour day, 

you’ll work an additional 31 acres. Not only will you save time, but you’ll also optimize the power of your 

higher-horsepower tractor. 

A single-tube hitch design lets you turn tighter 

without worrying about catching tractor tires or 

tracks on the hitch tube. 


MODEL 512 DISK RIPPER 

SIZES 

12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m); 17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m); and 22 ft. 6 in. (6.8 m) 

Number of standards 5,7 or 9 

Number of blades 30, 42 or 54 

TRANSPORT 

5-standard: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m); 7-standard: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.4 m) or optional 17 ft. 10 in. (5.5 m); 

Width 

9-standard: 18 ft. (5.5 m) 

Height 9-standard: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.49 m) 

Standard Clearance 11 in. (27.9 cm) for all models 

Hitch Level-lift; easy-adjust fore/aft turnbuckle leveling 

FRAME 

5-standard: 6x6x.375 in. (15x16x.95 cm); 7-standard: 6x6x.375 in. (15x16x.95 cm); 

Size 

9-standard: 7x7x.375-in. (18x19x.95 cm); mainframe, 4x6x.375-in. (10x16x.95 cm) wingframe 

5-standard: 8,660 lb. (3928 kg); 7-standard: 11,465 lb. (5200 kg); 

Weight 

7-standard (folding): 11,720 lb. (5316 kg); 9-standard: 16,233 lb. (7363 kg) 

HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS 

5-standard: 182-275 hp (138-205 kW); 7-standard: 260-385 hp (194-287 kW); 

9-standard: 338-495 hp (252-369 kW) 

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER DEPTH CONTROL 

5- and 7-standard: 3.5x12 in. (9x31 cm); 9-standard: 4x12 in. (10x31 cm) 

DEPTH CONTROL 

Crank-adjust single-point standard. TouchSet depth control optional, 

compatible with all John Deere 8000- and 9000-Series Tractors 

PARABOLIC CUSHION-TRIP STANDARDS (BASE) 

Draft trip force: 4,100 lb. (1860 kg); Trip height: 13 in. (33 cm); 

Protection above 13 in.: Shear bolt; Wear shins: Optional 

PARABOLIC SPRING-RESET ROCK STANDARDS (5- AND 7-STANDARDS ONLY) 

Draft trip force: 3,200-4,700 lb. (1452-2404 kg); (factory set at 3,200 lb.); 

Trip height: 22 in. (56 cm); Wear shins: Optional 

STANDARD SPACING 

30 in. (762 mm) 

MAXIMUM STANDARD OPERATING DEPTH 

5-, 7- and 9-standard 16 in. (38 cm) 

UNDERFRAME CLEARANCE 

3-position standards; 34.5 in. (876 mm), 36 in. (914 mm), 37.5 in. (953 mm) 

GROUND ENGAGING COMPONENTS 

Base equipment: 2.75-in. (70 mm) ripper point; Optional: 5-in. (127 mm), 7-in. (178 mm) cast, 

or 10-in. (254 mm) LaserRip points 

DISK GANG COMPONENTS 

Standards: C-spring; Blades: 24x.25-in. (610x6.1 mm) shallow-concave solid spherical 

blades (base); 24x.25-in. (610x6.1 mm) front cut-out and rear solid spherical (optional); 

Furrow fillers (optional): 20x.177 in. (508x4.2 mm); Spools: 5.5-in. (14 cm) steel fabricated; 

Blade spacing: 11 in. (28 cm) front and rear; Front gang angle: 18 degrees, fixed; 

Rear gang angle: 16 or 14 degrees; Bearings: Dura-Flex bearings with a two-year warranty; 

Gang bolt: 1.25-in. (32 mm) square; Gang frames: 3x5-in. (7.6x13 cm) gang-frame tubing; 

Scrapers: Heavy-duty combination rigid/self-adjusting with 7.5-in. (19 cm) paddles 

Maximum disk gang operating depth: 6 in. (152 mm) 

TIRES 

5- and 7-standard: Four 11L-15FI “D” load-range tires; 9-standard: Four 12.5L-15 FI “D” 

load-range tires on mainframe; two 11L-15 FI “D” load-range tires on wingframes; 

Optional: Duals or Walk-Over with 9.5L-15 FI “D” load-range tires 

OPTIONS 

Gang-nut wrenches, bearing wear guards, convex scrapers, knock-out scrapers, stabilizer wheels 


Hydraulic transport lockup valve, SMV emblem and brackets, reflectors, warning lights, 

turn signal indicators, safety chain 


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Primary Tillage 714 Mulch Tiller 

714 Mulch Ripper 

Get one-pass primary tillage 

with this fall-favorite 714 

The John Deere 714 Mulch Tiller combines chisel plow standards with 

coulters so you complete two jobs at once. That, of course, saves you 

time and money. 

Hydraulic control gives you on-the-go control of the coulter gang right 

from your tractor seat. With a 5.5-inch range, you can precisely match 

coulter depth to field conditions – for excellent residue sizing and 

efficient use of tractor power. 

Simple turnbuckle hitch leveling, adjusted at the front of the machine, 

gives you level, uniform tillage from fencerow to fencerow. 

Rugged rigid scraper bars on the coulters reduce plugging. A variety 

of sweeps and shovels lets you equip your 714 to easily satisfy your 

specific soil and residue requirements. 

The 20x.197-inch straight coulter blades on 9-inch spacing slice cleanly 

through tough residue. Rugged welded-steel spools deliver troublefree 

performance. Exclusive Dura-Flex gang bearings have four 

protective seals to keep dirt out, and grease in. They come with a 

two-year warranty and provide years of excellent reliability. 

The 714 frame features rugged one-piece welded construction with 4x4-inch cross members and 2x4inch 

side members to handle primary tillage soil forces. The 714 works to 11 inches deep, leaving a rough, 

ridged soil profile to hold residue and cut wind erosion. It prepares the ground for one-pass seedbedmaking 

in the spring with your 2310 Mulch Finisher, or other John Deere secondary tillage tools.

TRACTOR COMPATIBILITY CHART 

SIZE NUMBER OF STANDARDS 

MINIMUM-MAXIMUM 

PTO hp (kW) 

11-ft. 3-in. 9 108-180 (80-135) 

13-ft. 9-in. 11 132-220 (98-164) 

16-ft. 3-in. 13 156-260 (116-194) 

18-ft. 9-in. 15 189-300 (134-224) 

21-ft. 3-in. 17 204-426 (152-316) 

The 714 Mulch Tiller 

is available as a 3-bar 

machine. These charts 

will help you easily select 

the right size for your 

tractor horsepower. 

In general, rigid and 

spring-reset standards 

require 12 to 17 hp 

(9 to 12 kW) per foot of 

working width. Tru-Depth 

standards require slightly 

more power: 12 to 20 hp 

(9 to 15 kW) per foot. 

Set depth easily with 

crank-adjust single-point 

depth control at the 

front of the machine. 

Three turns change depth 

approximately an inch, 

so you can maintain 

accurate depth control 

pass after pass. 

Heavy-duty springcushioned 

coulters give you 

rock protection clearance 

up to a full 5.5 inches 

vertically – plenty of room 

to clear most rocks and 

other obstacles. 


MODEL 714 MULCH RIPPER 

SIZES 

11-ft. 3-in. (3.43 m) rigid; 13-ft. 9-in. (4.19 m) rigid; 

16-ft. 3-in. (4.95 m) rigid; 18-ft. 9-in. (5.72 m) folding; 

21-ft. 3-in. (6.48 m) folding 

CONSTRUCTION 

Rigid frame 4x4-in. (102x102 mm) tubular-steel welded 

construction; rear frame member 4x4-in. (102x102 mm) 

solid steel; 2x4-in. (51x102 mm) side frame members; 

3x5-in. (76x127 mm) diagonal frame supports 

COULTERS 

3x4-in. (76x102 mm) gang tubes; 20x.197-in. 

(508x5 mm) coulter blades; 9-in. (229 mm) blade 

spacing; Dura-Flex bearings, welded spools, rigid 

scrapers, hydraulic gang adjustment 

STANDARDS 

Rigid, 1.25x2x32 in. (32x51x813 mm); Spring-reset, 

1.25x2x32 in. (32x51x813 mm); 10-in. (254 mm) trip 

clearance, 650-lb. (295 kg) trip force; Tru-Depth, 

2x1.25x32-in. (51x32x813 mm) 11-in. (279 mm) trip 

clearance, 1,250-lb. (567 kg) trip force 

STANDARD SPACING 

Spaced on 15-in. (381 mm) centers 

CLEARANCE 

32-in. (813 mm) underframe clearance 

HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum 2,250 psi (15 500 kPa) tractor hydraulic 

system; ISO hydraulic couplers; one SCV for rigid 

versions; two SCVs for folding versions; one additional 

SCV for hydraulic coulters 

TOOLS 

3- or 4-in. (76 or 102 mm) concave twisted shovels, . 

5-in. (13 mm) thick and 24-in. (610 mm) long, 

18-in. (457 mm) Tru-Width sweeps, 2x12-in. 

(51x306 mm) chrome carbide chisel point 


Recommended speed 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11 km/h) 


SMV sign, safety chain, implement warning lights, 

hydraulic transport lockup value 


Primary Tillage 714 Mulch Tiller 

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Primary Tillage 650 Flex-Fold Disk 

650 Flex Fold Disk 

Start bigger, finish faster 

Tackle your biggest, nastiest field conditions with the 

brawny 650 Disk. For most soils, 9-inch blade spacing is best 

for primary tillage or general-purpose work. For outstanding, 

deep primary tillage, opt for 11-inch spacing. 

A massive 7x7-inch mainframe forms the backbone of the 

650 Disk. Fixed gang angles of 22 degrees front/20 degrees 

rear deliver better penetration and more aggressive disking. 

The 650 moves evenly over rough terrain with the help of 

dual, forward-action gauge wheels. They’re set near the front 

gangs for positive depth control. For extremely soft soil, add 

front-mounted stabilizer wheels. 

Big, 7.5-inch scraper paddles on the rear gangs prevent soil 

buildup. And double scraper springs provide extra force so 

the paddles can’t walk away from the blades. 

In wet, sticky soil, choose the 650 Blackland Special. Its 

special 9-inch front/11-inch rear-gang spacing reduces 

plugging. Disked soil and residue flow smoothly through 

the wider-spaced rear gangs.

RECOMMENDED PTO HP FOR 650 FLEX-FOLD DISKS 

WORKING 

WIDTH 

BLADE 

SPACING 

LIGHT 

DRAFT 

MEDIUM 

DRAFT 

HEAVY 

DRAFT 

23-ft. 

9-in. 

9in. 

25-ft. 

0-in. 

9F/11R 

or 

11-in. 

26-ft. 

8-in. 

26-ft. 

9-in. 

Weight per blade. A weight of 

167 to 207 pounds per blade gives 

maximum ground penetration. 

Choose 24- or 26-inch-diameter 

blades to handle tough disking jobs. 

Tandem Walk-Over mainframe 

wheels are a 650 Disk exclusive. 

They pivot up and down to give you 

a smoother ride over piles of residue 

and other obstacles. 

29-ft. 

6-in. 

9in. 9F/11R 9in. 

30-ft. 

3-in. 

9F/11R 

or 

11-in. 

32-ft. 

0-in. 

32-ft. 

4-in. 

9F/11R 9in. 

190 220 220 220 250 270 270 270 

225 250 250 250 300 335 335 335 

270 330 330 330 350 400 400 400 

Light draft: heavy soils, dry/hard conditions, level terrain. Medium draft: average conditions. 

Heavy draft: light or sandy soils, medium moisture, rolling terrain. 

The 650’s heavy-duty 5.5-inchdiameter 

spools have a thick, 

3⁄16-inch wall to take plenty of 

pounding. The larger-diameter 

surface also provides extra blade 

support to reduce blade breakage. 


MODEL 

SIZES/SPACING 

MEDIUM FLEX-FOLD WIDE FLEX-FOLD 

9-in. (230 mm) front and rear spacing 23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m) / 26 ft. 8 in. (8.1 m) 29 ft. 6 in. (8.9 m) / 32 ft. 4 in. (9.8 m) 

11-in. (280 mm) front and rear spacing 25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m) 30 ft. 3 in. (9.2 m) 

9-in. (230 mm) front /11-in. (280 mm) rear spacing 

FRAMES 

26 ft. 9 in. (8.1 m) / 26 ft. 9 in. (8.1 m) 30 ft. 3 in. (9.2 m) / 32 ft. 0 in. (9.7 m) 

Main 7x7x.9375 in. (177x177x8 mm) 7x7x.9375 in. (177x177x8 mm) 

Inside 5x7x.9375 in. (127x177x8 mm) 5x7x.9375 in. (177x177x8 mm) 

Outside wing 

WEIGHT/BLADE AVERAGE* 

5x7x.5 in. (127x177x13 mm) 5x7x.375 in. (177x177x9.5 mm) 

9-in. (230 mm) spacing 177 lb. (80 kg) 167 lb. (76 kg) 

11-in. (280 mm) spacing 207 lb. (94 kg) 196 lb. (89 kg) 

9-in. (230 mm) front/11-in. (280 mm) rear spacing 

GANG ANGLE (FIXED) 

182 lb. (83 kg) 175 lb. (79 kg) 

GANG COMPONENTS 

22 deg. F/20 deg. R 22 deg. F/20 deg. R 

Main tube (front) 4x6x.375 in. (102x152x9.5 mm) 4x6x.375 in. (102x152x9.5 mm) 

Main tube (rear) 4x6x.9375 in. (102x152x8 mm) 4x6x.9375 in. (102x152x8 mm) 

Wing tube (front) 4x6x.9375 in. (102x152x8 mm) 4x6x.9375 in. (102x152x8 mm) 

Wing tube (rear) 4x6x.9375 in. (102x152x8 mm) 4x6x.9375 in. (102x152x8 mm) 

Bolt 1.25-in. square (31.75 mm) 1.25-in. square (31.75 mm) 

Welded spool diameter 5.5 in. (139 mm) 5.5 in. (139 mm) 

Bearings Dura-Flex Dura-Flex 

Furrow filler Integral Integral 

Scrapers 

C-CUSHIONED MIDDLEBREAKER 

Combination Combination 

Standard Standard 

Middlebreaker blade 

Spherical, 6 in. (152 mm) 

smaller than base blades 

Spherical, 6 in. (152 mm) 

smaller than base blades 

WING FLEX 

Up 12 degrees 12 degrees 

Down 7 degrees 7 degrees 

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS 

Width 17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m) 17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m) 

Height 11 ft. 0 in. (3.3 m) 13 ft. 8 in. (4.1 m) 

Length 26 ft. 0 in. (7.9 m) 27 ft. 8 in. (8.4 m) 

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS 

Wingfold 4x32 in. (102x813 mm) 4.5x32 in. (114x813 mm) 

Mainframe wheels 4x8 in. (102x203 mm)** 4.5x8 in. (114x203 mm)** 

Wing wheels 3.75x8 in. (95x203 mm)** 4.25x8 in. (114x203 mm)** 

TIRES 

Mainframe Four 11L–15 in., 10 PR Four 11L–15 in., FI LRD 

Wingframe Two 11L–15 in., 10 PR Four 11L–15 in., FI LRD 

HITCH PIN HOLE DIAMETER 

2.25 in. (57 mm) 2.25 in. (57 mm) 


SMV, implement warning lights with turn signal modules, hydraulic transport lockup valve, 

yellow side-reflector decals, and safety chain are all standard. 

ATTACHMENTS 

Finishing blades, bearing wear guards, gang-nut wrenches, knockout scraper bar, front 

stabilizer wheels, single-point depth-control adapter kit for Case/IH® Magnum Series Tractors, 

hydraulic fore/aft leveling, hydraulic wing control. 

*Weight per blade, not weight per foot of machine width, is the most accurate measure of penetration. 

**Rephasing 

Case is a registered trademark of the Case Corporation. 


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Primary Tillage 2100 Minimum-Till Ripper 

2100 Minimum-Till Ripper 

Unbeatable compaction fighter 

Go undercover to fight deep compaction with the John Deere 2100 

Minimum-Till Ripper. It fractures yield-robbing compaction while 

preserving residue levels in your no-till or minimum-till fields. 

The 2100 Minimum Till Ripper is available in a 3- or 5-standard configuration 

on 30- or 36-inch spacing, 4-standard configuration on 30-inch spacing, 

7-standard configuration on 22-, 24-, 30-, or 36-inch spacing, 9-standard on 

22-, 24-, and 30-inch configuration, and 9-standard 30-inch folding models. 

Thin, 3/4-inch ripper standards slice cleanly through the soil as deep 

as 16 inches. 

Tough, 7- and 10-inch minimum-till ripper points have a fuel-saving wing 

design that shatters deep compaction, while 2.5-inch wingless points are 

designed for ultra-low disturbance. 

Firm and level the soil with optional rear closing wheels set back behind 

each standard. The wheels feature 250 pounds of down-pressure and can 

be angled from 0 to 15 degrees to match varying field conditions. 

Fight compaction and maintain residue with the John Deere 2100 

Minimum-Till Ripper. 

Two adjustable stabilizer wheels are 

included as base equipment, ensuring 

straight travel and added frame support. 

No tools are required to adjust the 

stabilizer wheel height. 

(Not available with drawn hitch option) 

Connections between your tractor 

and the 2100’s rugged frame are 

quick and easy with a Category 2, 3, 

or 3N hitch (with Quick-Coupler).

Working widths range 

from 7 feet 6 inches to 

22 feet 6 inches. Maximum 

working depth is 16 inches. 

RECOMMENDED PTO HP FOR 2100 MINIMUM-TILL RIPPER 

STANDARDS 3 4 5 7 9 

LIGHT DRAFT SOILS 75-105 120-140 150-175 210-245 270-315 

HIGH DRAFT SOILS 105-120 140-160 175-200 245-280 315-360 

Draft requirements will vary depending on point selection, speed, depth, and soil conditions. 

Got really tough field conditions? Opt up to cushion trip standards. They offer 2,100-pound trip force and 

3,200-pound draft trip force to let you rip through the worst field conditions – non-stop. Also, these standards 

offer shear bolt protection above 12-inches of vertical trip height. 

Setback brackets allow for a staggered pattern and improved residue flow in fields with heavy residue. 

The setbacks work with either 3-, 5-, 7-, or 9-standard configurations. 

Optional rear closing wheels help 

level the soil surface with 250 

pounds of down force. The wheels 

can be slid in or out, and angled 

from 0 to 15 degrees. 

A smooth, spring-cushioned 

22-inch coulter produces 

the least amount of soil and 

residue disturbance. Choose 

a 22-inch rippled coulter for 

more movement. 


MODEL 

WORKING WIDTH 

2100 MINIMUM-TILL RIPPER 

3-standard 30-in. spacing: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m); 36-in. spacing: 9 ft. (2.7 m) 

4-standard 30-in. spacing: 10 ft. (3 m) 

5-standard 30-in. spacing: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m); 36-in. spacing: 15 ft. (4.6 m) 

7-standard 

24-in. spacing: 14 ft. (4.3 m); 30-in. spacing: 17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m); 

36-in. spacing: 21 ft. (6.4 m) 

9-standard 

TRANSPORT WIDTH 

22-in. spacing: 16 ft. 6 in. (4.9 m); 24-in. spacing: 18 ft. (5.5 m); 

rigid, 30-in. spacing: 22 ft. 6 in. (6.8 m); 

folding, 30-in. spacing: 22 ft. 6 in. (6.8 m) 

3-standard 10 ft. (3 m) 

4-standard 10 ft. (3 m) 

5-standard 13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m) 

7-standard 

22- or 24-in. spacing: 13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m); 30-in. spacing: 

16 ft. 6 in. (5 m); 36-in. spacing: 19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m) 

9-standard, rigid 

22- or 24-in. spacing: 17 ft. 9 in. (5.4 m); 

30-in. spacing: 22 ft. (6.7 m) 

9-standard, folding 

FRAME 

30-in. spacing: 15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m) 

3-, 4-, 5- or 7-standard 4x6x.375 in. (102x152x9.5 mm) 

9-standard 

RIPPER STANDARDS 

6x6x.375 in. (152x152x9.5 mm) 

3/4-in. (19 mm) straight shear-bolt protected with wear shin 

(base equipment), 3/4-in. (19 mm) standard in cushion trip 

Types 

(optional), 1.25-in. (32 mm) straight shear-bolt protected with 

wear shin (optional) 

Trip force 7,200 lb. (3266 kg) 

Shear bolt standard 

Points for 3/4-in. 

(19 mm) standards 

Points for 11⁄4-in. 

(32 mm) standards 

2.5-in. (63 mm) wingless, ultra-low disturbance, 7-in. 

(178 mm) minimum-till, and 10-in. (254 mm) low disturbance 

2.25-in. (57 mm) regular, 2.25-in. (57 mm) capped, 2.25-in. 

(57 mm) double-capped; 2.75-in. (70 mm), 5-in. (127 mm), 

7-in. (178 mm) LaserRip. 

Underframe clearance 35 in. (89 cm) 

Trip height 12 in. (305 mm) cushion trip standard 

With closing wheels 14.5 in. (368 mm) 

Maximum working depth 16 in. (406 mm) 

COULTERS 

Type Spring-cushioned coulters 

Pounds of force 600 lb. (272 kg) 

Blades 22x.177-in. (559x4.5-mm) straight or rippled 

STABILIZER WHEELS 

Two adjustable wheels with 20.5x8-in. (521x203 mm) tires 

CLOSING WHEEL ATTACHMENTS 

Down force 250 lb. (113 kg) 

Size 4x16 in. (102x406 mm) 

Spacing 7.5 to 14 in. (229 to 330 mm) 

Angle adjustments 0 to 15 degrees 

TRACTOR HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS 

Requires 30 to 40 PTO hp (22 to 30 kw SAE) per standard, 

depending on soil type, moisture, and depth of operation 

Note: Maximum compatible tractor is 310 engine horsepower. 

3-POINT HITCH REQUIREMENTS 

Category 2, Category 3 and 3N (with Quick-Coupler) 


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Primary Tillage 913/22B Integral/915 V-Rippers 

V-Rippers 

Rip compaction to shreds 

Combatting compaction is no longer the challenge it used to be. Genuine John Deere rippers 

give you successful subsoiling without big plugging problems – even in heavy residue. 

Check out the 915 V-Ripper. Its true “V” frame positions the shanks for excellent soil and 

residue flow without plugging. The 915 is available with 5, 7, 9, 11, or 13 standards. Rip as 

deep as 23 inches, or down to 19 inches with optional coulters. Minimum underframe 

clearance is a generous 35.5 inches. For smaller fields and lower-horsepower tractors, choose 

the 3-shank 913. What’s more, a soil probe comes standard on the 913 and 915 to help you 

determine the depth of compaction layers in your fields. 

Whichever one you select, you’ll be able to rip deep to shatter your field’s compaction layers. 

Visit your John Deere dealership for more information. 

The standard choice for compaction relief 

Picking the right standards for your fields can make a big difference when you’re fighting 

compaction. The standards you select impact numerous performance issues, including the 

depth at which you rip, the soil types and field conditions you can run in, the effectiveness of 

weed kill, and the amount of residue disturbance. 

But you can be sure when you choose genuine John Deere standards, as well as ripper points 

and sweeps, you’ll get the quality you need to get the job done right. 

That should give you peace of mind, as well as compaction relief. 

Cushion-trip standards are available for the 915. Choose straight 

cushion-trip standards with wear shins for less soil disturbance on 

the surface. Opt for parabolic cushion-trip standards, with or without 

wear shins, for more aggressive soil lifting.

V-RIPPER RESIDUE REMAINING 

% INITIAL RESIDUE 

NON-FRAGILE 

RESIDUE 

FRAGILE 

RESIDUE 

The single-standard 22B Ripper 

gives you economical ripping 

as deep as 22 inches. Plus, 

with the optional mole ball 

attachment, it helps drain wet 

soil by making a small tunnel 

below ground level. 

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 

60/70 55/65 50/60 40/50 35/42 30/35 25/28 

50/55 45/50 40/45 35/38 30/33 25/27 20/22 

20-inch spacing/30-inch spacing 

John Deere rippers have excellent residue-handling ability as this residue-remaining 

chart shows. Coulters may be required to achieve your desired residue level. 

Rugged single or dual gauge 

wheels on the 915 are available 

to help you maintain a constant 

ripping depth. They’re easy 

to set with a turnbuckle 

adjustment. 

% REMAINING 

Rippled coulter blades slice 

through surface residue to help 

reduce plugging. 

913/22B/915 Specifications 

913 V-RIPPER 

MODEL FRAMES 

5x7x.375-in. (127x178x9.5 mm) nonexpandable frame for 3 standards 

WORKING WIDTHS 

5 to 7.5 ft. (1.52 to 2.29 m) 

STANDARDS 

Parabolic shear bolt: 1.25x33-in. (32x838 mm) 

Underframe clearance: 35.5 in. (910 mm) 

Maximum working depth: 23 in. (584 mm) 

Nominal trip force: 12,000 lb. (5,441 kg) 

Spacing: 20, 25, or 30 in. (508, 635, or 752 mm) 

OPTIONAL 

Parabolic safety-trip and spring-reset, 1.25x33 in. (32x838 mm). 

Underframe clearance 39.7 in. (1008 mm); maximum working 

depth 22 in. (559 mm); nominal trip force 5,600 lb. (2539 kg) 

for safety trip, 5,300 lb. (2403 kg) for the spring-reset. Parabolic 

cushion trip (with or without wear shin), 1.25x33-in. (32x838 mm); 

and straight cushion trip with wear shin. Straight shear bolt 

and safety-trip, 1.25x33 in. (32x838 mm). Under-frame 

clearance: shear bolt 35.5 in. (910 mm), cushion trip 37.5 in. 

(953 mm), safety trip 39.7 in. (1018 mm) 

POINTS 

2.25-in. (57 mm) point; optional points: 2.25-in. (57 mm) 

single- or double-capped points; or 2.75-in. (70 mm), 5-in. 

(127 mm), 7-in. (178 mm), or 10-in (254 mm) cast LaserRip sweeps 

HITCH 

Integral, Category 2 or 3N with Quik-Coupler, 

and Category 3N without Quik-Coupler 

RECOMMENDED TRACTOR SIZE 

75 to 150 PTO hp (56.5 to 113 kW) 

22B INTEGRAL 

FRAME 

Welded and bolted steel tubing 

STANDARDS 

Parabolic: 1.25x27 in. (25x686 mm) 

Maximum penetration: 16 in. (406 mm) 

OPTIONAL 

Parabolic: 1.25x33 in. (32x838 mm); 

Maximum penetration: 22 in., (559 mm) 

POINTS 

2.25-in. (57 mm) point; optional points: 2.25-in. (57 mm) single- or 

double-capped points; 2.75-in. (70 mm), 5-in. (127 mm) 

or 7-in. (178 mm) cast LaserRip sweeps 

HITCH 

3-point-hitch mounted: Category 1, 2, or 3/N without 

Quik-Coupler for 27-in. (686 mm) standard; Category 2 or 2/3N 

with or without Quik-Coupler for 33-in. (838 mm) standard 

(16.9-30 or larger rear tractor tires are recommended) 


45 to 140 PTO hp (34 to 104 kW) with 3-point hitch 

MOLE BALL SIZE 

4.5 in. (114 mm) round; weight, 31 lb. (14 kg) 

SUBSURFACE KNIVES 

3x.375-in. (76x10 mm) high-carbon steel, 24-in. (610 mm) long; 

cutting width, 10.5 in. (267 mm) on each side of the standard 


Reflectors 

915 V-RIPPER 

FRAMES 

5x7x.375-in. (127x178x9.5 mm) nonexpandable frame 

for 5 standards on 20-, 25-, and 30-in. (508, 635 and 752 mm) 

spacing, or 7 standards on 20- or 25-in. (508 or 635 mm) spacing. 

7x7x .5-in. (178x178x12.7 mm) expandable frame for 7 standards 

on 20-, 25- and 30-in. (508, 635, or 752 mm) spacing; 

9 standards on 20- or 25-in. (508, 635 mm) spacing; 

9 standards (with extensions) on 30-in. (762 mm) spacing; 

11 standards on 20-in. (508 mm) spacing; 11 standards 

(with extensions) on 25-in. (635 mm) spacing; 13 standards 

(with extensions) on 20-in. (508 mm) spacing 

WORKING WIDTHS 

14 widths, ranging from 8.33 to 22.92 ft. (2.54 to 6.98 m) 

STANDARDS 

Parabolic shear bolt: 1.25x33 in. (32x838 mm) 

Maximum working depth: 23 in. (584 mm) 

Nominal trip force: 12,000 lb. (5,441 kg) 

OPTIONAL 

Parabolic safety-trip, spring-reset, and cushion-trip 

(with or without wear shin), 1.25x33 in. (32x838 mm); 

straight shear bolt with wear shin, 1x33 in (25x838 mm); 

straight safety-trip with wear shin, 1.25x33 in. (32x838 mm); 

or straight cushion-trip with wear shin. 

Underframe clearance: shear bolt 35.5 in. (910 mm), cushion trip 

37.5 in. (953 mm), safety and spring-reset 39.7 in. (1018 mm) 

POINTS 

2.25-in. (57 mm) point; optional points: 2.25-in. (57 mm) 

single- or double-capped points; or 2.75-in. (70 mm), 

5-in. (127 mm), 7-in. (178 mm), or 10-in. (254 mm) 

cast LaserRip sweeps 

HITCH 

Integral 5x7-in. (127x178 mm) frame, Cat. 2, 3, 

or 3N. 7x7-in. (178x178 mm) frame, Cat 2, 3, or 3N 


5x7-in. (127x178 mm) frame – up to 225 PTO hp (168 kW) 

7x7-in. (178x178 mm) frame – up to 360* engine hp (268 kW) 

(*May be used with John Deere 425-hp 9400 Tractor or 4WD tractors 

up to 250 engine hp; see your dealer for details.) 

COULTERS 

Optional; shear bolt with 18-, 20-, or 22-in. (457, 508, 559 mm) 

rippled blades, maximum standard working depth 19, 18, 17 in. 

(482, 457, 432 mm) respectively; cushioned coulter with 18- or 

20-in. (457 and 508 mm) rippled blades, maximum standard 

working depths, 19 and 18 in. (482, 457 mm) respectively 

GAUGE WHEELS 

5x7-in. (127x178 mm); Single gauge wheels optional on 5- and 

7-standard machines. Dual gauge wheels optional on 7-standard 

machines 7x7-in. (178x178 mm); Single gauge wheels base 

equipment on 9-standard machines; optional on 7-standard 

machines. Dual gauge wheels base equipment on 11- and 

13-standard machines; optional on 7- and 9-standard machines; 

Tire size: 9.5L-15, 8PR 


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Primary Tillage Shovels, Sweeps, Spikes & Chisels 

Freedom 

to choose 

When it’s time to decide 

between the John Deere 

512 Disk Ripper or the 

2700 Mulch Ripper, you 

have a choice between 

two great tillage tools. 

Each offers a different 

approach to tillage. 

The 512 is an aggressive 

primary tillage tool. The 

2700 other works well 

in conservation tillage 

systems. 

COMPARE 

FEATURES CONFIGURATION 

512 DISK RIPPER 

AGGRESSIVENESS 

2700 MULCH RIPPER 

FLEXIBILITY 

Disk-Ripper-Disk 

configuration is an excellent 

choice for one pass, primary 

tillage in heavy residue. With 

37.5 inches of underframe 

clearance, residue passes 

through without plugging. 

You’ll be able to keep working 

without making unnecessary 

stops in the field. The 512 

is available in 5-, 7-, and 

9-standard models. 

A Disk-Disk-Ripper- 

Conditioner configuration 

makes the 2700 Mulch 

Ripper the right choice for 

effective one pass mulching, 

soil shattering and leveling. 

You’ll be able to make one 

trip across the field to 

complete three different 

jobs, decreasing your fuel 

expenses. 

RESIDUE 

MANAGEMENT SOIL FRACTURE SOIL PROFILE SIZES 

Aggressive residue 

handling, sizing, and 

incorporation come from 

front disk gangs that size 

and bury residue. All three 

models are equipped with 

parabolic cushion-trip 

standards. Rear disk gangs 

bury residue and leave a level 

soil profile. 

Flexible residue 

management: Hydraulically 

adjustable mulching disks 

let you control the depth of 

the individually mounted 

front disks for cutting and 

sizing residue. Hydraulic 

down pressure protects your 

disks from rocks or other 

obstructions. Front disks 

maintain constant down 

pressure across rough terrain. 

A maximum combination 

of surface and deep 

fracture is the result of 

spring-reset cushion-trip 

standards and tandem disk 

gangs. Disk gangs operate 

down to 6 inches deep. 

Parabolic standards shatter 

compaction as deep as 16 

inches. Attach different 

ripper point widths for more 

fracturing combinations. 

Adjustable deep fracture: 

two ripper standard 

spacings are available. 

Select 24- or 30-inch shank 

spacing for smooth residue 

flow. This provides you with 

maximum soil shattering at 

a consistent depth. For even 

more soil shattering control, 

you can attach different 

ripper point widths to the 

2700’s standards. 

An unmatched level soil 

profile is obtained with the 

512’s tandem disks. A fixed, 

18-degree front gang angle, 

combined with low concavity 

disk blades mean the 512 

is less speed sensitive, 

resulting in less soil throw. 

The two-position rear disk 

gang smooths the soil 

surface creating a superior 

level profile. 

Flexible profile: adjustable 

TruPosition rear conditioner 

uses 280-pound trip 

standards and is hydraulically 

adjustable. You control the 

type of soil profile you leave 

behind. Combined with 

the aggressive rear disk 

arrangement, the 2700 will 

provide outstanding leveling 

performance. 

12-ft. 6-in., 17-ft. 6-in., 

and 22 ft. 6-in widths mean 

there is a 512 disk ripper to 

fit your tractor horsepower 

requirements. With the 512, 

you won’t waste time making 

multiple tillage trips across 

your field to incorporate 

residue or to break up soil 

compaction. John Deere’s 

512 disk ripper will get the 

job done right the first time. 

12-ft. 6-in., 14-ft., 17-ft. 

6-in., and 18 ft. widths 

allow you to choose a 2700 

to fit your specific tractor 

horsepower requirements. 

No matter what size you 

choose, the John Deere 2700 

Mulch Ripper will allow you 

to have precise control over 

residue management in your 

fields. 

John Deere offers numerous options for equipping your 

tillage tools. Consult the tillage professionals at your John 

Deere dealership for assistance selecting the right standards, 

ripper points, sweeps and shovels. More detailed information 

can be found in the Tillage Parts Guide. Standards Ripper Points 

Sweeps 

Shovels

SOIL FIRMNESS MOISTURE CONSERVATION 

TOOL HARD MEDIUM SOFT 

VERY 

GOOD 

TOOL EQUIPMENT GUIDE 

FINISHED-FIELD 

SOIL RIDGE PROFILE 

REMAINING PERCENT OF 

ORIGINAL FIELD RESIDUE 

GOOD FAIR MINIMUM MEDIUM MAXIMUM HEAVY CROP RESIDUE LIGHT CROP RESIDUE 

MachineFinder.com, the Web site from John Deere 

dealers, helps you quickly and easily find used 

equipment to match your needs. 

TYPICAL APPLICATION 

LOW-CROWN SWEEP • • • • • 55-85 25-50 • • • 

MEDIUM-CROWN SWEEP • • • • • • 50-80 25-50 • • • 

TRU-WIDTH SWEEP • • • • • • 50-80 25-50 • • • 

CHISEL • • • • • • 45-65 20-45 • 

SPIKE • • • • • • 45-65 20-45 • 

FLAT TWISTED SHOVEL, 

3 IN. • • • • • • 40-60 15-35 • • 

FLAT TWISTED SHOVEL, 

4 IN. • • • • • 35-50 10-30 • • 

CONCAVE TWISTED SHOVEL, 

3 IN. • • • • • • 40-60 15-35 • • 

CONCAVE TWISTED SHOVEL, 

4 IN. • • • • • 35-50 10-30 • • 

This chart is a general guide for tool equipment used on chisel plows and mulch tillers. Specific soil types, climates, and operating guidelines may yield other results. 

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