John Deere N550

Planting & Seeding

Air Seeding

Starting at

Key Features

Adjust Down Pressure With TruSet™ In-Cab Downforce
See the Flow of Seed and Fertilizer From the Cab With RelativeFlow™ Blockage Monitoring
Quick Change Blade Enhancement of the ProSeries™ Opener Reduces Change Time by up to 45%
Convenient Dual-Row Spacing Hydraulics

Features

<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">ProSeries™ Opener Technology</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><p>This air drill is equipped with ProSeries™ Openers, which provide consistent seed depth and uniform emergence across varied field conditions. These openers minimize maintenance with reduced grease points and cause less soil disturbance with a narrow seed boot.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/x7q97r7myz/png/pro-series-benefit.png" alt="pro-series-benefit" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">RelativeFlow™ Blockage Sensing</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><p>RelativeFlow™ Blockage sensing monitors seed and fertilizer flow in the tractor cab, preventing potential blockages. Sensors on secondary hoses provide real-time flow data row by row, ensuring early problem detection and consistent application rates.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/yfrhtuixbp/png/relative-flow-blockage-sensing.png" alt="Display screen showing a blockage monitoring interface with circular row indicators, bar graphs of relative flow, a color‑coded sensor status legend, and navigation icons on the right side" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">TruSet™ Downforce Control</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><p>TruSet™ downforce allows operators to adjust pressures from inside the cab with a range of 74.8 kg (165 lb.) to 181.4 kg (400 lb.), enhancing seeding depth consistency and adapting easily to changing soil conditions.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/ttaxm05fbr/png/truset_screen_gent4_display_n500_450x337.png" alt="ISOBUS VT screen showing TruSet opener downforce controls, with a 144‑lbf reading, up/down arrows, and preset options listed on the left" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div>

Specifications

<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-524504"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs & Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-524504"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">N550</div><div class="cm-name">No-Till Air Drill</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-133"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">N530 30-ft (9.14-m)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-133" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-128"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">N536 36-ft. (10.97-m)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-128" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-129"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">N540 40-ft. (12.19-m)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-129" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-130"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">N542 42-ft. (12.80-m)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-130" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-132"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">N560 60-ft. (18.29-m)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-132" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="133">John Deere - N530 30-ft (9.14-m)</option><option value="128">John Deere - N536 36-ft. (10.97-m)</option><option value="129">John Deere - N540 40-ft. (12.19-m)</option><option value="130">John Deere - N542 42-ft. (12.80-m)</option><option value="132">John Deere - N560 60-ft. (18.29-m)</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-524504"></th><th data-model-id="rm-133"></th><th data-model-id="rm-128"></th><th data-model-id="rm-129"></th><th data-model-id="rm-130"></th><th data-model-id="rm-132"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="7"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Dimensions</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Available Ballast</td><td class="cc cc-model">1179 (12+14 x 45) kg; 2600 (12+14 x 100) lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Clearance From Rank To Rank</td><td class="cc cc-model">52.75 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Clearance From Rank To Rank</td><td class="cc cc-model">134 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Frame - Cross Members</td><td class="cc cc-model">4 x 6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Frame - Cross Members</td><td class="cc cc-model">10.2 x 15.2 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Frame - End Tubes</td><td class="cc cc-model">2 x 6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Frame - End Tubes</td><td class="cc cc-model">5.1 x 15.2 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Frame - Hitch</td><td class="cc cc-model">3 x 6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Frame - Hitch</td><td class="cc cc-model">7.6 x 15.2 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">24.58 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">7.5 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Road Clearance</td><td class="cc cc-model">8.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Road Clearance</td><td class="cc cc-model">21.6 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">14.5 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">4.42 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">18.83 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">5.74 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight Before Ballast</td><td class="cc cc-model">41440, 37440 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight Before Ballast</td><td class="cc cc-model">17690, 15875 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="7"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Openers</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Furrow Closing - Description</td><td class="cc cc-model">Trailing wheel on 20-degree vertical angle, 7-degree horizontal angle</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Disk Angle</td><td class="cc cc-model">7</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Disk Diameter</td><td class="cc cc-model">18 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Disk Diameter</td><td class="cc cc-model">45.72 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Furrow Closing - Down Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">26 - 43 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Furrow Closing - Down Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">12 - 20 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Down Pressure</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydraulic</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Furrow Closing</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Depth Control - Gauge Wheel Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">4.5 x 16, 3 x 16 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Depth Control - Gauge Wheel Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">11.43 x 40.64, 7.62 x 40.64 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Depth Control - Increments</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.25 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Depth Control - Increments</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.64 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">In-Furrow Press Wheel</td><td class="cc cc-model">Standard</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Furrow Closing - Material</td><td class="cc cc-model">Cast iron</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Openers Style</td><td class="cc cc-model">Single disk-beveled edge</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">In-Furrow Press Wheel - Packing Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">5 to 45 lb., 2.3 to 21 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Depth Control - Range</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.5 - 3.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Depth Control - Range</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.27 - 8.89 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rank Lock-Up</td><td class="cc cc-model">Yes</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Furrow Closing - Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">1 x 12 in., 2.54 x 30.48 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Down Pressure - Style</td><td class="cc cc-model">Active hydraulic-patented</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="7"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Sizes</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number Of Ranks</td><td class="cc cc-model">Two</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number Of Sections</td><td class="cc cc-model">5</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Spacing</td><td class="cc cc-model">7.5, 10 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Spacing</td><td class="cc cc-model">19.05, 25.4 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Working Widths</td><td class="cc cc-model">50 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Working Widths</td><td class="cc cc-model">15.24 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="7"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Tires</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Mainframe Standard</td><td class="cc cc-model">(8) 440/55R18 in. </td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Wings Standard</td><td class="cc cc-model">(12) 31x13.5-15 in. </td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

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