John Deere is expanding its tillage lineup with the Minimum Tillage Series In-Line Ripper and the Coulter Chisel Series. The MT Series features better wear component longevity, and the Coulter CC has a working speed of 7 miles per hour.

“The new CC Series has been developed to give farmers the ability to tackle primary tillage needs faster than before,” says Michael Porter, John Deere’s go-to-market manager for tillage equipment. “With working speeds of 7 mph, this is a highly productive primary tillage tool.”

The CC Series marks John Deere’s foray into the coulter-chisel marketplace, according to a statement. It combines residue management with deep soil penetration, functioning as a primary tillage tool. It’s available in five different models, with 11, 13, 19, 21 or 25 standards at 15-inch spacing. The series provides a broad range of field-finish options to suit a variety of crop residue and soil conditions.

The MT Series is designed to manage soil compaction while minimizing disturbance. For operators who prefer to use large row crop tractors or four-wheel-drive tractors without a three-point hitch, the 7, 9 and 11 standard implements are available with a drawn or integral hitch option.

The 5 standard is only available with an integral hitch, which is integrated into the main frame of the implement, providing a strong and durable connection point for towing.

It’s designed for deep tillage operations, reaching 12 to 16 inches. For farmers committed to sustainable agriculture practices, the MT Series offers comprehensive features that promote reduced soil disturbance, conservation tillage and responsible land management.

Both new series have features that increase their durability and efficiency.  The CC Series utilizes 7.5-inch spaced 22-inch straight coulters that create down pressure up to a 1,600-pound trip force to cut and size residue.

A leveling system provides various configurations for optimal field finish, tailored to different geographical preferences and crop residues. Compared with the 2720 or 2730 Combination Ripper, the CC Series offering is more productive due to faster ground speeds with lower operational input cost and less horsepower required to work the same acreage.

“We know farmers are consistently looking to lower input cost and increase their productivity and efficiency,” Porter says. “The CC Series gives them the ability to work wider and faster, which in turn allows them to tackle whatever challenge is next, sooner.”

The MT Series is designed with Caden Edge wear coating, which extends the life expectancy of critical components by 50%.

“The last thing an operator wants to worry about is replacing wear parts in the middle of a season, slowing down productivity,” Porter says. “With the extended wear coating on the MT Series, it increases wear part life expectancy and reduces replacement intervals. The MT Series delivers a highly productive and easy-to-set, minimal maintenance solution to breaking up soil compaction.”