Versatile, reliable, and maintenance-free. Single 56v electric motors drive seed tube delivery across more than 17 compatible crops – with up to 20% better population accuracy1, 2-4% savings on inputs2, and 1-2% yield potential improvement3. Plant accurately at speeds up to 5 mph (8.05 km/h).
You can update your existing equipment. Choose from two options to best fit you and your operation.
Best for: Farmers with older planters (model year 2005+) who want like-new performance without buying new.
The Ultimate Planter Upgrade replaces worn row-unit components with new, factory-built row units – delivering like-new performance, restored reliability, and the latest planting technology on your existing planter bar, at a lower cost than purchasing a new MaxEmerge™ 5e planter. Each upgrade includes a new shank, parallel arms, metering system, downforce system and SeedStar 5 monitoring system.
Best for: Farmers with newer planters (model year 2015+) whose row units and wear parts are still in good condition, and who want to improve planting accuracy at the lowest upfront cost.
Keep your existing row units and upgrade only your metering system to factory-standard MaxEmerge 5e. A targeted, lower-cost path that modernizes your planter with SeedStar™ 54 and reconnects you to the full suite of John Deere Precision Technology – with less clutter in the cab. No need for new shanks, parallel arms, or gauge wheels.
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MaxEmerge 5 |
MaxEmerge 5e |
Saves on inputs, reduces maintenance, increases productivity and accuracy |
Ensures consistent planting depth and optimal seed-to-soil contact, even in rapidly changing field conditions. The Gen 2 Precision Upgrade Kit instantly adjusts downforce row-by-row as conditions change, so uniform emergence is never left to chance.
Saving money begins with eliminating waste. Our electric drives are designed to improve population accuracy and spacing, eliminating wasteful overplanting while improving yield. Overplanting in curves and headlands results in unnecessary seed costs. The single electric drive row unit reduces this waste with individual meter control allowing for greater curve performance and individual row shutoff when crossing sections of the field already planted.
Maintain target population on curved rows within your fields. Curve compensation allows each row to receive a signal based on the speed the row unit is moving. Once the signal is received the meter and brush begin to turn at the correct RPM based on the ground speed of that respective row. This means your inside rows going slower won’t overpopulate and your outside rows going faster won’t under-populate.
Schedule an evaluation of your current equipment with your John Deere dealer.
Our trained technicians will help you determine the best upgrade solution for your operation.
Add the latest technology and replace worn parts at the same time.
Strengthen ROI, reduce input costs and improve yields* with a Precision Upgrade.
1As compared to non-curve-compensated planter. John Deere internal study, Illinois.
2Based on average savings across 21 fields in an internal study comparing a 60-ft. (15.24 m) 24R MaxEmerge™ 5e planter versus a ground-drive planter with mechanical shutoffs. Seed savings will vary depending on field shape and conditions.
3Internal John Deere comparison between MaxEmerge™ 5e row units and components with original MaxEmerge row units and components.
4MY22-MY24 row units may choose to retain SeedStar 4 if upgrading from MaxEmerge 5e to ExactEmerge.
5Compared to active pneumatic system. John Deere internal study, Illinois.
6Doerge, T., Jeschke, M., and Carter, P. Planting outcome effects on corn yield. Crop Insights, Vol. 25, No. 1. DuPont Pioneer. Assuming 200 bu/acre (27,300 kg/ha).