John Deere Improves Residue Flow on High-Speed Disk Series

John Deere has announced a new lineup of high-speed disks to replace the 2680H series.

The new high speed disks have an additional 4 inches between the disk and the finishing basket for improved residue flow. This helps to reduce plugging in tougher conditions such as high field moisture or high residue situations.

“By increasing the distance between disks and basket, we found the tool had better residue flow from previous models, leading to even better field finish in high-residue conditions,” said Michael Porter, go-to-market manager for tillage equipment at John Deere. “This allows the tools to be pulled up to 14 mph, allowing more acres to be covered in less time in tight weather windows. That’s a game changer.”

Deere recommends tractors pulling the disk have 14 hp per foot of width, but may need an additional 25% horsepower when working in hilly, soft, or wet conditions. 

The new series has increased frame strength from previous models, manufactured with 7-inch tubing to reduce wing bounce and improve overall durability. The disks also include cast pivot bushings — with a 50% larger surface area — bolted on and sealed to protect from debris.

The disks come autonomy-ready from the factory, equipped with a receiver mast, harnessing, lighting package, and TruSet. To enable autonomy features, customers will need to add a StarFire 7500 receiver to the disk, and hook it to an autonomous tractor. Deere offers other autonomy-ready tillage tools like its coulter chisel series, 2430 chisel plow, five-section 2230 field cultivators, and the 2660VT. 

The HSD Series High Speed Disks are available in a variety of widths from 25–45 feet wide. For farmers who need a narrow transport-width, four of the models — the HSD25, HSD29, HSD32 and HSD35 — fold to 13 feet wide. Larger options — the HSD39, HSD42, and HSD45 — fold to a 16 feet wide transport width. 

For more information about the HDS Series, visit deere.com.