John Deere 1745 Compact Planter

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Compact 1745 Drawn Planter

  • Compact design ideal for small fields and narrow-road transport
  • 4 configurations with row spacings at 15-in., 20-in., or 30-in.
  • Pivot-fold transport from cab in only 40 seconds
  • Compatible with older tractors with lower hydraulic flow
Specs
Key Specs:
Number of rows8
Row spacing76.2 cm (30 in.)
Frame - Fold configurationPivot fold
Frame - FlexibilityRigid
Row unit seed hoppersCapacity
Mini, 56 L (1.6 bu), 106 L (3.0 bu)
Seed MetersBase
MaxEmerge™ 5 vacuum
Optional
Radial bean
Finger pickup
Yes
Rows and Row Spacing:
Number of rows8
Row spacing76.2 cm (30 in.)
Frame:
Fold configurationPivot fold
Frame tube size17.8 cm x 17.8 cm (7 in. x 7 in.)
Fold-and-go from tractor cabYes
FlexibilityRigid
Hitch:
BaseClevis drawbar
OptionalRing style drawbar
Rear hitchNo
Lift System:
TypeHydraulic frame lift
Number of cylinders1
Tires:
BaseVF445_50R22.5 implement (2 tires)
16x6.50-8 seed contact drive (1 tire)
16x6.50-8 fertilizer contact drive (1 tire)
Optional
Quantity2
Row Units:
TypeMaxEmerge™ 5
OpenerTru-Vee™ Double Disk
Depth gauging2 solid or spoked gauge wheels
AdjustmentHandle
Walking wheelsYes
Row unit seed hoppersCapacity
Mini, 56 L (1.6 bu), 106 L (3.0 bu)
Material
Plastic
Row unit down forceNon-adjustable (4 springs)
No
Adjustable heavy-duty
Yes
Pneumatic
Yes
Scrapers, opener bladesPlastic rotary
No
Steel straight blade
Yes
Heavy-duty
Yes
Seed tube sensorsBase
AccuCount™
Seed Meters:
BaseMaxEmerge™ 5 vacuum
Optional
Finger pickupYes
Radial bean meterYes
Central Commodity SystemSeed capacity
1762 L (50 bu)
Drive System:
BaseGround drive
Optional
Number of drive wheels1
Drive wheel disconnectWhen planter is raised
Counter shaft
Drill shaft
Seed transmission
Transmission combinations
Markers:
TypeFolding
ControlBase
Connected to planter lift
Optional
Independent of planter lift
Marker diskBase
40.6 cm (16 in.) notched disk with depth gauging band
Shear bolt protectionYes
Less marker optionYes
Closing System:
Rubber tire closing systemWheel
2
Position
4 slots
Adjustment
T handle
Down force
Spring
Alignment
In-line or staggered
Cast iron closing systemWheel
2
Position
4 slots
Adjustment
In-line or staggered
Herbicide and Insecticide:
Insecticide only hopperYes
Herbicide only hopper
Insecticide and herbicide hopper
Liquid Insecticide System:
System availableNo
Tank capacity
Seed Monitor System:
BaseSeedStar™ 2
OptionalComputerTrak™ 350, SeedStar™ XP
Tillage Attachments:
Unit-mounted coulterYes
Frame-mounted coulter
Bubble bladeYes
.63-in. fluted blade (25 flutes)Yes
.7-in. fluted blade (13 flutes)Yes
1-in. fluted blade (8 flutes)
Row tillage support hanger
Tine tooth
Cons. furrower w/ leading cutout blade
V-wing bed sweeps
Row cleanerYes
Row cleaner - unit-mounted coulterYes
Row cleaner - unit-mounted DD fert. opener
Fertilizer:
Onboard / towed / tractor tanks2-Onboard
Tank capacity1,136 L (300 gal) total
Fixed-rate applicationYes
Variable-rate application
Pump typeGround drive piston pump
Pump rate22.4-352 L/ha (2.4-37.6 gal/ac.)
Fertilizer opener typeFrame-mounted
Yes
Flow divider distribution system
Pressure manifold distribution system
Dry fertilizerNumber of hoppers
2-Onboard
Hopper capacity
1,200 L (42.4 cu ft)
Dimensions:
Transport width (with markers)3.71 m (12 ft, 2 in.)
Transport width (without markers)3.71 m (12 ft, 2 in.)
Transport length8.00 m (26 ft, 3 in.)
Transport height3.84 m (12 ft, 7 in.)
Transport weightEmpty with 3 bu. hoppers, no fertilizer system: 5,546 kg (12,227 lbs)
Liquid fertilizer with frame mounted openers weight empty: 781 kg (1,722 lbs)
Liquid fertilizer with in-furrow weight empty: 425 kg (937 lbs)
Dry fertilizer with frame mounted openers weight empty: 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs)
Transport underframe clearance
Field operation width6.27 m (20 ft, 7 in.)
Field operation length
Ag Management Solutions:
Map-based seedingNo
Field documentationYes
Parallel trackingYes
Additional Information:
Recommended tractor horsepower71 kW (95 hp) Drawbar. No fertilizer system.
78 kW (105 hp) Drawbar. With frame mounted fertilizer openers.
Recommended tractor hydraulicsSee compatibility story.
Warranty lengthStandard
Date collected1/7/2020