John Deere C850 Tow Behind Air Cart

studio image of a C850 air cart

With a large 850-bushel (30-cu m) capacity, the new C850 Air Cart can accurately cover 170 acres (69 ha) per fill and easily seed an entire quarter section.

  • 850-bushel (30-cu m) capacity
  • 170 acres (69 ha) per fill
  • Calibrate rate in half the time
Specs
Key Specs:
First tank capacity1762 L
50 bu
Second tank capacity9162 L
260 bu
Third tank capacity4581 L
130 bu
Fourth tank capacity14,448 L
410 bu
Drive typeHydraulic
Maximum rpm249.5 kg (550 lb) of seed per acre at 8.9 km/h (5.5 mph) and 15 degree slope (136.1 kg [300 lb] of fertilizer and 113.4 kg [250 lb] of seed)
Minimum transport width6.62 m
21.67 ft
Minimum transport height4.03 m
13.25 ft
Minimum transport length13.6 m
44.69 ft
Weight empty18,552 kg
40,900 lb
Capacity:
Total29,953 L
850 bu
Configuration:
Tow between
Tow behindTow-behind only
Tanks:
Type
Quantity4
First tank capacity1762 L
50 bu
Second tank capacity9162 L
260 bu
Third tank capacity4581 L
130 bu
Fourth tank capacity14,448 L
410 bu
Lid size
Liquid capable
Liquid capacity
Open lid indicators
Auger
Standard
Optional
Meters:
Drive typeHydraulic
Metering system
Settings
Rates
Power calibration (hydraulic)
Meter shutoffs
Monitoring:
Standard
Optional
Fan speed
Ground speed
Meter speed
Bin levels
Area covered
Rate change
Main clutch engagement
Tank meter clutch engagement
Documentation available
Map-based prescriptions available
Conveyance:
Rate
Tube diameter
Belt width
Low profile hopper
Fan:
Air system type
DriveHydraulic
Air hose
Maximum rpm249.5 kg (550 lb) of seed per acre at 8.9 km/h (5.5 mph) and 15 degree slope (136.1 kg [300 lb] of fertilizer and 113.4 kg [250 lb] of seed)
Hydraulic flow, maximum
Standard quantity
Optional quantity
Diameter69.85 cm
27.5 in.
Speed range
Drives:
Type
Variable-rate drive
Variable-rate control
Front tires:
Standard800/70R38 SFT Mitas (19 psi)
Rear tires:
Standard800/70R38 SFT Mitas (19 psi)
900/75R32
Dimensions:
Minimum transport width6.62 m
21.67 ft
Maximum transport width
Widthbase equipment tires: 20 ft. 2 in (6.16 m)
large tire option: 21 ft. 8 in. (6.62 m)
Minimum transport height4.03 m
13.25 ft
Maximum transport height
HeightStorage - railings down; 13 ft. 4 in. (4.05 m)
Field - railings up; 16 ft. 3 in. (4.94 m)
Minimum transport length13.6 m
44.69 ft
Maximum transport length
Length44 ft. 7 in. (13.582 m)
Weight empty18552 kg
40900 lb
Front Axle; Estimated 17756 lbs. (8,052 kg) with 800/70R38 SFT tires
Rear Axle; Estimated 20844 lbs. (9453 kg) with 800/70R38 SFT tires
Shipping Weight38600 lbs (17500 kg) with 800/70R38 SFT tires Estimated
40,900 lbs. (18550 kg)  with IF850/75R42 CFO/CHO tires
Additional information:
Date collected