John Deere
N542C Air Drill Central Commodity System (CCS™)
Drills
Explore the John Deere N542C Central Commodity System Air Drill, featuring a 12.8 m (42 ft) working width, ProSeries™ openers, advanced seed-placement technology and integrated no-till seeding capability.
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Model / part number: 99DJH
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs12 specifications
- Working Widths (Imperial)
- 42.0 ft
- Working Widths (Metric)
- 13.0 m
- Spacing Single Rank (Imperial)
- 15.0 in.
- Spacing Single Rank (Metric)
- 38.1 cm
- Spacing Double Rank (Imperial)
- 7.5, 10 in.
- Spacing Double Rank (Metric)
- 19.1, 25.4 cm
- Number Of Ranks
- Single; Dual
- Openers Style
- No-till
- Rank Lock Up
- Individual
- Disk Diameter (Imperial)
- 18.0 in.
- Disk Diameter (Metric)
- 45.72 cm
- Down Pressure
- 74.8-181.4 kg/opener (165-400 lb)
Sizes7 specifications
- Working Widths (Imperial)
- 42.0 ft
- Working Widths (Metric)
- 13.0 m
- Spacing Single Rank (Imperial)
- 15.0 in.
- Spacing Single Rank (Metric)
- 38.1 cm
- Spacing Double Rank (Imperial)
- 7.5, 10 in.
- Spacing Double Rank (Metric)
- 19.1, 25.4 cm
- Number Of Ranks
- Single; Dual
Dimensions36 specifications
- Transport Height (Imperial)
- 16 ft
- Transport Height (Metric)
- 4.88 m
- Transport Width (Imperial)
- 18.5 ft
- Transport Width (Metric)
- 5.64 m
- Road Clearance (Imperial)
- 7 in.
- Road Clearance (Metric)
- 17.8 cm
- Overall Length (Imperial)
- 29.9 ft
- Overall Length (Metric)
- 9.1 m
- Centerframe Width (Imperial)
- 15.2 ft
- Centerframe Width (Metric)
- 4.6 m
- Centerline Of Mainframe Wheel Support Tube To Centerline Of Wing Wheel Support Tubes (Imperial)
- 10.4 ft
- Centerline Of Mainframe Wheel Support Tube To Centerline Of Wing Wheel Support Tubes (Metric)
- 3.2 m
- Weight Before Ballast Dual Rank 7.5 in (19.1 cm) Spacing (Imperial)
- 31000 lb.
- Weight Before Ballast Dual Rank 7.5 in (19.1 cm) Spacing (Metric)
- 14100 kg
- Weight Before Ballast Dual Rank 10 in. (25.4 cm) Spacing (Imperial)
- 27300 lb.
- Weight Before Ballast Dual Rank 10 in. (25.4 cm) Spacing (Metric)
- 12400 kg
- Weight Before Ballast Single Rank 15 in. (38.1 cm) Spacing (Imperial)
- 19200 lb.
- Weight Before Ballast Single Rank 15 in. (38.1 cm) Spacing (Metric)
- 8700 kg
- Frame Cross Members (Imperial)
- 4 x 6 in.
- Frame Cross Members (Metric)
- 102 x 152 mm
- Frame End Tubes (Imperial)
- 2 x 6 in.
- Frame End Tubes (Metric)
- 51 x 152 mm
- Frame Hitch (Imperial)
- 10 x 6 in.
- Frame Hitch (Metric)
- 254 x 152 mm
- Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener to Opener, For 7.5 in. (19.1 cm) Models (Imperial)
- 15.0 in.
- Lateral Frame Clearance, Opener to Opener, For 7.5 in. (19.1 cm) Models (Metric)
- 38.1 cm
- Clearance From Rank To Rank (Imperial)
- 52.8 in.
- Clearance From Rank To Rank (Metric)
- 134.1 cm
- From Ground To Top Of Lid (Imperial)
- 122 in.
- From Ground To Top Of Lid (Metric)
- 310 cm
- From Ground To Platform (Imperial)
- 85 in.
- From Ground To Platform (Metric)
- 220 cm
- From Ground To Top Of Safety Rail (Imperial)
- 127 in.
- From Ground To Top Of Safety Rail (Metric)
- 322.6 cm
- From Ground To Top Of Lights (Imperial)
- 122 in.
- From Ground To Top Of Lights (Metric)
- 310 cm
Tires14 specifications
- Mainframe Standard
- (4) 33x15.5-16 on front, (4) 33x15.5-16 on rear
- Wings Standard
- (4) 31x13.5-15 NHS
- Centerframe Tires And Wheels
- (4) 500/40R16 on front, (4) 500/40R16 on rear
- Wing Tires And Wheels
- (8) 33x15.5-16
- Wheel Spacing Width Of Duals, Center To Center (Imperial)
- 126.8 in.
- Wheel Spacing Width Of Duals, Center To Center (Metric)
- 322.1 cm
- Wheel Spacing Width Outside To Outside Of Front Dual Pair, Largest Tire Option (Imperial)
- 51.5 in.
- Wheel Spacing Width Outside To Outside Of Front Dual Pair, Largest Tire Option (Metric)
- 130.8 cm
- Wheel Spacing Width Outside To Outside Of Rear Dual Pair (Imperial)
- 51.5 in.
- Wheel Spacing Width Outside To Outside Of Rear Dual Pair (Metric)
- 130.8 cm
- Wheel Spacing Front Tire Width, Largest Tire Option (Imperial)
- 20.0 in.
- Wheel Spacing Front Tire Width, Largest Tire Option (Metric)
- 50.8 cm
- Wheel Spacing Rear Tire Width, Largest Tire Option (Imperial)
- 20.0 in.
- Wheel Spacing Rear Tire Width, Largest Tire Option (Metric)
- 50.8 cm
Openers22 specifications
- Openers Style
- No-till
- Rank Lock Up
- Individual
- Disk
- 18-in. (45.7 cm) disk blade at 7-degree angle
- Disk Diameter (Imperial)
- 18.0 in.
- Disk Diameter (Metric)
- 45.72 cm
- Disk Angle
- 7-degree angle
- Down Pressure
- 74.8-181.4 kg/opener (165-400 lb)
- Down Pressure Style
- Hydraulic rank
- Depth Control Gauge Wheel Size (Imperial)
- 4.5 x 16 in.
- Depth Control Gauge Wheel Size (Metric)
- 11.4 x 40.6 cm
- Depth Control Range (Imperial)
- 0.5 - 3.5 in.
- Depth Control Range (Metric)
- 1.3 - 8.9 cm
- Depth Control Increments (Imperial)
- 0.25 in.
- Depth Control Increments (Metric)
- 0.64 cm
- In Furrow Press Wheel
- 2.54 x 25.4 cm (1 x 10 in.)
- Furrow Closing Material
- Cast
- In Furrow Press Wheel Packing Force
- Adjustable down-pressure from 2.3 to 20.4 kg (5 to 45 lb)
- Furrow Closing
- Serrated or smooth cast closing wheel
- Furrow Closing Description
- Cast wheel at 15-degree vertical angle; Serrated closing wheel at 15-degree vertical angle
- Furrow Closing Size
- Cast wheel: 2.54 x 30.5 cm (1 x 12 in.)
- Furrow Closing Down Force (Imperial)
- 26 - 43 lb.
- Furrow Closing Down Force (Metric)
- 11.8 - 19.5 kg
Seed Metering9 specifications
- Description
- Central volumetric metering
- Crops
- Barley, oats, rice, sorghum, soybean, wheat
- Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates Barley
- ≤ 1,000,000 seeds per acre (2,470,000 seeds per hectare)
- Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates Oats
- ≤ 2,500,000 seeds per acre (6,180,000 seeds per hectare)
- Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates Rice
- ≤ 1,700,000 seeds per acre (4,200,000 seeds per hectare)
- Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates Milo/Sorghum
- ≤ 100,000 seeds per acre (247,000 seeds per hectare)
- Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates Soybean
- ≤ 250,000 seeds per acre (618,000 seeds per hectare)
- Maximum Volumetric Seeding Rates Wheat
- ≤ 2,970,000 seeds per acre (7,300,000 seeds per hectare)
- Metering Drive Type
- Electric
Seed Storage9 specifications
- Tank Description
- Central, non-pressurized polyethylene tank
- Total Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 120.0 bu
- Total Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 4200.0 L
- Tank Fill Screen
- Optional; one per tank opening
- Tank Scales
- Optional; provides summed commodity weight
- Type
- Pneumatic
- Blower
- 45 cm (17.7 in.) diameter impeller
- Blower Drive Type
- Hydraulic
- Distribution Hose Size
- 2.54 cm (1 in.) ID for 38.1 cm (15 in.) row spacing; 3.13 cm (1.13 in.) ID primaries with 2.54 cm (1 in.) ID secondaries for 19.1 and 25.4 cm (7.5 and 10 in.) row spacings
Equipment Compatibility (At 1.5-in. Seeding Depth And 8 mph)6 specifications
- Tractor Drawbar Power Required 7.5 in. (19.1 cm) Models (Imperial)
- 392 hp
- Tractor Drawbar Power Required 7.5 in. (19.1 cm) Models (Metric)
- 292 kW
- Tractor Drawbar Power Required 10 in. (25.4 cm) Models (Imperial)
- 311 hp
- Tractor Drawbar Power Required 10 in. (25.4 cm) Models (Metric)
- 232 kW
- Tractor Drawbar Power Required 15 in. (38.1 cm) Models (Imperial)
- 231 hp
- Tractor Drawbar Power Required 15 in. (38.1 cm) Models (Metric)
- 172 kW
Tractor Requirements4 specifications
- Minimum Number Of SCVs
- Three - one fold, one opener raise/lower, one seed distribution blower
- Hydraulic Power Beyond
- Required for in-cab opener downforce and electric power generation
- Minimum Hydraulic Capacity
- 58 gpm (220 L/min) at 2900 psi (200 bar)
- Minimum Electrical Capacity
- 48 A at 12 VDC
Additional Information8 specifications
- Tool Mounted Alternator
- 56 VDC; Optional: 56 VDC
- Implement Harness Connection, 56 VDC
- Power take-off (PTO) power gen
- Implement Harness Connection, 12 VDC
- 7-pin SAE, 9-pin ISO
- Operator Interface
- Description: QT / Gen 4; Language: English, Spanish, English/Spanish, English/French
- Four Section Seed On/Off
- Standard
- Fast Start/Quick Start
- Standard
- Seed Blockage Sensor Per Row
- Standard
- Date Collected
- 2019-03-01