Frame

 Three-Section Front Fold
7 in x 7 in Toolbar
    
The 3-section frame of the DB44 offers increased strength and great frame flexibility. The telescoping hitch design allows the planter to be coupled closer to the tractor for more maneuverability in the planting position. This design greatly increases overall field maneuverability. Mounting to the tractor is as easy as ever, because the planter is attached to the tractor drawbar.
    
    
Frame Control Bauer Built Manufacturing Control Box
    
The Bauer Built Mfg control box has a streamlined, modern look that takes up less space, reducing tractor cab clutter. The box offers simplicity and allows growers to fold and unfold the planter from the cab.
    
    
Lift System Electrohydraulic Series Rephasing Cylinders
5 Cylinders (2 Center Lift Section, 2 Wing Tandems, 1 Tongue)
    
Eight large 31-13.5x15 tires keep the DB44 floating on top of the ground, while wheel spacing improves residue flow. Wing cylinders have locking brackets for safety.

The DB44 utilizes a dual set of walking tandems under the center lift section to ensure proper weight distribution during planting and transport.  Each wing also utilizes a walking tandem for even planting and excellent float across unlevel fields.
    
    
Flexibility Wings flex 15 degrees relative to center frame
    
The DB44 features 8 row units on the center section and 8 row units on each wing.  Superior planter frame flexibility keeps the DB44 floating level across your fields to ensure proper planting depths across the bar.
    
    
Markers Tri-Fold
    
All DB Series Planters utilize the Bauer Built Manufacturing tri-fold markers.  These high-strength markers offer many enhanced operational benefits.  The design of the marker allows operators to get even closer to fence rows and field edges.

Markers are operated from the cab utilizing the frame control box.  The markers can float up 62 inches and down 62 inches with the planter in plant position and the marker arm in the extended position.  Marking on side slopes and terraces has never been this good.
    
    
Monitor System Computer-Trak 450 (Standard)
SeedStar (Optional)
    

The Computer-Trak 450 can monitor the performance of up to 36 rows while providing other useful information such as average population, total acreage, and ground speed.

SeedStar is user friendly monitoring system using a menu-based operator interface. All setup is done a page at a time in simple steps with a numeric keypad for data entry. The menus are easy to understand with text describing the options, thus eliminating the need for an operators manual during setup.

In addition to row population the SeedStar monitor can also display total acreage, tractor speed, vacuum pressure, fertilizer pressure and many more features.

    
    
Drive System Tire Contact Ground Drive (Standard)
Hydraulic Variable Rate (Optional)
    
The DB44 comes standard with the proven Tire Contact Ground Drive System. The drive system functions via two transmissions which eliminate the need for manual transport disconnects.  The system comes standard with 12 row disconnect.

Also available is the SeedStar Variable Rate Drive System. This drive operates on two hydraulic motors which allow for on-the-go seeding population changes right from the cab. The system also comes standard with 12 row disconnect.

Whether you choose the Tire Contact Ground Drive or the SeedStar Variable Rate Drive, all drive chains and sprockets are located out of the residue zone to keep you in the field and out of the shop.
    
    
Row Units MaxEmergeXP (Not available with CCS)
Pro-SeriesXP (Standard with CCS)
    
Building on the proven MaxEmerge technology, John Deere has introduced the new MaxEmergeXP and Pro-SeriesXP row units. These units have been strengthened to meet the rigorous demands of varying field conditions and the wide array of planter attachments. They bring more productivity and reliability to the field, enabling operators to cover more acres in less time.

The greatest innovation for the row unit is a new, stronger ductile iron cast shank. A new manufacturing process is used to create the single-piece row unit shank. This is far stronger than the traditional 11-piece welded shank it replaces. Through the strengthening of both the ductile cast iron shank and the row unit head, the overall strength of the row unit is increased by 25 percent. The cast shank of the XP unit is also 50 percent stronger in frontal impact situations. 

The Tru-Vee openers of John Deere planters have always provided an optimal seed furrow in all types of field conditions. The XP row unit builds on this tradition with new components such as a thicker blade and double row bearing which provide longer life and easier maintenance for the grower.

The MaxEmergeXP units are standard equipment on the DB44 with the Pro-SeriesXP unit standard on the Central Commodity System (CCS) machines.
    
    
Seed Metering Vacuum Seed Meters (Standard)
Finger Pickup/Radial Meters (Not Available with CCS)
    
The proven vacuum seed meter comes standard with all DB Series Planters and allows 20% higher ground speeds than traditional mechanical metering systems, while offering superior flexibility between multiple crops, and less maintenance.

Finger pickup/radial bean meters are optional, but not available on machines with the central commodity system.
    
    
Down Pressure Single Down Force Spring
Double Down Force Spring
Adjustable Heavy Duty Spring
Pneumatic Down Force
    
Four down force options let you match down pressure to field conditions.

The pneumatic down force, which uses a single air bag design, gives you infinitely variable down pressure up to 400 pounds per row. Pneumatic down pressure provides a more consistent down force, by allowing the row unit to recover quicker as the row units move up and down. Adjustments can be made and monitored from the cab.

Adjustable heavy-duty, and double and single springs are also available options.
    
    
Row Tillage Unit Mounted .63" - 25 Wave Fluted Coulter Blade
Unit Mounted .7" - 13 Wave Fluted Coulter Blade
Unit Mounted Row Cleaner
    
Unit mounted coulter arms use the weight and gauging ability of the planter unit in reduced-till conditions.  The 25 wave coulter creates extremely fine tilth in an area about 7/8" wide.  The 13 wave coulter tills an area about 1" wide and gives more aggressive soil disruption at slower speeds.

Give Tru-Vee openers a clear path by sweeping away residue with this unit-mounted row cleaner.  The 1/4" wheel works well in most conditions and can be raised completely out of action or adjusted so that the fingers interlock.
    
    
Capacities 1.6 bushel seed hoppers (Not available with CCS)
3.0 bushel seed hoppers (Not available with CCS)
1/16th bushel seed hoppers (Standard with CCS)
100 bushel CCS bulk tank (Standard with CCS)
25 bushel CCS Refuge bulk tank (Optional with CCS)
Insecticide Only 70 pounds (Not available with CCS)
Herbicide Only 70 pounds (Not available with CCS)
Herbicide & Insecticide 35 pounds (Not available with CCS)
    
MaxEmergeXP row units allow for either the 3.0 bushel or 1.6 bushel seed hoppers.  The 1.6 bushel seed hoppers can accommodate the additional 70 pound granular chemical hoppers if desired.

ProSeriesXP row units come standard with the 1/16th bushel seed hoppers and 100 bushel bulk central commodity system.  CCS adds productivity through increased seed capacity, bulk fill capability and easy, thorough cleanout.  Optional with the CCS system is an additional 25 bushel tank for refuge seed or additional capacity.
    
    
Transport Dimensions Width - 15 feet
Length - 37 feet
Height - 10 feet
Clearance - 22 inches
Base Weight - 27,000 pounds
    
The combination of narrower transport widths, low center of gravity, and more ground clearance make the DB44 very stable in transport. The telescoping hitch design allows the planter to be coupled closer to the tractor for more maneuverability in the planting position. This design greatly increases overall field maneuverability. Mounting to the tractor is as easy as ever, because the planter is attached to the tractor drawbar
    
    
Tractor Compatibility 200 Horsepower
Category IV Drawbar
10,000 pound Drawbar Support
2 - 4 SCV's Required (Depending on Options)
    
Two SCV's are required for basic frame functions.  If vacuum seed metering is included then a third SCV will be required.  Variable rate drive would also require an additional remote.