John Deere DH53 Series Offset Disks

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Features

Adjustable disk blade scrapers increase productivity

Scrapers clean disk blades Scrapers clean disk blades
Scrapers work great in wet and sticky soils Scrapers work great in wet and sticky soils

Adjustable disk blade scrapers keep disk blades clean and performing in wet and sticky soils for increased productivity.

Clevis hitch is durable for those tough working conditions

Clevis hitch makes hookup easy Clevis hitch makes hookup easy
Clevis hitch is built strong for tough jobs Clevis hitch is built strong for tough jobs

The clevis hitch has a durable design and is designed for ease of use, long life, and tough working conditions.

Disk blade sizes and weight per blade provide superior ground penetration

Available in notched disk blades for front and rear Available in notched disk blades for front and rear
Notched disk blades available in three sizes Notched disk blades available in three sizes

Disk blades on the DH53 Series Offset Disks are available in 71.1-cm, 76.2-cm, or 81.3-cm (28-in., 30-in, or 32-in.) diameter. The weight per blade on these disks ranges from 152.9 kg to 241.8 kg (337 lb to 533 lb) for superior penetration in tough soil conditions.

 

Only notched disk blades for front and rear are available on the DH53 Series models.

End washers and wrenches keep gang shaft end nut tight

Keeping gangs tightened increases wear life Keeping gangs tightened increases wear life
Gang nut wrenches are always there when needed Gang nut wrenches are always there when needed

End washers help keep the gang shaft end nut tightened during operation, increasing gang wear life. 

 

Two gang nut wrenches are supplied with each unit and securely attached to the unit, ready to use when the gangs need tightening.  

Oil bath tapered roller bearings minimize maintenance

Minimal maintenance increases work hours Minimal maintenance increases work hours
Sealed with industrial-grade seals Sealed with industrial-grade seals

Oil bath tapered roller bearings, sealed with industrial-grade seals, keep maintenance to a minimum and profitable working hours at a maximum. The bearings come complete with a wear plate.

Rear hitch for attaching an additional implement

Allows operator to pull an additional implement Allows operator to pull an additional implement

A rear hitch is available for operators wanting to pull an additional implement such as a harrow or drag. 

Transport locks secure disk wings

Transport locks secure disk wings cylinder Transport locks secure disk wings cylinder

Transport locks are standard, ensuring disk wings are in secure transport mode.

Two separate control arms create consistent performance

Control arms level in ground and during transport Control arms level in ground and during transport
Easy to set for desired soil condition Easy to set for desired soil condition

Two separate control arms are standard, one for transport leveling and one for leveling while the disk is in the ground. Once set for a given soil condition, the disk will continue to perform with consistency.

Transport

Width 3.4 m
11 ft
Ground clearance with base blades 22.9 cm
9 in.
Wheel hub bearings Dual Tapered Roller Bearings
Height
Length

Working

Approximate working width 3 m
10 ft
Maximum penetration 22.9 cm
9 in.

Weight

Net 3866.9 kg
8525 lb
Weight per disk blade 203.7 kg
449 lb

Tractor requirements


Frame

Type Single Offset Rigid
Duty Heavy
Tube size 15.2x15.2x0.95 cm
6 x 6 x 3/8 in.

Hitch

Front hitch type Spade
Bolt-on rear hitch

Disk blades

Spacing 30.5 cm
12 in.
Quantity 21
Type Notched (front) Notched (rear)
Standard
Blade concavity Standard: high
Optional: low

Available blade sizes

Blade option one 711x9.5 mm
28x0.375 in.
Blade option two 762x9.5 mm
30x0.375 in.
Blade option three 813x9.5 mm
32x0.375 in.
Blade option four
Blade option five
Blade option six

Disk gangs

Front angle 2 Positions
Rear angle 2 Positions
Furrow fillers
Axle size 6.4 cm
2.5 in.
Axle material Round Heat Treated Alloy Steel Threaded on Both Ends
Bearing type Oil Bath Tapered Roller
Bearing wear plates Standard
Bearing standards Welded, Reinforced
Scrapers Adjustable

Lighting and safety

Markings SMV
Safety tow chain Yes
Lights Yes

Tires

Type Implement - Quantity of 4
Size 12.5L x 15 10 ply in.
Wheel hub type 8 Bolt

Set-up time

Labor hours 2-3 for two people

Warranty

Time period 1 year

Additional information

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