Please help me Identify this John Deere Planter

CT230 Fan · Apr 15, 2012

I was given this planter. I know it needs some work, but free is free. I plan on using it for planting soybeans and corn in my food plots. I have to get a new tire and it is missing the hydraulic cylinder. I'm just not sure what model it is, and I can't locate a serial number plate or any markings the let me know what model it is, so I can get a manual for it.

Briar Hill Brittanys · Apr 15, 2012

JD 494 W/ runner openers, covering knives, fertilizer openers, and insecticide hoppers I think.

Mark

ksfarmer · Apr 15, 2012

Looks like a JD-494A to me. Used one for years. Looks like the fertilizer bins are missing, they usually rusted out anyway.

BrianR · Apr 26, 2012

I concur......494A.

CT230 Fan · Apr 27, 2012

Thanks for the info. I'm trying to locate a manual for it now.

rambler · Apr 27, 2012

Will use the ever common 8 inch stroke cylinder.

The tires need to match each other perfectly. Different sizes will affect the planting rate, but you can ajust for that. But it gets messed up if you don't have the same tire on each side.

--->Paul

CT230 Fan · Apr 27, 2012

rambler said:
Will use the ever common 8 inch stroke cylinder.

The tires need to match each other perfectly. Different sizes will affect the planting rate, but you can ajust for that. But it gets messed up if you don't have the same tire on each side.

--->Paul

Does this one look like the right one?

Hydraulic Cylinder, 2 bore x 8 stroke - 1831404 | Tractor Supply Company