John Deere 2730 combination ripper

Overview

With short windows of time to perform tillage operations, TruSet provides significant productivity improvements as operators can adjust the tool with just the push of a button, maximizing acres covered per day. By responding to conditions as they change throughout the field, TruSet Active enables operators to generate a higher-quality tillage performance within the first pass.

 

Using a GreenStar™ display, an operator sees real-time data for a variety of feature settings, ensuring confidence in desired tillage outcomes. Four customizable presets enable operators to save and name different combinations of settings for their most common field conditions, which allows for even quicker implement adjustments.

Single-point depth control is included with the TruSet Tillage system, giving operators the choice of automated or manual adjustments. Hydraulic routings on the tool are designed to allow each implement to feature both TruSet and standard single-point depth control for system redundancy, operator preference, and flexibility at resale.

 

John Deere has expanded TruSet features to bring even more functionality into the cab: 

• Active depth, and basket pressure and raise
• Gang angle
• Hydraulic active stabilizer wheels
• Hydraulic wing control
• Hydraulic fore-aft control

TruSet features and packages

TruSet Tillage features a variety of technology features and packages. With either the Select or Premium package, you can elevate your experience with some or full control of your tillage tool from the cab at your fingertips. The following table outlines each TruSet offering specific to the implement model. For additional information on each feature, see the details after the table.

 

TruSet Functions
Models:	Set-point depth	Active depth	Basket pressure	Side-to-side leveling	Gang angle	Fore-aft	Wing down pressure	Stabilizer wheels
2230 Floating Hitch Field Cultivator	---	Select**	Select	Premium	---	---	---	---
2230 Level-Lift™ Field Cultivator	---	Select**	Select	---	---	---	---	---
2330 Mulch Finisher	---	Select**	Select	Premium**	---	Premium**	---	---
2630 Series Disks	---	Select**	Select	Premium	---	Premium**	---	Option
2633VT Vertical Tillage	---	Select**	Select	Premium	---	Premium**	---	---
2660VT Vertical Tillage 1-Section 4.27 m (14 ft 4 in.)	---	Select**	Select	Premium	Premium	Premium	---	---
2660VT Vertical Tillage 3-Section 7.8, 9.2, 10.1 m (25 ft 5 in., 30 ft 3 in., 33 ft 10 in.)	---	Select**	Select	Premium	Premium	Premium	Select**	Option
2660VT Vertical Tillage 5-Section 14 ft 5 in., 15.1 m (43 ft 6 in., 49 ft 6 in.)	---	Select**	Select	---	Premium	Premium	---	Option
2680H High-Speed Disk*	In base	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
2430C	---	Select**	---	Premium	---	---	---	---
2430 Drawn Chisel Plow	---	Select**	Select	Premium	---	---	---	---
2720 Disk Ripper	---	Select**	Select**	---	---	---	---	---
2730 Combo Ripper	---	Select**	Select**	---	---	---	---	---

*Currently not available in feature packaging

**New feature

 

NOTE: All Select package features are also included in the Premium package.

 

System Limitations 

 

Due to the style of sensor being used in this system, there have been a few conditions where it’s suggested running the machine with Active Depth turned off. Accuracy of the system may suffer, and active adjustments being applied may be less than desirable. 

 

• Downed crop 
• Snow of measurable depth 
• Tall weeds 
• Tall grass/cover crops 
• Bedded/ridge tilled practices 

 

After these conditions have passed, operator can re-enable TruSet Active without needing to re-calibrate the system.

 

Active depth (Select and Premium package)

• With TruSet Active, the tillage tool automatically adjusts and keeps the desired depth even through changing field conditions, such as tire sink in soft soils or mud buildup in damp and sticky conditions.
• This is possible using an ultrasonic sensor that measures the distance from the mainframe to the soil as the implement travels through the field.

 

Basket pressure and raise (Select and Premium package)

 

• Integrated TruSet Tillage technology enables the operator to adjust their down pressure on the hydraulic rolling baskets while on the go to respond to changing field conditions such as varying soils, heavier residue, and moisture.
• Easily raise your baskets with one touch to avoid certain areas of the field, whether you are wanting to check the tillage tool with the baskets up or avoid going through a wet spot in the field. Once you’re through the area and ready to lower the baskets, simply press the basket lower to resume your desired basket pressure. 

 

Side-to-side leveling (Premium package)

• Operators have the option to enhance the TruSet Tillage system with individual section leveling functionality. TruSet side-to-side is available as a field-installed option that can be ordered with the tillage tool or through aftermarket parts. The base TruSet Tillage system can also be upgraded to TruSet side-to-side with a conversion kit.

 

Gang angle (Premium package)

• With TruSet gang angle control, operators can adjust the gang angle on the go right from the cab. Adjusting the gang angle from 0 to 12 degrees provides more horizontal soil movement. The more aggressive the gang angle, the more soil mixing and burying of residue. Operators can also remove light ruts, tracks, and weeds at the most aggressive gang angle.

 

Fore-aft (Premium package)

• TruSet hydraulic fore-aft control enables operators to level the implement from the comfort of the tractor cab.

 

Wing down pressure (Premium package)

• TruSet hydraulic wing control transfers the weight from the mainframe to the wings to improve penetration in hard or heavy soils. In high-speed, shallow-depth tillage operations, maintaining a consistent depth across the tillage tool is critical to the consistency of the seedbed.

         

NOTE: TruSet hydraulic wing control pressure is only offered on three-section models.

 

Stabilizer wheels (additional factory option)

• Getting the best field performance is easier with TruSet Active hydraulic stabilizer wheels. Choose the option to easily adjust the depth of the stabilizer wheels from the cab to match the overall depth as changes are made. This feature replaces the mechanical linkage on stabilizer wheels with a hydraulic cylinder.

NOTE: Stabilizer wheels are not offered on one-section models.

TruSet documentation

With integrated TruSet Tillage technology, operators can incorporate documentation and prescription functionality into their tillage operations. The tillage documentation feature allows producers to capture and analyze the tillage pass for additional coverage of the crop production cycle. Prescription functionality provides producers the capability to ensure their tillage operations are executed correctly, optimizing their investment in preparing for the next crop.

 

Operators can document data for the depth of their tillage tool along with rolling basket down pressure. By creating an as-applied map based off global positioning system (GPS) data for the job performed by each functional area on the implement, TruSet enables producers to document their tillage passes then later review and analyze the data for future agronomic decisions.

 

Additionally, the TELUS Agronomy Prescription Creator company, a connected partner tool through the John Deere Operations Center, enables producers to create prescriptions for each functional area on the tillage tools. Data from previous yields, soil surveys, or freehand drawing tools can be used to create prescriptions that command the implement to the desired depth and pressure settings for optimum agronomic results.

 

TELUS Agronomy Prescription Creator is a trademark of TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods

The internal basket scraper allows for a uniform field finish in wet conditions because the baskets do not need to be raised out of ground to avoid plugging and can stay in the ground 100 percent of the time.

 

The basket scraper is standard on 2730 Combination Rippers ordered with knife-edge baskets. Field install kits are available for existing units.

The 2730 Combination Ripper is available in five machine configurations:

• 7S24 – seven-standard rigid frame with 610-mm (24-in.) spacing
• 9S24 – nine-standard rigid frame with 610-mm (24-in.) spacing
• 9S24 – nine-standard folding frame with 610-mm (24-in.) spacing
• 11S24 – 11-standard folding frame with 610-mm (24-in.) spacing
• 13S24 – 13-standard folding frame with 610-mm (24-in.) spacing

Model	Working width	Transport width	Transport height
7S24 Rigid – Individual blades	4.27 m (14 ft)	6.07 m (19 ft, 11 in.)	2.49 m (8 ft, 2 in.)
7S24 Rigid – Disk gangs	4.27 m (14 ft)	5.74 m (18 ft, 10 in.)	2.49 m (8 ft, 2 in.)
9S24 Rigid – Individual blades	5.49 m (18 ft)	6.86 m (22.5 ft)	2.49 m (8 ft, 2 in.)
9S24 Rigid – Disk gangs	5.49 m (18 ft)	6.86 m (22.5 ft)	2.49 m (8 ft, 2 in.)
9S24 Folding – Individual blades	5.49 m (18 ft)	5.82 m (19 ft, 1 in.)	3.30 m (10 ft, 10 in.)
9S24 Folding – Disk gangs	5.49 m (18 ft)	5.82 m (19 ft, 1 in.)	3.35 m (11 ft)
11S24 Folding – Individual blades	6.71 m (22 ft)	5.59 m (18 ft, 4 in.)	3.81 m (12 ft, 6 in.)
11S24 Folding – Disk gangs	6.71 m (22 ft)	5.69 m (18 ft, 8 in.)	3.81 m (12 ft, 6 in.)
13S24 Folding – Individual blades	7.92 m (26 ft)	5.59 m (18 ft, 4 in.)	4.39 m (14 ft, 5 in.)
13S24 Folding – Disk gangs	7.92 m (26 ft)	5.69 m (18 ft, 8 in.)	4.19 m (13.75 ft)

The 7.9-m (26-ft) 2730 delivers a 44 percent increase in productivity over the largest 5.5-m (18-ft) John Deere 2700 Mulch Ripper. The 2730 fits into a tillage system that includes the following secondary tillage tools:

• 2230 Field Cultivator
• 2330 Mulch Finisher
• 2630 Series Disks
• 2660VT Variable Tillage tool
• 2680H High PErformance Disk

The ability to set the true width of the 2730 into the track spacing setting on any TruSet™ compatible display delivers a 6 percent increase in productivity, allowing the operator to cover more acres in the same amount of time versus the competition. The true width is achieved through additional disk blades along with their tapered design to ensure consistent coverage and a level finish across the entire tillage pass.

The 2730 is a combination ripper that integrates four operational areas into one system. These four areas consist of disk blades, ripper shanks, rear closing disks, and finishing attachments. The ability to customize these components quickly, conveniently, and  independently offers reduced cost of operation and maximum productivity.

The disk blades eliminate the need for multiple residue sizing passes into one single pass that reduces surface residue levels by 60 to 80 percent. The 2730’s ability to mix and bury more residue leads to faster soil warming in the spring all while reducing negative impacts of disease and insect pressure.

 

The ripper shanks accomplish full hardpan fracture across the entire soil profile with their 610-mm (24-in.) spacing to create a porous air and water environment for root development. Along with the ripper shank’s side-to-side spacing, it also features a 1270-mm (50-in.) fore-aft spacing that improves residue disbursement and contributes to the machines nearly plug-proof performance.

 

With TruSet™ or manual adjustment, the operator can set this system to leave a uniformly mounded profile covering each ripper track, or it can be adjusted to obtain a smooth, level surface ideal for minimum preparation for the next spring’s seedbed. With the walking tandem action, the closing system can follow the contour of the ground and eliminate plugs leading to a more consistent finish.

 

To achieve optimal field levelness and clod sizing, the operator can control the finishing attachment with in-cab, hydraulic controls. The finishing attachments can be set to constant down pressure, float, or in wet field conditions, rise completely out of the ground. This ensures the seedbed is best prepared for the least amount of pre-plant seedbed tillage passes before planting.

 

Typical percentage of residue cover remaining from the 2730 Combination Ripper is listed in the table below. These percentages do not consider variables such as the conditions of the residue, speed, and soil type.

 

NOTE: Percentages assume disk blades are operating at 152 mm (6 in.) of depth.

 

Starting residue cover (percent)	Remaining non-fragile* residue cover (percent)		Remaining fragile** residue cover (percent)
	57-mm (2.25-in.) point	178-mm (7-in.) point	57-mm (2.25-in.) point	178-mm (7-in.) point
100	30	27	15	12
90	27	25	14	11
80	24	22	12	10
70	21	19	11	8
60	18	16	9	7
50	15	14	8	6
40	12	11	6	5

*Non-fragile residue includes crops like corn, sorghum, and wheat (more than 1586 L [45 bu]).

 

**Fragile residue includes crops: soybeans, edible beans, peas, wheat (less than 1586 L [45 bu]), sunflower, peanuts, and cotton.

Adding the TruSet compatibility kit to the TruSet Tillage system enables operators of competitive tractors and older John Deere tractors to adjust their depth and pressure settings on the go from the cab.

With the TruSet compatibility kit, TruSet can be run on the following GreenStar™ system-ready tractors:

• John Deere 20 Series Tractors and older
• Competitive tractors

Like the TruSet Tillage system, the compatibility kit is available as a field-installed option that can be ordered with the 2730 Combination Ripper or through aftermarket parts. The compatibility kit includes an implement add-on valve and installation components.

All model years of 2730 can be retrofitted with TruSet. The following chart identifies the components needed to equip TruSet on a 2730 with a GreenStar ready tractor.

TruSet product	John Deere 30 Series Tractors and newer	John Deere 20 Series Tractors and older	Competitive tractors
TruSet Tillage System	Yes	Yes	Yes
TruSet compatibility kit	No	Yes	Yes

The 2730's large 660-mm (26-in.) disk blades are hydraulically adjustable and are set in a tandem-type configuration. The disks are available in either individual disk blades or gang-type configuration. The front and rear blades are set at an 18-degree angle on either 460-mm (18-in.) spacing for individual or 280-mm (11-in.) spacing for gang to provide an aggressive disking action.

 

The disks can be adjusted in-cab to be raised completely out of the ground or lowered to a maximum in-ground depth of 203 mm (8 in.). The disk blades operate in constant down-pressure, and the optimal operating depth can be set from the cab with TruSet™ or manually using stop collars on the hydraulic cylinder. The ability to independently adjust the front disks based on varying conditions allows the operator to optimize desired residue sizing and mixing.

 

The larger disks are designed of high-quality steel and made from a manufacturing process for extended performance provide the following benefits:

• Size and bury residue
• Level the soil profile
• Mix the surface residue
• Give full-width tillage up to 200 mm (8 in.) deep
• Reduce blade wear

Walk-Over tandem wheels with larger tire options offer maximum support, stability, and flotation in the field. The staggered wheel design provides additional room for residue flow and obstacles all while providing a consistent working depth in uneven ground.

 

The Walk-Over tandem mainframe wheels come equipped with 57-mm (2.25-in.) plug-in spindles and eight-bolt hubs on the seven-standard models configured with VF320/70R15 mainframe tires, and 79-mm (3.125-in.) plug-in spindles and ten-bolt hubs on the seven-, nine-, 11-, and 13-standard models configured with either the 445/50R22.5 or 550/45-22.5 mainframe tires. The 11- and 13-standard models feature an active-hydraulic wing wheel to ensure a consistent operating depth with uniform leveling. These active-hydraulic wing wheels allow the 2730 machine to better follow the contour of the land versus rigid-mounted wing wheels on competitive models.

Available tires options are listed below:

Model	Code	Mainframe tire	Wing frame tire
Seven-standard 4.3 m (14 ft) rigid	4620 4628 4631	VF320/70R15 144D* 550/45R22.5  445/50R22.5	---
Nine-standard 5.5 m (18 ft) rigid	4628 4631	550/45R22.5 445/50R22.5*	---
Nine-standard 5.5 m (18 ft) folding	4628 4631	550/45R22.5 445/50R22.5*	---
11-standard 6.7 m (22 ft) folding	4629 4632	550/45-22.5 445/50R22.5*	VF285/70R19.5 VF285/70R19.5*
13-standard 7.9 m (26 ft) folding	4629 4632	550/45-22.5 445/50R22.5*	VF285/70R19.5 VF285/70R19.5*

*Base tire option

 

With the option to upgrade to the market’s largest 10-bolt hub, heavy-duty 445/50R22.5 or high-flotation 550/45-22.5 tires on all models, the weight of the machine is evenly transferred to the ground to ensure stable transport and operation. All mainframe tires available produce maximum flotation and durability for in-field performance with 33 percent more tire-to-ground engagement than the competition.

The 2730 delivers improved residue flow by increasing the overall frame length and underframe clearance along with the fore-aft spacing of the ripper shanks.

 

The 1270-mm (50-in.) fore-aft spacing maximizes residue disbursement, and 953 mm (37.5 in.) of underframe clearance contributes to the machine's nearly plug-proof performance. The 2730 features 610-mm (24-in.) side-to-side spacing that accomplishes full hardpan fracture across the entire soil profile to create a porous air and water environment for root development and plant nutrient uptake.

For added durability and increased soil penetration, the 2730 boasts the largest and heaviest frame in the industry. The overall weight of each model ensures consistent machine performance. In high residue areas, 953 mm (37.5 in.) of underframe clearance results in reduced plugging and increased residue flow to maintain productivity and uptime.

Model	Weight*
7S24 Rigid – Individual blades	7167 kg (15,800 lb)
7S24 Rigid – Disk gangs	7756 kg (17,100 lb)
9S24 Rigid – Individual blades	9072 kg (20,000 lb)
9S24 Rigid – Disk gangs	10,070 kg (22,000 lb)
9S24 Folding – Individual blades	9435 kg (20,800 lb)
9S24 Folding – Disk gangs	10,433 kg (23,000 lb)
11S24 Folding – Individual blades	13,608 kg (30,000 lb)
11S24 Folding – Disk gangs	14,696 kg (32,400 lb)
13S24 Folding – Individual blades	14,288 kg (31,500 lb)
13S24 Folding – Disk gangs	15,558 kg (34,300 lb)

*Weights listed are for models equipped with no leveling attachment

Sealed, maintenance-free individual hub bearings on the 2730 Combination Ripper results in reduced downtime for the operator.

 

The sealed hub bearings increase productivity by reducing the amount of time needed to service the 2730 before operation and allowing operators to spend more of their valuable time in the field. The maintenance-free bearings have been extensively field tested to stand up in tough conditions, providing longer bearing life and reduced wear.

 

The 2730 employs a high-density polymer liner that allows the bearings to dynamically align the shaft in rough field conditions. The cast-bearing housing also allows for additional protection with the bearing wear guard built-in, which leads to increased reliability.

 

The 2730 features 78 percent fewer grease points than major competitors resulting in less, time-extensive maintenance and improving field productivity by up to 3 ha (7.5 acres) per day.

The 2730 comes equipped with hydraulically adjustable finishing attachments to achieve the desired field finish. The hydraulic rolling baskets can be set to three hydraulically controlled positions from the comfort of the cab. The heavy-duty coil tine harrow is rigid mounted to the frame and depth adjustments are made according to the rear closing disk system.

The finishing attachments come in a knife-edge or coil tine configuration and prepares field for a reduced amount of secondary tillage passes before planting. Below are the benefits of each attachment:

• Knife edge – better option in heavier, wet soils. Recommended basket for rocky soil types.
• Heavy-duty coil tine harrow – preferred finishing attachment in heavy, poorly drained soils.

The rolling baskets can be hydraulically set to three different operating positions based on field conditions:

1. Down pressure – a gauge on the front of the 2730 allows operators to set basket down pressure to ensure constant ground contact. Down pressure also allows for better sizing of slabs, clods, and root balls and will leave a level soil profile.
2. Float – the baskets can be put in the float position using the selective control valve (SCV) on the tractor. This allows the weight of the basket to roll over the ground.
3. Raised – the baskets can be lifted off the ground when encountering a wet area of the field to help eliminate any chance of plugging.

The active hydraulic down-pressure system allows the operator to increase the down pressure on finishing attachments up to 8274 kPa (1200 psi). Adjustments are made with a dial located next to the gauge. Down pressure should be set using the gauge and operated from the cab.

The Equipment Mobile mobile application from John Deere is available on Apple® and Android™ smartphones. This application is a user-friendly system for operators to work their way through the initial recommended 2730 machine setup to optimize machine performance.

 

Equipment Mobile features a maintenance section and a notes section with photo functionality to give operators a premium experience when setting their machines. Equipment Mobile is also a great guide to use for settings and adjustments as field conditions differ to document changes made throughout the tillage season.

 

• Optimize operating settings
• Efficient machine setup
• Reduced power consumption through correct machine setup

Equipment Mobile is an impactful resource that can be used in addition to the operator’s manual settings guide that comes standard with all John Deere tillage equipment. Equipment Mobile is available on Apple App Store® and through Google Play™.

 

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