John Deere 2330 Mulch Finisher

At 16-km/h (10-mph) working speeds, the 2330 Mulch Finisher can cover up to 27.5 ha (68 acres) per hour enabling producers to size their implements for their unique productivity and agronomic needs.

The 2330 is available in sizes ranging from 6.6 to 17.2 m (21 ft, 9 in. to 56 ft, 3 in.). Horsepower requirements range from 24.5 to 34.2 kW/m (10 to 14 hp-ft), depending on the soil, depth, and speed.

Three-section configurations

Working width	Centerframe size	Productivity per hour at 16 km/h (10 mph)
7.54 m (24 ft, 9 in.)	13.14 m (10 ft, 3 in.)	12.1 ha (30 acres)
8.46 m (27 ft, 9 in.)		13.8 ha (34 acres)
9.37 m (30 ft, 9 in.)		15ha (37 acres)
10.29 m (33 ft, 9 in.)		15 ha (37 acres)

Five-section configurations

Working width	Centerframe size	Productivity per hour at 16 km/h (10 mph)
11.66 m (38 ft, 3 in.)	13.14 m (10 ft, 3 in.)	18.6 ha (46 acres)
13.49 m (44 ft, 3 in.)		21.9 ha (54 acres)
15.32 m (50 ft, 3 in.)		24.7 ha (61 acres)
17.15 m (56 ft, 3 in.)		27.5 ha (68 acres)

NOTE: Specification and design subject to change without notice.

The Level-Lift hitch ensures a level operation through all operating depths. It also provides consistent gang and sweep depth fore to aft for thorough seedbed preparation. This quick, easy adjustment ensures a flat seedbed floor and level soil profile for planting.

The combination of the disk gang, sweep, and harrow functions promotes consistent and uniform chemical placement and mixing. The T-hitch enables easy turnbuckle adjustment for fast tractor changeover and quick implement leveling fore to aft.

The heavy-duty T-hitch allows for tighter turning, decreasing the number of headlands required for quick turns on the end. The T-hitch also houses the hoses and wiring harness, protecting them from crop and incidental tire contact.

The producer can work ground faster with the 508-mm x 5-mm (20-in. x 0.197-in.) low-concavity disk blades and outside blades tapered to 457 mm (18 in.) on the 2330 Mulch Finisher"

• Allows aggressive cutting action
• Minimizes ridging

Blades are spaced 184-mm (7.25-in.) apart and are fixed at an 8-degree gang angle:

• Results in effective slicing in heavy residue
• Moves the soil inward toward the center of the implement for a level seedbed

C-spring cushion gangs help protect against rocks and other obstructions in the field. Dura-Flex™ (3+1) bearings are standard equipment:

• Triple lip on the inner race and a wide seal between the outer race and flange prevents soil from entering between the bearings and flanges, and helps retain lubrication in the bearings
• Greaseable for long life

All disk gangs feature combination rigid/self-adjusting scrapers as standard equipment:

• Prevent soil buildup on inside of disk blades
• Adjustable to compensate for wear
• Self-adjusting operation—the spring tension helps hold the scrapers against the disk blade in sticky soil conditions

Engaged disk gangs add to the stability of the implement at higher ground speeds for consistent working depth in uneven ground.

• Allow for good weed kill and tilling
• Provide excellent chemical incorporation

Thanks to an updated frame design that enables true 229-mm (9-in.) split-the-middle shank spacing, the 2330 Mulch Finishers can maintain consistent depth and evenly cover the field to achieve an optimal seedbed while flowing residue and managing weeds.

Seedbed preparation

Even at high speeds and in tough field conditions, the TruPosition™ C-shanks with 91 kg (200 lb) of trip force minimize side-to-side movement and provide the operator better control of the soil profile for improved leveling capabilities.

These shanks provide a full tillage cut across the entire width of the implement. The shanks stay firmly planted in tough soils without quickly relieving. As a result, the soil is mixed completely and streaks are reduced. This helps producers maximize their productivity and create flat seedbeds for smooth planter operation and consistent seed depth.

Weed management

The even 229-mm (9-in.) split-the-middle shank spacing enables the 2330 Mulch Finisher to minimize the potential of remaining strips of weeds that survive the tillage pass. With a mulch finisher pass just prior to planting/seeding, the crop can emerge into a weed-free field that gives it the best chance to reach canopy ahead of the weeds.

If some weeds emerge and a post-emergence herbicide is needed, weeds should be smaller and easier to control. As a result, the mulch finisher pass helps keep weed management costs under control and helps preserve crop yield potential.

Producers are working ground at faster speeds and in tighter soil conditions, requiring more from standards and frames.

The 91-kg (200-lb) trip TruPosition standards include:

• Heat-treated mounting bracket
• Cast pivot assembly with front stop
• 19-mm x 45-mm x 610-mm (3/4 x 1-3/4 x 24-in.) C-shank, retained by a bolt through the casting and U-bolt—ensures consistent sweep depth, level seedbeds in all secondary conditions, and thoroughly incorporated chemicals
• 610-mm (24-in.) underframe clearance provides extra room for excellent residue flow on 229-mm (9-in.) spacing
• 254-mm (10-in.) trip height (at shank) clears rocks and obstacles
• Replaceable split-tension sleeve and chrome bushing extend life of standard and implement

These standards provide 91 kg (200 lb) of trip force and enable producers to maintain a consistent sweep depth. A combination of spring pressure and pivot casting geometry minimizes side-to-side movement and provides the ultimate in soil profile and seedbed.

Bolt-on and knock-on sweep options are available to customize the 2330 Mulch Finisher to perform well in a variety of field conditions.

 

Bolt-on sweeps	Knock-on sweeps
Tru-Width™ sweeps	Perma-Loc™ sweeps
High-productivity sweeps	High-productivity Perma-Loc sweeps

The John Deere high-productivity sweep options are recommended for the high-working-speed market and perform best at speeds of 11-16 km/h (7-10 mph). With a low profile and curved wing shape, the high-productivity sweeps provide low draft and consistent penetration while easily getting through tough and heavy residue. Compared to Tru-Width sweeps, high-productivity sweeps are designed to exert less draft and retain their shape for longer wear life so producers can stay productive in the field longer.

The high-productivity sweeps for the John Deere 2330 Mulch Finisher come in a 254-mm (10-in.) width, both in the bolt-on and the knock-on Perma-Loc version. They fit all 47-degree standards with 44-mm (1.75-in.) hole spacing and 11 mm (0.4375 in.) that currently take Tru-Width sweeps, both John Deere and other makes.

Bolt-on sweeps

254-mm (10-in.) Tru-Width sweeps are optional on mulch finishers with 229-mm (9-in.) shank spacing.

The Tru-Width design offers the following benefits:

• Maintains full cutting width and point through the life of the sweep
• Gives greater wear life and improved performance over regular sweeps
• Provides superior scouring and penetration
• Works soil well for level seedbed and good seed-to-soil contact
• Gives excellent chemical incorporation
• Wears evenly and pulls easily
• Replacement without charge if breakage occurs before appreciable wear

Knock-on sweeps

Perma-Loc utilizes a self-tightening ratcheting system for easy installation. Indentations formed in the sweep stem provide the spring clip with a locking surface. The adapter edge, sweep, and spring all act together to tightly lock the sweep to the shank. The operator simply pushes the sweep on by hand to the first notch (audible click). As the resistance is increased (ground engagement), the sweep progressively wedges tighter. The mounting design minimizes lost sweeps and wear on adapter.

Utilizing the removal tool to depress the spring through the stem access opening and a tap with a hammer easily releases the sweep from the adapter and spring.

Perma-Loc sweeps have the advantage of using a Tru-Width design for penetration, residue flow, and long life. The proven 47-degree sweep angle minimizes soil slabbing yet promotes soil movement. The narrow stem enhances excellent soil and residue flow. Stem geometry ensures soil flow over the spring access opening, effectively separating and lifting flow to a point higher on the shank. The force of soil flow is reduced on the shank, improving shank life.

The Perma-Loc system is standard equipment and consists of the following:

• Adapter
• Spring hardware
• Sweep
• Removal tool (separate option on field cultivators)

Tru-Width sweeps with the Perma-Loc adapter can seamlessly move the high-productivity sweeps.

The high-productivity sweeps use the current Perma-Loc adapter for 47-degree curved standard, N237614.

Depending on agronomic needs, producers have a choice of six rear harrow options included in the ProFinish Leveling System on the 2330 Mulch Finisher.

Capabilities	Five-bar coil-tine harrow	Six-bar spike-tooth harrow	Three-bar coil-tine with round-bar basket	Three-bar coil-tine with flat-bar basket	Four-bar spike-tooth with round-bar basket	Four-bar spike-tooth with flat-bar basket
Level seedbed	Good	Better	Best	Best	Best	Best
Firm seedbed	Fair	Good	Best	Better	Best	Better
Handle residue	Best	Better	Best	Best	Better	Better
Break up clods	Good	Better	Better	Best	Better	Best
Handle moisture/wet soil	Best	Better	Good	Good	Good	Good
Handle rocks	Best	Good	Better	Good	Better	Good

 

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)	---	Select**	Select	Premium	Premium	Premium	---	---
2660VT Vertical Tillage 3-Section 7.8, 9.2, 10.1 m (25.5, 30.3, 31.10 ft)	---	Select**	Select	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Option
2660VT Vertical Tillage 5-Section 14.1, 15.1 m (43.6, 49.6 ft)	---	Select**	Select	---	Premium	Premium	---	Option
2680H High-Speed Disk*	In base	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
2430C	---	Select**	---	Premium	---	---	---	---
2430 Drawn Chisel Plow	---	Select**	Select	Premium	---	---	---	---

*Currently not available in feature packaging

**New feature

 

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

 

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 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

• 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.

A substantial rear hitch is available to give the 2330 the versatility to pull other tow-behind attachments. The rear hitch includes:

• Rectangular tube construction
• Telescoping hitch
• Serviceable drawbar
• 453-kg (1000-lb) tongue weight rating
• 13,000 gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating for five-section machines; 10,000 gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating for three-section machines
• Wiring harness for transport lights
• Hydraulic hoses and couplers

The rear hitch is fully compatible with all 2330 rear harrow configurations.