NEWS RELEASE 25 February, 2026
Maximise Seeding Efficiency with the John Deere C1100T Air Cart
The C1100T delivers advanced metering, calibration and data connectivity in a highly productive seeding solution for grain growers
Crestmead, Queensland (25 February, 2026) — John Deere has announced a further new, larger capacity addition to the C-Series air cart lineup that will optimise efficiency and reduce time wasted on refills during crucial seeding windows.
The C1100T trailing air cart has a 38,763 litre capacity, our largest yet and features a four-tank system to help farmers achieve more hectares between refills. They retain key features of other C-Series carts, including AccuRate™ meters, EZCal™ calibration system and precision ag technology to help boost on-farm productivity.
In addition, the new cart delivers seamless integration into John Deere Operations Center™, providing enhanced operational efficiency through precision ag technologies and logistics that have been tried, tested and proven on smaller models.
"We know seeding windows are always tight," John Deere Production and Precision Ag Marketing Manager, Royce Bell, said.
"The larger capacity of the new cart will support farmers in being as fast moving and efficient as possible at seeding time by maximising the area that can be covered between refills."
C-Series features are designed to enhance precision
The new C1100T includes features that the C-Series air carts are known for, such as AccuRate meters.
These corrosion-resistant, stainless steel meters are resilient against abrasive granular fertilisers and seed treatments. The meters are individually controlled, enabling the operator to change the speed and volume of each meter to cater for higher-resolution prescriptions. The meters also allow for Curve Compensation and SectionCommand™ Pro, making seeding practices up to eight times more precise for farmers.
Another feature of the C-Series carts is the industry-exclusive John Deere EZCal system – a push-button calibration system that is faster and more efficient than older, manual bag calibration methods. By eliminating the need to crawl under the cart to calibrate the machine, EZCal further reduces the time needed to prepare for seeding.
"Being able to quickly and easily calibrate seed meters from the G5e cart-side display eliminates the risk of over- or under metering as the operator can continually monitor changing conditions," Mr Bell said.
"Through the ActiveCal system, operators also have the ability to calibrate the AccuRate meters from the cab on-the-go. From the G5PLUS display you can quickly see how much area can be covered by the product left in the tank at any time."
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The C1100T delivers advanced metering, calibration and data connectivity in a highly productive seeding solution for grain growers.
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The C1100T trailing air cart features our largest capacity yet and features a four-tank system to help farmers achieve more hectares between refills.
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The optional EZCal™ technology enables operators to calibrate meters with the push of a button while refilling.
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The C-Series carts include AccuRate™ meters, EZCal™ calibration system and precision ag technology to help boost on-farm productivity.
New features make handling more efficient
A new feature is a 30.5 cm (12 in.) hydraulic conveyor. The longer conveyor allows for easier tendering of untreated seed and increases clearance near the tires, while a stainless steel hopper minimises maintenance.
In addition to the conveyor, the front platform has been redesigned with walk-over stairs for easier access to the cross hitch.
The cart also includes a larger flex tank increased to 3700 litres, with upper and lower fill points enabling the flexibility of either filling by bulk or small bags for specialised seeds
Logistics to keep the operation flowing
Multi-tank air seeders with a G5 or G5PLUS Command Center display and G5 Advanced licence have access to the new John Deere Operations Center Logistics, which provide an estimate of how long and how much area remains until the tank is empty.
This feature helps operators to anticipate when a refill is needed, ensuring everyone is in the right place at the right time to maximise productivity.
The Logistics feature is available whether the air seeder is applying at a flat rate or using a variable rate prescription.
Precision options improve air cart productivity
The AccuRate metering system is now compatible with the John Deere 1910 air carts with two and three tank configurations. These meters reduce maintenance and minimise crop buildup with anti-static composite shoots. Additional options include an in-tank and platform lighting package.
The optional EZCal technology enables operators to calibrate meters with the push of a button while refilling.
Another precision ag option for air carts is the RelativeFlow™ blockage system – it uses sensors to monitor the relative rate of product flow row-to-row in order to sense blockages before they happen, eliminating skips and uneven crop emergence.
Scheduled to be available to order from April 2027.
To learn more about how the John Deere lineup of seeding tools can help improve productivity for your farming business, talk to your local John Deere dealer or visit www.deere.com.au.
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