Soil Conditioner

Soil Conditioner

Soil Conditioner

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of J&M Manufacturing's Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners, specifically models TF2, TF212, TF215, and TF5S. These soil conditioners are designed to enhance soil preparation by providing consistent performance over uneven terrain.
Key Features:
  • Torsion-Flex Arm: Maintains proper ground tension and allows the basket to flex over uneven terrain, ensuring a uniform seed bed.
  • Double Twist Baskets: Feature a 2 to 1 slat design for ultimate ground contact, reducing washboarding and enhancing seed-to-soil contact.
  • Basket Options: Available in 13” and 16” diameters, with a combination option for varied soil conditions.
  • Construction: Heavy-duty construction with 3/8” thick steel slats for durability.
Design and Performance:
  • Offset Dual Basket Design: Creates unequal downward pressure for effective soil conditioning and debris management.
  • Transport and Working Widths: Models offer varying working widths from 12’ to 63’ with transport widths designed for ease of movement.
  • Optional Features: Include lighting packages, wing wheels, and harrow bars for enhanced functionality.
Technical Specifications:
  • Models TF2, TF212, TF215: Working widths range from 12’ to 45’ with various basket configurations.
  • Model TF5S: Features a double folding wing design with working widths from 44’ to 63’.
  • Bearings: Standard triple-lip flange bearings with optional heavy-duty GBGI bearing upgrade for enhanced durability.
Guarantee: J&M Manufacturing offers a one-year guarantee against faulty construction or materials, with specifications subject to change without notice.
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Catalog excerpts

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Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners Perform Built To Last

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Perform Built To Last Flex your muscles the next time you’re working ground with a J&M Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner. The double basket design features a torsion-flex arm that maintains proper ground tension and allows the basket to flex over uneven terrain. The result is a more consistent performance that levels and finishes the soil in one pass...preparing a more uniform seed bed composed of finer soil at planting depth to help retain proper moisture and large particles on top to reduce crusting. Torsion-Flex Support Design The offset dual basket design creates unequal downward pressure between...

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Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners What Size Baskets Do You Need? 16” Diameter Baskets • Basket Design Consists of Nine (9), 3/8” Thick by 3” Tall Steel Slats • Larger Diameter Baskets Pull Easier with Less Horsepower and Float Over Soft, Sandy, Loamy Soils • Larger Center Opening for Less Chance of Rock Collection • Basket Design Consists of Eight (8), 3/8” Thick by 2” Tall Steel Slats • Standard Diameter Baskets Produce Greater Rotational Speeds For More Aggressive Ground Contact (Ideal For Harder Soil Types) • Large Center Opening for Less Chance of Rock Collection 16”/13” Diameter Combination...

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Standard Turn-Buckle Design 1 Turn-Buckle design maximizes transport ground clearance... regardless of the hitch height. Standard Heavy-Duty Hinges 2 Hinge areas feature oversized folding cylinders, heavy duty over-center linkage plates and extra-thick, reinforced hinges with large 1 3/4” diameter pins. TF2 | TF212 | TF215 12’–45’ Working Widths The cross-folding wing design creates a lower profile and narrower width for greater visibility, making farm to farm transport easier. The wings extend from 12 to 45 feet to meet your specific needs. Lighting Packages Deluxe Light Kit with SMV Emblem....

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Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners Models TF2, TF212 and TF215 Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners Choice of Durable Bearings Triple-Lip Flange Bearings • Heavy-Duty GBGI Bearings Features two rows of 13” or 16” baskets, or a combination of one row of 13” and one row of 16” diameter steel baskets, deluxe light package with SMV Emblem, extendable tongue and storage jack. Available in Red, Green or Blue powder coat in the following working widths: Torsion-Flex Working Widths Working Width Transport Width Standard Triple-Lip Flange Bearings The heavy-duty flange bearings with triple-lip has a better seal...

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Standard Wing Wheels Our Wing Wheels utilize Phasing Cylinders that allow the unit to lift and lower evenly. Standard Hydraulic Telescoping Tongue 2 All J&M Model TF5S Soil Conditioners come standard with a hydraulic telescoping tongue with spring latch to easily switch from “Road-to-Field” and “Field-to-Road” positions right from the tractor seat. Standard Down Pressure Springs Our standard down pressure springs give your 3 baskets consistent down pressure creating more uniform seedbeds. Standard Heavy-Duty Greaseless Hinges 4 J&M’s standard, heavy-duty, greaseless hinges are designed to withstand...

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Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners Model TF5S Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners Features two rows of 13” or 16” baskets, or a combination of one row of 13” and one row of 16” diameter steel baskets, deluxe light package with SMV Emblem, extendable tongue and storage jack. Available in Red, Green or Blue powder coat in the following working widths: Torsion-Flex Working Widths Working Width Transport Height Width 13” Baskets 16” Baskets Harrow Options (Available On All Soil Conditioners) Optional Harrow Bar Available Optional 16” Baskets Available * Weight Measured with Standar

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Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioners J & M MANUFACTURING CO guarantees against any faulty construction or materials for a period of ONE year. We reserve the right to inspect and decide whether material or construction was faulty or whether abuse or accident voids our guarantee. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. ® Registered Trademark of J.& M. Mfg., Co. Inc. J&M Manufacturing Co, Inc • 284 Railroad Street • Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846 • (419) 375-2376 • fax: (419) 375-2708 • [email protected]

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