Zone Commander
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ZONE COMMANDER • In-Line Deep Tillage Machine • Three to Eight Shank Three-Point Hitch Models Available • Heavy-Duty Welded Frame • Maximum Working Depth of 20” with Minimal Surface Disturbance • Various Coulter and Shank Options Available

The Brillion Zone Commander is a compaction management tool designed to address soil compaction issues within the growth zone commander profile in a controlled manner and defined area. The heart of the Brillion Zone Commander is the straight leg shank assembly. Whether in a shear bolt or auto-reset configuration, the straight leg shank’s design will attack the compaction layers down to a depth of 20” with minimal surface and residue disturbance. When equipped with the C.A.D.I. points and wearstrips, the geom- Heavy-Duty Auto-Reset Shanks provide 1,600 lbs. of Point Trip Force. etry of the...

The Brillion Zone Commander is a compaction management tool designed to address soil compaction issues within the growth zone commander profile in a controlled manner and defined area. The heart of the Brillion Zone Commander is the straight leg shank assembly. Whether in a shear bolt or auto-reset configuration, the straight leg shank’s design will attack the compaction layers down to a depth of 20” with minimal surface and residue disturbance. When equipped with the C.A.D.I. points and wearstrips, the geom- Heavy-Duty Auto-Reset Shanks provide 1,600 lbs. of Point Trip Force. etry of the...

The investment in a Brillion Zone Commander is more than just another ripper". Take full advantage of the built-in versatility that the Zone Commander provides by utilizing its full range of shank leg options. The 1 V" straight leg shank is the most common. However, the Zone Commander can be transformed into a minimum disturbance tillage machine by installing the minimum disturbance shank, point and wearstrip on the shank mounts. In areas that are relatively o open the hardpan layers ment leaving a more tran Another option that is ava the Zone Commander ini machine. Some custome Reversible...

Versatility and Reliability The investment in a Brillion Zone Commander is more than just another “ripper”. Take full advantage of the built-in versatility that the Zone Commander provides by utilizing its full range of shank leg options. The 1 ¼” straight leg shank is the most common. However, the Zone Commander can be transformed into a minimum disturbance tillage machine by installing the minimum disturbance shank, point and wearstrip on the shank mounts. In areas that are relatively obstruction free, the minimum disturbance shank will open the hardpan layers with very little surface...

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Ask the Deep Tillage Experts at Brillion Zone Commander POINTS & WEARSTRIPS FOR 1 1/4” STRAIGHT LEG SHANKS 9K873 Coverboard Kit Provides Additional Residue Management. 12.2 lbs. Cannot be used with wearstrip. 2P792 Reversible Cast C.A.D.I. Wearstrip 14.0 lbs. 2P791 2” V-Shaped Cast C.A.D.I. Point 12.0 lbs. POINTS & WEARSTRIPS FOR 1 1/4” PARABOLIC SHANKS Zone Tillage... • Addresses compaction in a controlled manner • Normally should be done in fall • Depth of operation should be 1” to 2” under the natural hard pan layer that is usually found in the 16” to 20”...

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Ask the Deep Tillage Experts at Brillion Zone Commander POINTS & WEARSTRIPS FOR 1 1/4” STRAIGHT LEG SHANKS 9K873 Coverboard Kit Provides Additional Residue Management. 12.2 lbs. Cannot be used with wearstrip. 2P792 Reversible Cast C.A.D.I. Wearstrip 14.0 lbs. 2P791 2” V-Shaped Cast C.A.D.I. Point 12.0 lbs. POINTS & WEARSTRIPS FOR 1 1/4” PARABOLIC SHANKS Zone Tillage... • Addresses compaction in a controlled manner • Normally should be done in fall • Depth of operation should be 1” to 2” under the natural hard pan layer that is usually found in the 16” to 20”...

COMPACTION LAYERS... How to Locate Them Also available from Brillion Farm Equipment The best method to determine where your compaction layers are located is with the knife test. This is best done using a knife with a stout handle and a 3” blade. Dig a test hole in a suspected area of the field. The hole should be approximately two feet long by one foot wide by at least two feet deep. It is important not to cheat on the two feet deep portion as a lot of compaction layers are found at 16” to 20” or deeper. One side of the hole should be smooth and free of shovel marks. Press a knife blade...