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Subsoil Ripper

Subsoil Ripper

Subsoil Ripper

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Orthman 6|DT Subsoil Ripper is a soil conservation tool designed to eliminate root-zone compaction, increase soil porosity, and utilize deeper soil moisture and nutrients. It is engineered to enhance moisture intake, reduce runoff, and improve crop yields.
Specifications:
  • Shanks: High-strength shanks measuring 1-1/4” x 8” can penetrate compaction layers up to 20” deep. They are forward-swept at 20˚ to minimize surface disruption while fracturing soil up to 30” wide.
  • Point Options: Five different point options are available to suit various soil conditions, including Stealth Point, V-Fin Point, Stealth Point with Wings, Flat Point, and Shark Fin Point.
  • Coulter Options: Includes a zero-maintenance spring coulter with a greaseless composite bushing and a rigid cutting coulter with a 20” rippled blade.
  • Gauge Wheels: Available with either economical pin adjustment or a time-tested crank adjustment assembly.
  • Toolbar: Heavy-duty design with dual 7x7” bars and engineered reinforcements, available in row spacings of 30”, 36”, 38”, and 40”, with 5 to 9 shanks.
  • Hitch: Compatible with category 3-N or 4-N 3-point hitches.
Features:
  • Destroys deep compaction layers to improve moisture absorption and yield.
  • Offers maximum tillage without excessive moisture loss.
  • Equipped with safety lighting kits for safer transport.
Models and Dimensions:
  • 5-shank models: 30” width (11’ 10”, 3,253 lb), 36” width (15’ 5”, 3,655 lb), 38-40” width (15’ 5”, 3,655 lb).
  • 7-shank models: 30” width (17’ 4”, 4,287 lb), 36” width (22’ 1”, 4,904 lb), 38-40” width (22’ 1”, 4,904 lb).
  • 9-shank model: 30” width (22’ 6”, 5,607 lb).
Conclusion: The Orthman 6|DT Subsoil Ripper is a robust and versatile tool designed for effective soil management, offering various configurations and options to meet diverse agricultural needs. Its design ensures durability and efficiency, making it a leader in the field of agricultural equipment.
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Catalog excerpts

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Eliminate yield-robbing, root-zone compaction, increase soil porosity and utilize deeper soil moisture and nutrients 6 DT The Orthman 6|DT subsoil ripper is designed as a soil conservation tool that destroys deep compaction layers to increase moisture intake, reduce run off and increase yields. With a working depth ranging from 8-20”, the 6|DT enables your field to soak up moisture and produce to the best of its ability. The 6|DT provides maximum tillage without the loss of moisture from evaporation and is the most effective tool available to correct yield-robbing and moisture-denying compaction...

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S afety lighting kits 6 standard on machines larger than 12’ for safer transport day or night H eavy duty toolbar with Cat III or Cat IV hitch and in 5, 7, or 9 shank configurations C oulter options include rigid or all new, zero-maintenance spring-loaded cutting coulter Optional gauge wheels 5 with time-tested, easy crank adjustment or new pin-adjustment S hatter compaction layers from 8 to 20” deep, while the swept-forward shank design limits soil surface disruption and shatters up to 30” wide Long before there was a minimal-till ripper or no-till ripper, it was just called an Orthman Ripper....

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