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The Next Generation in Tile PlowTECHNOLOGY

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The Next Generation in Tile PlowTECHNOLOGY

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Introduction to Soil-Max® Tile Plow Technology
Soil-Max® offers advanced tile plow technology designed to enhance agricultural yield and profitability through effective field drainage. The investment is considered cost-effective, with potential returns within the first year due to increased crop yields and reduced ancillary costs.
The Soil-Max® Advantage
Soil-Max® provides an affordable solution for managing field drainage, enhancing profits by reducing machinery wear, erosion, and crop drying costs. The Gold Digger® tile plow, featuring STEALTH ZD® Technology, offers superior soil lifting capabilities, reducing drag and facilitating easier soil penetration.
Tile Drainage Process
Tile drainage involves removing excess subsurface water using a network of drainage pipes, improving root development and reducing soil compaction. The system is tailored to field-specific factors such as topography and soil type, using corrugated plastic tubing to manage water levels effectively.
Zero Deflection Technology
Soil-Max®'s Zero Deflection Technology ensures precise tile placement by maintaining consistent plow positioning, preventing tile damage.
Gold Digger® Features
The Gold Digger® plow is made from T1 steel, offering durability and ease of use. It features replaceable shears, poly sides for reduced drag, and a narrow design for efficient pulling. It is compatible with tractors of at least 20,000 lbs and can lay tiles up to 6.5 feet deep.
Intellislope® Plow Control System
The Intellislope® system simplifies tile installation by eliminating the need for laser surveying, allowing for easy planning, recording, and installation of drainage tiles. It enhances field operation windows and reduces soil compaction, promoting better crop development.
SMS™ Water Management System
The SMS™ system aids in designing precise field tile plans using RTK topography layers, ensuring optimal drainage levels. It allows for seamless management and tracking of improvements in crop yield where tile has been installed.
Tile Planning and Management
Using mapping programs like Google Earth, users can edit, move, and expand existing tile runs to create updated tile plans. Previous tile installations can be converted and exported for reference. The ideal field tile plan is created by comparing multiple installation plans for cost and drainage efficiency.
GPS Solutions by Ag Leader®
Ag Leader® offers a comprehensive range of GPS options for various agricultural needs, including steering, field preparation, variable rate, guidance, mapping, and water management. The GPS 6500 system and base station provide accuracy, repeatability, range, and simplicity. It is a scalable and rugged Smart Antenna utilizing GLONASS for a highly accurate RTK solution, essential for water management.
RTK Relay and Base Station
The GPS 6500 with RTK Relay offers RTK correction through four Relay options and provides base station functionality, ideal for operations requiring sub-inch accuracy.
Data Management
Users can generate A-B guidance lines, archive them for future use, and import/export guidance lines across different guidance systems. Multiple patterns can be loaded and cycled through easily using pattern groups.
Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator
Soil-Max® provides an online ROI calculator to help users evaluate the financial benefits of their investments. A sample ROI calculation is available on their website.
Testimonial and Product Endorsement
Joseph Irwin, Jr, General Manager of Soil-Max®, shares a personal story about the Soil-Max® Gold Digger® Tile Plow, emphasizing its long-term value and impact on farming efficiency. He encourages potential customers to explore the product catalog, use the ROI calculator, and contact dealers for more information.
Dealer Network
To find a dealer in your area, visit the Soil-Max® website.
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Tile Plow TECHNOLOGY

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Why Tile with Soil-Max ? ® The reasons to tile are numerous – but ultimately it comes down to increasing your yield and maximizing profit. Soil-Max® makes tiling incredibly affordable and a one-time, up-front investment in a tile machine typically can be recouped within the first year. Plus, it will produce ripple-effect benefits for years to come. What’s more, the primary cost associated with installation is typically the contractor’s labor. And, the Gold Digger® tile plow attaches to any 200 horsepower tractor, eliminating the need to purchase additional equipment. Bottom line: a one-time,...

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are installed below the soil surface just under the root zone. These subsurface drainage networks then open to a nearby ditch or stream. Because each field is unique, design and installation of a drainage system requires careful research and planning. Drainage depends on topography, types of crops, and soil variety. Collectively, these factors determine the drainage depth and spacing needed for optimal land improvement. The most common type of tile is corrugated plastic tubing that has tiny holes to facilitate water entry. When the water table of the soil is higher than the tile, water enters...

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Just drop the pin, hook up a single set of hydraulics and one implement cable Pull-Type Advantages Nitro Rod cylinders last 3 times longer than chrome Replaceable shears allow plow to be as wide as needed Needs a minimum of a 20,000 lb tractor Tiles up to 6 1/2 feet deep Lay 3” - 10” tile at your convenience with easy change boots Poly sides shed dirt and pulls easier Narrow width design pulls easier Proportional valves make it Intellislope® ready Innovative Balancing System Makes it Easy The best way to control grade is with the pitch of the shanks. The only problem with this, however, is how...

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3-point Soil-Max Gold Digger Stealth ZD ® AVailable in Cat III or Cat IV the 3 Point Stealth ZD® Gold Digger® Features Constructed of T1 Steel to be lighter and stronger Replaceable shears allow plow to be as wide as needed Needs a minimum of a 20,000 lb tractor Tiles up to 5 1/2 feet Deep Lay 3"-10” tile at your convenience with easy change boots Poly sides shed dirt and pulls easier Narrow width design pulls easier Proportional valve make it Intellislope® ready

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ALL NEW CAT II/CAT III NARROW 3 Point Stealth ZD® The Soil-Max® 3-Point Gold Digger® is much different than other tractorbased drainage plows. For starters, it offers flexibility of being able to be pulled by a large utility class tractor. Simply put, this plow is the easiest pulling plow ever. The Gold Digger® flies through the soil much like an airplane — allowing your tractor to be completely independent of the plow. It does this by using a total pitch plow concept. Plus, it’s very easy to back into starts. Bottom line: when you pair it with the Ag Leader® Intellislope® system the 3-point...

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Replaceable front shear cuts our perfect bottom to support major tiles sizes Gold Diggers® perfectly support the tile on the sides and bottom for long tile life and no erosion below the tile Specifications call for tile support here, 1/3 of tile diameter from the bottom of the tile. Competitor's V-bottom shoe causes erosion here. The Gold Digger's® shoe does not make a “V”. Meets ASTM F449-02 tile support specifications Front shears and boot sides can be switched to support different tile sizes Square Tile Boot Minimizes Friction with Poly Insert While some tile plows force round tile through...

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Flexible Feeding An 11' 6" tabletop diameter with disk brake turntable makes feeding tile a breeze. A 12" diameter stringer manages the flow of any size tile. oil-Max stringer carts simplify tile spool transport and feeding – so you spend less time in transport and setup and more time tiling. ® Simplified Transport – In and Out of the Field 8-ply high flotation tires (measurement needed for 12.5 - 15) reduce soil compaction and make transport easy. LED brake lights, height-adjusting hitch and legal highway transport width makes it easy to go from field to shed. Hydraulic Disc Brake Soil-Max®...

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Intalling Tile the Easy Way Water management is an important part of maximizing yield. Properly tiled fields help extend planting windows, promote better root development, reduce field compaction, increase nutrient accessibility and improve consistency of crop emergence. The Intellislope® tile plow control system eliminates the need for complicated laser surveying equipment and makes installing tile easy. If you can drive a tractor, you can install drainage tile with Intellislope®. Intellislope® Benefits ► Increase field operation windows and reduce field compaction. ► Reduce yield-robbing effects...

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Can be done ahead of time with an ATV, or at the time of installation with the tile plow utilizing RTK GPS. Collect surveys by driving over the path where tile needs to be placed to collect the surface elevation. Enter the desired minimum/maximum target depths, as well as the minimum grade to drain excess water from the field. This can be done in the field or with the SMS™ Advanced Water Management Module. Install Use the plan you created to install tile using AutoTile® to adjust the depth of the plow automatically. You can also use Grade control or Pitch control modes as needed. Millions of...

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SMS water management system ™ Eliminating Guesswork SMS™ Water Management Module allows you to strategically design field tile plans based on precise supporting RTK topography layers. Once the tile plan is designed, SMS™ will validate plans to ensure the desired drainage level is achievable. Importing survey and installed tile data from the Ag Leader® InCommand™ display to SMS™ Software provides a seamless way to manage and track improvements in crop yield where tile has been installed. Water Management Module Benefits Use the Tile Plan Editor features to create ideal field tiling plans without...

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