One tooth ripper

[EuroYanmar]

Good evening,

What is a "one tooth ripper" for ?
Maybe it is not the exact name in english but I am sure you will understand what I am speaking about.
I mean this : Branson 4520R - Ripping - YouTube


Thanks for help and explanations.

Phil

 

[Midniteoyl]

What do you mean? A ripper is for 'ripping' hard ground.

 

[vtsnowedin]

If you really want to know you might start here.
Soil Compaction: Causes, Effects, and Control

 

[nikdfish]

AKA "subsoiler" or "mole plow"

Nick

 

[dirt ditch]

I have heard it called a ripper or subsoiler either one. When pulled through dry ground it actually shatters the dirt to allow air and water to penetrate deep into the soil.

Subsoiler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[EuroYanmar]

Gentlemen, thank you for your answers.

I I summarize, this "one tooth ripper" or "subsoiler" is for uncompacting hard soil.
That's clear but.........

Why does it have one tooth only ?
With many teeth it would work faster !

I can understand a "10 teeth ripper" but a "one tooth ripper" sounds strange to me.
A little bit like a rotary tiller with only one tine !

Phil

 

[Dozernut]

A ripper or subsoiler with one shank can be pulled by a compact tractor and are great for gardens. More shanks or rippers and you will need a bigger tractor.

 

[bcp]

In the video linked in post one, you can see the tractor tires spin (at about 42 sec.) using the single shank subsoiler.

Bruce

 

[murphy1244]

Also good for running wire.

 

[dirt ditch]

The farmer that owns the land beside me has several shanks on his subsoiler. He can rip 3-4 feet down with his very large four wheel drive tractor. Size matters :laughing: