Kirboid
New member
Hi All.
I am looking for a 3PH single shank ripper/subsoiler with a working depth of at least 28", preferably 30" - 32". There's stuff out there on Google that says it is a 28" to 30" shank , but with research I find the working depth is only 20" - 24". I have easy access to a 50 hp 4WD JD for the ripping.
It will be relatively light usage. Based on a detailed soil study, I need to break up a rooting zone barrier (topsoil to hardpan horizon) at 27". This is a one time rip for 5 acres of vineyard in-row preplant preparation. A bigger multishank unit is not useful since I need to rip on the row (8 feet apart), so it's one at a time.
I guess maybe part of the issue with a longer shank is the 3PH travel distance - too long of a shank could not be fully lifted...??
I am looking for a 3PH single shank ripper/subsoiler with a working depth of at least 28", preferably 30" - 32". There's stuff out there on Google that says it is a 28" to 30" shank , but with research I find the working depth is only 20" - 24". I have easy access to a 50 hp 4WD JD for the ripping.
It will be relatively light usage. Based on a detailed soil study, I need to break up a rooting zone barrier (topsoil to hardpan horizon) at 27". This is a one time rip for 5 acres of vineyard in-row preplant preparation. A bigger multishank unit is not useful since I need to rip on the row (8 feet apart), so it's one at a time.
I guess maybe part of the issue with a longer shank is the 3PH travel distance - too long of a shank could not be fully lifted...??