jeff9366
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- Kubota Tractor Loader L3560 HST+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3,700 pounds bare tractor, 5,400 pounds operating weight, 37 horsepower
You never want to invert soil so subsoil is turned up.
Therefore compact tractor plows come in 12", 14" and 16" widths, which turn soil to a depth of 6", 7" and 8".
The larger roots likely lie deeper and can be ignored. If the trees associated with the larger roots are dead, the larger roots will decay over time. I apply an herbicide, usually Cross Bow (2-4d + Triclopyr), to fresh tree stumps to insure rapid death of stump and roots. Others avoid herbicides.
A subsoiler catching a deep 4" diameter root will stop a compact tractor. To be safe, engage Draft Control if your tractor has Draft Control or use a subsoiler with shear bolt or "trip" protection, the same as if plowing.
Therefore compact tractor plows come in 12", 14" and 16" widths, which turn soil to a depth of 6", 7" and 8".
The larger roots likely lie deeper and can be ignored. If the trees associated with the larger roots are dead, the larger roots will decay over time. I apply an herbicide, usually Cross Bow (2-4d + Triclopyr), to fresh tree stumps to insure rapid death of stump and roots. Others avoid herbicides.
A subsoiler catching a deep 4" diameter root will stop a compact tractor. To be safe, engage Draft Control if your tractor has Draft Control or use a subsoiler with shear bolt or "trip" protection, the same as if plowing.
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