Fred Cain 7 shank 3pt. field cultivator ??

[coobie]

I am about to purchase a Fred cain 7 shank 3pt field cultivator ripper,tillage tool(85 inch) from everything attachments.Few questions will my 40 hp Kioti (ag tires)have problems pulling this cultivator in unworked ground?Has anyone had any experience with fred cain equipment?If so good or bad?Thanks.

 

[randy41]

i have a fred caine cultivator. its just a tool bar with removable cultivator shovels and can be mounted with discs to hill up rows. it is well made and has been in use by me for 20+ years with no repairs necessary. probably not exactly what you are buying however.

 

[coobie]

i have a fred caine cultivator. its just a tool bar with removable cultivator shovels and can be mounted with discs to hill up rows. it is well made and has been in use by me for 20+ years with no repairs necessary. probably not exactly what you are buying however.

Thanks,it lets me know that fred cain implements are quality made to last 20 plus years.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

Thanks,it lets me know that fred cain implements are quality made to last 20 plus years.

I have a Fred Cain 5 shank cultivator and its built very well! The way the tines spring back if it hits an object that won't move makes it nearly indestructible,the problem I have is my Mahindra 2516 struggles to pull all five tines. It pulls three fairly well, but the soil here in NH is rocky and my woods food plots have roots to deal with once I cut all the trees down.

 

[HEC]

I think you have enough HP but if a problem it may well be not enough tractor weight for the required traction to haul it . You can always adjust things to work with what your tractor can handle. The people at everything attachments should have been able to give you there expert advice on this matter .

 

[Slickheadhunter]

We did talk about that, and I was told that I may have to take the two outside shanks off. It's definitely a weight issue which is why I have ordered a Mahindra 4025. I don't believe I will have a weight issue with the new one.

 

[coobie]

I have a Fred Cain 5 shank cultivator and its built very well! The way the tines spring back if it hits an object that won't move makes it nearly indestructible,the problem I have is my Mahindra 2516 struggles to pull all five tines. It pulls three fairly well, but the soil here in NH is rocky and my woods food plots have roots to deal with once I cut all the trees down.

The spring back shanks is one reason I am looking at buying the fred cain.It seems to be a good design.I hope my Kioti has enough HP to pull 7 shanks if not I will just pull 5.

 

[HEC]

We did talk about that, and I was told that I may have to take the two outside shanks off. It's definitely a weight issue which is why I have ordered a Mahindra 4025. I don't believe I will have a weight issue with the new one.

I'm sure the 4025 will work great for you .

 

[Slickheadhunter]

The spring back shanks is one reason I am looking at buying the fred cain.It seems to be a good design.I hope my Kioti has enough HP to pull 7 shanks if not I will just pull 5.

How heavy is your tractor? Also the soil type and conditions will be a factor.

 

[coobie]

How heavy is your tractor? Also the soil type and conditions will be a factor.

Tractor is around 4,300 lbs not including the front end loader.I also have rim guard loaded tires on the rear plus rear wheel weights.My guess would be 6,500 lbs.My soil is rocky and sandy.