ptsg
Super Member
I'm starting a new build project. This time I'm building a two shank subsoiler to loosen up some very hard and compact clay so I can then use the tiller without beating it to death.
As with many of my projects, I'm building it mostly out of what I already have in hand, so some design choices may not make much sense for some. Specially with the current prices on not only steel but just about everything.
While 3 shanks would be ideal, I'm sticking with 2 shanks because that's all the material I have. Shanks will be built out of 1 1/4" plate and should have a working depth of 21", although I'm not sure I'll be able to go that deep in this clay.
Now, I'm looking for some insight from anyone that has used a subsoiler before. I'm not sure on the spacing between the shanks. My tractor has 44" track with. I'm not sure whether I put the shanks in line with the rear tires or slightly narrower. So if anyone as any insight on that, I would be very thankful.
Anyways, here is the beginning of the project. Somewhere in that plate, there are two subsoiler shanks and some quality time with the 7" angle grinder.
As with many of my projects, I'm building it mostly out of what I already have in hand, so some design choices may not make much sense for some. Specially with the current prices on not only steel but just about everything.
While 3 shanks would be ideal, I'm sticking with 2 shanks because that's all the material I have. Shanks will be built out of 1 1/4" plate and should have a working depth of 21", although I'm not sure I'll be able to go that deep in this clay.
Now, I'm looking for some insight from anyone that has used a subsoiler before. I'm not sure on the spacing between the shanks. My tractor has 44" track with. I'm not sure whether I put the shanks in line with the rear tires or slightly narrower. So if anyone as any insight on that, I would be very thankful.
Anyways, here is the beginning of the project. Somewhere in that plate, there are two subsoiler shanks and some quality time with the 7" angle grinder.