MX Track Grooming

[todd92]

Would something like this work for this application?

I'm thinking pulling this through corners may be problematic, but the concept of the cultivators with a roller to condition the soil would seem to be a solution.

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The Buckeye Tractor rig is basically that with no roller and a leveling bar instead of the spike harrow. They didn't think the roller would be of any use. Yes, I'm concerned with pulling through corners with any of the options.

 

[jeff9366]

Would something like this work for this application?

I'm thinking pulling this through corners may be problematic, but the concept of the cultivators with a roller to condition the soil would seem to be a solution.

Link

Concept is good. However, you may break S-tines occasionally. S-tines are not very strong.

You know your conditions and what base and MX track needs better than I. If you decide on this route consider an Unverferth "Perfecta".

VIDEO: YouTube


Have you evaluated Soil Pulverizer in Post #5?


This style of rigid tine cultivator allows individual tine height adjustment which should be helpful in banked turns and ample tine length:
VIDEO: YouTube

 

[metalbender]

On the dirt bike track I carved out of the pasture I used three pt disc and spike harrows after. Probably did ten trips around with the disc, half mile each. Also dragged the land plane around to level off the bumps a bit. Darn near lost my teeth doing a lap on my Kawasaki 250. The pasture had not been worked and was a tough job. Recently got a single row breaking disc but need to fix before I can use it. The track has packed quite a bit since it was first done.

 

[todd92]

Problem with every one of those videos, and I've seen them all, is they're all going in a straight line on flat ground. I won't be doing much of that. That's why I think gauge wheels are helpful. I don't want to be constantly adjusting the 3pt lift. That's also why I believe shorter overall length is also key. The simple 1 bar cultivator nails the short length, but does nothing to level. The Perfecta was a strong candidate, but again I don't need the roller, just like the Northstar unit. Also with the toolbar, I do have the option of possibly using it for something else in the future.