Subsoiler recommendation

[ctgoldwing]

I used EA's subsoiler to trench 150' in the root infested woods A couple of large ones stopped me but one or two more passes ripped them apart.
Here is what it looked like just after assembly. Comes with a shear bolt.

 

[old and tired]

Macon County -how about you?

Wake Co. but I'll be driving close (Hwy-74) through Nantahala around Christmas time. I have to check with the guy that has it now... see if he is done with it.

Virginia Creeper should be pretty easy to control!!

 

[JohnnyMX]

I have the TSC subsoiler and run a 50hp tractor. That model has no shear bolt so you must either make sure your implement/tractor combo is in line or go slow. Not sure how much land you are working but it is a single shank. Depending on how much area needs to be covered a field cultivator as Jeff mentioned above also works but has the safety of the springs to trip if you hit something really hard. It will pull up roots, rocks, etc. I have one of those as well and it does very good. It also gives you the ability to drop shanks if you want to go deeper or leave them to cover more ground considering your machines hp, weight, and traction. Subsoiler can be used to bury lines, and cultivator can be use as a plow once you get the trash off the ground so neither is a one trick pony.

 

[KilroyJC]

1. What is the tractor brand / tractor model you will be using?

The tractor's weight and drive, 2-WD or 4-WD, will control the subsoiler you can pull.​

2. As you have a Disc Plow for Primary Tillage, consider an All Purpose Plow for SecondaryTillage.

An APP will penetrate 12" to 14" deep.​

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Dirt Dog All Purpose Plow / Field Cultivator Dirt Dog Model APP 66-5 Total Width 66", Working Width 62", Five Tines, Weight 284 Pounds, Paid $835.00 (2010) Field Cultivator: A Three Point Hitch mounted, secondary tillage implement, used to perform operations such as soil aeration...

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3. Though you have a Disc Plow, consider a Moldboard Plow rather than a Subsoiler.

A 16" Moldboard Plow will sever roots 9" below the surface if your tractor has enough traction to pull one. For safe plowing of roots you will need a trip plow or a shear bolt protected plow to make sure your tractor will not flip over backwards.​

1962 Case 430 Diesel 2WD, loaded tires

 

[KilroyJC]

Wake Co. but I'll be driving close (Hwy-74) through Nantahala around Christmas time. I have to check with the guy that has it now... see if he is done with it.

Virginia Creeper should be pretty easy to control!!

Wave as you Go past!

bonus tip: Kostas Restaurant in Dillsboro is closed Wednesdays, but is a good stop for lunch - take the US441 South exit toward Atlanta, at the bottom of the hill make a left and it’s about 50 yards on the right.

 

[old and tired]

Wave as you Go past!

bonus tip: Kostas Restaurant in Dillsboro is closed Wednesdays, but is a good stop for lunch - take the US441 South exit toward Atlanta, at the bottom of the hill make a left and it’s about 50 yards on the right.

Will do!!! Usually have to wait it out for lunch in Murphy.

 

[jeff9366]

1962 Case 430 Diesel 2WD, loaded tires

J.I. Case 430​

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
	power*
Brakes:	mechanical band/disc
Cab:	Open operator station
Transmissions:	4-speed unsynchronized gear
	12-speed unsynchronized gear
	8-speed mechanical shuttle

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	75.25 inches 191 cm
Length:	130.2 inches 330 cm
Width:	61.375 inches 155 cm
Height (hood):	50.5 inches 128 cm
Shiping weight:	3125 lbs 1417 kg
Front tread:	47.5 inches 120 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	58/66 inches 147/167 cm

Your Case 430 can pull a single shank Subsoiler. Probably not at full depth through dry soil.

Your Case 430 can pull a four-tine All Purpose Plow. PHOTO.

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[KilroyJC]

J.I. Case 430​

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
	power*
Brakes:	mechanical band/disc
Cab:	Open operator station
Transmissions:	4-speed unsynchronized gear
	12-speed unsynchronized gear
	8-speed mechanical shuttle

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	75.25 inches 191 cm
Length:	130.2 inches 330 cm
Width:	61.375 inches 155 cm
Height (hood):	50.5 inches 128 cm
Shiping weight:	3125 lbs 1417 kg
Front tread:	47.5 inches 120 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	58/66 inches 147/167 cm

Your Case 430 can pull a single shank Subsoiler. Probably not at full depth through dry soil.

Your Case 430 can pull a four-tine All Purpose Plow.

THANK YOU!

info like that is very helpful

And, In the neighbor’s wood line there are a couple two- and three- blade plows. . .

 

[SmallChange]

I have what I think is the same as the TSC, though it was Central Tractor back when I bought it (I believe Central Tractor was bought by TSC and absorbed). It has been fine for roots.

As to weld quality consistency, well, no promises, but you can look at one all you want before you buy it. Assuming you can buy it in person from a store, that is.

P.S. Yes, TSC and Central Tractor merged in 1999 under the TSC name.