Subsoiler/Ripper Sizing for 30HP
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kthompson
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Single shank.
Some are rated at about 45 hp per shank. Then all that comes into play on the type of dirt you have and how deep you are pulling and so forth. I pull two with a 68 hp Kubota and at times will not pull them fully lowered.
Some are rated at about 45 hp per shank. Then all that comes into play on the type of dirt you have and how deep you are pulling and so forth. I pull two with a 68 hp Kubota and at times will not pull them fully lowered.
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Forgot to point out if you are asking about a 3 shank then you must be really planning on running a subsoiler. Be sure you get a shear bolt or spring trip or something to let go when you hit that unmovable object that you will and a good implement to wear seat belt with.
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Yes, go with a single shank.
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No idea on the Howse brand (well do have idea but not facts) but ask around if you live in farming area. You may find a true farm single row one for very low price. In some parts of the world they were popular but have gone the way of other single row implements. Just be sure you can still get the wear parts for it or modify to fit. Then others will tell you to buy lower price new and save gas money for look...ok...but the old farm subsoiler will be better built. Check and see if your State Dept of Agriculture does not have a sales site for used farm equipment. Many do and can be great source person to person on such. I don't think you will find the low price ones out there today have any shear bolt protection to it. If you go that way really would not put full size pin in the top link. Do check the max working depth on any brand you look to buy built today.
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The Howse factory is about 80 miles from me down in Laurel, MS. I was delighted to find a brand Hq so close, but that turned to mud shortly. I had a Howse dirt scoop that lasted one weekend before it bent to the point is was not usable. Got a King Kutter in its place and all is good after two years of use. I also bought the Howse middlebuster and subsoiler combo. That bent also within 2 days with my mighty 29 hp Kubota L 2800HST. I am going to a steel shop and buy some 1/4" angle to reinforce the frame which is bent on the middlebuster unit. Called the factory about it and they said well I'll be, can't get anything good out of China anymore can you. Nothing but fine Chinese steel. That ended me and Howse permanently.
