| 6900 Series Rip Roller |
 |
 |
| The 6900 Series Rip Roller is the ideal
implement for breaking the hardpan all the way across the width
of the implement, and leveling the surface in heavy crop residue
conditions while leaving the surface with an undisturbed
appearance. Requires approximately 25-40 HP per
shank depending on depth and soil conditions |
|
Key Features
-
Resdiue Cutting Coulters: One
directly in front of each Ripper Shank
-
Ripper Shanks: Reset on the Go or Toggle Trip
-
Leveling Roller(s): Trials behind the shanks to
provide a firm, level seed bed for fall cover crops or
spring row crops. Includes scraper kit
|
|
Specifications
-
Main Frame
4x7 inch hitch bar, 7x7x inch main bar and
4x4x roller tool bar- 37 inches of vertical clearance
under the main tool bar
-
Hitches
|
Hitch Type
|
7 Shank Rigid |
9 Shank Rigid |
11 Shank RIgid |
13 Shank Rigid |
| CAT II-3 PT |
X |
|
|
|
| CAT II-QC |
X |
|
|
|
| CATIII-3 PT |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| CAT III-QC |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| CAT III-NQC |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| CAT IV-NQC |
|
|
X |
X |
Ripper Shanks:
- Reset on the Go and Toggle Trip with 6000 pounds of
trip force
- One inch width
- High-strength, abrasion resistant steel
- Reversible wear shin protected
- Breaks the hard pan at depths to 18 inches
- 18 inch spacing provides broadcast break up of hard
pan
- Alternating, staggered arrangement provides residue
flow
- Mounted directly behind and in line with each
Residue Cutting Coulter
-
Leveling Roller(s)
- 12 3/4" diameter, steel, cleated.
Significantly more cleats than competitive models to
provide a better seed bed
- Mounted from the 7x7 inch tool bar with vertically
adjustable roller reach arms. Ratcheting
turnbuckles provide easy adjustment
- Rigid (non-spring loaded) vertical adjustment puts
all of the weight of the implement plus the suction
force of the Ripper Shanks on the Leveleing Rollers to
provide a firm level surface
- FIrm and level soil at depths of 12" to 18"
Benefits
-
Breaks the hardpan in fall or early spring allowing water
and nutrients for use by winter cover crops and spring row
crops.
-
Helps prevent runoff and erosion.
-
Gives cover crops a growth advantage.
-
In many cases eliminates the need for sub soiling under the
row at time of planting.
-
Levels the surface in preparation for spring planting.
|