Ripper, subsoiler

[VroomVroom]

Whats the thickness of steal plate used for a subsoiler shank? I thought of making one. It would be for a 28 hp, 2500/3000# tractor.

 

[Ken Pike]

I just built a potato hoe/subsolier for my Kubota B7100. I welded up the shank using 2" x 1/4" sq. tubing. For the blade part I used 1/4" plate, 10" x 10" shaped like a triangle. I hang (2) suitcase weights on it & it will dig so the drawbar is resting on the ground. It's all my tractor will handle. Might order the proper blade from Agri Supply, they are fairly cheap.

 

[VroomVroom]

The square tubing takes the strain well? I was thinking it would be something like a 7/8 inch or an inch plate. If it works on yours I can probably do something similar. If its for potatoes I'm guessing the ground has been regularly worked? Hows the weather in new brunswick these days.

 

[djradz]

Whats the thickness of steal plate used for a subsoiler shank? I thought of making one. It would be for a 28 hp, 2500/3000# tractor.

Here's a similar discussion you may want to refer to.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...middlebuster-subsoiler-build.html#post2370136

 

[Luremaker]

Here is a set of plans for a subsoiler from Lincoln Electric's web site. It has three rippers but the plans can be modified.

Sub-Soil Ripper

 

[jfay]

I used 1"x 4" steel and it has held up well

 

[VroomVroom]

Thanks for the replies. I will get a chance to pic up the steel next week. I'm not sure as to make it one fixed shank, or a few adjustable. Thanks again for the responses.

 

[sweettractors]

1 inch thick is common. Be sure to V the leading edge. If designed properly the beam can be reversed after it is wore in the front. The Fred Cain Subsoiler is designed like that. Ken Sweet