2011 - Volume #35, Issue #3, Page #42
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3-Pt. Mounted "Double Disc Ditcher"
The ditcher has a heavy-duty frame made from 6 by 4 by 1/4-in., powder-coated steel tubing. The 2 disc blades are positioned one behind the other, and the angle of each blade can be adjusted by simply loosening a bolt. The rear blade can be adjusted sideways to make a wider trench by loosening another bolt. A bracket on back can be used to add tractor weights for extra ballast.
"It lets you make a narrow furrow that's much smoother to cross over compared to trenches made by a conventional V-plow," says Neudorf. "The rig's heavy-duty frame lets you operate the unit at faster ground speeds than a pto-operated ditcher and with less maintenance. It throws the dirt far from the furrow without leaving ridges next to the furrow."
The ditcher comes with greaseable hubs and spindles rated at 4,500 lbs. The hitch will accommodate Cat. I, II or III 3-pt. hitches. It sells for $1,995 (Can.) plus S&H.
An optional front-mounted ripper shank ($250) is available for hard or rocky soil conditions. The shank is reversible with 2 hard-surfaced points. Optional side arms ($175) let you convert the ditcher to make ridges or beds for planting trees or vegetables.
The unit can be viewed in action on Youtube under "double disc ditcher". Dealer inquiries are welcome.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Karl Neudorf, 8580 Concession 8, Rt. 3, Cottam, Ont., Canada N0R 1B0 (ph 519 776-9539).
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