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Attachment Wipes Out Gophers Fast
The Eilers Machine Gopher Killer is an effective way to eliminate gophers. The 3-pt. hitch-mounted machine deposits bait underground where the gophers tunnel and feed, traveling at 3 1/2 to 4 mph. It’s been getting the job done for more than 30 years.
“We originally made the Gopher Killer for Western Alfalf
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Attachment Wipes Out Gophers Fast MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Pest Animals The Eilers Machine Gopher Killer is an effective way to eliminate gophers The 3-pt hitch-mounted machine deposits bait underground where the gophers tunnel and feed traveling at 3 1/2 to 4 mph It’s been getting the job done for more than 30 years “We originally made the Gopher Killer for Western Alfalfa and that was the name it was sold under ” says Laurie Lira Eilers Machine and Welding “It started as a joint venture However since 2013 it’s been sold under our company name mostly in Nebraska Kansas eastern Colorado and into the Oklahoma Panhandle ” The Gopher Killer is a rugged machine with a heavy-duty frame and a shank designed for trouble-free operation The shank forms a burrow where the bait is laid It ends in a replaceable John Deere drill point that delivers the bait A 20-in coulter ahead of the shank slices the sod to prevent the shank from heaving the ground It cuts through weeds and tough surface roots to enhance bait delivery The floating packer wheel has traction barbs that put constant pressure on the surface regardless of soil type Following the burrowing shank it returns the soil surface to its original condition The Gopher Killer is designed to leave the soil surface without releasing bait to the field surface This eliminates waste and possible danger to livestock and non-target wildlife The Gopher Killer is designed to fit Cat II and III quick hitches It’s 50 in long 37 in wide and 52 in high and weighs 300 lbs Contact Eilers Machine and Welding to find the closest dealer and request a quote Big Springs Equipment Big Springs Neb has the Gopher Killer priced at $3 600 on its website Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Eilers Machine and Welding 600 Commerce Rd Lexington Neb 68850 ph 308-324-3751; www eilersmachine com or Big Springs Equipment P O Box 278 Big Springs Neb 69122 ph 308-889-3440; www bigspringsequipment com
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