Soil Sampler Mounts On Most Vehicles

Soil Sampler Mounts On Most Vehicles “We’ve built a vehicle-mounted soil sampler for general analysis and environmental research ” says a Big John Manufacturing company spokesperson “It’s designed to increase the speed and efficiency of soil sampling ” Big John developed the Speedy Soil Sampler an automated machine that can be mounted on an ATV UTV or pickup truck Its purpose is to reduce the time farmers consultants researchers and fertilizer dealers spend in the field An electric-start 7 to 13-hp engine drives a high-pressure hydraulic power pack and pump This unit supplies power to a remote-controlled outrigger that lowers the auger to the ground or raises it into the transport position The head equipped with a 1-in by 36-in carbide spade tip bit moves up or down to the desired depth The collected samples are deposited into a handy bucket before the auger moves to the rest position The desired depth can be adjusted up to 36 in The vehicle weight is converted to allow enough down pressure to penetrate frozen or compacted ground The specially designed outrigger eliminates stress on the vehicle when the auger is removed from the ground providing enough stability to prevent the bit from bending or seizing Numerous options include a drill sensor to prevent stalling in-cab electronic throttle control a twin-tip auger quick coupler kits and a larger 14-hp engine Having the sampling unit and container mounted on an ATV UTV or truck makes it easy to quickly and accurately complete numerous trials “With the concern of nitrates leaching into the groundwater or phosphorus runoff into surface water increased sampling is often encouraged or even demanded This is where the Speedy Soil Sampler comes into play Farmers consultants fertilizer dealers or environmental researchers can complete more tests and spend less time in the field with our automated equipment ” The company recommends that interested customers contact them by phone or the contact form on the website for pricing and availability Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Big John Mfg P O Box 456 Osmond Neb 68765 ph 402-748-3860; fritzd@bigjohnmfg com; www bigjohnmfg com

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