Unverferth Deep-Till Strip Till Tool

FRAME

ONE-STOP, STRIP-TILL SHOP

Create a seedbed that warms quickly, provides optimum seed-to-soil contact for enhanced early plant growth and makes it easier for the plant roots to get the moisture and nutrients that are needed.

MODELS

The Ripper-Stripper is available in 2/4/6/8-shank with a rigid frame or 8/12/16-shank with a folding frame. Depending on the number of shanks, 30”, 36”, 38” and 40” row-spacings are available.

CONSTRUCTION

The heavy-duty, double frame with a 6” x 6” rear mounting bar provides years of maximum durability when traveling in and out of the field. The frame is powder-coated in your choice of tractor red or green on all sizes for a long-lasting finish.

3-POINT HITCH

Depending on model, the Ripper-Stripper has 3 different hitch styles which include 3-point hitch, quick attach hitch and narrow quick attach hitch. When pulling with oscillating 4WD track tractors, choose the optional pull-type package or 3-point implement caddy to reduce side stress on the frame. Adaptor kits for standard CAT 2 hitches are also available.

STABILIZER WHEELS

Stabilizer wheels provide added stability and tool-free adjustment for quick and convenient depth adjustment in the field. Rigid models up to 6-row 30” row-spacing utilize 7.60L x 15 8-ply tire, 8-row folding and 6-row 36”, 38” and 8-row 30” rigid models utilize 9.5L x 15 8-ply tires, while models that are 12-row 30” row-spacing (wings only), 12-row 36”, 38” 40” row-spacing and 16-row 30” row-spacing (base and wings) folding models utilize 12.5L x 15 10-ply tires.

COULTER

LEAD COULTER

The lead coulter features a swivel design for 10 degrees of side-to-side movement to follow ground contours and changing terrain. The 20” blade with 13 waves cut residue with 1,500 lbs. of down force.

COVER CROP ROLLER

The cover crop roller is available on 6/8-shank rigid and 8/12-shank folding (30”/36”/38” row spacings) features chevron-patterned blades that crimp and deflect cover crop away from the row.

SHANK

SHANK FEATURES

Shanks on all models feature special-alloy, steep-sloped ¾” shanks that loosen compaction up to 18” deep for shattering hardpan. The recommended pulling requirements are 20-40 HP per shank depending on soil type.

STRIPPER ATTACHMENTS

MOUNTING

All attachments feature parallel-link mounting for consistent operating depth across the field and are width, depth and down pressure adjustable. All pivot points feature greaseless hardened steel bushings for reduced maintenance.

ROLLING HARROW BASKET

The 15” wide Rolling Harrow basket attachment with a choice of lead wavy coulter blades, notched concave blades or smooth concave blades is ideal for creating a fully tilled and leveled strip of soil ready for planting. The 15” wide concave Rolling Harrow basket attachment creates a mounted strip of soil for a raised seedbed. A 20” wide Rolling Harrow Basket attachment is also available with a choice of wavy coulter or notched concave blades for additional seedbed finishing.

STRIP-BUILDER

17” wide wavy blade strip builder features two adjustable coulters ideal for preparing rough-textured seedbeds.

TRAILING ZONE-FIRMER

The trailing Zone-Firmer attachment comes in 16” wide with 4 press wheels and choice of lead wavy coulter blades, notched concave coulter blades or smooth concave coulter blades for creating a firmed strip of soil for planting, or lead angled press wheels for sealing the shank’s path and additional firming action. 20” wide trailing Zone-Firmer with 5 press wheels with wavy coulter blades is also available for extra wide seedbed firming.

CROWFOOT CONDITIONING BASKET

14” diameter trailing crowfoot conditioning basket attachment with lead wavy coulter blades breaks up clods, conditions the strip and features a unique design to prevent plugging with mud, rocks or other debris.

SHANK ATTACHMENT

Fertilizer shank attachments are depth-adjustable for delivering dry or liquid fertilizer and allow the operator to place fertilizer in the row for optimum nutrient uptake. The shank stagger kit offsets the shank by extending it rearward.

3-POINT IMPLEMENT CADDY OPTION

3-POINT CADDY

The 3-point implement caddy easily converts nearly any 3-point tillage tool into a pull type implement.

MODELS

Model 500 implement caddy can carry up to a 9-shank implement and has a total lift capacity of 13,000 lbs. This model is available with IF320/70R x 15 dual tires or 14L x 16.1 14-ply dual tires and 6” x 6” steel axle arms. All-welded 4” x 8” tubular steel frame and CAT 3 lower quick-hitch, auto-latch attachment and top quick link are included.

HYDRAULICS

Depending on model, the implement caddy has a hydraulic hose connection towards the rear of the caddy and all models include an electrical connection at the rear of the caddy for easily hooking up trailing tillage tool.

TONGUE

Adjustable tongue height with single-tang hitch allows you to easily match the tractor’s drawbar and the adjustable top link design provides quick and convenient leveling of the attached implement.

FLEX-FRAME KIT
The patented flex-frame hydraulic valve kit on 8-shank 36”/38”/40”, 12-shank 36”/38”/40” and 16-shank 30” folding units allow the wings to float up 15 degrees and down 5 degrees to follow ground contours.

ROW CLEANER
Row cleaner attachments installed on the lead coulter and feature finger wheels that are width-adjustable and feature a floating design to follow ground contours separate from the coulter blade. These trail behind the coulter for more effective field performance and the curbed finger design prevents debris from wrapping.

4-COULTER
The 4-coulter package adds 2 additional 13-wave blades to the strip-builder coulters for more aggressive and thorough tillage. Optional specialty brackets add flexibility to accommodate additional row spacing.

LIFT-ASSIST PACKAGES
The semi-mounted planter lift-assist package mounts directly to 6/8/12/16-row planters and feature caster lift-assist wheels for faster planter lifting and more stable road transport. The lift-assist package for 8-shank and larger units provides added lifting power of the tractor’s 3-point hitch.

PLANTER ARM KIT
The mounted integral planter arm kit for bolting 4- or 6-row 3-point planters directly to the back of a Ripper-Stripper implement and raises/lowers with the tractor 3-point.

SHANK PROTECTORS
Choose between plastic shank protectors to provide non-stick performance in tacky soils, or steel shank protectors to help protect the shank from abrasive soil.

SHATTER WINGS
Add 7” or 9” shatter wings to the point that are angle-adjustable from 0-14 degrees for additional lifting and shattering action.

REAR PULL-THROUGH HITCH
The option of adding a rear pull-through hitch is utilized for towing fertilizer carriers. There is also a separate hydraulic hitch height control option.

ROW MARKERS
Row markers added for 8- and 12-row units feature 16” notched blades that leave a highly visible mark and come complete with hydraulics and sequence valve.