The soil probe helps operators to determine the proper operating depth of their ripper points, 38 mm (1.5 in.) below the bottom of the compaction layer.
The probe allows obtaining the maximum amount of soil fracturing from the entire family of John Deere ripper points. Marked in 51-mm (2-in.) increments from 254 mm to 559 mm (10 in. to 22 in.), the probe provides accurate feedback of compaction layer depth.
It is stored on the mainframe of the ripper for convenient access. The operator's manual explains the proper use of the soil probe.
Depth control
Option 1
Intergral units are controlled by tractor, rockshaft, and gauge wheels
Hitch
Options
Integral
Three-point hitch requirements
Category 2 or 3N with Quik Coupler Category 3N without Quik Coupler
Key Specs
Spacings
50.8 cm 20 in. 63.5 cm 25 in. 76.2 cm 30 in.
Operating depth
Maximum 58.4 cm 23 in.
Working width
Option 1: 2.5 m 8.33 ft Option 2: 3.2 m 10.42 ft Option 3: 3.8 m 12.5 ft
Transport width
Option 1: 2.1 m 7 ft Option 2: 2.1 m Option 3: 2.1 m
Operating depth
Maximum
58.4 cm 23 in.
Standard options
Spacings
50.8 cm 20 in. 63.5 cm 25 in. 76.2 cm 30 in.
Option 1
Trip force 5,443 kg 12,000 lb Standard type Straight or parabolic with wear shin Shear-bolt
Option 2
Trip force 2,540 kg 5,600 lb Standard type Straight with wear shin or parabolic Safety-trip
Option 3
Trip force 2,404 kg 5,300 lb Standard type Straight with wear shin or parabolic Cushion-trip
Option 4
Trip force 1,451.5 to 2,404 kg 3,200 to 5,300 lb Standard type Parabolic Spring-reset rock standard