Posted by JMS/.MN on April 24, 2008 at 12:55:38 from (209.237.107.155):
In Reply to: Re: field tile posted by RobMD on April 23, 2008 at 21:10:09:
A tile plow works even simpler than a trencher which is what is pictured here- just the normal evolution of technology over the years. A tile plow is like a giant subsoiler- single shank, one pass, laser controls the depth, tile goes into the ground through a pipe on the back of the (subsoiler) plow shank- like a cable layer that utility companies use for phone, etc- just a bigger scale, and no vibrator. Did 2-3000 feet each of the last two years, planning about 4000 feet for this year. Basically mains, and I drew up some plans for this year"s summer project- a home-made plow that will work behind my 190 hp MFWD tractor so I can put laterals in on simple slopes, without laser guidance. Backhoe/trencher requires backfilling- plows do not. Less disruption of the soil surface, and takes more traction than power. Running over 4 feet deep in clay, 325 hp IH and a Cat Challenger were spinning until the dozer got hooked in front. Tile is better than any hired man- works 24 hours per day for a lifetime, always shows up for work! Most any clay ground in the south third of MN is tiled to some degree- just not always enough.
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