Ground-Hog BMF600-AG - 6.0m Aerator
For contractors and farmers looking to smash through large areas in the shortest possible time - introducing the new BMF600-AG 6m Folding Aerator.
The BMF600-AG Ground-Hog is a heavy-duty model manufactured for fast and effective aeration. The tine shaft is able to be adjusted from 0 to 5 degrees in 2½ degree increments. All Ground-Hog aerators have 4 tines per row resulting in 25% more aeration than other brands.
Note: We can also custom manufacture folding aerators to your requirements, including in Quick Adjust format.
Manufactured here in NZ, Ground-Hog aerators come in a range of widths from 1.5m to 3.6m and wider - contact us to discuss your requirements.
Key Features of the BMF600 Include:
Effective Aeration
- 6.0m Working Width
- 8” Ag Tines with lean and twist that lift and shatter the soil profile, effectively aerating across the width of the machine
- Adjustable Shafts 0-5 degrees to adjust the degree of aeration
- Heavy Duty 2pt Linkage Tow Hitch with 2-way Swivel system to effectively handle contours from flat to rolling
- Over Centre hydraulic rams to give downforce on outer edges of the folding wings
Low Maintenance
- Greaseable bearings and pins
- Hard wearing tines made in Europe
Fast & Easy to Pull
- Minimum horsepower requirement 150hp
- Tow at up to 12km/h – can cover 6 Ha/hr including allowance for headlands etc!
Heavy Duty Construction
- Box section frame construction, manufactured from 150x150 RHS
- Machine weight approx. 2400kgs – can take an additional 880kg of concrete ballast on centre tray
- Manufactured in New Zealand using European tine technology
Transportable
- Folds down to 2.95m travel width
- Low centre of gravity for towing and high ground clearance
- Flotation tyres
- Comes with jack stand for storage
Ideal for dairy farmers and livestock farmers with larger properties, this machine effectively aerates the ground, with the lean and twist on the tines lifting and shattering the soil profile. The improved aeration allows air and vital nutrients deeper into the root zone, driving root depth lower and improving yields.
Combine the Ground-Hog with the Lehner SuperVario spreader to create the ultimate one-pass pasture renovation tool!
The 0-5 degrees manual adjustment on the shaft allows you to aerate in a range of soil moisture conditions - the larger the shaft angle the more aggressive the aeration. The lean and twist combines with the shaft angle to increase the disturbance to the soil.
Compared to a subsoiler, on 0 degrees the Ground Hog aerator leaves very minimal surface disturbance - you can put your stock in the same paddock soon after aeration. The rolling action and high tine density of 4 tines per row means there is no ridging or disturbance created by the Ground-hog.
The rolling tine action of the Groundhog requires a lot less pulling than a subsoiler or leg aerator, reducing horsepower consumption and increasing speed. Since you can get the job done faster, the aerator can get used more often, improving the overall performance of your farm!
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