bigeight
5 year old buck +
Hoping to get some information/experiences with 3 point hitch style tree planters.
I do a LOT of tree planting with dibble bars for small trees and a 1 man earth auger for larger ones. Last year was the first year I was hired to help on a project with a tree planter. The field was recently disked up and ended up being an absolute mess. Soil was clumping when sliced and the wheels were not able to seal the trees back in well, etc.
The few areas that it was on unmolested soils, it did very well, and I was impressed.
I am getting a decent amount of inquiries about planting jobs that are slightly larger than usual and to the point it may make sense to invest in one of these, and a tractor.
1. What is the minimum size tractor you would invest in to use for pulling one of these ? I'd like it to be smaller and more maneuverable IF possible and easier to tailor, drive to jobs, etc.
2. Is there certain soils that this will NOT work in? I'd hate to get to a field and just plain not be able to plant because the soil would not seal like I experienced when it was plowed before hand.
3. Any other reasons this is a bad idea !?!?!? :-D
Any experiences would be appreciated
I do a LOT of tree planting with dibble bars for small trees and a 1 man earth auger for larger ones. Last year was the first year I was hired to help on a project with a tree planter. The field was recently disked up and ended up being an absolute mess. Soil was clumping when sliced and the wheels were not able to seal the trees back in well, etc.
The few areas that it was on unmolested soils, it did very well, and I was impressed.
I am getting a decent amount of inquiries about planting jobs that are slightly larger than usual and to the point it may make sense to invest in one of these, and a tractor.
1. What is the minimum size tractor you would invest in to use for pulling one of these ? I'd like it to be smaller and more maneuverable IF possible and easier to tailor, drive to jobs, etc.
2. Is there certain soils that this will NOT work in? I'd hate to get to a field and just plain not be able to plant because the soil would not seal like I experienced when it was plowed before hand.
3. Any other reasons this is a bad idea !?!?!? :-D
Any experiences would be appreciated