Field Slitter or Aerator - improving clay fields.
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tda
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I did consider a small one that took plugs out as it went round (only have a quad to pull it) but didn't buy in the end. I did see a local farmer with a huge slitter doing a field near us so might try him. The only thing is it will be a huge tractor pulling it, so defeats some of the purpose
SEL
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I've had the slitter - I bought over grazed fields which get wet & hadn't been rested. It didn't get done until May due to weather & farmer's availability but well worth it. All the fields looked fabulous for the next 2 years.
They really need doing again but the guy who did them last time has quoted me a huge price.
They really need doing again but the guy who did them last time has quoted me a huge price.
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite
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We are on Devon pink clay; I'd love to know if that sort of "implement" is available in a min-version that you could tow behind a 4X4............. in fact I'd seriously kill for one.
Anyone know??
Anyone know??
Exasperated
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Yes, it’s on a bigger scale than that, but nephew’s been slitting all this week (particular attention to any molehill areas, devious little devils!)
If your ground is badly compacted, been waterlogged and drying hard, it should be helpful, but you’d have to balance that against the working weight of the tractor and aerator. Probably would be better if you can find a mini version for a quad? We don’t do every single field every year, and are not on clay anyway.
millitiger
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We bought a plug tine aerator 18months ago and it has been, hands down, the best bit of kit for improving the fields.
I think it was £600 secondhand from Facebook, I spent months patiently waiting for one to pop up.
I think it was £600 secondhand from Facebook, I spent months patiently waiting for one to pop up.