Soil Drainage – Three Options for Better Soil Productivity.
Everyone knows that effective soil drainage is vital for getting the best out of your land. Whether you use a scraper, leveler, or specialist ditcher, the important thing is making the most of the moisture you have without losing either moisture or nutrient rich soil. Whether you see water on the surface, or it’s running in the sub-surface, contouring your land to avoid water logging is essential.
Within this domain, DOM Distribution has a range of options to help you manage excess water and optimize soil conditions across extensive fields. Let's explore how these innovative tools synergize to bolster agricultural productivity.
Laser Bucket
These have been a game changer in land management. Taking a huge leap from the age of leveling by site, GPS guided cutting-edge technology harnesses laser-guided precision to reshape land contours and optimize water flow. By precisely sculpting the terrain to conform to desired slopes and gradients, laser buckets ensure uniform water distribution across the field, mitigating the risk of waterlogging and soil erosion.
The K-Tec Flex laser buckets are more than suited to working in all kinds of soil across Australia. They come in three models, offering cutting widths spanning from 4.8m to 8.5m. When paired with 4WD and front wheel assist tractors, these durable box scrapers prove highly effective for various tasks, including swift paddock resurfacing, precise site leveling, ground drainage, and upkeep of your property’s roads.
Scraper
Scrapers are a great tool that both cut and carry soil to exactly where it’s needed. When you need to carry out bigger earthworks, scrapers do the job of a grader and tipper in one machine. Built with a lower horsepower requirement, and engineered for quick hitching, Ashland direct mount scrapers are designed to maximise the functionality of an existing 4WD, FWA or articulated tractor for bulk agricultural earthmoving projects.
Ditcher
These specialist machines allow you to cut and throw soil back across the paddock as you go. The Wolverine Ditcher, a pinnacle of engineering prowess, stands as a beacon of efficiency in soil drainage management. Designed to address the challenges of waterlogging and poor drainage, this specialized implement integrates seamlessly with agricultural machinery, typically tractors, to excavate precise trenches or ditches. Its versatility allows farmers to customize trench depth and width, catering to diverse soil and drainage conditions with unparalleled precision. These ditchers maximises croppable area with precise tilting capabilities to produce V-drains with wider, gentler slopes.
Together, the K-Tecs, Ashlands, and Wolverine Ditchers form a formidable trio, giving you a range to choose what works best for your operation. From the initial excavation, to creating channels for water runoff, and fine-tuning the topography, your land can be sculpted to perfection.
Increased efficiency has a cost, but it quickly turns into tangible benefits, reducing labor costs, and minimizing downtime while maximizing operational productivity. Harness the power of these innovations by getting in touch with DOM Distribution today.