Wow!, The drone footage was really good. What a beautiful day. Blue bule sky with a few clouds and green green grass. Who knew poking holes in the ground could really help the soil. Thanks 😊.
This is another great video! I enjoy watching what is happening at Gierok Farms! This machine looks like it will be a good addition to your farm! I am excited to see more videos including the tesults from using the Ranch Worx aerator!
My Mother would have kicked my ass if I ran that thing up the driveway hahaha, that is an awesome tool for your territory, we don't have a use for that kind of thing in south Central MN, but understand and appreciate the concept of it both for run off and compaction purposes, thanks for another great video!!
This seems like a very good way to test out a product. I would imagine you have or will have had adequate rainfall since you did this. And thank you Darby for getting wet to test it out. Hope this works out well for you. Enjoyed this. Take care.
Great video and awesome piece of equipment! Looks very well built, looks like it should do what it was designed to do! You're missing a hair pin on your three-point upper link pin and it's working its way out in this video. Hope you caught it before it fell out!
I would be really interested in seeing what it would do in corn stalks after picking . Be interesting to how good it sizes and pegs the corn fodder . thanks for the video got me thinking
♥ from finger lakes NY State,Repetitive passes, surface broadcast some tune up seed and fertilizer and your pasture ground will SMOKE the boots off your best hay ground --Hear me now believe me later .Great purchase Great vid 😉
Will be interesting to see the water infiltration rate on the slopes during/after a heavy downpour. You've ran it over enough meadow land to get a feel for the results. Definitely need enough tractor to control the weight in hilly terrain.
Very interesting! Thanks for the good video, and thanks to RanchWorx for sending that unit out to you. I'll be very interested to see short and long-term results. The 12' width seems very workable for tighter areas, field roads, and hilly pastureland where there may be permanent obstacles to work around. If you would end up purchasing a unit such as this, you could possibly pick up custom work. I know I'd hire you to do my hay and pasture ground if you were closer. We have hills, too, and even though it is all hay ground and pasture, runoff is a serious problem.
Looks like a good machine, I’m sure that the results will be worthwhile. I’d love to try it out here in Aus on some of our hard compacted paddocks. We have a similar type of thing called a “crocodile seeder “ that does a good job, also we use Yeomans subsoiler’s for compaction in both cultivation and pasture situations. Enjoyed the video 👍 Regards from Down Under.
Looks like it does a good job. In those thin areas it looks like some over seeding and possibly some fertilizing would work good with this. Nice comparison with the compaction probe and the water retention.
That definitely looks like a very strongly built unit. Being able to control the weight seems to be a positive asset. I am curious to see how well or if it helps with any thickening of growth over the used areas. If any.
A little electric powered seeder mounted on it would be a slick way to overseed thin and weedy spots! Something you can turn on and off as you need it. Salford has a vertical tool set up for cover crops, but that's not what you need. Just an idea, but it might be worth looking into. Great video, and a really nice machine. I know a few people that bought the small tine machines, but they didn't seem happy with them.
Nice to see Ranchworx commenting. Wish they would have done a vertical test strip. I watch everything from 70 milkers, 500? Beef to 2,000 milkers. Not being able to see a price prevents me from making a guesstimate on cost effectiveness. I wonder if you hit the horse shows?
I'm more curious about using this in the fall... incorporating manure into choped corn ground and what it does to corn stalks especially when it's fully loaded
@Blackwellll3066 Yes! It opens up the top side of the surface allowing the fertilizer to penetrate into the ground, but it also fractures the soil allowing the liquid fertilizer to percolate deeper.
I wonder if you could use that to terminate a crop sort of like a crimper that Dr. Grant uses on his video and then come behind it and plant your no till for deer plots, I wonder what the smallest drum they make? And I love your channel. It’s awesome.
It would be nice to see an update after a few weeks, then a month and 2 months...it would be nice if there was a comparison between what was aerated vs what wasn't.
@@ranchworx I'd love to see your peer reviewed research data showing that soil aerators have any positive benefit at all. In fact, except in very extreme cases (and this farmer's field is not one of them) research has shown that pasture aerators are entirely ineffective and can even exacerbate the problem. So says literally every university agriculture department in the entire country. Care to link some research? The key term is here "peer reviewed" research, not the fake research your marketing team feeds the salesmen.
Hey @stevenosborne7223 Gierok Farms has graciously agreed to give us a follow up video in a few months. Stay tuned! And give us a call anytime to find out more.
That’s a lot of theory. I still have not seen a real world effect of one of these. Before and after strips through a field and then seeing a growth difference would be the evidence I’m looking for.
This would be just the thig to pull behind the bat wing mower, with a seeder to upgrade the divercity of your plant base of your pasture according to different soils.
With the water in the tank, how deep in the field soil did it go? With out the water how deep in the pasture soil did it make it? It looked good from on the video. Will be interesting to see the results in a month or so.
@user-sh4gd5cg1b The RanchWorx aerator does a great job of incorporating corn stalks and other residue into the soil. It breaks it up and speeds up the decomposition process.
Sure seems like it would be much better to run up and down hills instead of contouring so the divits? could hold the water instead of slucing it in and out with the vertical cuts washing your surface soil out,
Question how would that work on a cornfield after you pick it would it chew up the stocks is that something you're going to try or is it not recommended
The RanchWorx aerator does a great job of incorporating corn stalks and other residue into the soil. It breaks it up and speeds up the decomposition process.
@davidrichter6210 Yes! It is very effective. It makes the roots establish quicker. We recommend checking with your seed provider to see if you should aerate before or after.
Our RanchTech Blades cause a deep shattering effect underground. It's doing more than just poking holes. The water will penetrate deep into the soil. We'd love to talk to you about the soil type in your area if you'd like to give us a call sometime!
Definitely not. 6" wide and about 3/8" thick. They need to go in about 3-4". If used when the ground is dry, as recommended, there is very little top side disturbance. Your cattle will have no issues.
The 1236SB has an 11’ wide drum. The fracture depth can be as deep as 24”+. It depends on your soil type and compaction. The unit is rated for 90HP. It will definitely improve you forage production.
1) you want at least 100 lbs of soil tension. Otherwise your amendments go right thru; the soil and plants get little benefit. 2) I would not expect INSTANT reduction in compaction without a few rains. 3) You can't adjust the angle of attack of the blades as with others. Soil type and level of compaction will dictate that on other brands. You can weight the others as you like as well. I'm curious as to the need to or not. I say all of this because no doubt I have use for one of these tools. The only way I can justify owning one is to offer it as a service as well. That's a lot of money to have sitting 95% of the time.
The amount of water you put in the drum really depends on your land. Give us a call sometime and we can discuss how you could get the perfect fracturing effect.
Research has shown, except in very extreme cases (and this farmer's field is not one of them) that pasture aerators are entirely ineffective and can even exacerbate the problem, serving only to further increase operating costs. So says literally every university agriculture department in the entire country. If RanchWorx actually stands behind their product and has some peer reviewed research to link I'd sure love to see it. The key words there are peer reviewed, not the fake research that your marketing team feeds you.
Very basic built,nothing to complicate on it and/or to repair,the only thing that I can see that would go wrong is a hydro leak or a bearing on the drum,witch I beleive need to be heavy-duty because of the speed they roll and mostlly because of the shock and weight that the need to absorb. The company came back to me on my first post when you got it,and they assure me that they were top knotch.
A penetrometer is a fancy name for a compaction meter. It is a great tool, along with a root probe, to determine your root structure and gauge your compaction level.
This is still my favorite farming channel on UA-cam.
Wow!, The drone footage was really good. What a beautiful day. Blue bule sky with a few clouds and green green grass. Who knew poking holes in the ground could really help the soil. Thanks 😊.
Agreed! Great footage!
The drone footage really gave us a better perspective of how steep the hills are. Great video. It will be interesting to see how it works over time.
Agreed! Terrific footage.
Very good piece of equipment I think it will be a very impressive change in the fields and pasture. Look forward to more on the results
YES, want to see more of RanchWorx in action!!!
This is another great video! I enjoy watching what is happening at Gierok Farms! This machine looks like it will be a good addition to your farm! I am excited to see more videos including the tesults from using the Ranch Worx aerator!
The way you take care of the land is so impressive. Love the team work
My Mother would have kicked my ass if I ran that thing up the driveway hahaha, that is an awesome tool for your territory, we don't have a use for that kind of thing in south Central MN, but understand and appreciate the concept of it both for run off and compaction purposes, thanks for another great video!!
This seems like a very good way to test out a product. I would imagine you have or will have had adequate rainfall since you did this. And thank you Darby for getting wet to test it out. Hope this works out well for you. Enjoyed this. Take care.
The drone footage was good. Thanks
Really enjoy your videos. It's good to see you all different machinery.
Great results for cropping or pasture 👌💪👍.
The use of agriculture technology in this video is quite impressive. A good watch.
Great video and awesome piece of equipment! Looks very well built, looks like it should do what it was designed to do! You're missing a hair pin on your three-point upper link pin and it's working its way out in this video. Hope you caught it before it fell out!
Nice to see and keep us informed about the results?
I would be really interested in seeing what it would do in corn stalks after picking . Be interesting to how good it sizes and pegs the corn fodder . thanks for the video got me thinking
Love the drone shots!
Agreed! Very nice footage!
♥ from finger lakes NY State,Repetitive passes, surface broadcast some tune up seed and fertilizer and your pasture ground will SMOKE the boots off your best hay ground --Hear me now believe me later .Great purchase Great vid 😉
Hey @ericsimmons102! Thanks for tuning in from NY State!!
Will be interesting to see the water infiltration rate on the slopes during/after a heavy downpour. You've ran it over enough meadow land to get a feel for the results. Definitely need enough tractor to control the weight in hilly terrain.
Wow very cool I am from South central Pennsylvania I would definitely be interested in trying this on our pastures or corn stocks
Very interesting! Thanks for the good video, and thanks to RanchWorx for sending that unit out to you. I'll be very interested to see short and long-term results. The 12' width seems very workable for tighter areas, field roads, and hilly pastureland where there may be permanent obstacles to work around. If you would end up purchasing a unit such as this, you could possibly pick up custom work. I know I'd hire you to do my hay and pasture ground if you were closer. We have hills, too, and even though it is all hay ground and pasture, runoff is a serious problem.
We are very excited to hear about his results as well! Stay tuned! You'll definitely see a decrease in runoff.
Looks like a good machine, I’m sure that the results will be worthwhile. I’d love to try it out here in Aus on some of our hard compacted paddocks. We have a similar type of thing called a “crocodile seeder “ that does a good job, also we use Yeomans subsoiler’s for compaction in both cultivation and pasture situations. Enjoyed the video 👍 Regards from Down Under.
Looks like it does a good job. In those thin areas it looks like some over seeding and possibly some fertilizing would work good with this. Nice comparison with the compaction probe and the water retention.
This looks intriguing. There's nothing to lose by trying it.
Thanks for the comment, @anthonyhengst2908. We couldn't agree more :)
excellent!
That definitely looks like a very strongly built unit. Being able to control the weight seems to be a positive asset. I am curious to see how well or if it helps with any thickening of growth over the used areas. If any.
@dennisbelles9236 Gierok Farms will be posting a follow up video. Stay tuned!
I have one of these areators and it works great! Easy to pull, easy to attach, and easy to work. Aerates the ground very well.
Thank you so much for commenting, @JoelB0440! We are excited to hear about your success!
A little electric powered seeder mounted on it would be a slick way to overseed thin and weedy spots! Something you can turn on and off as you need it. Salford has a vertical tool set up for cover crops, but that's not what you need. Just an idea, but it might be worth looking into. Great video, and a really nice machine. I know a few people that bought the small tine machines, but they didn't seem happy with them.
You are correct about that! We have seeder attachment options too.
@@ranchworx Very nice!
They have seeder options listed on their website. Common story regarding tine type aerators.
As always good video
Looks great!
Looks good. I think it is a + for ur farm.
Nice to see Ranchworx commenting.
Wish they would have done a vertical test strip. I watch everything from 70 milkers, 500? Beef to 2,000 milkers. Not being able to see a price prevents me from making a guesstimate on cost effectiveness.
I wonder if you hit the horse shows?
I'm more curious about using this in the fall... incorporating manure into choped corn ground and what it does to corn stalks especially when it's fully loaded
That’s what I was also thinking, seems like it would help liquid manure absorb into the soil.
@Blackwellll3066 Yes! It opens up the top side of the surface allowing the fertilizer to penetrate into the ground, but it also fractures the soil allowing the liquid fertilizer to percolate deeper.
Need to be careful using it in wet conditions. It may seal the soil reducing absorbtion. Your soil type will dictate what you must do.
@@thegreenerthemeaner Yep! Our aerators are designed to be used when the soil is nice and dry.
@@thegreenerthemeaner I was thinking ya aerat before adding manure so some manure goes down deeper
I wonder if you could use that to terminate a crop sort of like a crimper that Dr. Grant uses on his video and then come behind it and plant your no till for deer plots, I wonder what the smallest drum they make? And I love your channel. It’s awesome.
It would be nice to see an update after a few weeks, then a month and 2 months...it would be nice if there was a comparison between what was aerated vs what wasn't.
We agree! Gierok Farms will be posting an update. Stay tuned!
Looking to use one of these this coming week on my pastures and hay fields. Thanks for the demo here
Nice! We'd love to hear your results.
@@ranchworx I'd love to see your peer reviewed research data showing that soil aerators have any positive benefit at all. In fact, except in very extreme cases (and this farmer's field is not one of them) research has shown that pasture aerators are entirely ineffective and can even exacerbate the problem. So says literally every university agriculture department in the entire country. Care to link some research? The key term is here "peer reviewed" research, not the fake research your marketing team feeds the salesmen.
I have had the best results from the Aerway pasture aerator.
@ozarkrefugee Have you had the opportunity to try a RanchWorx aerator?
Really interested to see how much of a difference it makes in your pastures we’ve thought of getting one of these to use on our farm
Hey @stevenosborne7223 Gierok Farms has graciously agreed to give us a follow up video in a few months. Stay tuned! And give us a call anytime to find out more.
That’s a lot of theory. I still have not seen a real world effect of one of these. Before and after strips through a field and then seeing a growth difference would be the evidence I’m looking for.
Really want to see the long term effect,
Hey @brianwestveer9532 Gierok Farms has graciously agreed to give us a follow up video in a few months. Stay tuned!
This would be just the thig to pull behind the bat wing mower, with a seeder to upgrade the divercity of your plant base of your pasture according to different soils.
How deep did the tines penetrate? Can you maybe use a ruler and show us on camera how deep it goes? Thank you.
With the water in the tank, how deep in the field soil did it go? With out the water how deep in the pasture soil did it make it? It looked good from on the video.
Will be interesting to see the results in a month or so.
I wonder if that airator would be good for corn stalks in the fall to leave them on the soil?
@user-sh4gd5cg1b The RanchWorx aerator does a great job of incorporating corn stalks and other residue into the soil. It breaks it up and speeds up the decomposition process.
I am interested in an update in a few weeks
Gierok Farms has graciously agreed to give us a follow up video. Stay tuned!
I pasture alot to and am really curious to see results
@sperfdairy2160 Gierok Farms will be posting a follow up video. Stay tuned!
so where did the family come from in the first place ,with the cow bells switzerland i guess
I noticed it about 20-50% less run off
Excellent video, hope this machine works well for you.
Sure seems like it would be much better to run up and down hills instead of contouring so the divits? could hold the water instead of slucing it in and out with the vertical cuts washing your surface soil out,
Are yous gonna keep the aerator?
Wow that makes my 5 foot three point aerator drum look tiny. LOL
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Question how would that work on a cornfield after you pick it would it chew up the stocks is that something you're going to try or is it not recommended
The RanchWorx aerator does a great job of incorporating corn stalks and other residue into the soil. It breaks it up and speeds up the decomposition process.
I hope you get results, but I am not going to hold my breath. I would hate to find out it doesn't work after purchase.
What about. Use it and then broadcast fertility, and grass seed. To revise an old pasture.
@davidrichter6210 Yes! It is very effective. It makes the roots establish quicker. We recommend checking with your seed provider to see if you should aerate before or after.
Definitely interested. Do they ship overseas?
@JimWilliams-k6j Absolutely! We are a global company.
The water test looked the same on cam. Not sure if it is going deep enough to really do much good.
Our RanchTech Blades cause a deep shattering effect underground. It's doing more than just poking holes. The water will penetrate deep into the soil. We'd love to talk to you about the soil type in your area if you'd like to give us a call sometime!
maybe overseed
Did you rent this or just test it out?
Live in Nebraska (southeast) need a dealer or brand name of aerator. HP OF JD tractor? Found name of aerator. Thanks
Ranchworx is this aerator, looks like a great machine!
Nice aerator. Do the blades slice holes big enough for a cow to step in?
Definitely not. 6" wide and about 3/8" thick. They need to go in about 3-4". If used when the ground is dry, as recommended, there is very little top side disturbance. Your cattle will have no issues.
@@jarrodturner6616how wide is the bottom side disturbance? How much horsepower needed for the 1236?
The 1236SB has an 11’ wide drum. The fracture depth can be as deep as 24”+. It depends on your soil type and compaction. The unit is rated for 90HP. It will definitely improve you forage production.
1) you want at least 100 lbs of soil tension. Otherwise your amendments go right thru; the soil and plants get little benefit.
2) I would not expect INSTANT reduction in compaction without a few rains.
3) You can't adjust the angle of attack of the blades as with others. Soil type and level of compaction will dictate that on other brands. You can weight the others as you like as well. I'm curious as to the need to or not.
I say all of this because no doubt I have use for one of these tools. The only way I can justify owning one is to offer it as a service as well. That's a lot of money to have sitting 95% of the time.
I just purchased the same aerator. When do you know when to aerate with water or empty?
Hey @brianearick1318. I believe your salesman gave you call yesterday. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Your top link hairpin is missing.
Would it work better with it full of water
The amount of water you put in the drum really depends on your land. Give us a call sometime and we can discuss how you could get the perfect fracturing effect.
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i live near on the somerset levels its flat it horrifies me how you drive around those hills
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Research has shown, except in very extreme cases (and this farmer's field is not one of them) that pasture aerators are entirely ineffective and can even exacerbate the problem, serving only to further increase operating costs. So says literally every university agriculture department in the entire country. If RanchWorx actually stands behind their product and has some peer reviewed research to link I'd sure love to see it. The key words there are peer reviewed, not the fake research that your marketing team feeds you.
What is the farm dogs name?
Does it have water in it or sand for weight?
he said water ,weighs 8000 pounds
Very basic built,nothing to complicate on it and/or to repair,the only thing that I can see that would go wrong is a hydro leak or a bearing on the drum,witch I beleive need to be heavy-duty because of the speed they roll and mostlly because of the shock and weight that the need to absorb.
The company came back to me on my first post when you got it,and they assure me that they were top knotch.
You are absolutely correct. Grease is cheap. Keep the four bearings lubed up and you will not have any problems.
You Have a lot for milking 42 cows
How much did they pay you 😂
penetrometer 4:14
A penetrometer is a fancy name for a compaction meter. It is a great tool, along with a root probe, to determine your root structure and gauge your compaction level.
@@jarrodturner6616 No, it's the correct name. There's no such thing as a compaction meter.
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