AFAIK the legs are Hardox. Can't see how you bend them that easily. We have not bent one yet and we are on rocky ground.
Driving too fast?
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Best low disturbance subsoiler?
- Thread starter Drdf96
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Driving too fast?
The part that the point fits on to is not Hardox , we tested them with the drill and they drilled easy , they are now using a new design of a stronger leg afaik.
- Location
- Acton Scott, South Shropshire
In 3 years we havent bent a leg - at least not until they were so thin you could see through them 
- after the strips we welded on had worn away. Think we have had 3 sets of legs now and about to fit the new type - no complaints here.
- after the strips we welded on had worn away. Think we have had 3 sets of legs now and about to fit the new type - no complaints here.Have you seen the new type are they much stronger.In 3 years we havent bent a leg - at least not until they were so thin you could see through them
- Location
- Acton Scott, South Shropshire
Yes. got a set here but havent had chance to scrutinise them - dont think they are massively different but I dont think generic points will now fit?
- Location
- Down
How do u bend it james if it's hydraulic ? I bought one last summer done about 100+ acres on legs without covers as they wanted me to try out [ new model of legs which have easier changed wear plates not needing covers ]done about 25 acres on these ,ground variable but no bending etc well pleased with results this spring ,except for lifting stones
I'd say it's the round stones underground , they are getting bent sideways and an odd one bent down.
I sent our sumo subsoiler legs off to Metcalfe's last wednesday to have their low disturbance NG legs and feet welded on. They look a good system with interchangeable shins for different working depths. Gone for 10" wing ie 5" either side on leg spacings of 650mm. Would perhaps get away with 8" total wing then Bob lincs?
spikeislander
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- Location
- bedfordshire
You won't regret it there very good
Have got you Metcalfe's on your shakerator? We have a shakerator and your right cheap to run but mix the soil too much for my liking now.
Johndeere
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- Location
- Oxfordshire
Sumo LDS is an excellent piece of kit in both arable and grassland, consider a GLS as they are price competitive and hold their value, we have a 4 leg demonstrator in Oxfordshire if anyone wants a tryView attachment 475366
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- Location
- Grantham
Have you looked at Tillso sabre tine will weld on to your leg or able to make complete leg for your subsoiler. Have run ours with these 5 years no problem. Big difference to snapping the simba point off and their costly replacement.
I did look at Tillso, also a very well designed leg and liked the 4m Advantage but affordability was the downside (never say never) with a subsoiler available to convert and their new feet were also more expensive. Metcalfe will weld them on as part of the deal also.
- Location
- Lincs / Cambs border
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10-12” is about max depth .
- Location
- South Northants
The Quivogne legs were designed by @Tim Howard . We have one of his Soilmaster subsoilers. He will make legs any length or width to suit the job you’re doing. Highly recommended.
- Location
- Woodhall Spa. Lincolnshire
I have a full range of standard and low disturbance feet with wide or narrow wings.
All feet are one piece with tungsten tips and hard facing for even wear, the main leg socket is above ground level so they don't wear. Conversion legs for most machines are available.
@soilmasters.co.uk.
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