The DMI 5310 strip-till system features 24-in. coulters with 300 lbs. of spring down force for heavy-duty residue management. A special berm builder has a large 18-in. dull disk blade attached at the toolbar mount rather than the shank, so it stays in position even when the shank tips. The HCS shank, with 1,150 lbs. of force, holds strip-till knives rigidly in place while they till and raise the soil into a berm for more uniform tillage depth and placement of dry or liquid fertilizer and/or anhydrous ammonia. Exclusive 14-in.-dia. conditioner bar baskets size clods and reduce holes, shaping the berms for better seed-to-soil contact and improved germination. Heavy-duty side-mounted row markers have spring safety breakaways. Price: 12-row with berm basket, $39,073; less basket, $34,066; 16-row, with basket, $48,108; less basket, $41,423.

For more information, contact: CNH, Box 65, Goodfield, IL 61742, 617/742-0065, www.dmifarm.com, e-mail: cary.sizelove@cnh.com or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/fin.

The Ripper-Stripper shatters hardpan up to 18-in. deep, encouraging soil moisture and nutrient movement. Two patented offset fluted coulters behind each shank till and lift soil, creating a raised seedbed for optimum germination. Rolling harrow baskets, with scalloped, angled blades follow the coulters to mix and smooth the soil and residue. Optional life-assist wheels allow either rigid or pivot mounting of a planter to the rear of the subsoiler. Price: 12-row, folding model, $23,855. For more information, contact Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc., Box 357, Kalida, OH 45853, 800/322-6301, www.unverferth.com or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/fin.

Progressive Farm Products adds the 7234 custom applicator strip-till toolbar to its tillage lineup. You can switch from twelve to sixteen 30-in. rows in minutes. A flat fold marker system is fully integrated and hydraulically expandable from 30 to 40 ft. Select from a variety of coulter and shank combinations, along with 18-in. Trash Titan disk sealers. For more information, contact Progressive Farm Products, Inc., RR 1, Hudson, IL 61748, 800/788-1564, www.progressivefarm.com or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/fin.

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