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Product Description
Gearmore Medium Duty Tractor Spader | Model VM6-170 | Working Width 66" | 60 HP | For 3-Point Hitch Tractor
DESCRIPTION
The Gearmore VM6-170 Medium Duty Spader is a high-performance agricultural tillage implement designed for deep soil cultivation, vertical tillage, and soil aeration in farms, vineyards, orchards, and other agricultural applications. Featuring a 66-inch spading width and 8 heavy-duty spades, it penetrates compacted soil to an approximate depth of 12 inches, loosening hard ground without mixing the subsoil with valuable topsoil. Its 3-speed gearbox offers selectable operating speeds of 145, 166, and 191 RPM, providing flexibility for different soil conditions. Designed for tractors with up to 60 HP, it features a Category I 3-point hitch, 540 RPM PTO compatibility, adjustable depth skids, and a rear tailboard for controlled soil finishing. The Gearmore VM6-170 helps improve soil aeration, moisture retention, drainage, and erosion control, delivering reliable performance for demanding agricultural soil preparation.
Key Features
66-Inch Spading Width: Covers a generous 66-inch working width, making it suitable for efficient soil cultivation across farms, vineyards, orchards, and agricultural fields.
60 HP Tractor Compatibility: Designed for tractors with a maximum horsepower capacity of 60 HP, delivering dependable performance for medium-duty agricultural tillage applications.
8 Heavy-Duty Spades: Equipped with eight vertical spading elements that penetrate compacted soil, break up hard ground, and create a loose, workable soil structure.
12-Inch Deep Soil Cultivation: Reaches an approximate working depth of 12 inches, helping loosen compacted ground while maintaining separation between topsoil and subsoil.
3-Speed Gearbox: Features a convenient three-speed gearbox with selectable operating speeds of 145, 166, and 191 RPM to accommodate different soil conditions and cultivation requirements.
Vertical Tillage Technology: Uses a straight-down digging and soil-turning action to improve soil structure without excessively mixing valuable topsoil with underlying subsoil.
Category I 3-Point Hitch: Designed with a Category I three-point hitch connection for compatible agricultural tractors, providing secure implement attachment and convenient operation.
540 RPM PTO Compatibility: Operates with a standard 540 RPM tractor PTO system to transfer power efficiently to the gearbox and spading mechanism.
Adjustable Depth Skids: Includes adjustable skids that allow operators to control working depth according to soil conditions and specific cultivation requirements.
Adjustable Rear Tailboard: Features an adjustable rear tailboard to help manage soil movement and produce a more controlled, consistent cultivated surface.
Steel Soil Side Plates: Incorporates durable steel side plates that help contain soil within the working area during spading operations.
Class 5 Driveshaft: Equipped with a Class 5 driveshaft and slip clutch to provide reliable PTO power transmission and added drivetrain protection during operation.
Improved Soil Aeration: Breaks up dense soil layers and creates a loose soil texture, improving air movement and supporting healthier growing conditions.
Enhanced Moisture Retention: Produces a cultivated soil structure that helps retain moisture and reduce erosion, supporting productive agricultural land management.
Versatile Agricultural Applications: Ideal for farms, vineyards, orchards, and other agricultural environments requiring effective deep digging and soil preparation.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 110 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
The week before leaving for my mule deer hunt in Wyoming, I seeded the area surrounding the new runway at Wertheimer Airport in Norman.
This past Tuesday, I returned to finish the job and was pleased to see that the seed I planted just two weeks earlier was already germinating and coming up nicely.
These pictures show the freshly seeded areas alongside those planted two weeks ago. It’s a great comparison and a good example of what proper seedbed preparation and planting can accomplish.
I used my Ferminator G-3, which is one impressive piece of equipment. It prepares the seedbed, plants the seed, smooths the soil, and firms everything up for good seed-to-soil contact—all in one efficient operation.
I’ve owned and operated several no-till drills over the years, but I can say without hesitation that the Ferminator is the most efficient and versatile seeding machine I’ve ever owned.
There’s something pretty satisfying about returning to a job and seeing those first green shoots coming through the ground. That’s when you know your hard work is paying off!
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Very pleased. Product was better than anticipated and is working well.
I expect the 2000lb feeders to last at least a decade based on my use with cattle.
If feeding wild game would likely last a lifetime with minimal maintenance.
seeds come out way to fast at lowest setting when planting alfalfa literally the only reason I bought it now I can't even use it and I can't return it so I'm stuck with it for the price you pay you would think it would work!
It’s built solid. It handles Field grass hip high pretty well. With the maintaining the field grass after the first cut, the pasture field is starting to look like a lawn. The 84 inch with the best thing to get for 8 acres. It’s best to order belts for back up in the event if the belts were to break. But overall, I like the product quality is good.
When I think of ripping it outdoors something else comes to mind, but I digress. This spreader is awesome. Works like a champ. The hopper is big enough to do my 1 acre lot for my applications. Just load once and go. I would highly recommend this spreader. It saves a ton of time and is a quality product.