Martin Till FCrusher Closing Wheel | 13.5" Diameter | 9.5 lbs Cast Iron | 40-60 HP | For John Deere, Kinze, Horsch
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DESCRIPTION
The Martin Till fCrusher is a game-changing solution designed to eliminate sidewall compaction and ensure uniform seed emergence. Engineered from high-strength ductile cast iron, this 9.5 lbs closing wheel provides the perfect balance of weight and soil engagement. Unlike traditional rubber tires that merely press the surface, the fCrusher features a unique tapered tooth design that firmed soil on one side while crumbling it on the other. This dual-action approach ensures maximum seed-to-soil contact without the risk of air pockets or seed "flicking."
The drafted tooth profile maintains a consistent footprint, preventing the uneven wear common in plastic alternatives. By incorporating the Martin Duty 6-lip seal bearing, this system offers industry-leading longevity in harsh planting environments. Whether you are planting corn, soybeans, or canola, the fCrusher delivers the aggressive soil shattering needed to break through tough furrow walls while maintaining the depth control required for delicate seed beds. Elevate your planter's performance and see why proper closing wheel technology is the key to higher yields.
Key Features
Eliminate Sidewall Compaction permanently by utilizing a tapered tooth design that aggressively shatters the furrow wall, ensuring roots develop horizontally and vertically without restriction for optimal plant health.
Dual-Action Soil Management provides firming on one side of the tooth and crumbling on the other, creating an ideal environment that seals the furrow while leaving loose soil on top.
Ductile Cast Iron Construction ensures a long-lasting service life that far exceeds plastic or rubber wheels, resisting abrasive soil conditions and maintaining its structural integrity over thousands of acres.
Advanced 6-Lip Seal Bearings deliver superior protection against dust, moisture, and debris, significantly extending the maintenance intervals and ensuring your planter stays in the field during tight windows.
Self-Cleaning Tooth Geometry features wide spacing between spikes to prevent plugging from mud, rootballs, or corn cobs, ensuring consistent performance in high-residue or no-till planting conditions.
Precision Depth Control is maintained by the wheel’s specific width and weight, preventing the over-aggressive "soil aeration" that often leads to dried-out seed trenches and poor germination.
Optimized 9.5 lbs Lightweight Design provides enough downward pressure to crumble heavy soils without adding unnecessary stress to the row unit, reducing bounce and improving overall planter stability.
Universal Bolt-On Compatibility allows for seamless integration with John Deere 1700, Kinze 3000+, Horsch, and White series planters, making it a versatile upgrade for most modern rowing units.
Drafted Tooth Technology keeps the entire footprint on the ground at all times, eliminating the need to flip wheels and ensuring even wear across the life of the product.
Improved Seed-To-Soil Contact results in faster, more even emergence by removing air pockets and ensuring the seed is properly tucked into the moisture ribbon for immediate germination.
Multiple Bearing Options including the 7200 and 7000 series axles allow farmers to customize their setup based on specific hub requirements and heavy-duty performance needs.
Superior Performance in Canola and other small grains is achieved through the short-tooth option, providing the delicate touch needed for shallow-planted crops in variable soil types.
Detailed Specifications
Feature
Technical Detail
Brand
Martin Till
Model
fCrusher
Material
High-Strength Ductile Cast Iron
Weight
9.5 lbs (Unit Only) / 11.58 lbs (Shipping)
Wheel Diameter
13.50"
Wheel Width
2.00"
Horsepower
40-60 HP
Bearing Type
Martin Duty 6-Lip Seal (Standard, 7200, or 7000)
Tooth Profile
Tapered and Drafted
Tooth Options
Standard Tooth or Short Tooth
Mounting Style
Bolt-On Hub
Compatibility
John Deere 1700, Kinze 3000+, Harvest Intl, Horsch, White
Crop Versatility
Corn, Soybeans, Canola, Sugar Beets
Application
Conventional, Minimum-Till, and No-Till
Design Benefit
Anti-Plugging / Self-Cleaning
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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.