Versatile Applications – Ideal for breaking up hard soil, compacted layers, and furrowing cultivated soil.
Adjustable Shank Length – The 100 Series offers adjustable shank lengths (15″ for furrowing, 19″ for ripping).
Heavy-Duty Construction – Built with structural tubing frames ranging from 3″ x 3″ to 4″ x 8″ for durability.
Horsepower Range: Compatible with tractors from 25 to 75 HP, making it suitable for small to medium‑sized farm operations without over‑ or under‑straining your equipment.
Soil‑Breaking Function: Designed to penetrate and loosen compacted soil layers, improving water infiltration, root growth, and overall field productivity.
Category 1 & 2 Hitch Compatibility – Designed for tractors with up to 75 HP, depending on the model.
Northstar Attachments Single-Shank Ripper | Shank Length 15" to 27" | Soil Breaking | 25 to 75 HP | For Tractor
DESCRIPTION
The Single-Shank Ripper 100, 200, and 300 Series offers a reliable solution for breaking up hard or compacted soil, enhancing drainage, root growth, and crop yield. Constructed for use with Category 1 and 2 tractors, these rippers are versatile enough to handle a variety of agricultural tasks.
The 100 Series is designed for lighter tractors (up to 25 HP) and includes an optional 12" furrow shovel. The 200 Series is more robust, recommended for compacted soil and compatible with tractors up to 50 HP. For maximum power, the 300 Series fits Category 2 tractors up to 75 HP, featuring a parabolic shank for deep soil penetration. Each model is shear-bolt protected and equipped with a high-carbon replaceable point for durability in demanding conditions.
Key Features
Versatile Applications – Ideal for breaking up hard soil, compacted layers, and furrowing cultivated soil.
Adjustable Shank Length – The 100 Series offers adjustable shank lengths (15″ for furrowing, 19″ for ripping).
Heavy-Duty Construction – Built with structural tubing frames ranging from 3″ x 3″ to 4″ x 8″ for durability.
Shear-Bolt Protection – Protects the shank and frame from damage during operation.
Replaceable Points – Equipped with hard-faced or high-carbon heat-treated replaceable points for extended life.
Optional Furrow Shovel – The 100 Series includes an optional 12″ furrow shovel for additional functionality.
Quick Hitch Compatibility – Models 200 and 300 are compatible with Quick Hitch systems for easy attachment.
Category 1 & 2 Hitch Compatibility – Designed for tractors with up to 75 HP, depending on the model.
Parking Stands – Standard on 200 and 300 Series for convenient storage.
Horsepower Range: Compatible with tractors from 25 to 75 HP, making it suitable for small to medium‑sized farm operations without over‑ or under‑straining your equipment.
Soil‑Breaking Function: Designed to penetrate and loosen compacted soil layers, improving water infiltration, root growth, and overall field productivity.
Detailed Specifications
100 Series
Feature
100 Series
No. of Shanks
1
Frame Tube Size
3″ x 3″
Shank Length
15″ & 19″
Hitch
Cat. 1
Horsepower Rating
Up to 25
Shear-Bolt Protection
Yes
Weight
85 lbs.
Optional 12″ Furrower
Yes
Parking Stands
No
200 Series
Feature
200 Series
No. of Shanks
1
Frame Tube Size
4″ x 6″
Shank Length
23″
Hitch
Cat. 1
HP Rating
Up to 50
Shear-Bolt Protection
Yes
Weight
130 lbs.
Optional 12″ Furrower
No
Parking Stands
Standard
300 Series
Feature
300 Series
No. of Shanks
1
Frame Tube Size
4″ x 8″
Shank Length
27″
Hitch
Cat. 2
HP Rating
Up to 75
Shear-Bolt Protection
Yes
Weight
240 lbs.
Optional 12″ Furrower
No
Parking Stands
Standard
Manuals & Documents
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 85 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.
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.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?
I had a guy from a shop come cut the shafts and hook me up. It went well. I've been using the mulcher and the tractor saw on my two tractors and having fun.
i love it, i'm a little inexperianced with it but i'll learn, i've never messed with chemicals much.
instead of putting it on an atv, i put it on a skid steer
We bought a 6' G3 last year and it worked well. We were missing the handle for seed adjuster on 1st one and they next day aired it. Just ordered an 8 ' model to go with it. Dillon is great to work with. Hope this one works out as well.