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Aerway Aerator
Let our Aerway help you battle your soil compaction issues! The 7.5 cultivation width is versatile and used to open up compacted areas in pasture or fields. A great implement to help incorporate manure into the soil before nitrogen is lost. It is equipped with a wheel kit for easy towing to fields within 35 miles. Requires a 45-75 HP tractor with hydraulics. Hitch is a straight drawbar pin.
BCS Walk-Behind Tractor
***Only those who have attended a BCS Tractor Training are eligible to rent.
The model 749 BCS Tractor utilizes three forward & three reverse working speeds, as well as individual wheel brakes, for increased maneuverability. Available soil health implements for this BCS Tractor include: 26” flail mower and 30” roller-crimper for mowing over or rolling down cover crops, a 30” power harrow for seedbed prep and tillage/weed control, a 30” drop seeder for seeding lawns, cover crops or full-width dense seeding operations, a disk harrow for seeding, leveling soil or light weed control, a rotary spreader for spreading wood ash, lime, and other soil amendments, and a rotary plow for breaking new ground and building raised beds. Rentals are provided with the use of the CCCD utility trailer.
Esch 12′ No-Till Drill
The Esch 12' No-Till Drill features seed metering and a variable speed transmission for easy adjustment for different seeds. Easy field operation only requires two hydraulic remotes. Additional features include easy seed depth control and a seed level gauge for easy viewing of seed level during operation. Requires no less than 110 HP Tractor with hydraulics. A 3/4 ton or larger truck equipped with a double tongue hitch is required for transport. Its swing tongue hitch allows for an 8'10" travel width.
Esch 7′ No-Till Drill
7 FT Drill, New Technology High Speed Drill 8mph, With 5.5" spacing this drill produces stands that yield. Requires no less than 60HP Tractor with Hydraulics on ground level, 80HP tractor on hillsides.
Adjust coulter depth easily on main cylinders. Convenient seed depth control on the press wheel's. Stay informed with the seed level gauge. Simplify planting for unmatched precision.
No-Till Vegetable Transplanter
Roller Crimper
Soil Steamer
Soil steaming on farms is an emerging technology that is being utilized to manage disease, weeds, and pests in high tunnels. The CCCD now offers the rental of their Sioux Model SF-20 Soil Steamer to local fruit and vegetable growers starting in 2021. The Sioux Steam-Flo® steam generator is a perfect source of low-pressure steam for a variety of weed and disease management, container sterilization, and pollinator site preparation. These industrial steam generators produce from 370-3,450 lbs. (168-1,564 kg) per hour of saturated steam in minutes. Soil Steamer transport includes a trailer and requires a 2 and 5/16 ball hitch for towing. Once set up on site you will need access to a course of water and electricity.
Soil Steamer Guidance Document
VIDEO: Soil Steamer at Picadilly Farm
Wood Ash/Lime Spreader (2014)
Meeting soil pH needs can be challenging. The availability of the Stoltzfus Woodash /Lime Spreader will give farmers more flexibility. Stockpile Woodash or Lime in the off season and rent the spreader as needed. It allows versatility in meeting your soil nutrient needs. The Stoltzfus has a 5 ton capacity and is equipped with a PTO driven bed chain and rear spinners. Requires 65+ HP Tractor.
Wood Ash/Lime/Biochar Spreader (2025)
Meeting soil pH needs can be challenging. The availability of the Stoltzfus Spreader will give farmers more flexibility. Stockpile Woodash, Lime, or Biochar in the off-season and rent the spreader as needed. It allows versatility in meeting your soil nutrient needs. The Stoltzfus has a 5-ton capacity and is equipped with a PTO driven bed chain and rear spinners. Requires 65+ HP Tractor.