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Mole ploughs

Drainage that lasts

Standing water costs you grass, crops and time. Built for New Zealand and Australian conditions, Rata mole ploughs lay clean, lasting drains through clay subsoil.

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Reaches the hard spots

Slides under fences and into open drains, so you can reach the wettest spots without pulling posts.

Follows the land

Rides with the rise and fall of the ground, keeping the drain at an even depth from start to finish.

Less prep, faster runs

Self-cleaning blades mean no extra preparation before you start, and easier turning at the end of each run.

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Buying advice

Choosing the right mole plough

Mole ploughing works best in clay subsoil, where the channel holds its shape. The Access Mole Plough reaches drains under fences and along creeks, while the Double Mole Plough covers larger areas in fewer passes but needs more power to pull. Talk to your local dealer for their recommendation.

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Phil Skinner, Sheep & beef farmer, Geraldine, NZMole Plough owner

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What is mole ploughing?

A mole plough pulls a hardened plug through the subsoil, forming a channel that carries water away from wet ground. It's one of the most effective ways to drain and recover compacted paddocks.

What soil types suit mole ploughing?

Clay subsoils, where the channel holds its shape and keeps draining for years. It's widely used on dairy, sheep and beef and cropping farms with heavy, wet ground.

Can a mole plough work under fences?

Yes. The Access Mole Plough has an extendable blade that fits under single-wire fences before lowering into the drain.

Does the Double Mole Plough need more horsepower?

Yes. Pulling two legs at once takes more power, so check with your dealer for your tractor and ground conditions. The Double Mole Plough lays two drains in a single pass.

Do I need a pasture pre-cutter?

No. The self-cleaning Quickleg blade on Rata mole ploughs works without one, for faster runs and easier turning.

How do Rata mole ploughs handle wear?

A 75mm hardened plug revolves and floats for even wear, and a Ni-Hard winged point resists abrasive soils while holding its position in the ground.

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Mole ploughs

Drainage that lasts