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Pipe layers

Lay it once, lay it right

Running new water or power lines can tie up days of work. Built for New Zealand and Australian conditions, Rata pipe and cable layers open the ground and lay the line in one pass.

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More than a pipe layer

Rips compacted ground, opens up drainage, preps for tree planting and lays pipe, all from the one leg.

Goes deep

Works down to 550mm, so lines sit safely below the surface, out of the way of everyday farm work.

Protected below ground

A 20mm shear bolt breaks if the leg hits something solid, so a low-cost bolt takes the knock instead of the machine.

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Planning a pipe or cable run

Check what's already in the ground before you start, and plan the run around existing services, tracks and fence lines. The optional pipe laying attachment takes pipe up to 70mm outside diameter, and the ripper works down to 550mm. Talk to your local dealer for their recommendation.

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Can the Rata Single Leg Ripper lay pipe?

Yes. With the optional pipe laying attachment fitted, it lays pipe up to 70mm outside diameter as it opens the ground, so you can lay pipe in a single pass.

How deep does it work?

The Single Leg Ripper works to depths of up to 550mm.

What else can I use it for?

Relieving compaction, subsoil drainage and preparing ground for tree planting. It's a practical tool to drain and recover compacted paddocks as well as lay new lines.

What happens if the leg hits a rock?

A 20mm high tensile shear bolt breaks on impact, protecting the leg and frame. Replacing the bolt is a quick fix in the paddock.

Is it suitable for running stock water lines?

Yes. It's well suited to laying water pipe across the farm on dairy and sheep and beef properties, with minimal disruption to the ground above.

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Pipe layers

Lay it once, lay it right