Soil compaction penetrometer
R8,063.00 Excl. VAT
Agratronix soil penetrometer with 60 cm shaft to determine soil compaction conditions.
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Description
Soil Compaction Tester/Penetrometer
Quickly determine the extent of subsurface soil compaction with this tester. The stainless steel dial indicates if growing conditions are good (green), fair (yellow), or poor (red). The dial is liquid-filled to reduce shock. The tester features a durable molded housing, rubber hand grips, and a 24” stainless steel rod with an adjustable shock collar that guards against damage during transport or storage. Two tips are included (1/2” tip for firm soil and 3/4” tip for soft soil) and store conveniently in the tester housing.
Penetration Depth: up to 24” in 3” increments. Testing Range: Good growing conditions, 0 to 200 psi; Fair growing conditions, 200 to 300 psi; Poor growing conditions, 300 psi and above.
Get the best crop yield by measuring the extent and depth of subsurface compaction
FEATURES
- 24″ stainless steel rod with adjustable shock collar to prevent damage to the gauge during transport or storage
- Easy to read, color-coated, stainless steel dial that is liquid filled to reduce shock
- Durable molded housing with rubber grip handles
- Large and small tip included with convenient storage in tester housing
- Hanger hole with nail included for easy storage on wall or above workbench
SPECIFICATIONS Penetration Depth: Up to 24″ in 3″ increments
Green Testing Range (0-200 psi): Good growing conditions
Yellow Testing Range (200-300 psi): Fair growing conditions
Red Testing Range (300 psi and above): Poor growing conditions
Two Tips Included: 1/2″ up for firm soil, 3/4″ up for soft soil
Additional information
| Weight | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 90 × 40 × 20 cm |
| Brand | Agratronix |
| Size | 24” stainless steel rod |
| Model Number | Ag-08180 |
Download the Agratronix English manual
Other options (digital)
A more advanced digital soil compaction penetrometer comes from China. The meter has a large memory storage function: it can store 896 test values.
It has ad data output function: data can be input in the computer for various analyses through data links. This would be a special import with a 4 week lead time.
