Ridging Machine 3QL-2 – Heavy-Duty Agricultural Ridger for Efficient Bed Formation
Product Name: 3QL-2 Ridger (起垄机) / Disc Bedder
Suitable For: Raised bed formation; furrow creation; row crop cultivation; potato and vegetable planting; irrigation management; drainage improvement.
Product Overview
The 3QL-2 Ridger (referred to in Chinese agricultural classification as a "起垄机" or Ridging Machine) is a specialized implement designed for creating raised beds and furrows in agricultural fields. Raised bed cultivation offers numerous agronomic advantages, including improved soil drainage, enhanced root zone aeration, warmer soil temperatures in spring, and more efficient irrigation management. For crops such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, strawberries, and various row crops, proper ridging is essential for maximizing yields and crop quality.
Engineered for tractors in the 20 horsepower range, the 3QL-2 is perfectly matched to compact tractors commonly found on small farms, market gardens, and specialty crop operations. With a working width of 1200mm and 2 ridging bodies, this implement offers efficient bed formation in a lightweight, maneuverable package. At just 100kg, it is easy to handle while delivering professional-quality ridging performance.
Key Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Model | 3QL-2 |
| Structure Type | Three-Point Linkage (Category I) |
| Number of Plow Bodies (犁体个数) | 2 Bodies |
| Working Width (工作幅宽) | 1200 mm (1.2 Meters / 47 Inches) |
| Working Depth (工作深度) | 100 – 240 mm (4 – 9.5 Inches) |
| Row Spacing (行间距) | 500 – 800 mm (19.7 – 31.5 Inches) Adjustable |
| Machine Weight (整机重量) | 100 kg (220 lbs) |
| Required Tractor Power | 20 hp |
| Mounting Type | Standard 3-Point Hitch (Category I) |
Detailed Features and Benefits
1. Category I Three-Point Linkage
The 3QL-2 is equipped with a standard Category I three-point hitch, ensuring seamless compatibility with compact tractors in the 18-25 horsepower class. This universal mounting system, common on small Kubota, John Deere, Mahindra, and Chinese tractor models, allows for quick attachment and detachment. Hydraulic control enables precise adjustment of working depth directly from the tractor seat, while the linkage design allows the ridger to follow ground contours naturally for consistent bed formation across uneven terrain.
2. Two Ridging Bodies
The implement features two ridging bodies designed for efficient soil movement:
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Symmetrical Design: The two bodies work together to push soil inward, forming a raised bed between them while creating furrows on either side.
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Curved Molds: Each body features carefully engineered curved surfaces that lift and shape the soil smoothly, creating uniform, well-formed ridges.
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Wear-Resistant Construction: Ridging bodies are made from durable steel, often with heat-treated shares for extended service life in abrasive soils.
3. Adjustable Row Spacing (500-800mm)
A key feature of the 3QL-2 is its adjustable row spacing, allowing farmers to customize bed configuration for different crops:
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500mm Spacing: Ideal for narrow-row crops such as onions, carrots, or intensive vegetable plantings.
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600-700mm Spacing: Perfect for potatoes, sweet potatoes, and medium-sized row crops.
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800mm Spacing: Suitable for wider crops or fields with specific irrigation requirements.
This adjustability makes the 3QL-2 a versatile tool adaptable to various cropping systems.
4. Variable Working Depth (100-240mm)
The 3QL-2 offers depth control from 100mm to 240mm (4-9.5 inches) :
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Shallow Ridging (100-150mm): Suitable for small vegetables or when minimal soil disturbance is desired.
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Medium Depth (150-200mm): Ideal for most potato and row crop applications.
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Deep Ridging (up to 240mm): Used for crops requiring deep, well-aerated beds or in fields with drainage challenges.
5. Lightweight Design (100kg)
Weighing just 100 kg, the 3QL-2 offers multiple advantages for small tractor owners:
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Perfect Tractor Match: Places minimal stress on the rear axle and hydraulic system of 20hp compact tractors.
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Fuel Economy: The lightweight design reduces draft requirements, leading to excellent fuel efficiency.
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Soil Protection: Minimal weight means minimal soil compaction in the field.
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Easy Handling: At only 100kg, the ridger is easy to mount, dismount, move, and store.
6. Simple, Reliable Construction
With no complex moving parts, the 3QL-2 embodies durable simplicity. There are minimal maintenance requirements—just check bolts, keep shares in good condition, and adjust row spacing as needed for different crops.
Ideal Applications
1. Potato Production
The 3QL-2 is ideal for potato farmers, creating the raised beds that tubers need for proper development. Good ridging ensures potatoes grow in loose, well-aerated soil, resulting in better size, shape, and ease of harvest.
2. Vegetable Farming
For market gardeners growing carrots, onions, lettuce, cabbage, and other vegetables, raised beds improve drainage and soil warming in spring, extending the growing season and improving crop quality.
3. Strawberry Cultivation
Strawberries benefit significantly from raised bed culture, which improves drainage, keeps fruit clean, and makes harvesting easier.
4. Irrigation Management
In furrow-irrigated fields, the 3QL-2 creates the channels needed to guide water efficiently through the crop. Well-formed furrows ensure even water distribution and reduce runoff.
5. Drainage Improvement
In fields with poor natural drainage, raised beds lift the crop root zone above excess water, preventing waterlogging and promoting healthy root development.
6. Small Farm Diversification
For small farms growing multiple crops, the adjustable row spacing of the 3QL-2 allows one implement to serve many different planting configurations.
Conclusion
The 3QL-2 Ridger is a specialized yet versatile implement for farmers practicing raised bed cultivation. Perfectly matched to 20hp compact tractors, it offers an adjustable 500-800mm row spacing, useful 100-240mm working depth, and the efficient soil movement of 2 ridging bodies. At just 100kg, it is lightweight, fuel-efficient, and easy to handle. For potato growers, vegetable farmers, and small-scale producers seeking to improve drainage and crop quality, the 3QL-2 delivers professional ridging performance in an accessible, affordable package.
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