Pto-Powered Ditcher For Smaller Jobs

Pto-Powered Ditcher For Smaller Jobs POWER TAKE OFFS (PTO'S) Power Take Offs (PTO's) 32-5-10 If you've always wanted a ditching machine but were put off by the price, here's a new unit that's affordably priced and has many of the features found on bigger models. "Our new 3-pt. mounted, pto-driven ditch cleaner works great for cleaning waterways or making smaller channels to drain wet fields. It comes with a 12-in. dia. cutterhead equipped with four blades," says David Guidry, Bayou Machines & Fabrications, Breaux Bridge, La. The company previously offered a bigger ditcher equipped with a 24-in. dia. cutterhead and eight knives (FARM SHOW'S Vol. 22, No. 6). It was designed to be pulled by a 150 hp tractor and sold for about $6,000. The new model can be pulled by a 25 to 50 hp tractor and sells for just $2,100 plus S&H. The unit's frame is made from 2-in. sq. tubing and fits Cat. I quick hitches. Hard surface blades are available. "We tried to keep the price down for smaller farmers and ranchers," says Guidry. The machine requires very little maintenance because it's direct driven with a shear bolt. It has no gearboxes, chains or sprockets. Guidry is looking for dealers. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, David or Mary Guidry, Bayou Machines & Fabrications, 1053 Cajun Tractor, Poche Bridge Road, Breaux Bridge, La. 70517 (ph 337 332-1226 or 337 332-6518; fax 337 332-3501; ctpbmf@aol.com).

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