Tilco Ag Systems — Toowoomba QLD
Find Your Perfect Ripper
Answer a few questions about your operation and we'll recommend the ideal Tilco ripper — whether that's our flagship HYDRAMAX hydraulic system or our proven rigid shear pin range.
20+
Years Innovation
15,000+
Shanks in Field
12,400 lbs
XD Breakout Force
800mm
Max Ripping Depth
Step 01
What's your primary application?
Tell us what you're mainly planning to rip for.
Select one
🌿
Pasture Renovation
Breaking compaction in grazing country, improving pasture growth and carrying capacity
🌾
Broadacre Cropping
Wheat, barley, canola, lupins — alleviating compaction for yield improvement
🌱
Row Crop / Horticulture
Cotton, sugar cane, vegetables, vineyards — precise deep working for bed preparation
🏗️
Mixed Enterprise
Running livestock and cropping — need a versatile machine that does both
Step 02
What soil types are you working in?
Different soils respond differently to ripping. Select all that apply.
Select all that apply
🏜️
Deep Sand / Sandy Loam
Prone to compaction, often water-repellent. Huge ripping response — 22-37% wheat yield increase typical.
🧱
Duplex (Sand over Clay)
Sandy topsoil over heavier clay. Response depends on depth of A horizon. Beware of waterlogging.
⛏️
Heavy Clay / Black Soil
Self-mulching clays can be challenging. Timing is critical — too wet causes smearing.
🌍
Loam / Red Earth
Generally productive, can develop compaction from machinery traffic. Good ripping response.
🪨
Stony / Rocky Country
Needs a strong breakaway system to protect shanks and frames from impact damage.
⚠️
Sodic / Dispersive
Requires amendments (gypsum/lime) alongside ripping. Benefits can be short-lived without treatment.
Step 03
How deep do you need to rip?
Dig a test hole — find the compaction layer and aim to rip a few cm below it. Australian research shows going beyond 50cm delivers the best returns on sandy soils.
Target Ripping Depth
Move the slider to your target depth
400mm
200mm — Shallow
500mm — Deep
800mm — Ultra Deep
📏
I know my compaction depth
I've done test holes, penetrometer readings, or have previous ripping experience.
🤔
I'm not sure yet
I haven't investigated compaction depth. I'd like guidance from Tilco.
Step 04
Your tractor and country
Rule of thumb: 20-30hp per shank for deep ripping. Wider spacing = less HP needed.
Available Tractor Horsepower
Approximate engine HP of the tractor you'll pull with
250 HP
80hp
250hp
600hp+
Target Working Width
How wide does the machine need to be? Consider CTF tramlines.
4.5m
3.5m — Fixed
6m — Mid
18m — Large Folding
Step 05
What's hiding underground?
Obstacle conditions determine whether you need hydraulic protection or if shear pins will do the job.
Select one
🪨
Heavy Obstacles
Lots of stumps, rocks, roots, old ironbark country — the shank needs to trip constantly and reset fast.
🌳
Moderate Obstacles
Some scattered rocks or old timber, occasional trip-out needed. Mix of clean and rough country.
✅
Clean Country
Previously cultivated, minimal underground obstacles. Shear pins rarely trip.
🌲
Virgin / Uncleared
Never been ripped, unknown underground conditions. Need maximum protection and clearance.
Step 06
What else do you need the machine to do?
Tilco frames can be configured with a huge range of accessories.
Select all that apply
💊
Fertiliser Placement
Deep banding fert or amendments (lime, gypsum) at depth during ripping
🌱
Seed / Pasture Sowing
Grass seed box, air seeder pull, or small seed placement while ripping
🛞
Crumble Roller
Smooth the finish behind the ripper — critical for seedbed prep and erosion control
🔪
Coulters
Cutting through heavy stubble or grass before the shank enters the ground
📐
Inclusion Plates
Extra soil disturbance between shanks — loosen 30% more soil (adds ~24% draft)
🍂
Mulch Blades
Surface mixing of organic matter, break old root mats
🔄
Folding Frame
Hydraulic wing fold for transport — essential for wider machines on public roads
✋
Just a Straight Ripper
No extras needed right now — keep it simple
Step 07
What matters most to you?
This helps us weight our recommendation between our hydraulic and rigid ranges.
Rank your priority — pick top 1
⚡
Maximum Productivity
Minimise downtime — hydraulic reset means no stopping to replace shear pins. More hectares per day.
💰
Best Value / Economy
I want an effective ripper without spending up big. Shear pin protection is fine for my country.
🔧
Versatility & Customisation
I want maximum options — fert, seed, rollers, folding. A do-everything platform.
⬇️
Maximum Depth
I need to get as deep as possible — 600mm+ working depth is essential.
Tilco Ag Systems — Toowoomba QLD
Find Your Perfect Ripper
Answer a few questions about your operation and we'll recommend the ideal Tilco ripper — whether that's our flagship HYDRAMAX hydraulic system or our proven rigid shear pin range.
20+
Years Innovation
15,000+
Shanks in Field
12,400 lbs
XD Breakout Force
800mm
Max Ripping Depth
Step 01
What's your primary application?
Tell us what you're mainly planning to rip for.
Select one
🌿
Pasture Renovation
Breaking compaction in grazing country, improving pasture growth and carrying capacity
🌾
Broadacre Cropping
Wheat, barley, canola, lupins — alleviating compaction for yield improvement
🌱
Row Crop / Horticulture
Cotton, sugar cane, vegetables, vineyards — precise deep working for bed preparation
🏗️
Mixed Enterprise
Running livestock and cropping — need a versatile machine that does both
Step 02
What soil types are you working in?
Different soils respond differently to ripping. Select all that apply.
Select all that apply
🏜️
Deep Sand / Sandy Loam
Prone to compaction, often water-repellent. Huge ripping response — 22-37% wheat yield increase typical.
🧱
Duplex (Sand over Clay)
Sandy topsoil over heavier clay. Response depends on depth of A horizon. Beware of waterlogging.
⛏️
Heavy Clay / Black Soil
Self-mulching clays can be challenging. Timing is critical — too wet causes smearing.
🌍
Loam / Red Earth
Generally productive, can develop compaction from machinery traffic. Good ripping response.
🪨
Stony / Rocky Country
Needs a strong breakaway system to protect shanks and frames from impact damage.
⚠️
Sodic / Dispersive
Requires amendments (gypsum/lime) alongside ripping. Benefits can be short-lived without treatment.
Step 03
How deep do you need to rip?
Dig a test hole — find the compaction layer and aim to rip a few cm below it. Australian research shows going beyond 50cm delivers the best returns on sandy soils.
Target Ripping Depth
Move the slider to your target depth
400mm
200mm — Shallow
500mm — Deep
800mm — Ultra Deep
📏
I know my compaction depth
I've done test holes, penetrometer readings, or have previous ripping experience.
🤔
I'm not sure yet
I haven't investigated compaction depth. I'd like guidance from Tilco.
Step 04
Your tractor and country
Rule of thumb: 20-30hp per shank for deep ripping. Wider spacing = less HP needed.
Available Tractor Horsepower
Approximate engine HP of the tractor you'll pull with
250 HP
80hp
250hp
600hp+
Target Working Width
How wide does the machine need to be? Consider CTF tramlines.
4.5m
3.5m — Fixed
6m — Mid
18m — Large Folding
Step 05
What's hiding underground?
Obstacle conditions determine whether you need hydraulic protection or if shear pins will do the job.
Select one
🪨
Heavy Obstacles
Lots of stumps, rocks, roots, old ironbark country — the shank needs to trip constantly and reset fast.
🌳
Moderate Obstacles
Some scattered rocks or old timber, occasional trip-out needed. Mix of clean and rough country.
✅
Clean Country
Previously cultivated, minimal underground obstacles. Shear pins rarely trip.
🌲
Virgin / Uncleared
Never been ripped, unknown underground conditions. Need maximum protection and clearance.
Step 06
What else do you need the machine to do?
Tilco frames can be configured with a huge range of accessories.
Select all that apply
💊
Fertiliser Placement
Deep banding fert or amendments (lime, gypsum) at depth during ripping
🌱
Seed / Pasture Sowing
Grass seed box, air seeder pull, or small seed placement while ripping
🛞
Crumble Roller
Smooth the finish behind the ripper — critical for seedbed prep and erosion control
🔪
Coulters
Cutting through heavy stubble or grass before the shank enters the ground
📐
Inclusion Plates
Extra soil disturbance between shanks — loosen 30% more soil (adds ~24% draft)
🍂
Mulch Blades
Surface mixing of organic matter, break old root mats
🔄
Folding Frame
Hydraulic wing fold for transport — essential for wider machines on public roads
✋
Just a Straight Ripper
No extras needed right now — keep it simple
Step 07
What matters most to you?
This helps us weight our recommendation between our hydraulic and rigid ranges.
Rank your priority — pick top 1
⚡
Maximum Productivity
Minimise downtime — hydraulic reset means no stopping to replace shear pins. More hectares per day.
💰
Best Value / Economy
I want an effective ripper without spending up big. Shear pin protection is fine for my country.
🔧
Versatility & Customisation
I want maximum options — fert, seed, rollers, folding. A do-everything platform.
⬇️
Maximum Depth
I need to get as deep as possible — 600mm+ working depth is essential.