The VSS Aussie Gridder was design for the market garden industry to improve bed prep efficiency. Grid lines can be used for transplanting or row marking to allow for more accurate used of direct seeding equipment. This extra precision allows for faster hand tool weeding or mechanised weeding systems.
VSS offers a standard pack with two spools designed for the common 70cm beds system. However, we recognised that flexibility is required for a variety of growing conditions and production systems. For this reason, VSS offers a custom service allowing you to build your own spool design to match any bed layout.
Parts Included in Standard Pack:
- 145cm Ashwood Handle (due to large freight fees, a handle is only included if the product is picked up OR dropped off OR another tool is purchased from the online store with handle freight fee. Any hardware store can provide a suitable handle at a fraction of the cost of shipping)
- Rapid Adjustable Spool Frame
- L Mounting Braces
- Stainless Steel Wing Nuts
- 3x3 & 4x4 Spool
Delivery is including in the price Australia wide, request a quote for international delivery.
Assembly: Only requires the handle to be fitted to the Spool Frame.
Rapid Adjustable Spool Frame: The Aussie Gridder features an improved attachment system that allows for rapid exchange of spools. Wing nuts never need to be removed from the frame and dropped, but rather only loosened to allow the mounting brackets to slide. Fully painted and rust resistant. Can be used to mount other brands of spools also.
Tool Operation: Slanted handle angle allows the operator to walk on the foot path whilst pushing or pulling the gridder. No downwards force is required to make clear markings when used correctly. Naturally the spool requires a reasonably level bed surface to operate, hills and valleys will create a patchy grid.
Spool Specifications:
2x2 - 2 Rows, 30cm square spacing
3x3 - 3 Rows, 20cm square spacing
4x4 - 4 Rows, 16cm row spacing by 15cm plant spacing
6x6 - 6 Rows, 10cm square spacing
Please refer to our TECH Sheet for fully illustrated specifications.
Maintenance: Spools are made from 3mm mild steel and will rust over time. The reasonable material thickness will allow the spools to last for many years, but it is best to store them in a dry location to minimise the rate of rust formation. Alternative galvanised or stainless-steel models can be organised on request. Wooden handles should not be stored in the weather and need occasional oiling.
Design your own Custom Spools: This product was design to take into consideration that growers cannot all use the same spacing. Flexibility is required for a variety of growing conditions and production systems - custom spools do not cost significanlty more than standard spools. To request a custom spool you need to specify;
- Row spacing – this is the distance between the disks. This value is custom and can be whatever you desired.
- Specify plant spacing – Currently the only options available are: 30cm, 20cm, 15cm, 10cm. We are considering making other options based on feedback, so share your needs with us (This could include: 35cm, 23.3cm, 17.5cm, 11.6cm).
We also make spools for 110cm beds. These can have larger handle frames or can be fitted on any bed former or tractor attachment.
Please contact as to discuss your needs,
Regards,
Vital Soils Services
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