Harvesting equipment
UC-36 Garlic Undercutter
The UC-36 runs a 36-inch blade under the bed at harvest, lifting and loosening the soil so garlic pulls out clean and intact by hand instead of tearing off at the neck. The 36-inch blade suits narrower beds.
Specifications
Call 519-379-6210 for a price| Model | UC-36 |
|---|---|
| Blade width | 36 inches |
| Type | Tractor-mounted undercutter |
| Mounting | Fits the PL-22 planter frameTake the planting wheels off and fit the undercutter in their place. It is an attachment for the planter, not a separate implement. |
| Weight | Approximately 100 lb |
| Minimum tractor HP | 40 HP |
| Working depth | 6–8 inches below the bulb |
| Lead time | 1–2 weeks, plus shipping time |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Assembled dimensions | 48" L × 10" W × 24" H |
| Shipping dimensions | 24" L × 48" W × 14" H |
| Shipping | Worldwide. Crated for freight. |
Why undercut before pulling
Garlic is harvested by the neck. If the soil has not been loosened, the neck takes the full load and a percentage of your crop tears off and stays in the ground — or arrives at the wash station bruised.
Running the undercutter ahead of the crew turns hand-pulling from a wrestling match into a lift. It is the difference between a harvest crew that lasts a full day and one that slows down after two hours.
Tell us about your beds
Get a quote
Tell us roughly what you grow and where you are, and Doug will call you back. We will tell you exactly how we would configure a machine for your beds, and suggest a better setup if there is one.