Harvesting equipment
UC-48 Garlic Undercutter
The UC-48 runs a 48-inch blade under the bed at harvest, lifting and loosening the soil so garlic pulls out clean and intact by hand. The wider blade covers more ground per pass than the UC-36 and suits wider beds.
Specifications
Call 519-379-6210 for a price| Model | UC-48 |
|---|---|
| Blade width | 48 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.