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 and larger tractors.
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 |
| Shipping | Worldwide. Crated for freight. |
Need a figure that isn’t listed — horsepower, depth, lead time? Ask us and you’ll get a straight answer from the person who builds the machine.
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
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Send us your row spacing, bed width, tractor horsepower and how many acres you plant. We will tell you exactly how we would configure a machine for you — and if we are not the right fit, we will say so.