Channels will stay open depending on soil types, conditions, moisture, installation.
Cost to Mole?
Costs are limited to: Tractor hours, Fuel, Labour, Wear on the plow opener. Typical cost:$50–$100 per acre
How Deep Will It Plow?
Minimum: 16 inches Maximum: 48 inches Adequate depth is required to create the compaction necessary for forming a durable upper channel.
What are the ideal soils?
Moling performs best in heavy soils with: More than 45% clay and less than 20% sand at the mole depth
What spacing should be used?
10–20 ft spacing for tight soils, subsurface drainage, or assisting tile. Closer spacing for surface water issues such as sloughs, potholes, or saline headlands
Why install Mole drainage?
A fast, affordable solution where conventional tile drainage is not practical or cost-effective.
Best time to Mole?
Ideally when conditions are suitable, but waiting for “perfect” conditions usually means waiting forever. The cost is low enough that re-mole later if conditions weren’t ideal.
Why not Mole Plow?
Mole drainage is not recommended in: Heavy sand soils Extremely rocky ground These conditions cannot reliably hold a formed channel, even short-term.
Discounts?
Yes!
Orders placed before March 31 qualify for a 5% discount.
Do you offer a 3-point hitch model?
Yes! Multiple 3-point models are available, each with specific advantages.
Can I install tile pipe?
Yes! 3" and 4" tile pipe Up to 48 inches deep
Can you run grade?
Yes! The plow is designed for grade control, which improves efficiency and channel longevity. SD Drain Tile systems are commonly used for their ease of use and value. The plow is designed for grade control, which improves efficiency and channel longevity. SD Drain Tile systems are commonly used for their ease of use and value.
Can I drain sloughs?
Yes! if permitted by local regulations, water can be: Directed to an outlet, or Dispersed across the field to reduce ponding
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