Subsoiler, Trencher, Ripper build

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Just finished this job this afternoon, so I figured I would share a few pics. It could be called a subsoiler, trencher, or a ripper, all depends on what you need it for. Took about five hours to make and was flame cut by hand, and all stick welded. The guy I built it for is gonna use it on his backhoe for trenching underground electrical lines. Weighs over a 100lbs easy, and is half the size of me, but that ain't saying much for me. I'm a short $hit!. Attached ImagesI hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:I like it. Simple but yet very effective.
Reply:How thick is the metal it is made out of?Maxus Pro-125 MigChicago Electric 90 amp DC flux-coreLincoln Electric AC 225 tombstoneO/A torchM/O mini-torch10 acres of flatland15 acres of holler
Reply:Originally Posted by dugndeepHow thick is the metal it is made out of?
Reply:Looks pretty good, hard to get a feel for the size without something to gauge it with (dime,lol).Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by tnjindLooks pretty good, hard to get a feel for the size without something to gauge it with (dime,lol).
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeThe base plates and the tongue are 1 1/8", and the tooth is 1".
Reply:Nice looking.   How does it attach to the backhoe?
Reply:Originally Posted by k45Nice looking.   How does it attach to the backhoe?
Reply:Do you know if he intends to use it often or just occasionally for himself? If the former, it might be worthwhile to hardface the edges (edge faces?) of the front trapezoidal plate.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2Do you know if he intends to use it often or just occasionally for himself? If the former, it might be worthwhile to hardface the edges (edge faces?) of the front trapezoidal plate.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Hey Mike, is that done in mild or high tensile ??I've done similar but all in Bisalloy, tried one in mild and the thing was worn out in no time...
Reply:When i have done Rippers like this we used a shank from a dozer and welded it to a plate that was slotted for it and went on the excavator quick change setupAlso could change the tooth using standard teethbecause i can already see a forthcoming problem with that tooth unless he is using it is soft dirt with some stones But if he try's to use that in hardpan or on rock it will just grind it right off Hard facing it might postpone the inevitable And this is NOT your problemYou did a great job on what you were asked to buildBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Add a metal cone that hooks behind the ripper with two or three links of chain.  Then he can rip, and install conduit in one pass.I did this sort of thing to run power out to my gate for a gate opener, about 300ft.  I dug an entry and exit hole with the front end loader.  Glued up 300ft of 3" conduit.  Drilled a hole in a sacrificial cap and bolted the cap behind the metal cone.  Then glued the conduit run to the cap.  Line it all up behind the entry hole, hook the cone to the ripper, and run it in low gear.  Worked like a charm.  Definitely beats the few hundred bucks to rent the trencher.  I'll have to take some pictures of the cone.I'm considering building a sort of square moldboard plow for trenching.  It would slice the sides and bottom of a trench, then have a moldboard that flips the soil plug out.Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAAdd a metal cone that hooks behind the ripper with two or three links of chain.  Then he can rip, and install conduit in one pass.I did this sort of thing to run power out to my gate for a gate opener, about 300ft.  I dug an entry and exit hole with the front end loader.  Glued up 300ft of 3" conduit.  Drilled a hole in a sacrificial cap and bolted the cap behind the metal cone.  Then glued the conduit run to the cap.  Line it all up behind the entry hole, hook the cone to the ripper, and run it in low gear.  Worked like a charm.  Definitely beats the few hundred bucks to rent the trencher.  I'll have to take some pictures of the cone.I'm considering building a sort of square moldboard plow for trenching.  It would slice the sides and bottom of a trench, then have a moldboard that flips the soil plug out.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeThought about that after it was gone! I have a ton of different size pad eyes laying around, would have been nothing to weld one on. Oh well. Great idea with the moldboard. Gotta get below frost line though.
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAWhat's a frostline? We rarely have the ground freeze, and even then it's maybe an inch deep.
Reply:Finally dug around on the computer and found pictures.The eyebolt has a threaded end that goes all the way thought the cap.  The cap just butted up against the back of the metal pipe.  I put a fender washer, a nut, and a jamb nut behind the cap.  Glue the pipe on and start plowing!  Cut the cap off and remove it when you're done.The pipe piece is ugly.  I was in a hurry to get it built so I could use it.  Work as well as a pretty one. Attached ImagesDynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:did you think about  hardfacing the tooth being that you stick welded the whole thing anyway.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAFinally dug around on the computer and found pictures.The eyebolt has a threaded end that goes all the way thought the cap.  The cap just butted up against the back of the metal pipe.  I put a fender washer, a nut, and a jamb nut behind the cap.  Glue the pipe on and start plowing!  Cut the cap off and remove it when you're done.The pipe piece is ugly.  I was in a hurry to get it built so I could use it.  Work as well as a pretty one.
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawdid you think about  hardfacing the tooth being that you stick welded the whole thing anyway.
Reply:I like all of these ideas, I might steal them.Tim Beeker.