2025 UM Unverferth Ripper-Bedder 8-Row Folding 40"

2025 UM Unverferth Ripper-Bedder 8-Row Folding 40"

The Unverferth Ripper-Bedder uses deep till shanks and offset discs to create an ideal seedbed for peanuts, cotton and other bedded crops. The Ripper-Bedder is available in 6-shank models with a rigid frame, 8-shank models with a rigid or folding frame and 12-shank models with a folding frame. The special alloy, deep-till shank features a shark-fin point with a patented shark-fin wear bar that breaks up compaction in the root zone with minimal soil disturbance. The design of the Ripper-Bedder will help operators save time and money by ripping and creating their seedbed all in one pass.

Features may include:

The Unverferth Ripper-Bedder allows the operator to save time and money by ripping and creating their seedbed all in one pass while in the field. Choose different accessories to customize and meet their individual needs.

The Ripper-Bedder is available in 6-shank models with a rigid frame, 8-shank models with a rigid or folding frame and 12-shank models with a folding frame. Depending on the number of shanks, 30”, 36”, 38” and 40” row-spacings are available.

Model 432 features an auto-reset trip design with a heavy-duty pull arm that can trip upward and rearward to avoid obstacles and quickly resets without the need for shear-bolt replacement. The trip pressure for Model 432 is 6,000 lbs. for consistent working depth.

The heavy-duty, double frame with a 6” x 6” rear mounting bar provides years of maximum durability when traveling in and out of the field. The frame is powder-coated in your choice of tractor red or green in all sizes for a long-lasting finish.

Transport lighting and reflective markings are standard on all Ripper-Bedder models for safer road travel.

Depending on frame size and type (rigid or folding) the 3-point hitch works with a variety of tractor 3-point Category 2/3/3N/4/4N standard and quick hitches.

Stabilizer wheels provide added stability and tool-free adjustment for quick and convenient depth adjustment in the field. Rigid models utilize 7.60L x 15 8-ply tires, folding models utilize 9.5L x 15 8-ply tires on the base and wings up to 12 rows, 30” spacing, while models that are 12 rows 36”, 38” and 40” spacing utilize 12.5L x 15 10-ply tires.

The lead coulter features a swivel design for 10 degrees of side-to-side movement to follow ground contours and changing terrain. The 20” blade with 13 waves cut residue with 1,500 lbs. of down force.

6-bolt greaseable hubs with 5 layers of seal protection help ensure long-term, trouble-free use along with patented formed cast mounting clamps ensure that the lead Coulter stays straight in the field.

Shanks on all models feature special-alloy, steep-sloped ¾” shanks that loosen compaction up to 18” deep for shattering hardpan. The recommended pulling requirements are 20-40 HP per shank depending on soil type.

1 ¼” wide patented shark-fin wear bars extend the shank life and minimize resistance for easier pulling. Replaceable raised-center shark-fin points break hardpan with minimal surface soil disturbance and greater durability.­

Bedding disc gangs are fitted with 18” inner- and 20” outer-concave disc blades that can be positioned at 4 different angles, 7°, 13°, 19° and 24°, to meet individual needs.

Gang positioning can be staggered for rounded beds to capture and retain more moisture or opposed to a taller peaked bed.