How One Machine Transformed Rut Management

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If you’re reading this article, you’re probably spending too much time and money managing the deep ruts left by your irrigation system. Maybe you’ve tried hiring expensive machines or using complicated belt driven equipment, only to find that the results are inconsistent. Don’t worry you’re not alone.

My name is Sarah from Delmade. If we haven't crossed paths before, I wear a few hats at Delmade – working in Sales and Marketing while juggling farm life and chasing an Ag degree. (Who needs spare time right?) I recently took the time to reach out to Brian Smith, farmer and Delmade Rut Filler Owner from Mount Gambier South Australia.

Prior to investing in the Delmade Rut Filler Brian relied on hiring belt driven machines to fill the ruts left by his pivot irrigation system. These machines came with a range of frustrating challenges including breakdowns, higher maintenance costs, downtime and contractors.

As Brian explains, "I was hiring machines that were driven by belts in various combinations, and I found it over expensive and better to do it ourselves." Like many farmers, he wanted more control over the process.

That’s when he discovered the Delmade Rut Filler, and what stood out to him right away was its simplicity. With no belts, fewer moving parts, and a gravity feed system, it immediately seemed like a more reliable and cost effective option.

"The simpler you can keep a thing and use gravity, the better it is." Unlike the belt driven units that required constant upkeep and outside assistance, the Delmade machine allowed Brian to take full control of the rut filling process on his farm.

Not only was it easier to operate, but the machine’s design also ensured consistent results. By using gravity to evenly distribute the material into the wheel marks of his irrigators, Brian found that the Delmade Rut Filler provided a level of precision that other machines lacked. "Providing you use the right rubble on the back, the gravity will let it feed out." he said, noting how the machine consistently filled the ruts efficiently, reducing the need for repeated passes.

"We are using limestone rubble, which fills the rut properly, and fills a little bit higher than what appears necessary, and that will always settle down and last for quite some time," he explained. In terms of performance, the Delmade Rut Filler delivers consistent results. The gravity fed system ensures that material is evenly spread into the ruts, making the job faster and more effective.  "The way you control it into the wheel marks of the irrigator—it’s certainly the answer," he said.

Overall, the Delmade Rut Filler has proven to be a reliable, efficient, and cost effective solution for Brian’s farm. With its simple design, ease of use, and dependable performance, it’s become an essential part of his yearly routine, saving him time and money.

If you’re struggling with the time, cost, and hassle of managing ruts left by your irrigation system, the Delmade Rut Filler might be the solution you’ve been looking for. Brian Smith’s experience on his Mount Gambier farm shows just how effective and practical this machine can be.

By using a gravity fed system with fewer moving parts, the Delmade Rut Filler offers a level of simplicity and reliability that other, more complex machines simply can’t match. It’s saved Brian both time and money, and he now uses it as a regular part of his farm’s maintenance.

Whether you’re dealing with sandy loam soil, like Brian, or another terrain, the Delmade Rut Filler can help you achieve consistent results without the added stress of complicated machinery. As Brian said, "It’s so practical, I don’t know how you could improve it."

The bottom line? If you’re tired of expensive, inefficient rut filling methods, the Delmade Rut Filler could be the game changer your farm needs.

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