Large Trailing Arm - Finger Weeder Kit

With the Tilmor large trailing arm kit, you can conveniently add finger weeders to many existing and new cultivator systems! The trailing arm was designed to have adjustable flexibility depending on soil hardness and condition. Finger weeders work specifically for in-row cultivation, uprooting small and just emerging weeds. This kit can be used on a wide variety of row crops for farmers growing on any scale. It is an inexpensive alternative to improve existing cultivator performance. Large Trailing Arm 15" Kit: https://www.tilmor.com/en-us/products/840/kit-trailing-arm?sc=AA-9081-A2B1C1D2E2F2 Features: - Universal mount for almost all cultivators with 4” – 7” square toolbars - Arm length is 56” - Down pressure can be adjusted using different combinations of polyethylene durometers which act similar to springs, but without the complicated spring adjustments - Allows for pressures ranging from weight of finger weeders (for running in loose soil) to the heavy weight of the cultivator (for running in hard soil) - Ability to easily pin trailing arm up for when not in use - Trailing arm joints are cushioned for safe transport even when upside down or sideways - All height and length adjustments can be made with a ¾” wrench

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With the Tilmor large trailing arm kit, you can conveniently add finger weeders to many existing and new cultivator systems! The trailing arm was designed to have adjustable flexibility depending on soil hardness and condition. Finger weeders work specifically for in-row cultivation, uprooting small and just emerging weeds. This kit can be used on a wide variety of row crops for farmers growing on any scale. It is an inexpensive alternative to improve existing cultivator performance. Large Trailing Arm 15" Kit: https://www.tilmor.com/en-us/products... Features: Universal mount for almost all cultivators with 4” – 7” square toolbars Arm length is 56” Down pressure can be adjusted using different combinations of polyethylene durometers which act similar to springs, but without the complicated spring adjustments Allows for pressures ranging from weight of finger weeders (for running in loose soil) to the heavy weight of the cultivator (for running in hard soil) Ability to easily pin trailing arm up for when not in use Trailing arm joints are cushioned for safe transport even when upside down or sideways All height and length adjustments can be made with a ¾” wrench

In this video Lydell gives an overview of how finger weeders work, where they can be used, and the different types of finger weeders. The Tilmor Finger Weeder is typically used for inner-row weeding. The finger weeder uproots small and just emerging weeds. The ground engaging steel drive plate turns the flexible polyurethane fingers at a faster speed to "flick" out emerging weeds at the hair stage. They can also be used to cultivate the edges of plastic mulch and in vineyards and nurseries.

Lydell discusses the functions and uses of the Large Trailing Arm which is intended to attach to your existing multi-row tractor cultivator.

En este video Douglas explica cómo funcionan los cultivadores de dedos, donde se usan y los diferentes tipos. Los cultivadores de dedos generalmente se usan para eliminar malezas en el surco entre las plantas. Los dedos agitan el suelo alrededor del tallo de las plantas y matan las malezas pequeñas sin dañar a cultivo. La plancha de hierro al fondo engancha con el suelo y gira los dedos más rápidamente. Esta acción desarraiga la malezas en la etapa de hilo blanco. Hay un modelo especial que se usa para deshierbar los costados de las camas cubiertas de plástico y otro modelo grande para los viñedos y viveros.

Carl Pepper discusses how implementing finger weeders on his cultivators has helped reduce hand hoeing on 3,600 acres of organic cotton.

The Pepper Farm in Lubbock, Texas uses Finger Weeders to Cultivate their 3,600 acres of organic cotton. In this video we learn how important using the right tool is to the Pepper farm as well as how finger weeders help reduce hand labor costs from $100 an acre to $25 an acre. Specifically designed for in-row cultivation, the finger weeder uproots small and just emerging weeds. The ground engaging steel drive plate turns the flexible polyurethane fingers at a faster speed to "flick" out emerging weeds at the hair stage. Features: Suitable for almost all crops planted in rows with a sufficient distance between the rows Good on light to medium-heavy clay soils Best when combined with implements such as vegetable knives or spyders that run in front Optimum weed stage: Cotyledon to 2-leaf Optimum Crop Size: When properly rooted

Alan Squier operates a lavender farm in Grand Junction, Colorado. In this video, Alan talks about his struggle to find a suitable alternative to hand weeding his organic fields. After looking for solutions from other manufacturers, he found a customizable high clearance system on tilmor.com. Alan estimates that he can mechanically eliminate weeds in several hours which would take weeks for 5 people to hand weed. The high clearance modular system is now offered as a kit on tilmor.com: Customize a high clearance cultivator for crops up to 30 inches tall. Control weeds in the plant row longer in the season without needing to weld. This cultivation kit is great for lavender, corn, sunflowers, vegetables and others. The implement packages below reach clearances from 18 to 30 inches.

Jonathan Redecop and Lydell Steiner have an in the field chat about using finger weeders to cultivate peanuts. Peanuts are a crop that peg out after a certain period of time but even so, the finger weeders can be a great tool before this happens and even sometimes after with a less aggressive setup. Specifically designed for in-row cultivation, the finger weeder uproots small and just emerging weeds. The ground engaging steel drive plate turns the flexible polyurethane fingers at a faster speed to "flick" out emerging weeds at the hair stage. Features: Suitable for almost all crops planted in rows with a sufficient distance between the rows Good on light to medium-heavy clay soils Best when combined with implements such as vegetable knives or spyders that run in front Optimum weed stage: Cotyledon to 2-leaf Optimum Crop Size: When properly rooted Small growers face unique challenges and often must rely on older equipment that was developed many years ago for mechanized cultivation. This often means farmers are forced to rely on parts that are obsolete, poorly constructed or difficult to find. Our goal is to produce a variety of implements for planting, cultivation, harvest, post-harvest, and more. These implements will be built to last and fully supported by Tilmor, making it easy to find and purchase the equipment you need to maintain your farm. Visit our online marketplace - https://www.tilmor.com/en-us/products

The Pepper Farm in Lubbock, Texas uses Finger Weeders to Cultivate their 3,600 acres of organic cotton. This video shows the finger weeders on large trailing arms in action. With the Tilmor large trailing arm kit, you can conveniently add finger weeders to many existing and new cultivator systems! The trailing arm was designed to have adjustable flexibility depending on soil hardness and condition. Finger weeders work specifically for in-row cultivation, uprooting small and just emerging weeds. This kit can be used on a wide variety of row crops for farmers growing on any scale. It is an inexpensive alternative to improve existing cultivator performance. Large Trailing Arm Finger Weeder Kit - https://www.tilmor.com/en-us/products/840/kit-trailing-arm

Specifically designed for in-row cultivation, the finger weeder uproots small and just emerging weeds. The ground engaging steel drive plate turns the flexible polyurethane fingers at a faster speed to "flick" out emerging weeds at the hair stage. Features: - Suitable for almost all crops planted in rows with a sufficient distance between the rows - Good on light to medium-heavy clay soils - Best when combined with implements such as vegetable knives or spyders that run in front - Optimum weed stage: Cotyledon to 2-leaf - Optimum Crop Size: When properly rooted

With the Tilmor large trailing arm kit, you can conveniently add finger weeders to many existing and new cultivator systems! The trailing arm was designed to have adjustable flexibility depending on soil hardness and condition. Finger weeders work specifically for in-row cultivation, uprooting small and just emerging weeds. This kit can be used on a wide variety of row crops for farmers growing on any scale. It is an inexpensive alternative to improve existing cultivator performance. Features: - Universal mount for almost all cultivators with 4” – 7” square toolbars Arm length is 56” - Down pressure can be adjusted using different combinations of polyethylene durometers which act similar to springs, but without the complicated spring adjustments - Allows for pressures ranging from weight of finger weeders (for running in loose soil) to the heavy weight of the cultivator (for running in hard soil) - Ability to easily pin trailing arm up for when not in use - Trailing arm joints are cushioned for safe transport even when upside down or sideways - All height and length adjustments can be made with a ¾” wrench

With the Tilmor large trailing arm kit, you can conveniently add finger weeders to many existing and new cultivator systems! The trailing arm was designed to have adjustable flexibility depending on soil hardness and condition. Finger weeders work specifically for in-row cultivation, uprooting small and just emerging weeds. This kit can be used on a wide variety of row crops for farmers growing on any scale. It is an inexpensive alternative to improve existing cultivator performance. Large Trailing Arm 15" Kit: https://www.tilmor.com/en-us/products... Features: Universal mount for almost all cultivators with 4” – 7” square toolbars Arm length is 56” Down pressure can be adjusted using different combinations of polyethylene durometers which act similar to springs, but without the complicated spring adjustments Allows for pressures ranging from weight of finger weeders (for running in loose soil) to the heavy weight of the cultivator (for running in hard soil) Ability to easily pin trailing arm up for when not in use Trailing arm joints are cushioned for safe transport even when upside down or sideways All height and length adjustments can be made with a ¾” wrench

Watch finger weeders take out weeds right in the row! Hiller discs build ridges between peanut rows while the flexible polyurethane fingers follow behind, breaking crust and flicking out small emerging weeds at the hair-to-cotyledon stage. Perfect for in-row cultivation, the finger weeder is gentle on crops but deadly on young weeds. Works great in light to medium-heavy soils and pairs well with front cultivators. Tilmor Large Trailing Arm Kit makes it easy to add finger weeders to almost any cultivator. Adjustable down pressure, universal 4”-7” toolbar mount, and simple setup. Kit Features: 56” arm length Adjustable pressure for different soil conditions Easily pinned up when not in use All adjustments with a ¾” wrench Large Trailing Arm 15" Kit:

Let’s take a closer look at a trailing arm 15” finger weeder setup on an older cultivator.

Finger weeding is an organic method that can be used to eliminate weeds in peanuts. Jonathan Redecop uses the tool as a way to flick out carelessweeds and other emerging weeds before the peanuts have flowered. Watch the cultivating hiller discs create a ridge between peanut rows while the finger weeders follow behind breaking the remaining crust around the base of the plant.

One thing we enjoy here at Tilmor is helping with custom setups for different applications. Featured in this video is a setup for use with cultivation of lavender in Grand Junction, CO. We would love to help with a custom setup for your operation, feel free to reach out!