Speed discs have regularly been advertised and sold on the basis that they can perform primary tillage operations, similar to what tandem offsets can achieve. However, there are more and more customers coming back to Grizzly tandem offset discs to enable them to get a full and effective operation, whether it be for weed kill, seedbed preparation or stubble cultivation.
All Grizzly framework is made from grade 350 plate or higher and our steel is sourced from Australia wherever possible. Occasionally, however, Grizzly does source steel from Japan or other countries, to ensure the highest quality of our products.
In recent years a lot of work has gone into developing models to have narrow transport widths to allow easy road transport which has seen us remain industry-leading with not only our in-field performance but performance on road also.
Grizzly heavy-duty discs have a two-year bearing warranty, with unique disc and bearing design. Grizzly use a twist-in, twist-out bearing fitted inside a housing which rotates around a stationary axle. This gives Grizzly the ability to put the bearing at the very end of each disc assembly, meaning that changing a bearing is fast and easy as the discs don’t have to be pulled apart to access the bearing.
At Grizzly, we use a patented Floppy T-Bar Scraper which greatly increases the machine’s ability to work in wet and sticky conditions where other makes of discs wouldn’t be able to work. With heavy-duty construction and hydraulic front to back levelling for fine-tuning of any job, Grizzly machines make easy work of just about all cultivation scenarios.
An increasing number of Grizzly heavy-duty discs are delivered fully assembled, ready to go to work straight from the factory.
With over 100 dealers nation-wide, we are able to stock a wide range of equipment to suit a broad range of customers and applications.
Get in touch today to discuss your requirements.
]]>What are Heavy Offset Discs?
You might know them as Tandem Offset Discs, Heavy Duty Tandem Offsets, Blade Ploughs, Cultivators, Rippers or All Farm Ploughs.
If none of those names are ringing bells, Heavy Offset Discs are used in deep cultivation. The machinery cuts through obstacles, breaking up hard pan land, going into areas of rock (although not recommended or ideal, but it will handle it), dealing with areas of timber and of course a high amount of organic matter.
Who Uses Heavy Offset Discs?
The machinery is mainly used by cattle producers and in road construction or mining. Anywhere where new country is being developed, you will find Heavy Offset Discs connected to tractors or bulldozers.
What is the Grizzly Difference?
The key differences for Grizzly are that the ploughs are designed to be narrow for transport and easily transported between properties, this is an extremely important feature of the Grizzly machines, starting from 2m wide, with the largest reaching 12m wide.
Depth is also quickly and easily set or adjusted with hydraulic adjustment on the wheel. The level of the machine is adjusted through a front pitch control cylinder. This is also connected to a solid impact safe guard at the front of the machines to help float over solid impact obstacles and undulating country. Grizzly machinery can also be used over terrain, such as melon holes, where other ploughs struggle.
What do I Need to Know Before Buying a Heavy Offset Disc?
Weight and disc size are the key considerations when purchasing the machinery. Grizzly offers disc sizes of 28, 32, 36 and 42 inches and weigh up to 20 tonne version. So which size to choose? The optimal size of the disc is dependent on use ans the tractor or dozer you plan to use, generally, the deeper the cultivation needed, the larger the disc which means the more horse power you require.
Other considerations are the length of working life of the machinery and the after sales support available. Grizzly has great longevity of equipment, having been established in 1982, and still having original machinery working on farms, by contractors and in mines and on road crews today. Grizzly also have an Australia wide dealer network providing local stores for sales and parts.
What’s Changed for Heavy Offset Discs Since 1982?
They have become more easily transportable. Grizzly Heavy Offset Discs require only 3.5m for transport. The machinery also has solid tyres, minimising the need for changing and bolt-on, bolt-off componentry, easily serviced and parts replaced in the field.
Where Can I Purchase a Grizzly?
Speak to your local representative or go to https://www.grizzlyag.com.au
]]>What Do Grizzly Machines Offer?
New or second hand, these machines hold their value incredibly well, offer premium performance, second to none service from the Grizzly team, and quality that is at the top of the market.
Grizzly discs, as with all Grizzly machinery, are designed and built in Australia, for the Australian environment and our tough conditions. They are low maintenance, easy upkeep and repair, with easily accessible parts. In short, the cost of maintaining your new Grizzly is minimal and outputs from your investment in the machine maximum.
So Where Do I Get One?
Chances are that years and years ago, your land has been cleared through chaining or pulling to flatten any small trees, brush or scrub. The land was likely left for a year or two, then stick raked, ripped, burned and blade ploughed to get rid of all vegetation and roots. However, if land management hasn’t been kept up to date across the years it may be time for some pastoral renovation.
Access to sales, support and spare parts is easy with Grizzly equipment sold through our network of authorised, reputable dealers in all states and territories of Australia. There is one near you!
Farmers, graziers and pastoralists can buy new or quality second-hand machines readily through your local dealer, or if you prefer a private sale, they can be available online, but be quick, if you find a Grizzly for private sale, it will not last long.
Why would I Buy Grizzly Over a Competitor Brand?
Grizzly is a trusted brand, known for quality and ease of use. Grizzly machines and equipment hold their value well above all of their competitors. This is due to the quality and design of the machines and the renowned service and support provided by the team.
Ask the wider farming community which is the best offset out there to buy and Grizzly is the name that stands out from the pack. This isn’t by accident, but by many years of working hard in designing and producing the best possible product a customer can buy.
Grizzly sell, service and support their machines in the field and are continually investing in research and development and bringing out new models to move with the industry requirements.
Grizzly answer all the questions you need to ask when purchasing disc machinery – it’s a genuine, quality brand, Australian made, with a unique serial number to identify that specific piece of equipment. There are copies out there, but nothing matches the quality and service associated with a Grizzly.
What other Products are Available?
If you can’t live without your Grizzly disc, also try Grizzly offset discs or tandem offset discs, heavy duty discs, light discs, stubble cultivators, disc cultivators or best offset disc. For all your heavy groundwork, there’s a Grizzly for you. Contact your local Grizzly team to hook you up with quality, reliable, long-lasting equipment!
]]>New research has been done which is showing the benefit in deep mixing in some soil types where certain outcomes are desired.
While modern farming practices are proof that the uptake of technology has many advantages, as with all things there are some side effects which are starting to show up, and without intervention all pointers are saying things will get worse. We all know farming isn’t a “one-size fits all” system, we need to get to know our soils and look at what our soils are telling us to help our soil remain healthy and productive. “We have helped farmers turn pretty ordinary country into high yielding healthy soils” Grizzly Marketing Manager and Company Director Skye Poltrock said.
Whether it be attributable through soil types, crop selections and rotations or chemical use, many no-till farmers are seeing pH levels in the root zone drop to a level where their soils are telling them they need to do something to address the issue. That’s where the Grizzly TINY460 is coming in to their farming program.
With the help of forward thinking agronomists and soil mapping some spread lime on the surface to mix through the profile, some are choosing to simply mix the soil with nothing added and some are mixing clay through their sands to help manage the very costly issue of non-wetting soils. Whatever your problem Grizzly can mix your soil evenly through the profile of the working depth to greater that 300mm in the most efficient way available.
Depending on your requirements, soil types and scale, Grizzly have models available to mix from 200mm through to 300 plus mm. These machines are incredibly easy to use, set up, maintain and the need to pre-rip or avoid the odd underground obstacle isn’t required.
Designed and manufactured in Australia, Grizzly is a family owned company, with an emphasis on building a quality product and relationships with customers and dealers. The company’s success is on the back of building high quality machinery allowing producers to achieve their desired results from their cultivation requirements and that’s how developments such as the Tiny 460 comes about.
For further information on the deep mixing and working of soils you can contact Grizzly on 1800 637 250 or sales@grizzlyag.com.au
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