Not all soils are created equal and neither are your tools
The soil under your boots - and your machines - plays a bigger role in tool performance than most farmers give it credit for. When fall tillage season hits, choosing the right part for your ground conditions can be the difference between a clean pass and a costly delay.
From sticky clay to dry loam, hardpan to silty residue, understanding how different tillage tools behave in different soils can help you cover more ground, reduce fuel use, and make your parts last longer doing it.
Why soil fit matters
Every soil type reacts differently under pressure. Some cling to your sweeps. Others resist deep ripping. The wrong tool for the job doesn’t just make your life harder - it wears out faster, burns more fuel, and leaves your seedbed uneven.
With thousands of acres on the line, fall tillage is where tool performance meets ground truth.
Matching tools to your fall ground conditions
Chisels
- Best for: Heavy clay, compacted soils, and hardpan layers
- Soil fit: Ideal in wet post-harvest fields where deep disruption is needed
- Field-tested: Agrituf chisels held their edge for over 500 acres in tight, saturated Midwest soil with no changeout
Knock-on systems
- Best for: High-residue or mixed fields that require fast part swaps
- Soil fit: Works well in corn-soybean rotations with variable zones
- Farmer feedback: “I didn’t want to use Agrituf until you had knock-ons - now I won’t run anything else.” — Minnesota farmer
Sweeps
- Best for: Dry loam, lighter soils, and shallow passes
- Soil fit: Performs well in drier fall conditions, especially in the Dakotas
- Trial results: Delivered consistent performance with minimal wear across varying residue levels
- Explore Agrituf sweeps
Looking for rugged options?
Check out our cultivator points, chisel plow points,
and knock-on sweeps designed for long life and even wear.
Quick guide: pairing soil type with tool selection
- Heavy, wet clay: Chisels or rippers for deep break-up
- Dry, light loam: Sweeps for fast, shallow tillage
- Mixed or variable zones: Knock-on systems for flexibility and switching
- Silty post-harvest residue: Chisels to incorporate trash and open the soil profile
Why Agrituf tools are built for all of it
Every Agrituf tool is designed to perform in real-world conditions, not just lab tests. Our chisels, sweeps, and knock-on parts are engineered for the realities of U.S. fall tillage - across a wide range of soil types and residue levels.
Made with our proprietary cast metal blend, each part is built to resist wear, hold its shape, and last longer - even when your ground fights back.
Before you hit the field, get the fit right
Choosing the right part for your soil conditions can save you time, fuel, and stress when the season tightens up. If you’re not sure what to run, talk to our team - we’ll help match your tillage goals with the tools that’ll go the distance.
