Spectrum Soil Compaction Tester is a super-affordable analog penetrometer designed to help identify compacted soil areas, ensuring better root growth, water absorption, and nutrient uptake.
Product Features
- Make our super affordable analog penetrometer your first line of defense against soil compaction
- Soil Compaction meters (often called penetrometers) are used to determine the density of soil and other material. An operator pushes a rod with attached (ASAE standard) cone into the ground. The resistance of the cone is displayed as it is pushed in the ground
- Unseen soil compaction can limit root growth and water and nutrient absorption. This compaction meter enables you to identify compacted areas in pounds per square inch so that you can use deep tillage or other practices recommended for your area based on hard facts
- 24 in stainless steel rod with adjustable shock collar to prevent damage to the gauge during transport or storage
- Easy to read, color-coded, stainless steel dial that is liquid filled to reduce shock
- Durable molded housing with rubber grip handles
- Large and small tip included with convenient storage in tester housing
- Penetration Depth: Up to 24 in (60 cm) in 3 in (7.6 cm) increments
Benefits
- Quickly detect soil compaction to support root growth and crop health
- Durable, long-lasting construction suitable for field use
- Easy-to-read dial enables accurate measurements
- Portable and convenient for regular soil monitoring
Why Choose Spectrum Soil Compaction Tester?
The Spectrum Soil Compaction Tester provides a reliable and affordable solution for measuring soil density, helping farmers and agronomists make informed decisions for soil management and crop productivity.
