Lexington, Nebraska (December 1, 2000) — Orthman Manufacturing announces the introduction of the OneTripper One-Pass Seed Bed Preparation System. The 1tRIPr provides total seed bed preparation in a single pass. Whether pre-plant begins in wheat stubble, standing corn stalk or slicing through a cover crop, the 1tRIPr from Orthman manages residue, providing a clean, level seed bed that's ideally prepared.

The 1tRIPr can be utilized as a stand-alone implement, or attached directly in front of the planter or planter row units. This enables multiple operations in a single pass and decreases labor hours. The system is ideal for seed bed preparation and applying fertilizer directly in front of the planter, maximizing strip-tillage savings.

The 1tRIPr is available in 6 through 16 row configurations. The parallel linkage row units, featuring exclusive 22" depth band coulters, provide smooth operation and exact placement of valuable fertilizers. Precision zone-tillage shanks shatter root zone compaction for early crop development and moisture conservation.

For more information, contact Orthman Mfg., Co., Inc. at 1-800-658-3270 or write to 75765 RD 435 | Lexington, NE 68850. You can visit Orthman on the web at www.orthman.com.

• 60' Working Width
• Semi-mounted with two standard lift assist wheels
• 5-section float follows land contours
• 13' Transport Height
• 24' Transport Width
• When equipped with Orthman 9300 Cultivator Units, it can cover 500+ acres daily.
• Push botton fold control