The simplest way to measure soil compaction

Maximize your yields and work to decrease your costs with the economical, easy-touse DICKEY-john Soil Compaction Tester. This easy-to-use tool quantifies soil compaction so you can develop a targeted plan for optimum yields and cost-effective production. (Heavily compacted soil can inhibit root growth and reduce yields.)

To measure compaction in your fields, simply push the tester into the ground at various locations to determine problem areas and pressure increases and decreases. The Soil Compaction Tester gauge gives you readings of pressure required to penetrate your soil in pounds per square inch.

Easy-to-read, color-coded, stainless-steel dial
Liquid-filled gauge that reduces shock
Depth marks at 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 in.
Rugged, molded housing and handle







COMPACTION AND ROOT DEVELOPMENT
0-200 lbs...............................................................................good
200-300 lbs. ..........................................................................fair
300-500 lbs. ........................................................................poor