Ripper Tynes
Tynes pulled through the ground break up a compacted surface so a bucket or blade can handle it. The result depends on ground strength, depth and the carrier's traction.
When to choose it
- Loosening compacted soil and gravel
- Preparing disturbed ground for landscaping
- Breaking up a surface before grading or material removal
When it’s not the right call
- Massive hard rock. Ripping depends on ground that can loosen under the available force; a breaker may be needed.
- Unknown services. Locate services and confirm the permitted excavation method before penetrating the ground.
- Finished seedbeds. Ripping loosens ground. Cultivation or levelling may still be required.
Sizes we work with
The size depends on your machine and the job. Share the carrier make and model, material and dimensions so we can check the setup.
Using your own machine or hiring ours? Include that in your enquiry.
The Right Setup Starts Here
Tell us what you need to get done. A few key details about your job help us specify, configure and commission the right attachment for your machine, application and site requirements.
- Ground: Material, compaction and moisture.
- Ripping: Area and required loosening depth.
- Obstructions: Services, roots, rocks and any restricted work zones.
- Your machine: Make, model, mounting plate, rated operating capacity and relevant hydraulic or electrical controls.
Tell us about your project.
Complex scope. Tight timeline. Compliance-critical. That's where we start.
Scope your job
Common questions
What are skid steer ripper tynes used for?
Tynes loosen compacted soil and gravel so a bucket or blade can handle it.
Can ripper tynes rip rock?
Only material that fractures under the available force. Massive hard rock needs a breaker or other method.
Can I rip near buried services?
Services must be located and the method established first.
Will a skid steer have enough traction to rip?
Results depend on ground strength, depth and traction; a track loader often helps.
Will a ripper tyne fit my skid steer or track loader?
Send us the machine make and model, mounting plate details and hydraulic flow and pressure. The ripper tyne's weight, the loader's rated operating capacity and any electrical controls also need to match. We check the combination before it mobilises so it arrives ready to work.