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Agronomy

DIY tiling?

I have many that fields that are becoming apparent that they will need extensive tiling in the next several years. (Original tile is 70 years old) I have some experience tiling over the years and do have the digging equipment. Is it going to be worth the $70k investment in a plow and gps equipment to do it myself or is there not enough margin in it?

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Verified FBN Member (IN)

There are some other posts on here about this if you are looking.


Check out this link. https://www.fbn.com/community/thread/96112ba0414b9ef3?ref=s&q=


Verified FBN Member (IA)

Point well taken. This is why im asking


Verified FBN Member (IL)

My experience after having a very reputable, knowledgeable professional install pattern tile on about 2/3 of our acres over the past 7 years...Find the best guy you can, talk to a few and get quotes and plans laid out. Find one that seems very knowledgeable, and don’t look back. I strongly considered a Soil Max plow and everything we’d need, but I’m very glad I didn’t. The upfront direct costs wou...

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