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NorTrac Middle Buster Blade

Item# 508312
NorTrac Middle Buster Blade

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NorTrac Middle Buster Blade

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Product Summary

A heavy-duty steel framed NorTrac® Middle Buster with a standard 14in. reversible furrower makes the perfect tool for breaking up hardpan, digging wide or shallow trenches and forming seedbeds. Digging depth can be adjusted from 6in. to 8in.

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  •  (1) NorTrac Middle buster blade

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AttributeSpecification

item#

508312

Brand

NorTrac

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months limited parts / No labor

Ship Weight

92.2 LB

Product Type

Middle buster
AttributeSpecification

Category

Category 1

Blades (qty.)

1

Hitch Type

3-Point

Max. Horsepower

50

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  1. Comparison of item #508311 and #508312

    Are the NorTrack Subsoiler item #508311 and NorTrack Middle Buster item #508312 identical except the middle buster item #508312 has a moldboard / shovel (furrower)?

    1. yes

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    2. Yes, these items feature the same frame with different attachments.

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  2. Can it be mounted to a 4 wheeler ?

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    1. This middle buster blade can be mounted to an ATV/4 wheeler that has a Category 1 3-pt. hitch or 3-pt. hitch adapter. Northern Tool doesn't carry 3-pt. hitch adapters for ATV's.

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  3. what are the deminsions of cat.0 and cat.1

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    1. Category 0 implements will have an upper and lower link pins that are 5/8" in diameter, and lower hitch spacing of 20". Category 1 implements will have a 3/4" upper link pin, and 7/8" lower link pins. The lower hitch spacing is 26".

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  4. Is there a shear pin

    Does this unit use a shear pin similar to the Subsoiler ?

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    1. The Middle Buster does not include a shear pin with the unit. If the unit is used as instructed with the 6" to 8" depth and the tractor in first gear, low range, a shear pin is not needed.

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  5. What is the width dimension of the middlebuster?

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    1. The working width of the NorTrac Middle Buster is 10 3/4".

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  6. How can I get a spare blade?

    How can I get an extra blade? Can I use it with a Kubota B2320 HST tractor?

    1 answer

    1. This NorTrac Middle Buster will need to be attached to a tractor that has a HP rating between 22 and 50. Extra blades for this are available through our parts department, their phone number is 1-800-222-5381.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months limited parts / No labor