Rippers
John Deere Rippers
A ripper reaches below the normal tillage zone to fracture compacted soil, so water can move down and roots can grow deeper. John Deere offers rippers for different goals, from a minimum till ripper that leaves residue on the surface to disk and combination rippers that size and bury residue and level the ground in the same pass.
Koenig Equipment sells and services John Deere tillage equipment across Ohio and Indiana. Request a quote and our team will help you match a ripper to your tractor and fields.
Which Ripper Is Right for You?
| Model | Best for | Working width | Standards | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 Minimum Till Ripper | Ripping with minimal soil and residue disturbance | 7.5 to 22.5 ft | 30 or 36 in spacing | 16 in |
| 2720 Disk Ripper | Burying residue and leaving a level soil profile | See model page for sizes | Buries residue to 15 in | |
| 2730 Combination Ripper | Disk, rip, close and finish in one pass | 14 to 26 ft | 7 to 13 on 24 in spacing | 16 in |
Plan on 30 to 40 HP per standard for the 2100 and 34 to 55 HP per standard for the 2730, depending on soil type, moisture and depth. Request a quote on any model page for current pricing and offers.
Ready for Fall Tillage
Points, shanks and disk blades wear every season. Our ag service team can look your ripper over before fall, and genuine wear parts are available at your Koenig store or anytime on Koenig Marketplace. Our team can also help you set up in-cab depth controls on models that offer them before you head to the field.
Schedule service or ask about an off-season inspection.
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John Deere Ripper FAQs
What is the difference between a disk ripper and a minimum till ripper?
A minimum till ripper like the 2100 uses straight shanks to fracture compaction while keeping soil and residue disturbance low. The 2720 disk ripper adds disks to cut and bury residue, burying it to 15 inches and leaving a level soil profile.
Is the John Deere 2100 a 3-point or pull-type ripper?
Both. The integral 2100 mounts on a Category 2, 3 or 3N three-point hitch with Quik-Coupler, and a drawn hitch is available on the seven and nine standard 30 inch models.
What does the 2730 combination ripper do in one pass?
Front disks size and bury residue, ripper shanks on 24 inch spacing fracture hardpan, and rear closing disks and a finishing attachment leave a mounded or level finish. Depth can be adjusted from the cab on the go.
What size tractor do I need for a ripper?
Horsepower is figured per standard. The 2100 calls for 30 to 40 HP per standard with a maximum compatible tractor of 310 engine HP, and the 2730 calls for 34 to 55 HP per standard.