Winton 4.5cm Tractor Ripper & Pipe Layer W‑RP01

The Winton W-RP01 is a straightforward answer to a job most smallholders end up doing themselves: getting water pipe or armoured cable into the ground without hiring a trencher. The ripper opens the slot, the chute feeds the pipe in behind it, and you run the tyres over the line afterwards for a tidy finish.

Trenching and laying in one pass

Drop the linkage arms and drive forward slowly. The blade bites in, and flexible pipe or cable up to 4.5 cm diameter feeds down the chute into the slot as you go. Realistically you'll want a second pair of hands feeding pipe while you drive — that's the honest version. Maximum capacity depends on how flexible your pipe or cable actually is, so ring us if you're unsure.

Doubles as a stand-alone ripper

Pull the pipe-layer section off and the W-RP01 works as a plain subsoiler — useful for breaking compacted ground before drainage or fencing. Typical working depth is around 45 cm, with 60 cm available at maximum, depending on soil and tractor. Depth adjusts by unbolting the ripper sections and repositioning them.

Fit and upkeep

It hitches to the Cat 1 three-point linkage on most 15–35 HP compact tractors, with a 48 cm lower linkage width. The single blade is reversible when it wears, and replaceable when it's done — no need to bin the tool.

• Lays flexible pipe or armoured cable up to 4.5 cm diameter — call for guidance on stiffer cable
• Maximum working depth 60 cm, with 45 cm typical depending on soil and tractor
• Detachable pipe-layer chute — runs as a plain ripper when removed
• Suits compact tractors in the 15–35 HP range
• Depth changes by unbolting and repositioning the ripper sections
• Reversible, replaceable blade keeps running costs down
• 48 cm lower linkage width; 45 kg overall