Mole Plow
Field Drainage Solution

Mole plowing is a concept for reducing water-logging in heavy clay soils by creating underground tunnels for water, similar to tile drainage, but without the cost of pipe.

The subsurface drains are created using a single-shank plow with a cylindrical “torpedo” attached at the bottom, leaving a channel for water to flow along, generally at a depth of two to three feet.

To surface drain heavy clay fields from excessive water, putting down drain tiles is the most effective approach. However, a disadvantage is the high cost of installing drain tiles.

Combining the mole plow and drain tiles will provide a cost-effective field drainage alternative to farmers and municipalities/counties.

For example, standard tile drain installs can cost $1,200 - $1,500 per acre

Using a mole plow vs. traditional field surface drainage tilling can save the customer between $60k - $70k per quarter section (160 acres)

This is utilized by spacing the drain tiles further apart then traditionally done and putting mole plow drainage above the drain tiles.

This will allow the water to drain from the mole channel into the drain tiles and remove water from the field effectively.