Tractor implements can work the ground in a proper and efficient manner to ensure the ground is ready for planting. The tractor implements can be arranged in various, specific manners, in series behind a tractor, depending on field conditions. For example, the tractor may pull a single disc positioned ahead of each ripper disposed on a ripper implement. Behind the ripper, a roller implement may be disposed for lifting, rolling and breaking up the soil. An optional disc may be provided forward of each roller blade assembly. Behind the roller implement, one or more finishers, such as a disc, a multi-disc, a chopper, a basket, a double basket, a knife, a deflector, or the like, may be used to finish the worked soil. Soil prepared by such implements have been shown to significantly increase crop yield.

An agricultural device with a wear resistant coating comprising a shank portion that may be attached to an agricultural implement. First and second rear wings connect to an intermediate portion that connects to the shank portion. First and second shoulders are formed at the points where the rear wings meet the intermediate portion, and a patch of wear resistant coating is applied at each of the first and second shoulders. A first edge tapers forwardly from the first rear wing to a point, and a second edge tapers forwardly from the second rear wing to the point. Wear resistant coating may also be applied to the first and second edges or the point. Wear resistant coating may be applied to the agricultural device in a pattern that is specific to soil type.

An agricultural device with a wear resistant coating comprising a shank portion that may be attached to an agricultural implement. First and second rear wings connect to an intermediate portion that connects to the shank portion. First and second shoulders are formed at the points where the rear wings meet the intermediate portion, and a patch of wear resistant coating is applied at each of the first and second shoulders. A first edge tapers forwardly from the first rear wing to a point, and a second edge tapers forwardly from the second rear wing to the point. Wear resistant coating may also be applied to the first and second edges or the point. Wear resistant coating may be applied to the agricultural device in a pattern that is specific to soil type.

A shank assembly for an agricultural tillage implement including a shank, a point removably connected to the shank, and a protective guard removably connected in between the point and the shank. The point retains the protective guard on the shank. The protective guard is configured for protecting the shank and flexing in response to a movement of the shank.

A tillage point for an agricultural implement includes a body extending in a lengthwise direction between a tip end and a retention end and in a vertical direction between an upper body surface and a lower body surface, where the body defines a retention slot between the upper and lower body surfaces. Additionally, the tillage point has a fin extending outwardly from the upper body surface in the vertical direction. The fin defines a height in the vertical direction between a base end of the fin positioned adjacent to the upper body surface of the body and a top end of the fin positioned opposite the base end. The fin further defines a lateral width between opposed lateral sides of the fin, where the lateral width of the fin tapers along at least a portion of the vertical height of the fin.

A ground-working tool including a shank and a sub-soil point at the bottom end of the shank. The sub-soil point has a leading cutting edge transverse to and in front of the longitudinal axis of the shank, a back portion behind the shank, a top portion from the leading edge to the shank, a bottom portion, and opposite lateral sides. A soil-rolling surface on at least one of the opposite lateral sides of the sub-soil point, each soil-rolling surface being concave in cross-section between top and bottom edges along a front to back length.

A side plate configured for a tillage shank having a point on a forward edge of the tillage shank and a point base on a bottom edge of the tillage shank to dampen abrasive forces from soil flow includes a modified side plate extension portion having a modified side plate extension portion front edge, the modified side plate extension portion being configured such that the modified side plate extension portion front edge abuts a rear edge of the point on the forward edge of the tillage shank from the point base on the bottom edge of the tillage shank to above a soil line; an attachment portion having an attachment portion front edge, the attachment portion being configured such that the attachment portion front edge does not abut the rear edge of the point on the forward edge of the tillage shank above the soil line; a projection configured to engage the point base; a slot configured to engage the point base; and an opening configured to receive a transverse bolt.

A consumable shin for a tillage shank includes an integral U-shaped shin having a first side, a second side, and a bottom; the first side and the second side being spaced apart to form a volume therebetween; the first side having a first side surface having first side length and a first side width; the second side having a second side surface having a second side length and a second side width; the first side length being from a rear edge of a guard of a shoe engaging the tillage shank to a forward edge of a first side shield engaging the tillage shank; the second side length being from the rear edge of the guard of the shoe engaging the tillage shank to a forward edge of a second side shield engaging the tillage shank.

A shank assembly for an agricultural tillage implement including a shank, a point removably connected to the shank, and a protective guard removably connected in between the point and the shank. The point retains the protective guard on the shank. The protective guard is configured for protecting the shank and flexing in response to a movement of the shank.

A tillage point configured to produce a uniform subsurface soil profile. The tillage point includes a main body having a leading edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. Wing sections extend laterally from the main body.