Soil Compaction Tester In Stock Now

Quickly determine the extent of subsurface soil compaction with this tester! A color-coded, stainless steel dial indicates if growing conditions are good (green), fair (yellow), or poor (red). 

Penetration Depth: up to 24” in 3” increments. Testing Range:

  • Good growing conditions, 0 to 200 psi;
  • Fair growing conditions, 200 to 300 psi;
  • Poor growing conditions, 300 psi and above.


Instruction Manual (PDF)


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please see the Washtenaw County Conservation District website.

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