Gouges

Designed for ease of use, our Gouges come in a variety of options, diameters and lengths. Some have a built-in step that allows you to add more pressure to drive the probe into the soil. Also, options available with or without liners.

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Advantages

Ideal for soil mapping; suitability reviews; root, fertilisation, clay and paleontological research – all with minimal disturbance.

  • Fast and easy way to sample soils and sediments
  • A variety of types available for different soils and ease of use
  • Will take samples in the toughest of soils
  • Fast and easy to use
  • Strong, rubber-grip, handles
  • Will cut through bricks and withstand stones
  • Disturbed profile for analysis
  • Easier sampling with step option to improve insertion into the soil
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Gouges Equipment Options:

Applications

  • Soil mapping
  • Soil suitability reviews
  • Soil profile description & classification/analysis in the field or laboratory (with liners)
  • Sampling above and below groundwater table
  • Educational purposes
  • Root research
  • Soil sampling for agricultural and fertilisation research
  • Clay distribution research
  • Paleontological, archaeological and environmental soil research

Options, Specifications & Accessories

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