High-Performance Agricultural Gearbox for Stone Burier Applications

Your stone burier depends on a gearbox that can translate raw PTO power into productive soil preparation force — reliably, efficiently, and without unexpected failure. That is exactly what our Stone Burier agricultural gearbox delivers. Mounted centrally on the stone burier frame, this gearbox powers the rotor that lifts soil and rocks, sifts them through a rear screen, and buries stones below the surface while leaving a smooth, stone-free seedbed on top.

We engineer each gearbox specifically for the mechanical profile of soil preparation. The gear geometry, bearing selection, and housing design are all optimized for the load patterns, duty cycles, and environmental exposures unique to stone burier operations across Australian farming conditions.

Stone Burier Agricultural Gearbox

⚙ Stone Burier Gearbox — Engineering Data Sheet

Le tableau suivant présente les principaux paramètres d'ingénierie de notre agricultural stone burier gearboxChaque spécification mentionnée peut être modifiée grâce à notre service de fabrication sur mesure.

Spécification Valeur nominale Personnalisation
Number of Gear Stages 1 Multi-stage for high ratios
Ventilation / Orifice de ventilation Screw-in breather cap Types tout temps
Dureté de la surface des engrenages HRC 57 – 65 Carburé + rectifié
Type de bouchon de vidange Quick-drain valve Option de port d'échantillonnage
Gear Face Width 50 mm Wider for high-torque
Maximum Input Torque 200 Nm With overload protection
Diamètre de l'arbre de sortie 55 mm Correspondance pour implémenter le couplage
Input Shaft Spline 6-spline (1-3/8″) / 21-spline (1-3/4″) 20-spline, 8-spline on request
Module / Diametral Pitch M5 Finer/coarser modules available
Ambient Temperature Range -25°C to +95°C Arctic / tropical variants
Capacité pétrolière 1.9 litres cuve surdimensionnée disponible
Surface Coating E-coat + powder coat Custom RAL colours available
Rated Power Capacity 20 – 250 HP (15-186 kW) Higher ratings available
Dureté du noyau d'engrenage HRC 28 Noyau robuste absorbant les chocs
Sens de rotation Bidirectionnel Modèles réversibles
Primary Gear Type Crown Gears Custom tooth profiles on request
Matériau du boîtier Spheroidal Graphite Iron Améliorations matérielles optionnelles
Norme de conception AGMA 2001-D04 certifié par un tiers
Maximum Continuous Torque 100 – 1200 Nm Peak torque: 150% of continuous
Centre Distance 75 mm Per gear ratio

Contactez-nous équipe d'ingénierie for a detailed specification sheet tailored to your stone burier model and soil preparation conditions.

🏆 Performance Advantages — Why Our Stone Burier Gearbox Leads the Field

We believe in transparency. These are the specific, verifiable differences between our Stone Burier gear drive and low-cost alternatives:

Comparison Point Generic Aftermarket Our Stone Burier Gear Drive
Bearing Specification Recycled bearings, inconsistent quality Premium tapered roller bearings, precision pre-loaded, 10,000-hr L10 life
Bruit et vibrations Significant tonal noise from poor gear mesh Balanced rotating assembly, vibration below 2.5 mm/s RMS
Durée de vie prévue 500-1,000 hours — frequent replacement needed 5,000-8,000 hours demonstrated in Australian commercial operations
Matériaux et traitement des engrenages Grey iron gears, no heat treatment 18CrNiMo7-6 aerospace-grade steel, shot-peened root fillets for fatigue life
Spare Parts No individual parts — must buy complete gearbox Full inventory, ships 24-48 hours
Warranty & Support 12-month warranty excludes seals and bearings Full 2-year warranty + engineer hotline + install support
Sealing System Single-lip NBR rubber seal, no dust excluder Cassette-type metal-cased seal with integrated dirt rejection lip

Chaque dollar investi dans une boîte de vitesses haut de gamme rapporte plusieurs dollars en réparations évitées et en préservation de la valeur des récoltes. Demander une analyse du retour sur investissement pour votre opération.

Stone Burier application

⚙ From PTO to Screening Rotor — Stone Burier Gearbox Anatomy

The Stone Burier gearbox operation can be understood through four interconnected systems:

1 — Input System: Your tractor’s PTO shaft engages with the gearbox through a hardened splined input shaft. The interface transmits torque while allowing minor angular misalignment. Inside, spherical roller bearings support the input shaft and manage the combined loading of transmitted torque and driveline forces.

2 — Conversion System: Precision crown gears inside the gearbox reduce PTO speed while multiplying torque to match the screening rotor’s demands. Mounted centrally on the stone burier frame, this gearbox powers the rotor that lifts soil and rocks, sifts them through a rear screen, and buries stones below the surface while leaving a smooth, stone-free seedbed on top. The gears are manufactured from carburized alloy steel, ground to tight tolerances, and profiled for quiet, efficient power transfer.

3 — Output System: The transformed power exits through the output shaft to the stone burier’s working mechanism, specifically driving the screening rotor for core soil preparation function. The output connection is engineered for vibration-free, backlash-free transmission at the point of work.

4 — Protection System: Every shaft penetration is protected by a labyrinth seal, creating multi-barrier defense against dust, moisture, and crop debris. synthetic PAO 75W-90 provides continuous splash lubrication. The grey cast iron housing features integrated cooling fins for thermal management.

✅ Stone Burier Gearbox — Brand-by-Brand Compatibility

Brand references are provided solely to assist customers in identifying compatible replacement gearboxes. All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Notre Stone Burier gearbox directly replaces the factory gear drive on the following stone burier brands:

Solis
Model 2839, Series 808
✅ Compatible
Geringhoff
837T, G3.3
✅ Compatible
Challenger
E-701, Mk-IV
✅ Compatible
Fantini
Mk-IV, Model 1328
✅ Compatible
McCormick
A-574, Type 99E
✅ Compatible

Rebuild Kits & Parts

⚙ Bearings
🔒 Seals
⚙ Gears
🔧 Shafts

🔎 Buyer’s Checklist — Stone Burier Gearbox Selection Made Simple

Use this step-by-step guide to identify the exact gearbox model for your stone burier. Click each step for detailed instructions.

Step 1: Required screening rotor Speed

Comment: Refer to your stone burier manufacturer’s manual for the recommended screening rotor operating speed

Pourquoi c'est important : Associé à la vitesse de la prise de force, cela définit le rapport de transmission exact dont votre boîte de vitesses a besoin.

Step 2: Power Requirement

Comment: Match the gearbox HP rating to your tractor’s PTO horsepower output and the stone burier’s demand

Pourquoi c'est important : Under-rating leads to overheating and premature failure; over-rating adds unnecessary cost and weight

Step 3: Mounting Bolt Pattern

Comment: Measure the bolt hole positions, centre distances, and overall envelope on your stone burier’s gearbox mounting flange

Pourquoi c'est important : Permet une installation directe par boulonnage, sans aucune fabrication ni plaque d'adaptation.

Step 4: Tractor PTO Speed

Comment: Check your tractor’s PTO specification — standard is 540 RPM or 1000 RPM

Pourquoi c'est important : Determines the input shaft spline size and the baseline for ratio calculation

Étape 5 : Identification de la boîte de vitesses existante

Comment: Notez la marque, le numéro de modèle et toutes les références figurant sur la plaque signalétique de la boîte de vitesses remplacée.

Pourquoi c'est important : Speeds up the matching process and ensures dimensional compatibility with your seedbed machine

Step 6: Working Hours per Season

Comment: Estimate your annual operating hours for the stone burier to determine appropriate service life rating

Pourquoi c'est important : Les opérations à forte cadence justifient des spécifications haut de gamme pour les roulements et les engrenages afin d'obtenir le coût horaire le plus bas.

Step 7: Rotation Direction

Comment: Determine whether the screening rotor on your stone burier requires clockwise or counter-clockwise output when viewed from the drive end

Pourquoi c'est important : Un sens de rotation incorrect endommagera l'outil ou ne produira aucun travail utile.

💡 Conseil de pro : For fastest service, email us the old gearbox part number (if visible), your tractor brand and model, and your stone burier manufacturer and model. Our engineers will confirm the exact match and provide a quotation within one business day.

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🛠 Installation Procedure for Your Stone Burier Gearbox

This guide covers the complete process of replacing the gearbox on your stone burier. Each step includes specific details for soil preparation equipment — follow them in sequence for best results.

Step 1 — Connect Output to screening rotor

Connect the output coupling to the screening rotor drive on your stone burier. Ensure the shaft engagement depth meets the minimum specified in the manual. Tighten all retaining hardware to the correct torque value. After connection, rotate the output by hand to verify smooth, unrestricted movement.

Step 2 — Post-Installation Checks (10-Hour Service)

Perform a 10-hour service: re-check mounting bolt torque, inspect for leaks, verify oil level, and confirm the PTO safety guard is in place. Clean any accumulated debris from the gearbox housing to maintain effective heat dissipation. Log the installation details in your equipment maintenance records.

Step 3 — Fill With Lubricant

Add gear oil through the fill port. Use the grade recommended in the installation manual. Fill until oil just begins to weep from the level check hole (if provided) or reaches the bottom of the fill port. Wipe any spilled oil from the housing. Confirm the magnetic drain plug is fully seated.

Step 4 — Remove Old Gearbox

Detach the driveline yoke from the gearbox input. If the gearbox also has an output coupling to the screening rotor, disconnect that as well. Support the gearbox from below with a hydraulic jack. Remove the mounting fasteners progressively, keeping at least two bolts finger-tight until you are ready to slide the unit out.

Step 5 — Test Run & Break-In

With the stone burier raised or in a safe test position, start the PTO at idle speed. Observe the gearbox for any vibration, unusual noise, or oil seepage. Run for 20 minutes at reduced speed. If all is normal, increase to the operating PTO speed and run for an additional 10 minutes while monitoring temperature. Re-check all mountings.

Step 6 — Connect PTO Driveline

Slide the PTO driveline yoke over the gearbox input spline. Ensure full engagement — the yoke should slide past the retaining groove and click into place. Test the engagement by pulling firmly on the yoke; it should not detach. Verify that the driveline length allows adequate telescoping stroke throughout the full range of implement movement.

Step 7 — Prepare the Mounting Surface

Scrape any old gasket material or RTV sealant from the stone burier’s gearbox mounting face. Use a flat file to remove any burrs around bolt holes. Verify all mounting holes align correctly by test-fitting the new gearbox without bolts. Check for flatness — a feeler gauge should show less than 0.1mm across the mounting surface.

⚠ Important : For safety, never work under unsupported equipment. Use proper lifting devices when handling the gearbox unit.

⚠ Fault Diagnosis Guide — Stone Burier Gearbox

Even the best-engineered gearbox may encounter operational issues over its service life. This guide covers the most common symptoms reported with stone burier gearboxes and provides actionable field solutions.

⚠ Fuite d'huile au niveau des joints d'arbre

Likely cause: Un niveau d'huile trop élevé crée une pression interne excessive.

What to do: Inspect the breather cap — a blocked breather pressurizes the housing and forces oil past seals. Replace the breather and clean any debris. If leaking continues, replace the affected seal. Check the shaft surface under the seal for grooves or corrosion that may be cutting the seal lip.

⚠ Vibrations excessives pendant le fonctionnement

Likely cause: Joints de cardan usés dans la transmission

What to do: Vibration in a stone burier gearbox system usually originates from the driveline, not the gearbox itself. Inspect the PTO shaft U-joints — a worn joint creates a twice-per-revolution vibration pulse. Confirm the driveline is the correct length for the tractor-to-implement distance. Re-torque the gearbox mounting bolts.

⚠ Bruit de grincement ou de sifflement anormal

Likely cause: Lubrifiant insuffisant ou huile de qualité inadéquate

What to do: Check oil level immediately — low oil is the most common cause of gear noise in stone burier gearboxes. If oil level is correct, the lubricant may have degraded — perform a complete oil change. Persistent noise indicates internal wear requiring professional assessment.

⚠ Surchauffe excessive de la boîte de vitesses

Likely cause: Fonctionnement au-delà de la puissance nominale ou du cycle de service

What to do: Measure housing temperature (normal operating range: 40-80°C depending on ambient temperature). If consistently above 90°C, verify oil volume, clean the housing, and check that the gear ratio produces the correct output speed. An incorrect ratio forces the gearbox to work harder, generating excess heat.

⚠ Output Shaft Stops Turning While Input Rotates

Likely cause: Stripped gear teeth or broken gear

What to do: If the gearbox has a shear pin or slip clutch, inspect it for activation. A tripped overload device is a protective event, not a failure — replace the pin and investigate what caused the overload. If the overload device is intact but no output is produced, internal gear or shaft failure has occurred.

For persistent or complex issues, our engineers provide remote diagnostic support via phone and email. We can also supply rebuild kits for in-workshop repairs. Reach our support team here.

📍 Real-World Performance — Stone Burier Gearbox Across Australia

Our agricultural gearboxes are field-proven across every Australian state and territory. Below are documented case studies from recent Stone Burier gearbox installations.

Bruce Campbell — Tamworth, NSW

Opération: family-run farming operation | Taille: 3000 acres | Utiliser: Stone Burier gearbox for soil preparation

Motif de l'achat : New equipment build — specifying aftermarket gearbox as OEM improvement

“We operate in a region with heavy red soil and corrosion has been a persistent problem with gearboxes. The coating on this unit is noticeably more robust — no rust after 2 full seasons of outdoor storage.”

📍 Renmark, SA commercial soil preparation contractor — 6000 acres

Client: Robert Clarke | Application: Stone Burier gearbox — soil preparation

But: Remplacement préventif programmé dans le cadre d'un programme d'entretien annuel

“The custom ratio option was a game-changer for our operation. We needed a non-standard output speed that no other supplier could provide. The engineering team designed a solution within a week and it worked perfectly from day one.”

📍 Case #3: Narrabri, NSW

Client: George Barker — mixed farming enterprise
Emplacement: Narrabri, NSW
Taille de l'exploitation : 1200 acres
Application: Stone Burier gearbox for stone burier — soil preparation
Motif de l'achat : Emergency mid-season replacement after catastrophic original gearbox failure

“We stress-test our equipment in ways that would void most warranties. This gearbox has handled everything we’ve thrown at it — heavy clay soils — without complaint.”
George Barker, Narrabri, NSW

Wayne Crawford — Wagga Wagga, NSW

Opération: broadacre cropping operation | Taille: 1500 acres | Utiliser: Stone Burier gearbox for soil preparation

Motif de l'achat : Retrofit older model stone burier with improved gearbox for extended service life

“Installed as a replacement for a gearbox that catastrophically failed mid-season. The MowerGearbox unit was delivered within 5 days and fitted perfectly. We finished the season without further issues. Very impressed.”

📍 Broome, WA irrigated cropping enterprise — 300 acres