Install More Silt Fence With Less Labor
The Burchland Manufacturing XTS Silt Fence Installer is a high-production silt fence plow engineered to install geotextile fabric faster and more consistently than hand digging or conventional trenching.
The XTS knives fabric directly into the soil without folding it. This allows the full width of the fabric to be placed below grade while creating ground tension that helps resist washouts beneath the fence.
Depending on site conditions, the XTS can install thousands of feet of silt fence per hour at selected depths up to 20 inches.
Built for contractors who need to increase production without adding unnecessary labor.
Built for Fast, Controlled Installation
A rear-discharge fabric chute makes the XTS easy to thread and allows the fabric to feed smoothly into the installation path.
The spring-loaded, hardened-steel coulter cuts through roots, debris and difficult soils while knifing the fabric below grade. A forward pivot provides up to 40 degrees of movement to either side of center, helping the installer follow changing terrain and installation paths.
Available mounting configurations support tractors and skid steers, with sliding-offset options available for greater positioning flexibility.
XTS Performance Advantages
High-Production Installation
Installs thousands of feet of geotextile fabric per hour under suitable site conditions.
Up to 20-Inch Depth
Allows the operator to select the installation depth required, up to a maximum of 20 inches.
No-Fold Installation
Knives the fabric into the ground without folding, allowing more of the fabric width to be used.
Tractor or Skid Steer
Available for universal three-point tractor hitches and dedicated skid-steer mounting systems.
Key Features
- FABRIC CHUTE: Rear-discharge design provides simple threading and smooth fabric delivery.
- COULTER: Spring-loaded, hardened-steel coulter cuts through roots, debris and difficult soil conditions.
- INSTALLATION METHOD: Knives geotextile fabric into the soil without folding.
- INSTALLATION DEPTH: Operator-selected depth up to 20 inches.
- PRODUCTION: Capable of installing thousands of feet of fabric per hour under suitable conditions.
- PIVOT: Forward pivot allows a 40-degree swing to either side of center.
- TRANSPORT: Integrated tie holes help secure and stabilize the unit during transport.
- FABRIC COMPATIBILITY: Designed to handle common 36-inch to 48-inch geotextile silt fence fabrics.
- CONSTRUCTION: Made in the USA for demanding erosion and sediment-control applications.
Why Knife Installation Matters
Traditional trenching and hand installation require crews to excavate, place, secure and backfill the fabric. The XTS combines much of that work into one continuous installation process.
By placing the fabric below grade without folding it, the XTS helps create tensioned soil contact across the buried portion of the fabric. This can improve installation consistency and help reduce the potential for sediment-laden runoff to wash beneath the silt fence.
The result is a faster installation process with fewer manual steps and more consistent fabric placement.
Final installation must follow the project plans, specifications and applicable agency requirements.
XTS Configurations and Specifications
| Configuration | Height | Length | Width | Weight | Shipping Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTS Three-Point Hitch | 70 in. | 78.06 in. | 41.34 in. | 760 lb. | 825 lb. |
| XTS Dedicated Skid-Steer Hitch | 70 in. | 80.17 in. | 45.50 in. | 775 lb. | 840 lb. |
| XTS 72-Inch Sliding Offset | 70 in. | 89.13 in. | 72 in. | 1,120 lb. | 1,260 lb. |
| XTS 84-Inch Sliding Offset | 70 in. | 89.13 in. | 84 in. | 1,165 lb. | 1,315 lb. |
Specifications are manufacturer-reported and may change. Confirm the selected configuration, carrier compatibility and current specifications with Ramy before ordering.
Available Mounting Options
- Universal three-point tractor hitch
- Dedicated skid-steer quick-attach hitch
- 72-inch sliding-offset configuration
- 84-inch sliding-offset configuration
- Skid-steer hitch to three-point-hitch adapter
- Hydraulic top link
The correct configuration depends on the carrier equipment, installation path, desired offset and site conditions. Ramy can help determine which XTS setup best fits your operation.
Product Resources
Review the manufacturer’s product literature for current dimensions, available configurations, operating information and maintenance requirements.
