Slope packer saves on fuel, undercarriage costs

Sep 18, 2006

Rather than pack slopes with a dozer, the Thompson Slope Packer allows you to complete this application in less time with an excavator. The attachment is self-cleaning and comes in 4-, 6- and 8-foot widths. It can pack soil close to obstacles and silt fences without causing damage.

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