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MEET THE FOUNDER
Hey, I'm Kristofer Strand!
I work as a installer in irrigation and landscaping. I have been doing this for almost two decades. As I live relatively high up on the globe (Sweden), the season is not 12 months. As this is my great passion in life, a while ago I started thinking about what I should do during the time I am involuntarily off.
Suddenly I got a machine in my hands that was completely unique. Georipper was the starting point for Verified by Strand AB.
In the company, I will highlight the products that I think are really good and that I believe every person in our industry should have. There are very well made products but there are even more that leave more to be desired.
I want to help my industry colleagues find the good ones and avoid the junk. Then we avoid unnecessary overconsumption and throwing the money down the drain.
I will write reviews of products that you can take part in here on the website. There will also be a webshop if there is a product you want to try yourself. This is my contribution to a more sustainable world.
Our thoughts on prices
Verified by Strand AB - low prices all year round Verified by Strand will not participate in the Black Friday party or offer discounts/coupons. Instead, the company sticks to its strategy of offering low prices all year round.
Verified by Strand AB wants as many people as possible to have the opportunity to enjoy Georipper and other upcoming products in our portfolio. Therefore, low prices are something that customers can always expect, regardless of the season.
Kristofer, explains the company's stance: We don't believe in attracting customers with big discounts once a year. Our strategy is to offer good prices all year round, so that everyone can buy what they need when they need it. It's important to us that customers can trust that we always have low prices.
Georippers Safety!
As a company and manufacturer, MiniTrencher takes safety very seriously.
Handheld trenchers, similar to GeoRipper®, have been around for 20+ years
with no accidents reported.
GeoRipper® minitrenchers have been in the market since 2016 with zero accidents reported.
MiniTrencher has incorporated safety enhancements into both the Original GeoRipper® and GeoRipper®T/A trenching attachments making it one of the safest trenchers on the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there safety concerns with GeoRipper®? Is it dangerous?
Like all power equipment, if it is not used correctly and respectfully, it can be dangerous. Once the machine is digging in the ground, the risk of injury is reduced. As always, we recommend proper Personal Protection Equipment be worn when operating GeoRipper®. This includes: face shield, ear protection, work gloves, and safety-toe boots. If operating GeoRipper® in particularly rocky soil or gravel, shin guards are recommended.
What about kickback?
When digging in rocky soil, the occasional rock may cause GeoRipper® to "bounce." This bouncing is the most that typical operators report back to us. GeoRipper® is not a chainsaw. The digging chain moves about a third of a chainsaw chain. This slower speed, the vibration isolation springs in the arm, and proper operation will not allow the machine to kickback. In rocky soil bouncing may occur that will bring the nose of the digging bar up 2-4" from contact. As most operators are digging 6-8" deep, the nose of the bar will not have the opportunity to leave the trench.
Can I trench through tree roots?
Absolutely! The GeoRipper® digging chain is designed specifically to trench through tree roots up to 3" in diameter and below grade. Our digging chains are self-sharpening. It may take 10-20 minutes of digging in soil before the teeth are ready to chip through roots. GeoRipper® is not a chainsaw and shall not perform like one. Chipping through large tree roots takes patience. It will not move through large tree roots as fast as a chainsaw.
Can I dig through rocks?
GeoRipper® will not dig through solid rock or concrete. It will dig up loose rock about the size of an adult fist. A up and down "sawing" action will help to bring up the larger, fist-sized, rocks, otherwise GeoRipper® will dig up and expel smaller rocks with ease. Larger rocks can easily be avoided and the operator can return with a rock bar to pry the larger rocks from the ground.
How deep does GeoRipper® trench?
That depends on your model. GeoRipper® 20" models can trench up to 20" deep. This is easily done in combination with EZ Kart. If trenching by hand, 18" is comfortable. GeoRipper® 27" models can trench up to 27" deep. This is easily done in combination with EZ Kart. If trenching by hand, 24" is possible. EZ Kart comes standard with all GeoRipper® 27" models. It is recommended to use EZ Kart when operating GeoRipper® 27 models.
How long does a digging chain last?
The NATIONAL AVERAGE for GeoRipper® digging chains is 1,000 lineal feet. What does this mean? Many operators get less than 1,000 lineal feet, and many get more. The majority of operators fall around 1,000 lineal feet. Digging life is determined by three factors: Digging depth, Soil type, and Operator. There is a learning curve. Once the operator is familiar and confortable with the machine, chain life might increase. Unfortunately we have not figured out how to change digging depth or soil type. Your results may vary. But never fear! We include 2 chains with each machine to allow for the learning curve. Just make sure to buy before you run out!
Is it easy to operate?
There is a learning curve to operating a GeoRipper®. This doesn't mean it is hard to operate right out of the box, but it does mean that you have to get used to it. The hardest thing to get used to is not over-throttling the machine. Our machines work best at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. Once you are used to handling GeoRipper®, running at less throttle is easier.
Do you offer financing?
Yes!
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