Sand Groper

The Sand Groper is a medium-duty tandem offset disc suited to a range of broad-acre cultivation applications. It provides more penetration than a speed disc while being lighter than a FieldBoss, making it a good option when you want strong performance without the additional weight and cost of a heavier machine.

Its lighter design also makes it a more budget-friendly option compared with the FieldBoss.

The Sand Groper sits between a speed disc and a FieldBoss in terms of penetration. It will generally penetrate better than a speed disc but not as deeply as a FieldBoss.

For farmers looking for a lighter machine with a lower purchase price, the Sand Groper provides a practical alternative to the FieldBoss.

The Sand Groper’s reduced weight can allow it to float over some rocks more easily, particularly when working at a shallower depth. However, it does not completely prevent rocks from being brought to the surface, and results will vary depending on the size and location of the rocks.

Rock removal before cultivation is recommended. While Grizzly machines are designed to handle tough conditions, consistently working heavily in rocky ground can lead to premature disc failures.

Yes. The Sand Groper is designed to work across varying paddock and stubble conditions. As a medium-duty tandem offset, it works evenly across the machine, cuts up stubble and can prepare a seedbed.

Actual performance will depend on the specific paddock and stubble conditions.

The Sand Groper has three gang-angle settings: 19°, 21° and 23°.

These settings allow the machine to be configured for different levels of working, from shallower or lighter work through to more aggressive cultivation.

The 26-inch discs provide better cut-out for longer. Grizzly highly recommends upgrading to the 26-inch disc option where appropriate.

The Sand Groper’s machines are well balanced and generally work evenly across the machine, including in varying ground conditions.


In particularly tough conditions, however, the hydraulic wings can become the limiting factor when trying to work at greater depths.

Filler discs are fitted as standard and help feather in the soil thrown by the front discs, improving the finish and helping reduce ridging along the working edge.

An additional filler disc can also be added as an option.

The patented Floppy T-Bar scrapers are designed to perform in wet and sticky conditions. They help maintain trash flow, are adjustable and allow the machine to continue working in wetter paddocks when other machines may struggle.

The largest Sand Groper, the SG108, is matched to approximately 108 HP and up to high-300 HP tractors. The machine can also be pulled by a much higher horsepower tractor, with 400 HP described as providing plenty of power.

The Sand Groper now comes with high-flotation tyres as standard. The transcript identifies the tyre size as 130-65-18.

These tyres are designed to provide flotation for applications including loose or sandy conditions.

The recommended greasing interval is approximately every 10–12 hours, consistent with Grizzly’s other machines.

The Sand Groper is positioned as a competitive Australian-made option, with its lighter construction helping keep the purchase price down.

According to the transcript, it can be highly competitive with imported equipment, while still focusing on quality rather than simply competing on price.

The Sand Groper offers greater penetration than a speed disc while remaining lighter than a heavier FieldBoss-style machine. This makes it a useful option for farmers who want a medium-duty tandem offset with good cultivation performance without moving up to a heavier machine.