Soil Sample Probe 20” with Ejector and Foot Pedal,Soil Probe Stainless Steel T-Style Handle Soil Test Kit,Soil Probe Rod for Soil Sampling Plant Care/Agriculture/Garden/Farm

I bought this (40" model) to sample the soil in my yard. I am very pleased by my purchase. This is a very solid unit, well-machined and constructed, and the material seems high-quality. Easy to assemble (They even included 2 10 mm wrenches for assembly.) It cuts very easily, even into tough, dry dirt. Makes sampling a breeze. The only problematic part was the packaging. It arrived with two large holes in the box, and some loose items rattling around. I'm astonished that all the parts made it to me. (Word to seller--you have an excellent product--use a stronger box!) But since they did, 5 stars.

This is a quality tool. It is built to last a lifetime. Nice sharp cutting edge. Heavy grade of stainless steel. Simple and effective. Pulling dirt plugs is not as easy as you would think it should be but this tool worked for me. Well worth the money.

Works as advertised but not for compacted inelastic gravel based soils….senior field tech

Heavy duty material and fairly sharp edge for perfectly for taking a soil sample. Enclosed envelopes seal tightly .

This tool for taking soil samples is very solid. It does not flex or bend when penetrating the soil, or when twisting it while in the ground. I've read reviews that say the soil sample is difficult to exrtact once you pull it from the ground. While that is true, it's to be expected. People have unreasonable expectations. They expect the soil to just fall right out of the tube once they pull it out of the ground. You have to realize you are trying to retrieve soil that is very compacted. When I use this item, the soil is damp so it is easier to penetrate. However, removing the soil from the tool is a challenge. But, I use a steel rod to push the soil sample out of the tool. I haven't used ot when the soil is dry, so I can't review it under those conditions. Othewise, it is an excellent tool. Sturdy and worth the money.

Super easy to use to get your soil plugs. The edges of the open end are sharp so whatch out getting the plugs to come out. Don't ask me how I know! It's a good product used for one thing

As a tree service company we have to test soil sometimes when a client wants to plant new bushs or trees. This kit was wonderful. I still have it and still use it. The kit is oretty eash to understand and use. If you need to know what type of dirt you have i would get this some plant and bushes or even trees cant be planted in certain types of dirt id recommend this testing kit

Not the best probe for clay soils. It's short and lack of a foot press make it almost impossible to push it far enough into the soil. The cut sections of the probe where the soil is visible has sharp edges and caused a pretty bad cut in my thumb when i was attempting to extract the clay from the probe with a screwdriver. Probably an OK item for softer soils.

Manual aerator but works great. Durable product for minimal useage