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Disk ripper: custom rates by state
Combination disk + ripper/V-ripper pass. Rates are per acre.
States with data
3
Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin
Lowest survey average
$25.00
Wisconsin (2025)
Highest survey average
$27.60
Missouri (2025)
Survey averages, not quotes. These are averages of what people reported in extension surveys. Use them as a starting point for a conversation, not as a price. Survey years differ (2025, 2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 V-ripping with tandem disk |
$26.10/acre | $12.25 – $40.00 | 48 | median $25.30 | PDF p. 2 · calculate |
| Missouri 2025 Disk ripping |
$27.60/acre | $25.00 – $30.00 | 5 | median $28.00 | PDF p. 1 · calculate |
| Wisconsin 2025 Disk/ripper |
$25.00/acre | $18.00 – $35.00 | 9 | median $24.00 | PDF p. 2 · calculate |
Minnesota and Illinois: no state survey, so they are not listed or counted separately. Iowa’s 2026 rate above is often used as a reference there.
Bar: shaded = published range, dark tick = average (scaled to the highest value on this page). “Few responses” = fewer than 5.
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What’s included and how ranges differ
- Iowa: Range excludes the single lowest and single highest response.
- Missouri: Range of responses.
- Wisconsin: Range is the lowest and highest reported.
All included surveys say their rates cover fuel and the operator unless otherwise noted; rental items exclude them.
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