POTATO FORK 10-TOOTH OM LINE OO-OTHOM12
- OM LINE 10-pronged potato fork OO-OTHOM12 - professional gardening fork with hardened head, metal handle and HDPE "D" type handle. Ideal for harvesting potatoes and root vegetables.
OM LINE 10-HAND Forks OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 - professional forks for digging potatoes and vegetables
What are OM LINE 10-TEETHOM12 POTHERS OM LINE 10-TEETHOM WIDES?
OM LINE 10-tooth potato fork OO-OTHOM12 is a specialized gardening and farming tool designed for convenient, fast and safe harvesting of potatoes and other root vegetables. Design with ten resilient tines allows for easy undermining of ridges, effective separation of tubers from the ground, and minimal mechanical damage to tubers. It is an ideal choice for both home garden owners and growers with larger crops.
10-tooth potato fork
metal handle
hDPE handle
hardened head
The OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 model is distinguished by its ergonomic shape, lightweight yet sturdy handle and hardened head, which guarantees long tool life even with intensive use in hard and compacted soil. This tool is designed for high comfort, durability and precision when digging up crops.
Construction and installation of OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato fork - metal shaft, HDPE handle, hardened head
OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato forks are a complete tool - they do not require additional assembly by the user. The head with ten teeth is permanently connected to the metal shaft, and at the end of it there is a practical handle made of HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic. This design ensures that the product is ready to use right out of the box.
The metal shank guarantees high bending and twisting strength, which is crucial when leveraging heavy lumps of earth. This prevents deformation and damage at the highest stress points. The HDPE handle is lightweight, resistant to moisture and UV radiation, and thanks to the right "D" shape, it fits well in the hand, making it easier to operate the tool with confidence, even when wearing work gloves.
Hardened head with 10 tines is designed to evenly distribute the load during operation and easily penetrate the soil. The hardening process increases hardness and abrasion resistance, so that the teeth do not bend or dull quickly even with prolonged, intensive use. This translates into stable, safe and efficient operation for many seasons.
In practice, this means that you simply grab the fork by the handle, drive the head into the ground along the potato row, and then lift the ridge with a lever motion. The entire design has been well-balanced to accommodate the user's natural range of motion, reducing back and arm fatigue.
Where and how to use OM LINE 10-pronged potato fork OO-OTHOM12?
OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato forks are used primarily in horticulture and small-scale agriculture. They are ideal for:
- on home vegetable beds - for hand harvesting potatoes, carrots, beets or parsley,
- on recreational plots and allotment gardens - for the care of small and medium-sized root crops,
- in small farms - as a support tool during harvesting in places that are difficult to access with mechanical equipment.
The fork is mounted (or rather, set to work) directly in the soil - the tines are driven into the ground right next to the plants, and then lifted slightly, breaking up clumps of soil and pulling the tubers out of it. This allows you to get a very high degree of precision and sense where the roots and potatoes are so that they are not damaged.
Examples of daily applications:
- harvesting potatoes from a home field without the need for noisy and expensive machinery,
- gently levering and pulling onions, leeks or celery from moist soil,
- loosening the soil where clay or heavy, compacted soil is present to improve aeration,
- clearing beds of larger clumps of soil or plant debris after the season.
OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato harvesting fork - key user benefits
When you choose the OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 10-pronged pitchfork, you are investing in a tool that realistically facilitates everyday work in the garden or small field. Key benefits include durability as well as convenience and safety of use.
First, a hardened head with ten teeth guarantees long life and resistance to heavy use. Teeth do not bend easily, remain resilient and effectively pierce even harder ground. As a result, you don't have to replace the tool every season - with proper operation and occasional maintenance (cleaning out soil, protecting against corrosion), the forks will last for many years.
Secondly, the metal shaft ensures the rigidity of the structure. It does not transmit too much vibration to the hands, and at the same time it does not deform when dynamically leveraging the ground. This means less fatigue while working and a greater sense of control over the tool. This is especially important if you are working for long periods of time - for example, harvesting more potatoes on one day.
Third, the ergonomic HDPE handle improves grip comfort. The plastic is resistant to moisture and dirt, so even when working in wet soil or rain, the hand does not slip as easily as with varnished wood. In addition, the "D" type handle allows you to hold the fork with both hands in different configurations, allowing you to adjust your work to your preferences and the height of the user.
In practice, this translates into tangible, tangible benefits: faster harvesting, less back fatigue, reduced damage to potatoes (which then store better), and greater precision when tending to the garden.
Use of OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 10-tine potato fork in practice
OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato fork has been developed for maximum versatility in horticultural work, while maintaining specialization in potato harvesting. Thanks to the proper spacing of the tines and their elasticity, the tool allows you to gently undermine the soil and lift the entire section of the ridge where the tubers are located. The soil settles between the tines, leaving the potatoes largely cleaned, allowing them to be quickly harvested by hand.
The forks are also great for:
- harvesting other root vegetables - carrots, beets, parsnips, celery,
- lifting and dividing clumps of ornamental plants (e.g., lilies, hosts, perennials) that require careful handling of the root system,
- flipping light soil, compost or organic debris during ground preparation,
- cleaning the site after the growing season - removing root debris and plant residues from the soil.
Thanks to the use of hardened steel in the head, the fork can also cope with soil with a slightly worse structure, such as clay admixture. In such conditions, a classic shovel often cuts the tubers too much or is difficult to penetrate. The 10-tooth fork, with its smaller contact area, can more effectively penetrate the soil and loosen it from within.
For smaller gardens, this tool is also sometimes used to lightly loosen topsoil before planting or irrigation. Driving the tines several times to a depth of several centimeters improves the aeration and permeability of the substrate, which promotes the development of plant roots.
Why choose OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato fork? Quality, durability and reliability
Deciding on the OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 10-tooth potato fork, you are choosing a tool that combines professional quality workmanship with attractive pricing. The combination of hardened head, metal shaft and durable HDPE handle is a compromise between durability and comfort of use.
The tool is designed to meet the demands of users who expect reliability - from allotmentists to hobbyists to farmers with smaller plantations. Thanks to the resistance to corrosion and mechanical damage, the forks can be used for many seasons, reducing the cost of buying new tools.
In your daily work, you will feel the difference primarily in:
- less muscle fatigue due to the proper balance of the tool and comfortable grip,
- shorter time needed to harvest vegetables, as the fork effectively undermines and exposes the tubers,
- fewer damaged potatoes, which directly translates into higher quality and better storage life of the crop,
- easy maintenance - after finishing work, simply clean the tines from the soil and put the tool in a dry place.
Technical data and parameters of OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 potato fork
Below is a summary of key product information:
- Model: OM LINE OO-OTHOM12
- Type of tool: potato fork / root vegetable gardening fork
- Number of teeth: 10
- Head: hardened steel
- Shank: metal
- Handle: hDPE plastic (type "D")
- Application: harvesting potatoes and root vegetables, loosening the soil, cleaning up the garden
- Manufacturer/System Code: OO-OTHOM12
- EAN code: 5903383017731
Such selected parameters make the tool versatile and easy to use for both beginners and advanced users, while maintaining high durability and efficiency of work.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 10-pronged potato fork
1. Is the OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 pitchfork only suitable for potatoes?
Not. Although they were designed for harvesting potatoes, they can also be successfully used for digging up other root vegetables (carrots, beets, celery, parsley), as well as for loosening the soil and cleaning up the garden.
2. Does the tool require self-assembly of the handle?
Not. The fork is supplied as a complete tool - the head is connected to the metal shaft at the factory, and an HDPE plastic handle is mounted on the end. The product is ready to use immediately after unpacking.
3. Is the hardened head resistant to working in hard soil?
Yes. The hardening process increases the hardness and strength of the steel, making the teeth less susceptible to deformation and abrasion. The tool performs well in medium and higher hardness soil, as long as it is used as intended.
4. How to take care of your pitchfork to make it last as long as possible?
After each work, it is recommended to mechanically remove soil residue from the tines and shaft, and if necessary wipe the head with a dry cloth. The tool is best stored in a dry, covered place. Occasional protection of metal parts with a thin layer of technical oil will further reduce the risk of corrosion.
5. Is the HDPE holder durable and weatherproof?
Yes. HDPE is a durable plastic that is resistant to moisture and temperature changes. It doesn't swell or crack when exposed to moisture like wood does, and it maintains a stable shape for more comfortable and secure grip for many seasons.
6. Can OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 pitchfork be used by beginners?
Of course. The design of the tool is intuitive and easy to use. Simply drive the tines into the ground next to the plants and gently lift the handle, and after a few tries, most users quickly become proficient and get the job done efficiently and safely.
7. Is this model suitable for professional, frequent farm work?
Yes, thanks to the hardened head, metal handle and ergonomic grip, the OM LINE OO-OTHOM12 fork will work well both in home gardens and on smaller farms, where it is used more often and in more demanding conditions.
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the instruction manual included in the device packaging. Devices covered by the extended warranty (3 and 5 years) require the execution of the mandatory warranty inspections (payable) at the times specified in the warranty terms and conditions.
The obligations of the guarantor under the guarantee are to repair the defective goods, the advertised device is not subject to replacement or cash back.
1. The manufacturer guarantees its products for a period of time:
- Oleo-Mac internal combustion mowers 60 months for consumer use and 12 months otherwise
- Oleo-Mac chainsaws, Oleo-Mac scythes, Oleo-Mac electric mowers, Oleo-Mac trimmers
TR 61 E and TR 91 E, garden tractors. EMAK K-series internal combustion engines powering mowers and
tractors 36 months for consumer use and in other cases 12 months
- Other devices for consumer use 24 months and in other cases 12 months
Additional consumer warranty on Briggs&Stratton engines after the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty period of 12 months -
The condition for maintaining the 36-month warranty period is to perform two paid inspections of the device at an authorized service center - in 12 and 24 month from the date of purchase no later than 7 days after the specified date.
As a condition for maintaining the 60-month warranty period, four paid inspections of the device must be performed at an authorized service center - at 12, 24,36 and 48 months from the date of purchase no later than 7 days after the appointed date. All inspections performed by the dealer must be recorded in the electronic
b2B guarantee settlement system. Internal combustion engines of other brands (Briggs & Stratton, HONDA, KAWASAKI, SUBARU, etc.).) and hydrostatic transmissions are covered by a separate warranty manufacturer. Details of the warranty terms and conditions are contained in separate manuals for the listed components.
2. The warranty covers all damages occurring during the warranty period resulting from the discovery of latent material defects during this period, assembly or technological.
3. The technical staff will proceed with the repair in the time allowed by organizational requirements, always as soon as possible.
4. The choice of how to remove the damage is up to the guarantor, who can remove the defect by repairing the device or replacing the damaged part. Regardless
way of removing the damage, the warranty continues, extended by the time of removal of the damage by the guarantor.
5. Warranty repair can only be carried out on the basis of the device registration in the B2B system or a valid warranty card with proof of purchase.
Failure to register the device, the warranty card or its cancellation will exclude the guarantor's liability under the warranty provided.
6. The user has the right to appeal against the decision of the service point regarding the qualification of the reported failure. The appeal must be submitted only in the form of in writing with a set of documents stating the course of repairs made and a description of the technical condition of the equipment at the time of the original inspection made by the service point.
7. The warranty period is extended by the time necessary for warranty repair. The dates posted on the claim in the b2B electronic guarantee settlement system.
8. The repair shop is required to make entries regarding the scope of warranty repairs in the B2B electronic warranty billing system.
9. For paid repairs performed, the guarantor provides a 3-month warranty on the condition that the repair is carried out in the guarantor's workshop and that the repair is used for the repair original spare parts. The basis for the claim is the proof of purchase of parts and the service performed.
10. Warranty repair is not subject to: damage caused by improper operation, damage caused by using the device for purposes for which it is not intended, damage caused by the use of improper consumables, mechanical damage, and
caused by improper transportation or storage, damage caused by lack of maintenance, components that have suffered wear and tear in service during proper operation.
11. The warranty is voided as a result of structural changes or modifications made by the user, as a result of interference found by the service point
inside the device by unauthorized persons, as a result of breaking or dismantling the carburetor adjustment locks, in the event that entries are found to have been made in the warranty card by unauthorized persons.
12. The warranty does not cover consumable items and items that wear out during the warranty period, such as:
- Consumable components, e.g.: cutting blades, discs, cutting bars, vee heads, filters, starter cables, spark plugs, bulbs, wheels, drums and clutch jaws,
clutches and friction discs, drive belts, safety bolts, cutting chains and guides, high-pressure washer lances.
- Engine components: cylinders, pistons, rings, crankshaft, bearings, pan, carburetor diaphragms.
- Other consumable parts: knife hubs, safety keyways, shock absorbers, bearings, pan, gears, overload fuses, carbon brushes, control ties and cables
- Starting batteries used in machines with an electric starter
- Components not mentioned in these warranty conditions , which obviously wear out during operation, transportation and storage (such as coating painting).
13. Warranty repair does not include installation, adjustment and maintenance activities.
14. Damage such as engine seizure, bent or cracked crankshaft, broken magnet wheel keyway or knife hub are not repairable warranty.
15. If the service center does not fulfill its obligations, the user is obliged to inform the guarantor of this fact. Refusal to comply repair by the service center must be entered in the warranty card. If the guarantor does not recognize the repair as a warranty repair, the cost of repair and transport is covered by the claimant.
16. Defective spare parts replaced under warranty repair are the property of the guarantor.
17. Complaint should be reported to the nearest authorized service center or directly to the guarantor. Reporting a complaint at the point of sale may cause an increase in repair time.
18. During the reception of the device after warranty repair, it is his duty to make sure that the received device is complete and undamaged. The repair point has the obligation to start the device before handing it over to the user after repair.
19. The service point has the right to charge a fee for performing maintenance activities that are the responsibility of the user and require them to be performed before the proceeding with the repair. The repair shop is obliged to replace, at the user's expense, all components that ensure the safety of the work, which have been damaged damage during operation regardless of the consent of the user.
20. A continuously updated list of service points can be found at www.victus.en
21. The warranty for the goods sold does not exclude, limit or suspend the buyer's rights under the warranty provisions for defects in the goods sold.
22. The cost of an unjustified complaint is paid by the complainant.
23. This warranty is valid in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
24. Any damage caused during transport should be immediately reported to the carrier under penalty of voiding the warranty.
25. The warranty does not cover possible damages caused directly or indirectly to persons or things due to defects in the device or resulting from prolonged downtime in the operation of the device.