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Drainage
The BRON 385 Drainage Plow is capable of getting the job done while meeting a lighter road weight for easier transportation. Weighing only 61,000 pounds, the 385 Drainage Plow offers you BRON technology and design on a D6 undercarriage, paired up to the proven DL750 Plow for maximum productivity in its weight class.
61,000 lbs
Starting Weight90"
Depth365 hp
PowerD6
Undercarriage5.0 psi
Ground PressureApplications
Field Drainage Tiling
Installing systems to lower the water table across entire fields, improving crop yields while reducing waterlogging.
Targeted Tiling
Removing standing water in specific low lying and poorly drained areas.
Sub Surface Irrigation
Installing systems that can reverse the flow and add water to the soil during dry periods.
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Features
Cummins® L9
The Cummins® L9 delivers performance in a compact, light-weight package along with efficient fuel consumption.
Manufacturer Validation
Every BRON powertrain is developed in collaboration with leading engine manufacturers. Each installation is reviewed and validated by the engine manufacturer to ensure the engine installation, cooling, emissions, and electrical systems work seamlessly together to deliver maximum performance at 100% duty cycle in ambient temperatures up to 50°C and beyond.
Rexroth GFT Planetary Drives
Travel speed 3.5mph
Hydraulic Oil Filling
The onboard suction hose, electric fill pump, and integrated filter simplify filling from a 5-gallon pail while protecting hydraulic components by introducing only clean, filtered oil into the system.
3-Core Cooling System
The best in class cooling package has a continuous duty rating of 50°C ambient conditions. This cooling package prolongs engine life by exceeding the demands of the T4f engines.
Self-Cleaning Reversing Fan
Automatic cleaning cycle that routinely removes any collected debris, while variable-speed operation reduces horsepower requirements and improves fuel efficiency.
Separate Engine & Hydraulic Compartments
Divided into separate compartments for engine, hydraulics, and heat rejection, thereby separating hot ignition points from potential fuel sources. Keeps each compartment cleaner, making it easier to service and maintain for the duration of your ownership.
D6 Undercarriage
The D6 S.A.L.T. undercarriage delivers a sound foundation built for drainage tile installations and sustained pulling applications. Designed to optimize durability along with lightweight, it provides excellent traction, stability, and long service life.
Oscillating Tracks
Oscillating tracks allow each track frame to pivot independently, maintaining consistent ground contact over uneven terrain. This design improves traction, stability, and grade control, ensuring smooth operation and accurate drainage installation across varying field conditions.
Long Track Frame
The long track frame provides up to 16 feet of ground contact, delivering increased traction, flotation, and pulling force during deep drainage installations. By maximizing the amount of track on the ground relative to the machine size, this design improves stability, reduces slippage, and ensures consistent grade control, more than any dozer-style tractor.
Track Guides
Track guides help maintain proper track alignment during operation, reducing the risk of de-railing in uneven or high-load conditions. By controlling lateral movement of the tracks, they improve stability, reduce undercarriage wear, and support consistent traction.
Elastomeric Tensioner
Designed for long-term reliability by using a rubber-like material as a spring system which eliminates mechanical parts that can break or nitrogen accumulators that may leak.
Tow Cable
The tow cable routes from the front, underneath the tractor, and is connected at the back. This applies the towing forces directly to the plow where it's needed, without putting unnecessary strain through the mainframe.
Visibility - 360-Degree View
Windows all around provide the operator with a commanding view of the jobsite. Includes front and rear overhangs to keep these windows clean while minimizing glare from the overhead sun. The front and rear windows are also sloped inward to reduce collection of rain drops, and the front windows and doors can also be cleaned with the standard wipers.
Spacious Interior
Large enough to be your office in the field, holding all the necessary GPS equipment/displays while still giving room for a visitor to ride-along, such as the field owner or the tile Sales Rep, allowing you to conduct meetings while working in the field.
Swivel Seat With Mounted Controls
Swivel seat has joystick steering & seating designed for operator comfort with height, headrest & seat tilt adjustments & air ride suspension to eliminate operator fatigue.
Heated Operator Seat
The operator seat is heated in the lower cushion and back-rest, with two heat settings for LOW and HIGH.
Climate Control A/C & Heated
The climate-controlled cab features integrated air conditioning and heating to maintain a comfortable operating environment in all weather conditions, helping reduce fatigue and keep operators productive year-round.
Buddy Seat
A fold-down jumper seat for visitors to conduct in-field meetings or simply demonstrate to your customer the installation process and operation. Also valuable for training new operators.
Bluetooth & Stereo Speakers
Whether listening to the radio, personal music lists, or podcasts via Bluetooth connectivity, the stereo system delivers rich, clear audio through high-quality speakers. When connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, incoming phone calls are transmitted through the audio system, enhancing call clarity and helping ensure you don’t miss important calls.
Sliding Rear Window
Large opening rear window that slides to simplify communications with your ground support crew; the rear cab peak helps keep the outside elements off the rear window and out of the cab when the window is open.
ROPS - Roll Over Protection System
An industry first, the ROPS certified cab structure is designed to protect the operator in the event of a rollover.
Level Master
Equipped with a Level Master 2, this feature provide the operator with a visual indicator on the slope and level of the plow blade while installing tile.
Self-Levelling
Equipped with a standard self-levelling system that can automatically adjust to keep the machine level when working on slopes or uneven ground. This feature keeps the GPS sensor directly above the plowing line, improves traction, and maintains operator comfort and confidence. A manual over-ride can be selected by the operator to prevent unwanted movement in specific situations.
Balanced weight
Purposeful design to optimize weight distribution to carry the plow weight while installing tile. This results in flat track contact patch on the ground with even pressure across the entire track length for maximum traction.
Easy Access
Available with a side ladder to simplify climbing on and off the machine. Folding feature gets the ladder out of the way during transportation.
Work Lights
The standard full-width LED light bar complements the available light packages, giving the operator improved visibility for those long days in the field.
Service Lights
Illuminate daily maintenance areas of the machine for visibility in low-lighting conditions.
Catwalks
Standard catwalks provide easy access around the cab and simplify ingress/egress to the machine.
Double Link Plow
Proven linkage geometry provides a smooth installation with fast responses that can keep up with the high-performing BRON Power Unit. Virtual pivot points for the pitch enable the blade point to be adjusted on the fly without physically lifting or lowering to keep the tile on a smooth grade with accuracy. The DL750 Double Link drainage plow complements the 385PU weight and performance targets.
High Wear Steel Shank
Optimized construction for strength and weight while utilizing Abrasion Resistant (AR) plates in the high-wear regions.
Replaceable Point, Mould Board, and Bottom Guards
Various sizes of teeth and mouldboards are available to match the size of tile chute being used. These items, along with the bottom wear guards, are easily replaced as they wear.
Cummins® L9
The Cummins® L9 delivers performance in a compact, light-weight package along with efficient fuel consumption.
Manufacturer Validation
Every BRON powertrain is developed in collaboration with leading engine manufacturers. Each installation is reviewed and validated by the engine manufacturer to ensure the engine installation, cooling, emissions, and electrical systems work seamlessly together to deliver maximum performance at 100% duty cycle in ambient temperatures up to 50°C and beyond.
Rexroth GFT Planetary Drives
Travel speed 3.5mph
Hydraulic Oil Filling
The onboard suction hose, electric fill pump, and integrated filter simplify filling from a 5-gallon pail while protecting hydraulic components by introducing only clean, filtered oil into the system.
3-Core Cooling System
The best in class cooling package has a continuous duty rating of 50°C ambient conditions. This cooling package prolongs engine life by exceeding the demands of the T4f engines.
Self-Cleaning Reversing Fan
Automatic cleaning cycle that routinely removes any collected debris, while variable-speed operation reduces horsepower requirements and improves fuel efficiency.
Separate Engine & Hydraulic Compartments
Divided into separate compartments for engine, hydraulics, and heat rejection, thereby separating hot ignition points from potential fuel sources. Keeps each compartment cleaner, making it easier to service and maintain for the duration of your ownership.
D6 Undercarriage
The D6 S.A.L.T. undercarriage delivers a sound foundation built for drainage tile installations and sustained pulling applications. Designed to optimize durability along with lightweight, it provides excellent traction, stability, and long service life.
Oscillating Tracks
Oscillating tracks allow each track frame to pivot independently, maintaining consistent ground contact over uneven terrain. This design improves traction, stability, and grade control, ensuring smooth operation and accurate drainage installation across varying field conditions.
Long Track Frame
The long track frame provides up to 16 feet of ground contact, delivering increased traction, flotation, and pulling force during deep drainage installations. By maximizing the amount of track on the ground relative to the machine size, this design improves stability, reduces slippage, and ensures consistent grade control, more than any dozer-style tractor.
Track Guides
Track guides help maintain proper track alignment during operation, reducing the risk of de-railing in uneven or high-load conditions. By controlling lateral movement of the tracks, they improve stability, reduce undercarriage wear, and support consistent traction.
Elastomeric Tensioner
Designed for long-term reliability by using a rubber-like material as a spring system which eliminates mechanical parts that can break or nitrogen accumulators that may leak.
Tow Cable
The tow cable routes from the front, underneath the tractor, and is connected at the back. This applies the towing forces directly to the plow where it's needed, without putting unnecessary strain through the mainframe.
Visibility - 360-Degree View
Windows all around provide the operator with a commanding view of the jobsite. Includes front and rear overhangs to keep these windows clean while minimizing glare from the overhead sun. The front and rear windows are also sloped inward to reduce collection of rain drops, and the front windows and doors can also be cleaned with the standard wipers.
Spacious Interior
Large enough to be your office in the field, holding all the necessary GPS equipment/displays while still giving room for a visitor to ride-along, such as the field owner or the tile Sales Rep, allowing you to conduct meetings while working in the field.
Swivel Seat With Mounted Controls
Swivel seat has joystick steering & seating designed for operator comfort with height, headrest & seat tilt adjustments & air ride suspension to eliminate operator fatigue.
Heated Operator Seat
The operator seat is heated in the lower cushion and back-rest, with two heat settings for LOW and HIGH.
Climate Control A/C & Heated
The climate-controlled cab features integrated air conditioning and heating to maintain a comfortable operating environment in all weather conditions, helping reduce fatigue and keep operators productive year-round.
Buddy Seat
A fold-down jumper seat for visitors to conduct in-field meetings or simply demonstrate to your customer the installation process and operation. Also valuable for training new operators.
Bluetooth & Stereo Speakers
Whether listening to the radio, personal music lists, or podcasts via Bluetooth connectivity, the stereo system delivers rich, clear audio through high-quality speakers. When connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, incoming phone calls are transmitted through the audio system, enhancing call clarity and helping ensure you don’t miss important calls.
Sliding Rear Window
Large opening rear window that slides to simplify communications with your ground support crew; the rear cab peak helps keep the outside elements off the rear window and out of the cab when the window is open.
ROPS - Roll Over Protection System
An industry first, the ROPS certified cab structure is designed to protect the operator in the event of a rollover.
Level Master
Equipped with a Level Master 2, this feature provide the operator with a visual indicator on the slope and level of the plow blade while installing tile.
Self-Levelling
Equipped with a standard self-levelling system that can automatically adjust to keep the machine level when working on slopes or uneven ground. This feature keeps the GPS sensor directly above the plowing line, improves traction, and maintains operator comfort and confidence. A manual over-ride can be selected by the operator to prevent unwanted movement in specific situations.
Balanced weight
Purposeful design to optimize weight distribution to carry the plow weight while installing tile. This results in flat track contact patch on the ground with even pressure across the entire track length for maximum traction.
Easy Access
Available with a side ladder to simplify climbing on and off the machine. Folding feature gets the ladder out of the way during transportation.
Work Lights
The standard full-width LED light bar complements the available light packages, giving the operator improved visibility for those long days in the field.
Service Lights
Illuminate daily maintenance areas of the machine for visibility in low-lighting conditions.
Catwalks
Standard catwalks provide easy access around the cab and simplify ingress/egress to the machine.
Double Link Plow
Proven linkage geometry provides a smooth installation with fast responses that can keep up with the high-performing BRON Power Unit. Virtual pivot points for the pitch enable the blade point to be adjusted on the fly without physically lifting or lowering to keep the tile on a smooth grade with accuracy. The DL750 Double Link drainage plow complements the 385PU weight and performance targets.
High Wear Steel Shank
Optimized construction for strength and weight while utilizing Abrasion Resistant (AR) plates in the high-wear regions.
Replaceable Point, Mould Board, and Bottom Guards
Various sizes of teeth and mouldboards are available to match the size of tile chute being used. These items, along with the bottom wear guards, are easily replaced as they wear.
Options
Ice Picks
Cleats added to the track pads to achieve maximum traction. Available in several configurations to tackle your specific soil conditions and preferences. Bolt-on versions also available.
Tile Management
When equipped, the complete tile-management system can carry the roll, feed the tile along the length of the tractor, and finish by feeding it into the top of the tile-chute. The entire system is designed to minimize stretching the tile while keeping it from dragging to prevent damage.
On-Board Reel Carrier
The On-Board Reel carries a roll of tile on the machine and includes functions for swing, tilt, and brake, controllable from the cab or the ground-accessible catwalk switches. The reel carrier is beneficial by eliminating the need for a stringer tractor and trailer.
Automated Reel Carrier
Hydraulic drive option to reduce tile stretching during installation. Automatic feeding of the reel carrier and roll of tile matches the installation speed of the tractor and plow.
Tile Puller
Positioned between the spool on the reel carrier and the power feeder on the plow, this helps to consistently supply tile to the power feeder while minimizing stretching the tile. Available with fixed and swing-out versions.
Power Feeder
Mounted on the plow directly above the installation chute, this feeds the tile into the chute, reducing the chance for the tile to stretch while flowing through the chute into the trench.
Buddy Seat
A fold-down jumper seat for visitors to conduct in-field meetings or simply demonstrate to your customer the installation process and operation. Also valuable for training new operators.
Camera Systems
Up to 4 cameras and 2 cab-mounted displays are available. Camera locations available around the machine to improve visibility where you need it most.
Power Inverter
An available power inverter provides 110V a/c power for you to plug in chargers and more.
Engine Pre-Heater
A diesel burning coolant heater and pump with programmable 7-day timer. The time can be set to turn on ahead of arriving on the job site to warm the engine coolant and engine block. On cold mornings this option enables easier engine starting and lets the cab heater warm up sooner.
Tonnage Control
This option allows the operator to fine-tune the plow grading characteristics to match the soil conditions from inside the cab. In practice, tonnage Force UP reduces the weight of the plow in the trench; typically used in wet/soft soil conditions. Inversely in practice, the Tonnage Force DOWN increases the weight of the plow in the trench; typically used in dry/hard soil conditions.
Chutes
Available in sizes 3" to 12" (7.6 cm to 30.5 cm). Designed to fit the BRON straight-back and slant-back blades, options include: single-wall and flexible dual-wall tile versions, weighted outlet door, and integrated cameras.
Cutter Crusher Chute
These chutes integrate a knife to cut the tile and a mandrel to crush and crimp, useful at the end of each run, eliminating the need to manually cut and cap. The refined crushing feature rolls and crushes in one motion, ensuring the tile end remains closed. The cutting knife is made from hardened plate for long life and included greaseable slides for a smooth operation. Available in single and dual versions for 4" and 6" sizes.
Mud Flap
An optional mud flap is available to deflect dirt and debris away from the rear linkage connection, thereby providing an extra level of protection for the grease fittings and hoses.
Greaser Options
A manual grease bank on the plow is available to provide remote access to all the hard-to-reach grease points on the plow. A more sophisticated Automatic Grease System is also available, integrated to grease the plow, tractor, and optional reel carrier.
Ice Picks
Cleats added to the track pads to achieve maximum traction. Available in several configurations to tackle your specific soil conditions and preferences. Bolt-on versions also available.
Tile Management
When equipped, the complete tile-management system can carry the roll, feed the tile along the length of the tractor, and finish by feeding it into the top of the tile-chute. The entire system is designed to minimize stretching the tile while keeping it from dragging to prevent damage.
On-Board Reel Carrier
The On-Board Reel carries a roll of tile on the machine and includes functions for swing, tilt, and brake, controllable from the cab or the ground-accessible catwalk switches. The reel carrier is beneficial by eliminating the need for a stringer tractor and trailer.
Automated Reel Carrier
Hydraulic drive option to reduce tile stretching during installation. Automatic feeding of the reel carrier and roll of tile matches the installation speed of the tractor and plow.
Tile Puller
Positioned between the spool on the reel carrier and the power feeder on the plow, this helps to consistently supply tile to the power feeder while minimizing stretching the tile. Available with fixed and swing-out versions.
Power Feeder
Mounted on the plow directly above the installation chute, this feeds the tile into the chute, reducing the chance for the tile to stretch while flowing through the chute into the trench.
Buddy Seat
A fold-down jumper seat for visitors to conduct in-field meetings or simply demonstrate to your customer the installation process and operation. Also valuable for training new operators.
Camera Systems
Up to 4 cameras and 2 cab-mounted displays are available. Camera locations available around the machine to improve visibility where you need it most.
Power Inverter
An available power inverter provides 110V a/c power for you to plug in chargers and more.
Engine Pre-Heater
A diesel burning coolant heater and pump with programmable 7-day timer. The time can be set to turn on ahead of arriving on the job site to warm the engine coolant and engine block. On cold mornings this option enables easier engine starting and lets the cab heater warm up sooner.
Tonnage Control
This option allows the operator to fine-tune the plow grading characteristics to match the soil conditions from inside the cab. In practice, tonnage Force UP reduces the weight of the plow in the trench; typically used in wet/soft soil conditions. Inversely in practice, the Tonnage Force DOWN increases the weight of the plow in the trench; typically used in dry/hard soil conditions.
Chutes
Available in sizes 3" to 12" (7.6 cm to 30.5 cm). Designed to fit the BRON straight-back and slant-back blades, options include: single-wall and flexible dual-wall tile versions, weighted outlet door, and integrated cameras.
Cutter Crusher Chute
These chutes integrate a knife to cut the tile and a mandrel to crush and crimp, useful at the end of each run, eliminating the need to manually cut and cap. The refined crushing feature rolls and crushes in one motion, ensuring the tile end remains closed. The cutting knife is made from hardened plate for long life and included greaseable slides for a smooth operation. Available in single and dual versions for 4" and 6" sizes.
Mud Flap
An optional mud flap is available to deflect dirt and debris away from the rear linkage connection, thereby providing an extra level of protection for the grease fittings and hoses.
Greaser Options
A manual grease bank on the plow is available to provide remote access to all the hard-to-reach grease points on the plow. A more sophisticated Automatic Grease System is also available, integrated to grease the plow, tractor, and optional reel carrier.
Specifications
| Engine Make & Model | Cummins® L9 |
| Emissions Certified | Tier 4 Final |
| Net Power | 365 hp (272 kW) or Peak 380 hp (279.5 kW) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 145 U.S. Gal (549 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 50 U.S. Gal (189 L) |
| Weight | 61,000 lbs (27,669 kg) |
| Overall Width (Footprint) | 122"/124"/126" (3099/3150/3200 mm) |
| Overall Height | 135" (3429 mm) |
| Length With Attachment - in. (mm) | 354"/365" (8992/9271 mm) |
| Ground Pressure | 5.0 psi (34.5 kPa) |
| Ground Clearance | 21" (533 mm) |
| Compatible Plow Styles | DL750 |
| Maximum Cutting Depth | 90" (2286 mm) |
| Undercarriage | D6 |
| Travel Speed | 3.4 mph (5.5 kph) |
| Track Drive | Hydrostatic |
| Shoe Width | 30"/32"/34" (762/813/864 mm) |
| Rollers | 8 |
| Cab | Fully enclosed cab with HVAC (ROPS & FOPS) |
| Steering | Joystick |
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