The legs pass through the ground heaving and shattering the soil upwards, minimizing surface disturbance because the impact is felt in the soil below. This removes soil compaction and plough pans creating space for the roots to grow and moisture to percolate resulting in highly effective capillary aeration.

McConnel's unique vibration unit dramatically reduces draught by shattering the soil and easing the passage of the machine's legs through the ground. This unique action ensures a lower tractor horsepower requirement compared to machines without vibration units, reducing fuel consumption and operating costs, and aiding traction.

The entire machine is moved up and down and side-to-side as it travels through the ground at a rate of 500-600 vibrations per minute delivering a vigorous shattering action that breaks up the soil, creates fissures, and eases compaction.

The tractor is completely isolated from vibration because the energy is all absorbed within the soil, so users will never notice any shaking inside the cab.