Reveal 4-N-1

It uses an easy 3-point hookup and is built in hitch categories 1, 2, and 3 to match your equipment, with several sizes available. The Regular Model adapts to smaller tractors (23hp 4wd to 32hp 4wd) and weighs 320 lbs less than the Heavyweight. The Heavyweight Model is used with larger tractors from 50hp to 130hp for moving heavier soils or more soil at a time.

There are five models. The Regular fits smaller tractors; the Heavyweight handles larger tractors and heavier soils; the Short Model has just one leveling channel, shortening the unit by two feet for tighter working areas; the Wheel Unit converts the tool into a land plane for easier leveling and multiple operators; and the Laser Unit (used with the Wheel Unit) provides precise slope on job sites with leveling accuracy up to 5%, ideal for custom arena work.

The Reveal 4-N-1 works on many different materials, including sand, clay, soil, rubber-added footing, and gravel. Horse owners use it to keep arenas in good condition with minimal time and effort, inside and outside the arena. Beyond arenas it also handles driveways, landscaping, no-till farmland, drainage, parking lots, and even snow removal.

Yes. The Water Kit can be mounted on the 7' and 8' models (the 6' model's base is not wide enough) either at the time of purchase or later. It has two 65-gallon water tanks driven by a 12-volt electric pump, with a magnetic-backed switch that mounts on your tractor and a spray boom that delivers a 10-gallon-per-minute flow rate. How often you need it depends on temperature, airflow, arena usage, footing type, and the discipline of the horses.

It is the original ground prep tool, built since 1989, and the only tool endorsed by the NBHA and the ANHA. The easy 3-point hookup plus hydraulically changeable functions give you more capabilities in a single pass than competitors, and despite combining four tools it remains reasonably priced. The company sums it up simply: go with the Original, still the best.

It is made by D.J. Reveal, Inc. in Mt. Orab, Ohio, and sold throughout the United States as well as internationally, including Canada, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Italy, and Guatemala. It is put to use for arenas, gravel driveways, landscaping, erosion repair, agricultural work, ball-field maintenance, and more.

Call D.J. Reveal, Inc. at 937-444-2609 or visit https://www.reveal4-n-1.com/about.html to compare models, see the unit in action, and ask about the right size and Water Kit for your arena. The staff can help you match the tool to your tractor's horsepower and hitch category so you get proper footing for your horses.

The four functions are the chisel plows (which rip the ground from 0 inches to 7 1/2 inches deep), the leveling box (two angled channels that cut and redistribute material for a smooth finish), the harrow beam (staggered teeth that comb and settle the footing), and the roller (spiral steel pins that break up clods and firm the surface). Together they let you dig the ground up or firm it down in a single pass. The company sums it up as 'the only tool you need to do it all.'

It is made by Reveal 4-N-1, LLC, a family business that Don and Janet Reveal started in 1990. After Don's passing in 2009, the Reveal family has continued to design, build, and sell the tool with the same friendly, professional service. Quality of the product that bears the family name remains their stated priority.

The Reveal 4-N-1 works a wide variety of materials including sand, clay, soil, rubber-added footing, and gravel for driveways. Its dual capability to both dig ground up and firm it down lets it adapt to nearly any condition. That versatility is why it is used for far more than horse arenas.

Yes. Because it can be set to dig the ground loose or firm it down, the tool adapts to whatever footing a discipline calls for — barrel racers, cutters, ropers, hunter jumpers, and dressage riders are all specifically named by the company. The operator dials in the desired ground condition from the tractor seat using the hydraulic controls.

There are three core styles: the Regular (the base model, big enough for big jobs but easy to handle with modest-sized tractors), the Heavyweight (all the functions of the Regular but built for larger tractor horsepower and bigger jobs), and the Short Model (similar to the Regular but shorter for tighter work areas). The unit also comes in hitch categories 1, 2, and 3 to match your equipment.

The Water Kit lets you add moisture to the footing exactly when and where it is needed, without bringing in a water wagon or hose. It has two 65-gallon tanks for a 130-gallon capacity, two 12-volt pumps located under the tanks, and positive shut-off valves to prevent drips, with a magnetic control switch mounted on the tractor and a flow rate of roughly 10 gallons per minute. It is available for 7-foot and 8-foot models only and can be purchased with the unit or added later.

The Wheel Kit adds rear wheels with an independent hydraulic ram that give maximum control of the tool for leveling. The wheels let the 4-N-1 be used as a land plane and eliminate the 'waves' that can occur with a standard 3-point tool. It is available on all sizes and can be purchased with the unit or added later, though adding it afterward requires welding.

The Laser Model's leveling control system is accurate to within 1/4 inch over 1000 feet. It continuously adjusts the position of the tool to the desired grade automatically, using a tractor-mounted control panel, a five-light target, and a proportional valve that controls the flow of hydraulic fluid. It can be operated either manually or in automatic mode and comes complete with a level laser sending unit and tripod.

The chisel plows rip the ground from 0 inches to 7 1/2 inches deep, and the depth is hydraulically controlled so the driver never has to dismount to adjust it. The chisel plow teeth are reversible and come 2 inches wide as standard or in a 'hard faced' version. Optional sweeps are available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch widths.

The box consists of two channels: the front channel is angled to cut off high material and move it to the outside of the tool, while the rear channel is angled to catch that material and move it back to center. This continuous movement of material is what makes the 4-N-1 such an effective leveling tool. The rear wings extend 6 inches past everything else on the sides so you can work right next to sidewalks, buildings, or arena rails and pull footing back from the edge, leaving a smooth finish without the common 'ridge.'

The roller is either 5 or 6 inches in diameter and has 1/2-inch by 1-inch steel pins welded onto it in a spiral pattern. It is designed to break up any remaining clods and firm the surface of the material. The roller is spring-loaded to prevent damage from large objects that may be turned up by the harrow teeth.

Yes. According to the company, the Reveal 4-N-1 is the only tool endorsed by the NBHA and the ANHA. The brand also stresses that it is the original multi-purpose tool of its kind, cautioning buyers not to be fooled by imitators.

The tool is sold and used throughout the United States and internationally, with success reported in Canada, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Italy, and Guatemala. It is used for arenas, gravel driveways, landscaping, erosion repair, agricultural use, ball field maintenance, and more. The company manufactures and markets the tool directly as a family business.

You can request pricing through the Quick Quote form on reveal4-n-1.com or contact the company directly. Reveal 4-N-1, LLC is located at 15686 Webber Road, Mt. Orab, OH 45154, with phone (937) 444-2609, fax (937) 444-4984, and email [email protected]. Replacement parts are also available directly through the company at current pricing.

Yes, rental options are available at two listed locations. Gap Power Rentals is at 5399 Lincoln Hwy E, Gap, PA 17527 (717-442-8970, www.gappower.com), and Imagine That Tool Rental is at 1461 US 68 South, Wilmington, OH 45177 (937-382-1843, www.imaginethattool.com). Renting can be a good way to try the tool on your own ground before purchasing.

The Reveal 4-N-1 is used for gravel driveways, landscaping, erosion repair, agricultural work, ball field maintenance, and waterways in addition to horse arenas. Its capabilities include smoothing, fluffing, packing tight, constant leveling, digging up, rolling down, pulling material back from edges, pulverizing clods, and filling in holes. Anyone working the ground can get better results with less effort using the single hydraulically controlled unit.