Soil Tools
Star Quality Samplers manufactures durable soil tools for agricultural, land reclamation and environmental sampling and analyses. Star soil tools provide excellent samples for visual inspection and laboratory analyses.
STAR SOIL SAMPLERS
Star Quality Samplers manufactures durable soil tools for agricultural, land reclamation and environmental sampling and analyses. Star soil tools provide excellent samples for visual inspection and laboratory analyses. The extension rods are now made of solid acetal plastic which is stronger than the stainless steel rod used in previous models. The handles are made of HD PVC.
STAR HEAVY DUTY SHORT SOIL SAMPLER
$260.00
17″ (43 cm) probe samples to a depth of 12″ (30 cm) per lift.
Total length 44″ (112 cm).
STAR HEAVY DUTY LONG SOIL SAMPLER
$280.00
22″ (56 cm) probe samples to a depth of 18″ (46 cm) per lift.
Total length 49″(124 cm).

STEP-ON ATTACHMENT (RECOMMENDED)
$90.00 ($75.00 when ordered with a sampler)
Fits either heavy duty Long or Short Soil Samplers for foot assisted coring.

“OLD-STYLE” STAR HEAVY DUTY SOIL SAMPLER
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This “old” style Star HD Soil Sampler with 1/2″ (13 mm) extension rod and T-handle with rubber grips is still available by request.
- HD “short” takes up to 12″ core sample
- HD “long” takes up to 18″ core sample
- Step-on assist fits this model also.

STAR FOREST SOIL SAMPLER
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Custom-built robust large core sampling tool. This sampler is ideal for coring into virgin or forest soils and for collecting material for bulk density analyses. Samplers feature 24″ (2″ diameter) coring probe, slide hammer, replaceable coring tips, and plastic liner sleeves (optional). Please contact Star for specific information on this custom tool.
BROWN-MOISTURE PROBE
$190.00
Extensions 39″ (1 m) – $130.00
- A reliable and inexpensive tool to determine stored surface soil moisture levels for plant growth.
- Identifies moisture layers in the soil to a depth of 39″ (1 m).
- Augered tip can extract a small soil sample for on-site analysis of soil texture and moisture content.
- Constructed of stainless steel components with penetration depth markings.
CUSTOM BUILT STAR SOIL TOOLS
Star manufactures a wide range of custom built soil tools including soil density rings, and soil scoops for analytical labs and universities. Please contact us directly for information on tools and specifications.