foggy1111
Elite Member
So...I finally had a chance to hook up my new King Kutter 5 1/2' Box Frame Disc this past week....and I thought I would report on its operation using a light tractor like my 790.
First off...they guy I buy from has his KK stuff painted red...so dont let the looks fool you....it's KK. This disc is pretty stout. After picking it up at the dealer, I had to adjust the cutting angle of the Disc....which was a PITA as allt he bolts had to be loosened to get the gangs to slide...and I didnt have many tools out in the field. I got that done and gave it a pull.
On my trial run...the disc was a bit light and would only penetrate about three inches.....I kinda figured that may be the case....so I put about 150 #s of log on the frame for weight and gave it another try. Much better.
The disc pulled pretty good on the first pass through virgin soils (sandy loam)....getting about 5" or more penetration. But, on subsequent passes....with the same (aggressive) setting the tractor would spin-out at times until I lifted the disc a bit to help it along...even in 4wd with the diff locked. I need to try another less aggressive setting or take some weight off for the second pass.
My 790 has fluid in the tires and I left the loader on for front ballast. The tractor picked up the disc fine...so I may try to add a bit of weight for the first pass operations....but it wont help with subsequent passes.....I just lack traction in this soil.
First off...they guy I buy from has his KK stuff painted red...so dont let the looks fool you....it's KK. This disc is pretty stout. After picking it up at the dealer, I had to adjust the cutting angle of the Disc....which was a PITA as allt he bolts had to be loosened to get the gangs to slide...and I didnt have many tools out in the field. I got that done and gave it a pull.
On my trial run...the disc was a bit light and would only penetrate about three inches.....I kinda figured that may be the case....so I put about 150 #s of log on the frame for weight and gave it another try. Much better.
The disc pulled pretty good on the first pass through virgin soils (sandy loam)....getting about 5" or more penetration. But, on subsequent passes....with the same (aggressive) setting the tractor would spin-out at times until I lifted the disc a bit to help it along...even in 4wd with the diff locked. I need to try another less aggressive setting or take some weight off for the second pass.
My 790 has fluid in the tires and I left the loader on for front ballast. The tractor picked up the disc fine...so I may try to add a bit of weight for the first pass operations....but it wont help with subsequent passes.....I just lack traction in this soil.