deere5105
Veteran Member
I have recently purchased a used Long disc harrow. Have just now gotten a chance to look it over. Got a few things I am wanting to do to it.
#1) It measured 9' across the back disc gangs. I prefer it to be 8' since it would make it easier to transport and get around in the woods with. After looking it over this morning I determined I could unbolt the hangers and slide them in. The rear is now adjusted to 8' wide. I noticed I do not now have the typical wide gap between the rear gangs. I used it this afternoon and turned under about 4 acres with no noticeable issues. Anyone ever dealt with this and is there any reason for concern? Should I just move it back?
#2) Took the outside disc blade off on each of the front axles to verify the axle size. According to my measurements they are 1-1/8" axles. The blades right now are very worn 20" blades and I am entertaining the possibility of going back with 22" blades as this was what I was wanting on a new one. I figure they will be a little heavier and taller and should cut better. Any reason not to pursue this?
#3) Recently replaced a worn axle on another disc, see attached picture. The blades wouldn't ever tighten up and would spin on the axle. While checking mine I found the axles also showed similiar signs of wear, but have no issue tightening up. One of the axles is slightly bent and I plan on changing it anyway. As long as the blades tighten up and don't spin on axle is it worth changing out all of them while I have it apart?
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
#1) It measured 9' across the back disc gangs. I prefer it to be 8' since it would make it easier to transport and get around in the woods with. After looking it over this morning I determined I could unbolt the hangers and slide them in. The rear is now adjusted to 8' wide. I noticed I do not now have the typical wide gap between the rear gangs. I used it this afternoon and turned under about 4 acres with no noticeable issues. Anyone ever dealt with this and is there any reason for concern? Should I just move it back?
#2) Took the outside disc blade off on each of the front axles to verify the axle size. According to my measurements they are 1-1/8" axles. The blades right now are very worn 20" blades and I am entertaining the possibility of going back with 22" blades as this was what I was wanting on a new one. I figure they will be a little heavier and taller and should cut better. Any reason not to pursue this?
#3) Recently replaced a worn axle on another disc, see attached picture. The blades wouldn't ever tighten up and would spin on the axle. While checking mine I found the axles also showed similiar signs of wear, but have no issue tightening up. One of the axles is slightly bent and I plan on changing it anyway. As long as the blades tighten up and don't spin on axle is it worth changing out all of them while I have it apart?
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.