my fathers tractor is 38.5 horsepower 4wd with loader. how big of a disc would it pull easily, but not super deep. i just want to work in fertilizer and lossen the soil a little bit. also could i use it to bury oat seed for a cover crop? i currently rake the seed by hand but it is very time consuming and there is still alot of seed on top.
looking to buy a disc.
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jenkinsph
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I would look for a small 6' disk harrow with 18 to 20 inch blades for what you want to do. I would also recommend a spike toothed harrow to smooth it out and cover the seed. Then a water roller to finish it off. All of these are fairly cheap to buy.
remington270
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I would agree. 5-6 foot is where you need to be, no bigger in my opinion.
okay thanks guys that is what i was thinking of. im inn no rush to get a disc but just wanted to kow what size so i can look for a good deal. what is a good price for a disc that is in reasonable condition? i can repaint it ad what not ad my dad cann help fix any small things as long as its not to serious.
EverythingAttachments
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A cultipacker is another useful tool that makes v-shaped ridges in the soil by pressing the dirt around the seed, allowing the soil to hold moisture better and the plants to sprout quicker.