jeff9366
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- Kubota Tractor Loader L3560 HST+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3,700 pounds bare tractor, 5,400 pounds operating weight, 37 horsepower
I am nearly ready to order my first 3-Pt. lift disc harrow. Harrow will have a working width of 60-66" to cover 57" tire spread of my Kubota B3300SU ( 33-hp / 1,800 pounds / 4-WD ) I have look for a used harrow but the only ones I have come across have been junk, so I will order a new one.
I am going to order a box frame disc harrow, 16 discs X 18" in diameter, notched front and rear.
How hard is it to adjust the gangs on various brand harrows available?
I am 65 years old and no longer have the strength I once enjoyed.
Leinbach and Everything Attachments (ETA) disc harrows have two long adjustment screws to set the angle-of-attack on front and rear gangs. I presume handles are cranked when disc is raised in the 3-Pt. hitch. Right? What effect does dust and dirt have on the screw adjustment? Will FLUID FILM or another specialty anti-rust product keep the screws free moving and bright?
ETA XD-BF-DH 16/18 is priced at $1554; Howse 300S-16-18 priced at $1418 both on ETA's web site.
Land Pride DH1560 has "adjustable gang handles". Does this mean handles to give your hands purchase when you heave on the gangs? I am a little concerned that the DH1560 does not show a clevis hitch, just a drawpin sticking out. I have been quoted $1500. I know Land Pride enjoys a high reputation for their implements.
Howse DLHT 16822 was quoted $1000. No handles or other aids visible for assisting adjustment. I would like to know the weight of this model. Howse's web site is sparse on information. T-B-N harrow posts describe using a hand sledge to adjust harrow gangs. (!) I do not want to beat my equipment.
Monroe Tufline THE71618PM has lever adjust for gang angles. (?) It has 1-1/8" axle; other are 1". I have not priced Tufline because the dealer is 60 miles away. If the Tufline THE71618PM receives favorable recommendations here I will visit the dealer.
Any other box-frame 16/18" harrow manufacturers I should consider?
I am going to order a box frame disc harrow, 16 discs X 18" in diameter, notched front and rear.
How hard is it to adjust the gangs on various brand harrows available?
I am 65 years old and no longer have the strength I once enjoyed.
Leinbach and Everything Attachments (ETA) disc harrows have two long adjustment screws to set the angle-of-attack on front and rear gangs. I presume handles are cranked when disc is raised in the 3-Pt. hitch. Right? What effect does dust and dirt have on the screw adjustment? Will FLUID FILM or another specialty anti-rust product keep the screws free moving and bright?
ETA XD-BF-DH 16/18 is priced at $1554; Howse 300S-16-18 priced at $1418 both on ETA's web site.
Land Pride DH1560 has "adjustable gang handles". Does this mean handles to give your hands purchase when you heave on the gangs? I am a little concerned that the DH1560 does not show a clevis hitch, just a drawpin sticking out. I have been quoted $1500. I know Land Pride enjoys a high reputation for their implements.
Howse DLHT 16822 was quoted $1000. No handles or other aids visible for assisting adjustment. I would like to know the weight of this model. Howse's web site is sparse on information. T-B-N harrow posts describe using a hand sledge to adjust harrow gangs. (!) I do not want to beat my equipment.
Monroe Tufline THE71618PM has lever adjust for gang angles. (?) It has 1-1/8" axle; other are 1". I have not priced Tufline because the dealer is 60 miles away. If the Tufline THE71618PM receives favorable recommendations here I will visit the dealer.
Any other box-frame 16/18" harrow manufacturers I should consider?
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