Jerome
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I just bought a used disk, while trying it out it only went into the soil about 2". The tph was all the way down. Do I need to add weight? or is this normal?
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Farmwithjunk
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Jerome said:
Yes it's normal, yes add weights.
As ground dries out (summer) it gets harder. That COULD be some of the problem too.
Most 3-point disc's I've seen are a little light (on down to WAY TOO light). Add weight, but be aware of the disc frames ability to handle that weight.
Make multiple passes at varying angles of approach.
The more I recall using a disc, the more I like my tiller.
RollTideRam
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As dry and hard as my ground is, I doubt it would cut an inch deep. Add some weight to it. It will help. JC
The depth will also depend on the position of the disk's axles. For deeper disking place the axles in a V shape, for the first and maybe second pass. To break up the dirt clawds on the last past, place the axles parallel to each other.
The type of disk also matters, if disk is made of angle iron it is a finish disk, if heavy boxed steel it's a deep disk. So if you have a finish disk you will want to add some weight.
The type of disk also matters, if disk is made of angle iron it is a finish disk, if heavy boxed steel it's a deep disk. So if you have a finish disk you will want to add some weight.
dieselsmoke1
Platinum Member
Set the blade axels at maximum angle, front and rear. Shorten the linkage bar tilt the disc forward on the front set of blades, like you were trying to more "out" with the front than "in" with the back. This puts most of the disc's weight on one axel. Half lap your cuts, meaning center your tractor at the edge of the last pass. Simulating a Bush and Bog cut.
After the area is cut up, readjust the disc for normal leveling operation and make a typical pass to smooth out.
After the area is cut up, readjust the disc for normal leveling operation and make a typical pass to smooth out.
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Yes this is normal unless the conditions are perfect and you have a good heavy disc they do tend to dissapoint you , I have a 36 ft disc with 24 inch blades and even these have the same problem .
Discs are ok for chopping garbage on the surface and working shallow .(chopping corn or sunflower stalks ), Cultivating gives a much more even depth and faster.
Discs are ok for chopping garbage on the surface and working shallow .(chopping corn or sunflower stalks ), Cultivating gives a much more even depth and faster.
Slamfire
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If the shape of your area allows square corners pick up the disc at each one, every lap of the area.