Angle iron frame or box frame??

[Jmorri0322]

I'm looking to get a dis harrow and noticed that there are different frame types. One is a box frame another is angle iron? Which is stronger & does it matter in overall performance? Very hard to compare models & manufacturers when there are differences in design, # of discs etc. all that being said - any advice on which ones are good. Tractor dealer offered up a DHM5, I've been looking at the Everything Attachments website but can't seem to figure out what is comparable and/or what I need. Thanks

 

[motownbrowne]

Box frame is much better. Stronger and heavier.

 

[FredH]

Although I would agree that box frame is heavier and likely stronger , I have a KK 6.5' angle frame , notched forward and back and added 5 100# weights to make it close to 1100 lbs. . I have beat the tar out of it using it to make fire breaks around perimeter of property and keeping the driveway right of way clear on both sides . Bouncing off rocks that have worked up through the years over a foot in diameter , catching oak roots and ripping those up , Have yet to bend the frame at all , even with the addition of the extra weight .

Fred H.

 

[jeff9366]

You probably want a Disc Harrow with 20" diameter pans to match your tractor weight and horsepower.

Disc Harrows with 20" diameter pans only come in box frame configuration.

LINK WITH FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/296476-considerations-disc-harrow-selection-18-a.html

 

[Soundguy]

Box frame is much better. Stronger and heavier.

ditto.

means it costs more too.. but yeah.. strong and heavy on a disc is a BONUS