CHAIN DRAG HARROW
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LoneCowboy
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you could probalby do an 8' wide one
But
I use a drag more than most people (business, need it for seeding, easily in the last month I've harrowed probably 100+ acres and I'll do 6 to 8 more tuesday) and I HATE the normal style ones. I've seen these and when the regular one I have now wears out (probably in a year or so), I'm buying one of these
slicker than snot, heavy, non-tangling, self-cleaning
really, very cool.
Hi-Valley Manufacturing
ok, their website needs help, but trust me, it's slick.
Tell them I sent you so they'll give me a discount when i need one.
But
I use a drag more than most people (business, need it for seeding, easily in the last month I've harrowed probably 100+ acres and I'll do 6 to 8 more tuesday) and I HATE the normal style ones. I've seen these and when the regular one I have now wears out (probably in a year or so), I'm buying one of these
slicker than snot, heavy, non-tangling, self-cleaning
really, very cool.
Hi-Valley Manufacturing
ok, their website needs help, but trust me, it's slick.
Tell them I sent you so they'll give me a discount when i need one.
greg_g
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The ones around here are sold by section, a section being 4' x 4' of 5/8" steel. To make your harrow wider/longer, you simply connect sections. Unless you have access to other types, that means you're looking at widths and lengths in 4 foot increments. I put together four sections in to make an 8' x 8' harrow, then framed it with steel pipe. I lift/transport it with an extended boom pole. Even though we're only talking 500# or so, lifting by boom pole shifts the center of gravity farther back. That could be an issue to tractors with light front ends.flINTLOCK said:
There are ready made units with their own three point connections welded to what ordinarily is the tow bar. But since they cost as much or more as the chain sections myself, I made my own lift. So the answer to your question depends upon how many sections you hook together, and how far behind the tractor they get lifted.
//greg//
I'll need some sort of system to transport from field to field and need to cross a road and several short jeep trails. Since I don't weld, I'll probably have to buy commercially available carrier frame for 3-pt.
Just bought one on eBay with "buy it now", $350 delivered for a 6ft wide by 4ft long 120lb drag harrow. Came UPS about 6 days after payment. Interesting packing job for shipping.
Does what I wanted. Smooths the sand in the 60 ft ring I made for my wife to lung the horses. I'm clearing woods for the pasture. I wanted the harrow to follow the contours of the land rather then a box blade or your rake with a ridged edge. With a couple of logs for weight on top the drag is helping to smooth the contours well mixing in old hay, manure, and wood chips from the chipper. My MF 1540 could easily handle something bigger but this is the right size for my current needs to maneuver around trees and tree stumps still in the pasture.
When done I can load it in the bucket with just the pull bar hanging over on one end.
Does what I wanted. Smooths the sand in the 60 ft ring I made for my wife to lung the horses. I'm clearing woods for the pasture. I wanted the harrow to follow the contours of the land rather then a box blade or your rake with a ridged edge. With a couple of logs for weight on top the drag is helping to smooth the contours well mixing in old hay, manure, and wood chips from the chipper. My MF 1540 could easily handle something bigger but this is the right size for my current needs to maneuver around trees and tree stumps still in the pasture.
When done I can load it in the bucket with just the pull bar hanging over on one end.
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I just bought the 3-pt carrier attachment. It seemed ridiculously expensive at the time, but I really couldn't figure out how to do it myself so I bit the bullet.
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I helped a buddy 'make' one using an old drag harrow and then welding some chain sections to some t-posts. thenattaching the chains tot he harrow.. seems like 9 short 6" chain sections were used to attach the t-post box to the 4x6 harrow.. then use a boom pole and attach up.. etc..
Looked 'improvised' for sure.. but all the parts were free.. so...
Soundguy
Looked 'improvised' for sure.. but all the parts were free.. so...
Soundguy
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I looked at the ebay store before buying my 8x8 from a local dealer for $500 even. Ebay is not always a better deal. Apart from the super model that Lone Cowboy gave a link to (and which I wish I had noticed before ordering a conventional one), all chain harrows are basically the same, with some range of quality but not a very wide range.
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I love my chain harrow. It is a "Maybridge" harrow I believe. 8'8" square and I drag it with a smaller tractor than you - Kubota L3400 with no problems at all.
I find that this size is perfect. Good size for doing the pastures and not too big for the arena.
I find that this size is perfect. Good size for doing the pastures and not too big for the arena.
ScottOkla
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I am trying to find something better than the one at this link, but have not yet. I may end up getting one to do some fall smoothing of 10 acres and clover planting of about 50 acres. I need something that will knock down old gopher mounds from many years, and this one looks heavy enough to do that even in grassy areas.
The fact that it is made within 120 miles of me is a plus also.
Anyone heard of these?
http://www.martensmfg.com/files/3point_brochure.pdf
The fact that it is made within 120 miles of me is a plus also.
Anyone heard of these?
http://www.martensmfg.com/files/3point_brochure.pdf
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ScottOkla
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I ordered one last week and they finished it yesterday.
I should get it next week, and maybe try it out a few days after that. I'll post something then.
I should get it next week, and maybe try it out a few days after that. I'll post something then.
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flINTLOCK said:
It's likely your 3pt can actually pick up more drag that you can easilly drag... etc..
soundguy
Redbug
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Here's another source...
Wingfield's Flexible Chain Harrows - "The All-American Harrow"
Wingfield's Flexible Chain Harrows - "The All-American Harrow"
Egon
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Just get some diamond harrows and be done with it. They will do just what you are looking for for results.
mark.r
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ScottOkla said:
Please do. Much appreciated.
I bought the Wingfield 3-pt drag harrow in April. Has worked well to scour surface, loosen rocks, pulverize weeds, etc, for food plots. Added large truck tire to increase effect. Love it, especially for areas that have too many rocks for disc.
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