If I Plow?

[Egon]

You could also consider a cultivator as we used to call them followed by a diamond harrow.

 

[MMagis]

I would forget about the new KK 3-point disc, and look for an old pull-type instead. This type does a better job on every pass with less weight, and requires less power, meaning you can use a wider one (probably an 8-footer with that tractor which would be limited to about a 6.5 footer in a 3-point).

Still sticking with that theory huh?
I'm glad you like your pull types, but they aren't any more efficient.

 

[Egon]

Three point or pull type disk?? The argument gets mute when the width of the disk increases.:thumbsup:

 

[campwildwood]

Thanks for the speedy responses from everyone. I have looked for 8 months now for a used disc harrow in my area via paper, ebay and craigslist to no avail. Since I'm more of a weekend farmer if you will, I'll start off with the KK. A local farmer has offered to weld on additional scrap mental to the disc if additional weight is needed and to re-enforce the frame. I have the ATV KK 33" disc harrow that I used on small 1/4 acre plots, did however added 150 lbs to it to turn over some virgin soil in woodlots. 2-4 acres is a bit much for the little guy, not too mention when I did try it on an 1 acre plot after I plowed it, it would continually tip on its side from the deep ruts from the plow and the single hitch didn't help stabalize it any either...lol. Again, thanks for the input, more adviced is always welcomed.

 

[MMagis]

I have looked for 8 months now for a used disc harrow in my area via paper, ebay and craigslist to no avail.

Have you checked local farm auctions? There will be plenty of them this time of year. I always check out Auctionzip.com when Im looking for something.

 

[ToadHill]

I have a rather light disk that I use after mold board plowing. If I need to cut deeper I simply add weight to the disk. In my case I have several different sized pieces of old concrete that I chain onto the frame of the disk.

 

[Grateful11]

I don't think you need to heavy disc after plowing. My late FIL got away from the turning
plow years ago with a Amco F17 12' Bog Harrow and then we go over with a 15' CaseIH 475
Disc Harrow. We still have a 2 bottom and 4 bottom plow but they basically just sit there.
Sometimes I think we'd have less weeds if turned the land in the fall and let lay there all winter.

 

[campwildwood]

Bought the Countyline 6.5 Disc Harrow yesterday, very pleased with it. While there, ended up purchasing the 4' Box Blade as well to smooth out my atv trails. Tried it yesterday on a 60 yard section of trail that crossed over some old ag corn row ruts and it worked GREAT! Hope to try out disc in a couple of weeks. Will keep you posted.