Leinbach Disc Harrow

[Farmwithjunk]

Scotty started showing pictures, so I have to now

Here's my favorite type of 3-point disc. I've wanted one for YEARS. Finally got around to buying one last fall. When Harry Ferguson started selling his own line of tractors, a line of implements was also available. In the late 1950's, the Ferguson 6' and 7' lift disc was upgraded to the model 25. The design didn't change much, mainly more built-in weight. The #25 stayed in the MF line-up until the mid 80's. They work..... Just over 1000lbs in 7'-6" trim, they'll dig as well as some heavier disc's. Remove one bolt per gang and each gang floats independently. Levers above hitch allow "on-the-move" adjustment of gang angle, both front and rear. And the #25 leaves a nice level seedbed.

Pictures 1 thru 4 show the disc as I bought it. 8'-10" width.

Pic 5 thru 8 show it after the axles were shortened, making it a 7'-6" model. Rear disc blades had been recently replaced. Fronts were a different story. So... New notched blades.

 

[N80]

I'd love to find something like that. Also wondering about scrapers. I've got a lot of gooey clay.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I'd love to find something like that. Also wondering about scrapers. I've got a lot of gooey clay.

Scrapers are a useless waste of iron......unless you're discing in sticky loose soil. Then they're worth their weight in gold. I had a good 3-point disc without scrapers. (LMC brand ???) I sold it and bought the MF25 disc primarily to get one with scrapers. As a fringe benifit I got the best working small disc I've ever used. And speaking of iron and weight, the scrapers and associated mounting hardware add another 250 lbs to the total. Weight on a disc is a GOOD thing. Also, note how "short" the #25 is compared to most common designs. The weight is carried close to the tractor when raised. Easier on the tractor that way.

 

[N80]

With my soil i might need them, but I'm assuming I can add them later if needed.

How about the disc size? The unit I priced has 18" disks. There is an identical model with 20" disks. Which is preferable? Is there any advantage to the smaller disk diameter?

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Bigger diameter disc (A) weighs more, and (B) SUPPOSEDLY will dig deeper. Generally speaking, it's rather unusual that you would get 18" blades all the way to the axles on these lighter draft disc's. The disc I pictured has 18" blades. That's always enough for what I need.

I'd bet Leinbach offers scrapers on their disc as an option, but I'd also bet you'd faint if you saw the cost involved. I'd use a scraper assembly off of an old disc or fabricate all the mounting hardware and buy the individual scraper "blades" aftermarket. The only times I had real problems with a disc without scrapers was in fresh plowed ground. The disc was cutting all the way to the axles. Dirt would ball up between the disc blades. That became a "wheel" that raised the disc up out of the ground. I had to carry a tile spade on the tractor and stop every few minutes to chop packed dirt out from between the blades.

I found a disc with scrapers and ended that nonsense.

 

[scott_vt]

Scotty, the fact that the Leinbach uses screw drives rather than bolts on holes through the center support might make it (a little bit) stronger. Who knows.

The farmer next door has a mig welder. Spent half the day last weekend helping him do some welding on the giant scoop for his new (used) skid stear for loading turkey poop into the spreader. (The scoop is nearly as big as the skid steer, looks hilarious.) So, I'm sure he'll return the favor to help me fix whatever I screw up on the disc harrow!

Mornin George,
Rule #1- Always have a farmer friend down the road to help you out !
Rule #2- Read rule #1

Mornin Bill,
That rusty old harrow is a bit out of character behind that beautifully restored Massey !

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Mornin Bill,
That rusty old harrow is a bit out of character behind that beautifully restored Massey !

It's about to udergo a character improvement crash course/paint job! As soon as I get motivated and ready to wear red paint for a few days. Already got all the decals and paint sitting on the workbench!

 

[N80]

I saw an add in the South Carolina Market Bulletin for a M.-F. disk. I think it said it was 8 feet but had no other description but needs work and $400. If it was close by, I'd go take a look but its several hours away.

I would love to have the time and inclination to restore an old tractor and some implements. I think it would be tons of fun. The farmer next door has a Ferguson that is beat up but running. (Main sheet metal is okay, few dents, but only minor rust.) It would be perfect for a re-do and I'm certain he would sell it to me for nothing. Unfortunately I don't have the time or money for such a project, already got too many money sucking hobbies as it is. Just the list for my current tractor is endless:

Disc
Hyd. Top link
Tooth bar
Canopy
3 bay shed
sub soiler
work lights

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I saw an add in the South Carolina Market Bulletin for a M.-F. disk. I think it said it was 8 feet but had no other description but needs work and $400. If it was close by, I'd go take a look but its several hours away.

I would love to have the time and inclination to restore an old tractor and some implements. I think it would be tons of fun. The farmer next door has a Ferguson that is beat up but running. (Main sheet metal is okay, few dents, but only minor rust.) It would be perfect for a re-do and I'm certain he would sell it to me for nothing. Unfortunately I don't have the time or money for such a project, already got too many money sucking hobbies as it is. Just the list for my current tractor is endless:

Disc
Hyd. Top link
Tooth bar
Canopy
3 bay shed
sub soiler
work lights

Back when my wife and I first married, we started talking about having kids. We thought about "waiting until we could afford them". We decidecd to have a family anyway. The 3 kids are grown and gone now, and I'm about to turn 60. I can FINALLY afford to have kids now but I'm too worn out to do anything about it.

Like my dad always said, "WAIT is what broke down the bridge".

 

[N80]

Okay, when I'm 60 I'm going to buy that Ferguson (T23 or something like that) and make it brand new! It really is a jewel. Not much to look at but again, everything runs and works on it so it would really just mostly be cosmetics. Seems like the lower hitch arms (it is not a 3 pt hitch) are bent (but still usable) and the little running boards that your feet rest on are rusting out. But at least the engine and tranny would not have to be torn down at this point.

Very tempting and I don't even know why. I need another tractor like ahole in the head, much less an old beater.