Old transport disc project

[HCJtractor]

I found this old disc (I think it is an Athens) and have always wanted a transport type (as 3 point discs are pretty worthless, in my experience)
The gentleman wants $500 for it. I did not have a chance to look it over, and these cell phone pix are weak, but any comments about this disc? Obviously the hydraulic cylinder is disconnected and the hoses are worn, and it's questionable how the bearings are, but restoring seems to be fairly straightforward, worst case scenario would be new discs, bearings, and cylinder and labor. Would this disc be worth the effort? I also wonder if the discs are the original type. I would have thought a heavy harrow would have had thicker steel. Not sure what size axle it has.

 

[art]

The disc is heavy and does look like an older Athens. Many times when getting into rebuilding discs we go back to Case for parts because of the pricing.

 

[TripleR]

That looks like what we use to use on "new ground", we called it a "Bush and Bog" disk. We would then follow up where we could with a regular disk and spike tooth harrow. Those things will really work the ground up, very nice piece of equipment.

 

[HCJtractor]

In your opinion, worth $500 or $600?? (as is) I know its tough without a closer inspection

 

[doall]

I would think it was worth that, don't look like you will have to do too much to it.

 

[blueriver]

Try to talk them out of the baler as well.

 

[TripleR]

That price does not seem out of line based on what have seen in my area on Craigslist. As noted, it shouldn't take much to get it up and running and you sure won't wear it out.