Question about using a disc harrow

[Arkinsaw Dave]

When using a 3 point disc harrow, should you leave the pins out of your stabilizer bars or leave them in?. thank you.

 

[sweettractors]

I like the disc to be able to float with the ground conditions (cuts better) and that way is also easier on the tractor 3 point and stab bars. Ken Sweet

 

[wolc123]

Leave the pins in so that when you make a turn, with the disc raised, swinging will be limited to keep your lower links from bending/breaking. Avoid turns, other than very gradual ones, with the disc down. I broke a few lower link arms on my Ford 8n with a 6.5 ft 3-point disc, before I sprung for a stabilizer bar kit, which eliminated the problem. If you have a larger area to work, a pull-type disc is more effective than a 3-point of equal weight/disc due to better soil contact of all sections and this type is also made to allow turns when engaged.

 

[Arkinsaw Dave]

Thank you.