Using heavy pipes for field leveling

[ns_in_tex]

We have used 4" pipe behind disk harrow, chain link fence wrapped around mounted truck tires, but I think the best experience we have had, was using a 15' long section of 16" I-beam. We have used it behind a 6' disk harrow and also behind a box blade. We hooked it up in such a fashion that it could be lifted, if desired when the equipment was raised.

 

[bcp]

If I had those pipes and wanted to use them for a field smoother, I would cut them in half lengthways, then make a rigid hitch at least a couple of feet long to keep them with open face down when pulled, sort of like a long eye-bolt.

Several in line behind should do far more than just pulling a round pipe.

Bruce

 

[kevinwak]

We have used a section of old cat track without the pads and then a ten foot section of pipe as the spreader to attach each end of the track to. Worked well. Without a sharp edge I think your pipe won’t be very effective

 

[WranglerX]

THink "harrow".... I have a 6 foot wide 15 foot length of chain link fencing the is folded over on its self and a "T" stake at fold and attached with chain to tow eye on rear of tractor, it will smooth most anything, if it won't I throw a couple of big rocks on it....

As example...

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(image purloined off ebay)

Dale

 

[EddieWalker]

This is what I built. It's a little heavy for my 35hp tractor, and if I get into some soft soil, I stop moving and my tires dig into the ground. But my 80 hp 2wd backhoe can pull it easily no matter how soft the soil is.