What can you tell me about "disk plows"?

pharmvet · Jan 1, 2015

I have been looking for a ford 101,3 bottom moldboard plow for about a year now. In researching, I have come across an implement I didn't even know existed. It's called a disk plow. From the looks of it, it seem that it might be a useful tool for me. It looks like it would be a really good implement for making fire breaks for prescribed burns. I think the way it "rolls" the dirt, that it would be slightly better than a conventional disk for stopping fire in grasslands. Also, it seems that a disk plow would work a little better than a mould board plow where roots and stumps are concerned. Does anyone here have first hand experience with this implement? Any and all advice and information is most welcomed! Thanks

jeff9366 · Jan 1, 2015

The only company still producing Disc Plows for 35-100 horsepower tractors is Monroe Tufline. Tufline no longer makes the 22" size.

The advantage of a Disc Plow, as you have noted, is a Disc Plow's ability to roll over boulders and roots.

Agriculture TDP Disc Plows - Monroe Tufline

TBN ARCHIVE 'DISC PLOW':https://www.google.com/search?clien...tractorbynet.com&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&gws_rd=ssl

Big Barn · Jan 1, 2015

Everything you noted in your post is true. Also a disc plow,requires less horsepower to achieve the same width of cut as a moldboard plow. It won't work as well in heavily sodded ground though. In lighter drier soil conditions a higher travel speed can be used and a leveller result can be obtained by the 'throwing ' action of the discs.

The discs on the unit pictured appear to be well worn. Probably the original diameter was considerably larger giving it a more concave profile.

Terry

allen in texas · Jan 2, 2015

Where are you in "North East Texas". I might have a deal for you. Can't hurt to talk.

pharmvet · Jan 2, 2015

Allen, I'm in the northeastern most county (Bowie). PM me with what you are thinking. Thanks!

Ed of all trades · Jan 3, 2015

We had one on the farm and used it only for new ground. It would roll over roots and rocks. Soil has to be just right to work, to dry and you can forgot it.