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Which disc type is better

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5 O'clock

06-08-2005 12:31:51




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I'm looking for opinions as to which is the better choice for discs and why. Three point, or pull/draw bar.




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5 O'clock

06-08-2005 13:41:24




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 Re: Which disc type is better in reply to 5 O'clock, 06-08-2005 12:31:51  
Gentlemen,

Thanks for the great information. My tractor is a NH TC33 so I can"t go too big with either type. Mainly I will be cutting fire breaks (very important in California) and in some cases entire fields that will most likely 5 acres or less.



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James2

06-08-2005 20:14:38




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 Re: Which disc type is better in reply to 5 O'clock, 06-08-2005 13:41:24  
If that 5 acre field is sod, I sure would hate to try and disk it up with a 3-point implement. But, for what you are doing the transportability of a 3-point would be very desirable. Do you need to transverse a lot of slopes? Remember, a 3-point implement in the raised position will make the front end a lot lighter. I would probably go for a narrow 3-point implement with scalloped blades and add whatever ballast to both the tractor and implement to make it cut and operate safely.

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5 O'clock

06-09-2005 10:04:46




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 Re: Which disc type is better in reply to James2, 06-08-2005 20:14:38  
Fortunately there will be little to no slopes. I'm in a valley to it's pretty flat. Sounds like it makes sense to have 1 of each then use the appropriate type for the job as there really isn't a good "one size fits all".

Thanks again for the advice. I'm realitively "green" with regards to this stuff so every bit of information helps.



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James2

06-08-2005 13:02:00




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 Re: Which disc type is better in reply to 5 O'clock, 06-08-2005 12:31:51  
We have had both, and for really small fields, gardens, or in essence any small hobby farm, a 3- point is real handy and would be adequate. For any other application, get a pull type. It's just nearly impossible to get a heavy enough disk that will do a good job on all general disking and still be able to pick it up. We used our 3-point Ford disk on plowed gardens. For a lark one day, we "tried" to disk corn stalks. It basically just rearranged them a little, not much cutting effect. However if one had the time and patience, I'm sure you eventually could have torn them up.

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Illinois Boy

06-08-2005 13:00:20




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 Re: Which disc type is better in reply to 5 O'clock, 06-08-2005 12:31:51  
Some of that depends on your tractor and how much it can handle. Do you have remotes to lift a large pull behind? How big do you want to go - swept wing 20 footers? How much ground are you going to disc? Three point equipment is very handy, especially if you have to run down some roads to get to the ground you're going to work. However, the pull behind equipment is usually heavier and will take less work and passes to get the ground in shape. It is also, usually more expensive and you have implement tires to deal with. (However, I've never seen an implement tire wear out before it dry rots!)

I use a 8' dual row, 3pt hitch disc behind a Farmall 350 or my 666 and it does what I need.

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Steve (Magnolia, TX)

06-08-2005 12:59:32




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 Re: Which disc type is better in reply to 5 O'clock, 06-08-2005 12:31:51  
That depends, entirely, on your application.

A 3-pt disk is a must for tight spots... you just can't get a "drag" disk into some corners... however....

With a 3-pt disk, you're limited on size (and weight), so... with a drag disk you can always add cinder-blocks (or something similar) for more weight.

Personally, I've got a 6' lift disk that I use for my garden...

HTH
Steve



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