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I am about to disk for the first time..

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Bill A

07-26-2006 18:06:02




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I have a MF-135 tractor and brush hog borrowed that I am using to clean up some land I bought. This mowing is the extent of my tractor experience. I also want to disk up some ground and I have never used a disk before. I have found a two row six foot disk for $400. Does the Massey 135 have enough horsepower pull this 6' disk? How about just lifting it off of the trailer? I have to go get it and I have a boom arm so are the hydraulics and weight of the tractor sufficient to lift the disk off of the trailer so I can hook it up? Also any tips on disking and safety would be helpful. Thanks....

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Leland

07-28-2006 02:12:04




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
Also watch your speed pulling it as by going to fast you can ridge the field requiring more passes to level .



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two mile

07-27-2006 22:28:19




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
If your field could use some leveling, and the field is relatively square, I suggest that you start at one corner and work diagonally to the opposite corner. Follow along side of this when you return. Continue working (circling) around the outside portion of what has already been worked, turning at the edge of the field so that you cross over the diagonal that you started on. When you are finished, your diagonals will be opposite of what you started. You will have also have worked the entire field two times and at different directions. May seem a little complicated for your first time, but it does work if it is needed. One of the other advantages is that most of your turns are only 90 degrees instead of all of them being 180's. This often works with other harrow type implements as well. The other method mentioned will work great if the field is already level.

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Bill A

07-27-2006 19:29:53




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
I appreciate all of the posts. I really like this site because you can always count on good responses. Thanks guys.... ;-)



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MLD

07-27-2006 08:32:35




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
With a 3 point disk you can pretty much do what you want, pickup & go. With a drag disk.... how can I explain it, start up one edge of the field, turn, & skip about 6 widths & come down the field. Make that pass, turn & disk inside the first path up the field. Then when you come back down the field, disk to the outside of that pass. You're pretty much just making a big circle but this method will allow you to keep the same amount of turning distance at all times.

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TomH in PA

07-27-2006 05:39:47




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
Make sure you know how to steer with the brakes. Pulling a disk takes a lot of the weight off the front end so you need to use the individual rear wheel brakes to turn. Practice before you get the the end of the field where the fence is...



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Badly Bent

07-27-2006 01:58:39




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
Bill, I have a 135 and a six foot disk and it works great. You should have no problem lifting the disk with the boom pole either. The problem with disking unplowed ground is that you might have to hit it several times to see any real benefits, at least in my area. Tim



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SW Georgia

07-27-2006 01:39:23




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
I have a Massey 135 like you and the same disk setup. No problems on my end even lifting it with a boom pole



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Jerry/MT

07-26-2006 21:53:18




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
Look in your owners manual for the capacity of the three point hitch, then find out what the disk weighs and see how that matches with the lift capability.



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MF#1

07-26-2006 19:19:15




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
Bill, as mentioned the 135 in good running order should pull the disc with no problems. I agree with the "go slow" idea until you find the right pace. On the disc there will be an adjustment that allows you to angle the front and rear "gangs", which either cuts agressively or not so much. How far to open it up will depend on what type ground it is and what you want to sow or plant. If the ground is sod then open it up(more angle) and make two passes or more. If the ground has been plowed and has a little moisture then one pass will work. If you want to sow seed then make your last pass with the angle reduced to "smooth" out the clods created by the first set of passes, with less angle. If it doen"t look right then make more passes. Snady loam will work up easily, hard, dry clay will take more. I would start with 3rd gear, Low range at about 1200 rpm and adjust from there. Tough ground = slower go, maybe more rpms until you get the desired results. Post back if you need more help.

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Illinois Farmall

07-26-2006 18:58:02




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
Best advice I can give about disking is to go slow until you get the "feel" of it and how your equipment works and reacts and most of all HANG ON TIGHT! I personally have known 2 people that were bounced off tractors from hitting ruts and furrows in fields. The outcome wasn't in their favor. I know this sounds so obvious but it can happen in a blink of an eye. Good luck!



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Doug in IL.

07-26-2006 18:48:28




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 Re: I am about to disk for the first time.. in reply to Bill A, 07-26-2006 18:06:02  
You have plenty of horsepower to pull it. I think you will probably be ok with the boom also. As long as you can at least lift it straight up, you can always pull the trailer out from under it.



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