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Hi, Milt, speed for plowing is based on moldboard type which in turn relates to how the material is placed. To slow will result in the furrow standing on edge, or even falling back, while too fast will send the material flying over too far, and not laying rite. About two and a half to three miles an hour is a good starting point, remember that this equipment was origanaly designed for the horse, with that walking speed in mind. Of course there are other factors, quality of plow, condition, and the real kicker is the type of soil, and plant material, sody or.....the list goes on. With disc, I find that maximum speed can be an asset. With mine, which is an IHC 806 and a sixteen foot Oliver disc, and diamond harrows, seven to seven and a half miles per hour is just rite. This throws the material over and down hard, to break up the clods and lumps, while the harrows help to break up the material more and level out any uneveness. This is just what works for me where I live, All in all, pactice and observance are what is needed to produce the end result wanted. Hope this helps, have a gooder,R.E.L.
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