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harrow-tandem or offset?

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MarkA

10-29-2004 10:00:50




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I want to smooth and resow some rough pasture,part of which is on a hillside. I have a 90 hp tractor. Do I need a tandem harrow or offset harrow? What spacing on disks? I would like a pull type. What width is appropriate for a Ford 7610?




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JMS/MN

10-29-2004 14:50:34




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 Re: harrow-tandem or offset? in reply to MarkA, 10-29-2004 10:00:50  
An offset disc is generally a machine with a much heavier frame, so the weight of it makes it cut deeper- thus it can be a primary or secondary tillage machine. Offsets are not normally called harrows, but a tandem disc might very well be. Sometimes regional differences in terminology. A tandem disc, top view, looks like an X, an offset is half of that. If you have access to a tandem disc- 14 to 18 feet wide, your tractor should be able to work up a decent seedbed with multiple passes. Disc blade spacing is not a big issue.

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Indydirtfarmer

10-29-2004 10:42:17




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 Re: harrow-tandem or offset? in reply to MarkA, 10-29-2004 10:00:50  
Just a guess, but I'd say a good 14' to 16' tandem would do the trick. Offset disc's require MUCH more horsepower per foot. Strictly a guess on this, but maybe 8' to 9' on the offset.

With the chances of finding an offset that size MUCH less, I'd scrap that idea, and just look for a good tandem disc. Then get a drag of some configuration behind it, and go at it.

An offset disc is more of a primary tillage tool. It might just work the soil deeper than you need on a hillside. If you're just leveling the surface, there's no need to dig down deep.

JMHO, John

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