Disc ? How Big for C
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Topic: Disc ? How Big for C
Posted By: allischalmerguy
Subject: Disc ? How Big for C
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 9:45pm
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How big of a disc would a C pull in Iowa dirt and getting it in the ground? Thanks Mike ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |
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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 6:34am
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I have the 6 foot drag disc that Dad got new with the 47 C. He didn't have the C long but when he got the CA he put 13-24's on it so he could stay up on plowed ground to pull the disc. If it was any bigger than 6 foot, I don't think you could disc plowed ground. You could probably pull a little more in cornstalks???????
------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Ken(MI)
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 7:32am
| I agree with the 6'. We used to pull an 8' disc with a B in light ground and it was more than what was good for the tractor. I'm probably in the minority on this, but I prefer implements that are toward the smaller end of a tractor's capability, you can always go a little faster, but you can only go so slow when things toughen up. |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 3:20pm
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This 8 foot pull type disc was pulled over many acres with a C. A six foot would be fine but I sure wouldn't turn down an eight foot disc.   |
Posted By: allischalmerguy
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 6:07pm
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Thank you all for your replies. Dick that is a beautiful disk! What kind is it? Did you restore it? I pull an 8 foot Fergeson 3 pt disk behind my WD. I am not sure a C could get the traction to pull a 8 foot disk too deep in my ground...but maybe I would be surprised!!! Should a WD be able to pull a 10 or 12 foot disk? What is all you AC experts opions? Pastor Mike ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |
Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 6:07pm
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I pulled a 8' IH drag disk around in plowed ground with an IH A. Had plenty of power, so I would think a AC C could as well! ------------- D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446 |
Posted By: BrettPhillips
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 8:32pm
| As long as the cooling system is in good shape, a healthy C does fine with an 8 ft tandem disc. Dual rear wheels would be ideal, but may not be necessary depending on the soil. Mine does well in second gear with an 8 ft JD KBA in most conditions. These little tractors will make your neighbors stare in slack jawed amazement if you set them up right! |
Posted By: Chalmersbob
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 9:48pm
| I pulled a 7 ft disc with my CA with no problem in third gear. I disked a field for a friend and he said I would have to use 2nd gear going up a hill in the field as he had to do that with his WD when he pulled the disc. I pulled right up the hill in 3rd with no problems. I too feel it is better to have a smaller tool then overload the tractor. Bob |
Posted By: wkpoor
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 10:31pm
| I have the 8' pickup disc with my CA and it pulls it very nicely over plowed ground. |
Posted By: DennisA (IL)
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 9:09am
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I pull a 8-1/2" mounted with a "CA" in plowed ground with no trouble in 3rd gear. I put duals on for a much nicer ride in plowed ground. Just keep in mind that a "C" is not a "CA". I have not ever used a "C". Below is a link of me discing with my "CA" in plowed ground. Who ever had this disc before myself put 18" discs on it.
http://allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52769&title=ca-videos" rel="nofollow - http://allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52769&title=ca-videos ------------- Thanks & God Bless Dennis |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 9:16am
Thanks. That was a disc that my Dad bought back in the mid to late 1940's. It is an Oliver disc and I restored it winter be for last. I had to make some of the frame parts as well as machining John Deere bearings and spools to fit. I still need to find or machine channel to hold/mount the scrappers. Some pictures of the restore. http://public.fotki.com/DickL/dads-oliver-66/oliver-disc-repair/" rel="nofollow - http://public.fotki.com/DickL/dads-oliver-66/oliver-disc-repair/
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allischalmerguy wrote:Posted By: allischalmerguy
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 6:11pm
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Dick thanks for sharing. You really do first rate work! What did you use to clean up the parts? Did you sand blast everything? ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |