[Farmall] BASIC implement questions

[David Bruce]

For my Allis D-14 I have a 3 bottom 14 inch moldboard plow and a 2 disk
disk plow.  The disk plow hasn't been used in about 20 years or so but as
I remember from my youth we could plow through much higher stubble (or
other trash) with the disk than with the moldboard.  Also, the disk plow I
have left a much rougher field than did the moldboard (and I think that is
why it wasn't used more).

David
NW NC

> Although they plow fairly deep, I have heard that disc plows leave a
> good  share of the trash sticking up.  This, supposedly, is why they
> were more  popular in the more arid parts of the country.  This is for
> two reasons,  the first being that the trash helps slow down the wind
> and prevent wind  erosion, and the second being that it helps shade the
> ground and prevent  evaporation of the moisture.  It does not sound like
> the best thing for a  garden.  I have never personally seen one operate,
> so I cannot say for  sure, but it is worht looking into and thinking
> about.  Perhaps someone on  the list who has actually seen one used can
> settle the question.  Let us  know how you make out.
>
> Greg Hass
> Bad Axe
> from the tip of Michigan's Thumb
>
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