[Farmall] BASIC implement questions
David Bruce
davidbruce at yadtel.net
Sun Feb 26 23:15:22 PST 2006
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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