Putting a heavy log behind a disc

[DRG3]

I have a 7” tarter box frame lift disc and I need to put somthing behind it to level the ground. I tried my chain harrow but it’s really not heavy enough to smooth the ground behind it. I cut a heavy log and I’m thinking that should work

Has anyone done this and how did you set the log to pull behind the disc well?

 

[Jerry-B-WI]

Maybe weight down the chain harrow.

 

[BenA]

Is it because of big clods? If so, I've just made a couple more passes with the discs raised to break them up. One of the best things I've ever used to smooth out before planting was one of those rotary arena type harrow drags. Those things really smooth it out.

Edit: I've done the log behind the disc thing. I couldn't get it to work well. It was a pain to turn and it kept getting caught up on the discs. I took it off and just made more passes with the disc raised.

 

[Newbie]

I'd imagine you could fabricate a bolt-on attachment to the back of the disc to serve that purpose, I'm thinking something similar to a land leveler attachment. Being that it would be fixed may solve this issues BenA described. May be easier to just to raise the discs and make a second pass, but if you're handy with metal work it may be a fun experiment.

 

[DRG3]

Is it because of big clods? If so, I've just made a couple more passes with the discs raised to break them up. One of the best things I've ever used to smooth out before planting was one of those rotary arena type harrow drags. Those things really smooth it out.

Edit: I've done the log behind the disc thing. I couldn't get it to work well. It was a pain to turn and it kept getting caught up on the discs. I took it off and just made more passes with the disc raised.

It’s because the outside disc blades where they are cupped out leave almost furrows. I’ve done it with the disc raised up but I still can’t get them out.
Maybe it’s an operator or design issue. I’m open to operating tips. But if tried various speeds disc height and number of passes. So that’s how I ended up on the log

 

[BenA]

It’s because the outside disc blades where they are cupped out leave almost furrows. I’ve done it with the disc raised up but I still can’t get them out.
Maybe it’s an operator or design issue. I’m open to operating tips. But if tried various speeds disc height and number of passes. So that’s how I ended up on the log

After you have it disced good, set the disc angle bar straight. Just run it right over the top to crack the clods open. Soil moisture and type can make a difference too. I've had to make a few passes on heavier clay soils.

 

[jsasker007]

Put the log on top of the chain harrow and maybe throw a few concrete blocks on there for good measure. jmo

 

[DRG3]

Put the log on top of the chain harrow and maybe throw a few concrete blocks on there for good measure. jmo

Any suggestions of the best way to secure the log on the harrow

 

[Newbie]

Any suggestions of the best way to secure the log on the harrow

Good ol' ratchet straps. Or chain/binder if ya have them

 

[jsasker007]

Are you needing to actually level the ground or just trying to smooth out the chunks from discing?

 

[jsasker007]

If it's fairly level when you start but worse after you disc you might need to adjust the side to side depth that you're getting when you disk. I'd start by checking to make sure you don't have one tire lower than the others and go from there.