Putting a heavy log behind a disc

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Use 2 logs a left n right. Eye bolts and use 3 pieces of chain per log . Middle one calms down walking / rocking of log. A bit of angle iron and a bit more chain overhead will make it liftable.

A pipe and a set of those hay rake lines is an option too.

https://www.ruralking.com/united-spring-rake-teeth-farm-hand-double-fh-2

 

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I think a guy can kinda go by feel after doing it for a while. You don't want the disc to be fighting the tractor. Sharp turns are bad but the slower more gradual turns are not to terrible. Also depends on the kind of ground you're working on too. If it discing up pretty easy it isn't as hard and won't damage stuff as easily. Lifting on the corners is the best bet until you're heading in pretty much a straight line again. Sometimes I go past and then back up to get straight before lowering the disc again. Once you deal with taking the gangs apart and replacing those bearings you will pay more attention. jmo

Our fields have been worked pretty well over the last 15 years or so, and it has small stones in it - so pretty easy to work. Discs don't fight the soil or the tractor. Our turns are gradual - no sharp turns. We only let a couple guys do the tractor work that have been doing it /have knowledge. Newbies don't get seat-time for expensive equipment. Thanks for the info about the disc-lifting! I'll share your info with our camp members so we don't end up in a mess of disc problems. We do have a couple tighter spots - so lifting will be better there.