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Post by cspot on Jul 15, 2018 16:47:37 GMT -5
to plow and disc their plot? I bought this Craftsman Garden Tractor to mow around the house where my tractor and finish mower can't fit into that well. Bought this from a retired guy who had completely redid this late 90's Craftsman Garden Tractor for his sister who had passed away before she could use it. Anyway it came with this plow and disc. Was thinking about selling it as I have a 2 bottom plow and a 3pt disc for the farm tractor at home. Then I got to thinking that maybe I could use the plow and disc in Ohio. Now I know it would be slow, but I have a truck and trailer big enough to haul this thing down to camp. I don't have a truck and trailer to haul a 65HP tractor. Anyone ever use one? Any tips/pointers would be appreciated. MY FIL has wheel weights that will fit the mower and this is an actual garden tractor. It has a H/L range giving you 6 forward 2 reverse. The low range is really geared low.  Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr  Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr  Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr  Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr |
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Post by bushmaster on Jul 15, 2018 17:09:40 GMT -5
It will pull that disc around for sure, but that plow not so sure.
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Post by longbeard2372 on Jul 15, 2018 18:05:56 GMT -5
Best of luck pulling that plow with that machine !
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Post by cspot on Jul 15, 2018 18:20:47 GMT -5
The plow is made for the tractor as it is a sleeve hitch. Plow is small. Only 10”. I am sure that it would struggle in hard soil
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Post by Dutch on Jul 15, 2018 18:30:36 GMT -5
I used a lawn tractor once to disc. To slow. The ATV works better.
Have you considered using groundhog radishes to loosen your soils? I would. Just spread the seed in August. It will help with weed control and soil conditioning
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Post by cspot on Jul 15, 2018 20:08:41 GMT -5
I used a lawn tractor once to disc. To slow. The ATV works better. Have you considered using groundhog radishes to loosen your soils? I would. Just spread the seed in August. It will help with weed control and soil conditioning More or less just trying to decide whether to get rid of the implements or not. Didn't buy it for those. I was buying the mower and the guy didn't wan't to separate. Figured I may hang on to them if they would be beneficial. I know compared to a regular farm tractor and implements they will pale in comparison./ |
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Post by redarrow on Jul 15, 2018 20:11:26 GMT -5
I planted some "torpedo radishes" in a garden we decided we were not going to plant vegs in this year. The farmer that leases a couple field from us told me he will be planting one of the tiller/driller radishes in the one field this august. He said they keep a field in good shape for the planting the following spring.
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Post by Dutch on Jul 15, 2018 20:33:26 GMT -5
I planted some "torpedo radishes" in a garden we decided we were not going to plant vegs in this year. The farmer that leases a couple field from us told me he will be planting one of the tiller/driller radishes in the one field this august. He said they keep a field in good shape for the planting the following spring. Farmers here are using them extensively. |
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Post by cspot on Jul 21, 2018 17:32:45 GMT -5
Well I used it today for about an 1/2 hour.  Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr Ok. Not really. Used the 65 HP Tractor and 2 bottom plow. Anyway I did get the plot plowed up for planting in a few weeks. |
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