Disc plow vs Molboard plow

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BullDAWG

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Which is better (not including a 2 way moldboard)(unfair comparison) ???? I'll be using it to turn over either grass or green manure (clover, peas etc) pastures along with soil amendments. Soil is a clay to sandy clay with a hard pan @ approximately 9"-12" deep, soil will have cow compaction (cows on grass/ green manure).

Also does the pull type disc plow work as good as belly model ?

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Hey Bulldawg...

Do a search on Google for "Cub Disc Plow" and you'll see a video by John #@8! from MO using his pulled disc plow. It does a very nice job indeed :D My two cents on this is: if you've got the room on your trailer (length wise) to haul your Cub hooked up to your pulled disc plow...then that's the way I'd go. I don't so I've opted for the 152 Disc Plow (mid mounted) on my Cub. You do have to change out the draw bar, but that's a one-time deal for me. I don't have the length on my trailer to have a moldboard plow hooked up to my Cub :( ...'Country'
 
Here's a video from my Cubfest showing both types for a comparison. It might help with your decision. The disc plow is at the end of the video.

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Thanks for showing that again, Bill. I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention the first time. One of those was a LoBoy FH without weights in front. (like mine soon to be) I've played it about 5 or 6 times now, and keep picking out new stuff..
Regards,
 
Boss Hog":3osccloo said:
you are comparing apples [molboard] and Oranges [disc plow] , I really like apples :D
Boss
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I really like oranges.
But--When Plowing heavy sod, or heavy red clay soil, or sod in clay soil--the moldboard will break the soil up better. A disk plow will tend to roll it out of the ground and not break it up, leaving the sod out of the furrow with the sod on top. Makes it difficult(bumpy) to disc.

Now once the ground has been broken and turned over-Sell that moldboard and get a disc plow for turning the garden under. :big afro:
 
Doesn't have rear weights either. (I saw that, but didn't remember that when I typed previously) Looks like I'll be in good shape. (for gov't work) hehe. I wish I would've been there, but before my time...
Thanks,
 
now not sure but looks like the moldboard is plowing deeper and wider, which is better 4 me, but not sure the disc was set up right. How deep does each go? How wide, I need to do 2-5 acres so faster (wider) and deeper per pass is better to me. I know the disc type is better for rocky and roots because they will roll on top of obstructions where the moldboard will catch and hang up on em. But no rocks n mostly no roots here... but if the disc was set up right then so far the moldboard has a slight lead in my vote, but need ppl who have used each to say which n why...
 
Like Boss - I prefer a moldboard plow over the disc. I think it works better in varied soil types overall. You really can't compare the two as they both have a purpose for which they work best.
I find the furrow left by the disc plow is shallower and uneven in depth. If your soil conditions are as you say then in my opinion the moldboard will work better for you and is easily adjusted for changing soil conditions.
 
If you have access to a 151 disc plow (pull behind) that is what I would use. With a good disc (24-26 inches) you can get the even bottom like a moldboard. You should also be able to get nearly a 12" x 12" furrow. They are the best of both worlds.
 
Bigdog":exofpyy4 said:
Like Boss - I prefer a moldboard plow over the disc. I think it works better in varied soil types overall. You really can't compare the two as they both have a purpose for which they work best.
I find the furrow left by the disc plow is shallower and uneven in depth. If your soil conditions are as you say then in my opinion the moldboard will work better for you and is easily adjusted for changing soil conditions.
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I agree with Boss and BD. Turns the soil better. The first time I ever saw a disc plow in action was at a Cubfest and I was following it. It made the most terrible furrow to drive in. :evil: Shallow, narrow and not flat as with a moldboard.
 
BullDAWG":8nfs8cvn said:
I need to do 2-5 acres so faster (wider) and deeper per pass is better to me.
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I realize this a Farmall Cub forum. But, if your criteria is faster and deeper with 2 to 5 acres to plow, I would be looking for a 2-12" or 2-14" plow for the 8N Ford.
 
Personally I have both and use both. There is a time for each.

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Here in the beautiful downtown Ozark Mountains ive watched both work and used both. A place for each is the best advice. Ive watched John Puckett and Scrivet disk plow anywhere frome scrtatchin the top to stickin em to the beams deep, with a midmount disk and a pull type.The disk plow works much better on rough or new ground plowing where you encounter rocks n roots. The ground here is red clay and semi disolved limestone :D plows real tight first few times.
With a H farmall hooked to a 2 bottom semi mount disk plow ive pulled roots ,rocks, n stumps big enough it takes 2 men to pickem up into a trailer.Actually lookin for a semi mount disk for a H now for some hill side farmin Ozark style some of it aint been plowed in 40 + years and im going to make a H sing. :{_}:
BTW Dale i gotta make you a challenge (good natured of course) You bring a cub and disk plow to my place and plow a 12x12 furrow n ill pay all your expenses feed you put you up and eat my hat at the next cubarama :wink:
 
A disc plow will not cut a 12x12 furrow, unless your plowing peat or potting soil, and even then will not have a flat bottom with straight sides like a turn plow. It will be curved to match the shape of the round disc. The disc plow almost has to have the scraper to turn the dirt right to help break up any clumps.
This field was plowed at MrE's a couple years ago with both a disc and turn plow, in alternating turns. Can you tell the difference as to which plow turned which dirt?
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I have both the rear mount 151 disk plow and a molboard plow, and have used both quite a bit. If you have rocky ground or soil with tree roots in it, the disk plow is the better choice, though in heavy sod it really makes a mess, it will come out in piles, sometimes turn clear over with grass up,etc. If you go that rout my suggestion is to lay it lay for 6 months to a year then plow again. For turning sod the molboard plow is better, though pulls quite a bit harder. Once the sod has been turned under, the disk plow will do a smooth job on gardens, and again, pulls easier. Disk plow is also great for cleaning out road ditches, etc.
 
"SHAZAM" Flash :shock: That sounds like a neighborly challenge Dale (unless 'Rabbit Holler' knows where all the BIG rocks are buried) :mrgreen: ...'Country'
 
'Country' Elliott":oz0c6h2d said:
"SHAZAM" Flash :shock: That sounds like a neighborly challenge Dale (unless 'Rabbit Holler' knows where all the BIG rocks are buried) :mrgreen: ...'Country'
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Country, whats the chances of us takin 'Carol Elizabeth' down to cubarama this year, and we will take a run over to Rabbit Holler's place? :big afro:

Anyone going to DSCF and taking a Long Stripe with a good disc plow? I am sure there will be camera's around, and I like a good challenge. :big afro: :big afro:
 
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