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Post by Roy@ranch on Jul 26, 2011 19:28:27 GMT -5
I don't pull one a whole lot anymore, but I would like one that is better than what I have. I don't want a new one, just something that cuts well, doesn't ridge terrible bad and one that does not eat bearings. It does not even have to be green. Not searching for one, just opinions on different models.
Roy
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Post by Bristol Hillbilly on Jul 26, 2011 20:32:50 GMT -5
I bought an old IH 490 71/2" spacing this year and even though it needs new blades I was very pleased with the job it was used for. It replaced an even older Kewanee and it was a POS.
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Post by angus1 on Jul 26, 2011 20:39:35 GMT -5
what are you wanting?
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Post by Jefe™© on Jul 26, 2011 21:57:36 GMT -5
IH 475 does the job around here. Older/lighter version of the 490. Was the first year for it this spring but had the notion of planting right behind it cause it did such a nice job of not ridging. Like Hillbilly said, sure beats the snot out of the old Kewanee.
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Post by MoJeeper™ on Jul 26, 2011 23:01:22 GMT -5
I don't think you can go wrong with a 490 or 496.
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Post by jd9600guru on Jul 26, 2011 23:31:05 GMT -5
I don't pull one a whole lot anymore, but I would like one that is better than what I have. I don't want a new one, just something that cuts well, doesn't ridge terrible bad and one that does not eat bearings. It does not even have to be green. Not searching for one, just opinions on different models. Roy Roy, What size and price range are you after? |
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Post by John SD on Jul 27, 2011 7:41:43 GMT -5
Another vote for IH. Usually can find a good one at farm auctions that is not too beat up or wore out for a reasonable price.
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Post by Roy@ranch on Jul 27, 2011 17:58:19 GMT -5
I am thinking in the 22-24' range, with very aggressive blades. I have heard a lot of good things about the IH models. I'd like to spend around 10k, but a lot would depend on the disk, where it was at, and the mood I was in @ the moment.
Roy
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Post by Dave-ECIA on Jul 27, 2011 20:08:12 GMT -5
I am thinking in the 22-24' range, with very aggressive blades. I have heard a lot of good things about the IH models. I'd like to spend around 10k, but a lot would depend on the disk, where it was at, and the mood I was in @ the moment. Roy I don't think you'll have to spend that much on one. You can find a good one for 6-8k. If you want aggressive, get one with 9" spacing. We had one and it would cut sod. Would leave it a little rough, more so than the 7.5" spacing. |
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Post by swontfarmboy on Jul 27, 2011 20:23:52 GMT -5
We bought a IH 470 a couple of years ago, mainly because we were doing some tiling. Been real happy with it, just a big, heavy piece of iron that does the job we were hoping for. Like after wheat, disking in manure, that sort of use. doesn't ridge bad at all.
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Post by unclecracker on Aug 2, 2011 8:38:36 GMT -5
Sunflower makes a very good disc. No ridging and built very stout.
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Post by Hobbyfarmer on Aug 2, 2011 8:46:32 GMT -5
I bought a 32' 496 IH this spring for $5500 in northern Ia. Paint a little faded brought it home and all I had to do to use it was hook it to the tractor.
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Post by kwestfarms on Aug 2, 2011 10:08:32 GMT -5
I use a 20' 490 IH. Paid $500 for it , had to reblade the front gang. Still cheap disc!! Cuts very well , does not ridge. Pull a pony smoothing drag behind if I want too plant following. John
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Post by Rich© on Aug 2, 2011 14:21:33 GMT -5
You missed the boat last year Roy. My 20' Sunflower offset sold for less then 8 grand on Big Irons Auction and was in pristine shape with factory sunflower harrows on it.
Went down to Oklahoma to a dealership to be sold and with the way the farm economy is down there this year, if I were you.. I would look hard that direction to make a buy. They are greedy for business. They won't give things away but you will make it worth your time for the trucking easily.
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Post by sf1 on Aug 3, 2011 9:39:58 GMT -5
I have had a few international disks and my favorite is my 496. I've had a few issues with hydraulic cylinders over the years but it has been bullit proof. Bought in 1985 and ran over 700 acres this spring. I put a hitch on the back and pull my 25 ft packer and double basket.
The biggest problem is my 5 bar harrow. I have to take it off when using my basket. Transporting is another problem because the harrow drags the ground. It's alot of weight on the back of the disk and keeping it up requires some time pinning it up.
Overall a beautiful tool. I would like to get another one so I wouldn't have to remove the harrow. I am getting lazy in my old age. lol
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