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2600 disk vs something for rocks

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Topic: 2600 disk vs something for rocks

Posted By: Ron(AB)
Subject: 2600 disk vs something for rocks
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 12:03am

Presently I'm using an AC 2300 18 ft doublefold (I have bent/dented a few blades due to the extra weight I have on it), but I'm considering going bigger and heavier. I've noticed the AC 2600 has much heavier blades but is a very solid disk (24 ft centerfold) and I have rocks, hills and peat sloughs. Both White and Massey have a stone/rock flex or spring cushion option on some of their models. (Haven't seen Deere) Does anyone have a suggestion or preference? Will the AC 2600 handle rocks or is the spring cushion option a better choice?

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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 6:16am

Spring cushion as you call it is more appropriately known as the "Rock Flex" gang.......made for rocks. Consider a 2500 series which is way better than your 2300 and lighter than a 2600.

Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 7:22am

not Allis, but Kraus made a good rock-flex disc

Posted By: Kurzy
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 7:40am

Howdy,

I had AC 2600 24 foot with rock flew gangs. Worked very well with the rocks and heavy ground back in WI. The 2600 cut right in and half the time I never plowed.

Kurzy

Posted By: HagerAC
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 7:23pm

The farm I work at has a 33ft. 2600 and they have a lot of rock in the fields and its not really too beat up. As Kurzy said, the 2600 is an excellent cutting disk.

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30+ A-Cs ranging from a 1928 20-35, to a 1984 8070FWA, Gleaner R52

Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 9:38pm

Get a 1430 series sunflower had a centerfold disc once never again. Neighbor like his Krause

Posted By: SHAMELESS
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 9:46pm

how big are them rocks?

Posted By: SHAMELESS
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 9:47pm

i think...i'd invest ina rock picker...could pay for itself by selling the rocks!

Posted By: SHAMELESS
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 9:49pm

a 1 ton rock will get you about 2-300 $$$ down here! small ones are a bout a .05 cents a pound!