Fully Mounted Snap Coupler Disks

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   I have a nice IH 470 disk. It's plenty heavy and decent for tillage, but I have been thinking that a lighter, fully mounted AC disk would be nice for fast, shallow passes behind a WD/WD-45. I'd probably like to run around in 3rd in my WD and flip up small weed seedlings. This would be on previously worked ground if I had to delay planting due to getting rained out for a week or two, for example.
Any reason to pick a 20 vs. 40 series disk (or any other fully mounted AC disk models I'm not aware of)? I'm thinking 8-10' width since I would only be going maybe 2-3" deep, but if I'd have to add a bunch of weights to keep the front end down, that might be a reason to go with a narrower disk.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience with a similar setup.

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wjohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Location: KS Points: 1997	Post Options Post Reply Quote wjohn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fully Mounted Snap Coupler Disks Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 11:13am
	I have a nice IH 470 disk. It's plenty heavy and decent for tillage, but I have been thinking that a lighter, fully mounted AC disk would be nice for fast, shallow passes behind a WD/WD-45. I'd probably like to run around in 3rd in my WD and flip up small weed seedlings. This would be on previously worked ground if I had to delay planting due to getting rained out for a week or two, for example. Any reason to pick a 20 vs. 40 series disk (or any other fully mounted AC disk models I'm not aware of)? I'm thinking 8-10' width since I would only be going maybe 2-3" deep, but if I'd have to add a bunch of weights to keep the front end down, that might be a reason to go with a narrower disk. I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience with a similar setup.
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PaulB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Rocky Ridge Md Points: 4747	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 7:30pm
	The #20 disc harrows are a somewhat lighter design and very similar to the model 200 trailer type disc harrows. The #40 disc harrow is a deeper tillage heavier type disc that the cutting angle of the gangs can be adjusted. For what you are describing as you intended usage, the #20 fits the bill.
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IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3736	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2024 at 5:23am
	wjohn, they are handy, have one for the CA's. I also have a 7' 200 pull-type, it was cut down by a previous owner. That thing is handy as a pocket on a shirt!

LaJaMe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Location: wisconsin Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote LaJaMe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2024 at 6:37pm
	My Dad had one when i was growing up. Behind a 45. Handled just fine and was fun for a young kid making the turns at each end of the field. Lift, slip the hand clutch, hit one brake while turning, front end comes up a little, drop and go. M y brother still has one behind my 45