Disc Harrow

A tractor disc harrow is one of the most commonly used tractor attachments. It is used to break up large clumps of dirt to ready a field for planting. It’s composed of metal discs on a heavy metal frame, with different types of discs for different soil conditions or purposes.

Features

The tractor disc harrow consists of the following parts:

• Frame
• Disc
• Arbor bolt
• Spool or spacer
• Bearings
• Bumper
• Scraper
• Disc gang
• Weight box

Importance of a Disc Harrow in Modern Agriculture

• Wide range: Tractor accessories are available in a wide range of options to suit specific tasks and requirements. They are ideal for heavy-duty landscaping jobs and tasks such as digging, hauling, or ploughing on large gardens, fields, and pastures.
• Versatility: Though available in a wide range of types, modern tractor accessories are designed and manufactured to offer versatility in performing a wide range of tasks. They can accomplish tasks ranging from gardening to simple farming jobs, with the ability to do even more.
• Ease of transmission and operation: Modern tractors feature powershift transmission and hydrostatic transmission to simplify operation with their accessories.
• Power and durability: Tractors and their accessories are typically designed with powerful engines to run over rough terrain and pull extremely heavy loads, making them effective in tough farming or landscape tasks.
• It is used for gardening and is capable of cultivating several acres of land.
• The heavy blades can cut through large clumps of soil, weeds, and old crops, making it ideal for the toughest jobs.
• The metal discs can be scalloped and set at an angle making them suitable for easy maneuverability.