King Kutter 3 pt disk
 

Anyone have any experience with the King Kutter 3 pt disk? I'm in the market for a bigger set of disks and have looked at these at TSC and wondered if they would work well and last. I currently have about 6 acres to plant and I need something bigger than my small pull behind one now. I have a late 60's AC 170 which has around 55 HP so it would handle this implement. I may also look around at some farm auctions but I'm always leery about buying used equipment.

I think our local TSC wanted a little less than $1200 last summer for the 7.5 ft model. Here's a pic:

RE: King Kutter 3 pt disk
 

I don't have any personal experience with that disc, but I do know you have to be careful buying implements from TSC because they aren't considered to be heavy duty implements, and do tend to bend or break easier.

My .02 cents.

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It doesn't look very sturdy, but I havn't seen one up close. At least it has adjustable disc. I would get a farmer friend to go and look at a good used disc, check the bearings.

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They are not very strudy. Find yourself an oldheavy duty disc somewhere.

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The shafts look a little thin, and so do the bearing hangers. Won't hold up if you've got any large rocks.

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i'm by no means an expert but i do agree with the above post. i have a 48" disk for my tractor and it's built alot more sturdier

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Those box discs by king kutter are actually really nice discs. The box frame is really sturdy and they are easy to adjust. The angle iron ones are the ones to stay away from.



You might try finding a used disc. I picked up this one for $600 and it has worked really well for me.



It is pretty hard to adjust but it gets the job done.

FWIW, Nathan

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Thanks for the replies guys. Seems like there is mixed opinions on this piece of equipment. I'll probably search around for good used one before pullingthe trigger ona new KK disk. I wouldn't mind finding adisk with grease fittings on the bearings rather than the sealed ones.

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We all know they dont make them like they youst to . Ive got an old hico.I found it for 200 bucks.. The one in the pic looks like a new less exspencive copy. It will be well worth going out of your way to find an older model and put money in it, than to get a light duty model and be peeved about spending the money only for it to bend under pressure .thats my best recomendation.

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This is my ancient disk. Bought it for $150. This thing is heavy. Had to narrow the hitch to fit my small tractor.

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So, bake545 what did you end up getting?

I am also looking for a set of discs. They will be pulled by a 1950 AllisWD (not a WD45). It pulls a 2 bottom plow well but I need a better set of discs than the old 8' pull behind set I have now. I can't adjust them much and so they don't dig in very well. Plus, they aren't too heavy.

I was interested in knowing if the 3 point discs work well and if they are rugged. It would be very convienent to just pick 'em up and go. I am also concerned that when Iget in some of softer areas on the slope I'll be working, I may get stuck. If I could lift the discs whenI start to sink I'm hoping I could get out of trouble. You can't back up with pull behind discs.

Also, has anyone had any experience with the above tractor or similar (about30 HP at drawbar) pulling a set of 10' transport discs?

RE: King Kutter 3 pt disk
 

We're in the process of getting the KK disk but haven't gotten it yet, should in a few weeks. Found a guy who had one and a cultipacker for $1500 delivered. Couldn't pass up the price. Sorry I couldn't be more help. And I'd be a little leary of pulling a heavy transport disk with that tractor. I'd either look for a smaller set of disks or a bigger tractor.

What part of PA are you in? I live in Westmoreland but our hunting property is in Armstrong.

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Yes, I think the transport discs may be too much, but my neighbor has a 10' set I thought I may try; just afraid I'll get out in the field and then get stuck. There won't be other tractors around to get me out.

I'm in NW PA, south of Erie in Crawford County.

RE: King Kutter 3 pt disk
 

That my friend,belongs on ole"pigiron".........nice;)