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Re: [Market-farming] Tractor for subsoiler/chisel plow
- From: bcluton AT aol.com
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- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Tractor for subsoiler/chisel plow
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:19:45 -0400
It might pull a one shank subsoiler under optimal conditions. But then again why subsoil in optimal conditions? We have a 35-40 tractor and pull a one shank on heavier soils fairly well. In real tight spots it'll bog down. The bigger issue that you'd likely run into with either the subsoiler a field cultivator, small plow, etc. is not having enough traction.
Never-the-less if you have a small tractor lined up you can probably make it work but my gut would be to go a bit bigger. Even getting into that 40hp range with a bit more weight would probably serve you better in the long run.
Brian
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From: Chris O'Brien <scattleberry AT gmail.com>
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Sent: Tue, Jul 21, 2009 1:43 pm
Subject: [Market-farming] Tractor for subsoiler/chisel plow
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From: Chris O'Brien <scattleberry AT gmail.com>
To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Tue, Jul 21, 2009 1:43 pm
Subject: [Market-farming] Tractor for subsoiler/chisel plow
Hi Folks,
I'm a new member of the list. I'm a small-scale market gardener (~1 acre) looking to upgrade to a tractor from my current small walk-behind tiller. I'm looking at finding a tractor that would allow me to cultivate (subsoil/chisel plow and till) 1-2 acres at a time.
My question for folks on the list is this: Would a 30 hp 2 wheel tractor without front weight be adequate to this task, specifically for the subsoiling part of the cultivation? I'm farming on nice loam that is evenly split between sand, silt and clay without any rocks to speak of.
I've read that the rough guide for subsoiling is 10-15 hp per shank, but I'm not sure how 2/4wd and tractor weight plays into this.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter.
cheers,
chris
I'm a new member of the list. I'm a small-scale market gardener (~1 acre) looking to upgrade to a tractor from my current small walk-behind tiller. I'm looking at finding a tractor that would allow me to cultivate (subsoil/chisel plow and till) 1-2 acres at a time.
My question for folks on the list is this: Would a 30 hp 2 wheel tractor without front weight be adequate to this task, specifically for the subsoiling part of the cultivation? I'm farming on nice loam that is evenly split between sand, silt and clay without any rocks to speak of.
I've read that the rough guide for subsoiling is 10-15 hp per shank, but I'm not sure how 2/4wd and tractor weight plays into this.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter.
cheers,
chris
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