Choosing a plough for your tractor is not easy. Most farmers already have a favorite attachment that they use to clear, plant, plough and reap their fields. In fact, Jim and Mark Koenigs were the same but that was until they started cultivating soybeans and narrow-row corn. They realized that these crops left behind a large amount of residue in the form of corn stalks and soybean stems. Their ordinary field cultivator could not get through to the mat of residue and this was when they decided to invest in a disc harrow.

What Makes a Disc Harrow Valuable to Farmers?

Tillage practices have evolved over the years but disc harrow ploughs are still very useful to the farmer. Previously, they were used to prepare the seedbed for planting but now, they are used to manage crop residue. The plough is now preferred to cut crop residue into tiny pieces and mix it into the soil.

The tilted discs of the plough lift soil, aerate it, and mix it into the ground preparing it for seeding it as well. With the right plough, it is also possible to level ruts in the ground created by grain carts. Farmers now also prefer to use ploughs like the Athens Plow Model 52 to warm the soil. By lifting and aerating the soil, it prepares the ground for seeds, warms the soil, and ensures higher yields.

Although every farmer might have a personal preference, the Athens Plow Model 52 is one of the best disc harrow plows on the market. Made by the Athens Plow Company, the disc harrow is made with the best steel tubing available. The thick truss-braced and reinforced frame is designed to resist twisting and bending forces and ensure easy lifting of soil and plant mass. The square rolled steel is more about 1.13” thick and it ensures straight pulling actions.

The thick rolled steel also keeps the bearings and discs in alignment. The plough can also straight pull and maneuver in small fields or wild plots. The rows of concave discs are arranged in an ‘X’ pattern placed at an angle to each other. The angled arrangement of the discs ensures that residue is diced as small as possible and soil is pulled up and mixed with the residue resulting in an even layer of mulch.

Apart from this essential function, the Athens Plow Model 52 can also control weed growth and incorporate surface-applied manure into the ground for every crop. The new and improved Athens Plow Model 52 is also built heavier with 18” to 20” diameter disc blades relube quadraseal ball bearings, gang wrench, Cat.I hitch free link, and a 1.13″ square cold rolled axle.

If you are interested in learning more, especially about the exclusive whopping discount, mail us at sales@tractorexport.com or call us direct at +1 (786) 375-5409. We will be happy to help you find out more about this impressive, super-useful accessory for your farming needs.