Disc Blades, what are the facts?

A:

NORMAL CONCAVE

Recommend in light soils and in rocky fields to control soil movement. In rocky conditions, they reduce stress loads on the frame and gang components. In other soil types, especially with 7-1/4" to 9" blade spacing, concave blades also may be your choice for general purpose disking and chemical incorporation.

JOHN DEERE DESIGN - CONE STYLE

Recommended for medium and heavy soils for more aggressive cutting and mixing action. May also penetrate better than spherical blades.

CASE-IH DESIGN - FLAT CENTER

Offered as a replacement for OEM blade. Same cutting and soil movement action as a normal concave disc.

MILLER (NEW HOLLAND) DESIGN SPECIAL

Offered as a replacement for OEM blade. These blades feature a special shallow concavity.

SOLID EDGE

Recommended for most tillage applications.

NOTCHED DISC

Improves penetration in hard ground and slicing action in heavy residue.

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