Disc Harrow

A disc harrow is used as a secondary tillage implement that pulverizes the soil by shattering the soil clods formed due to ploughing. It also uproots weeds and turns the soil to mix organic matter. A disc harrow uses the drawbar power of a tractor to break the soil lumps to make it fit for seeding and planting.

There are two types of discs, plain and notched. A plain disc is smooth while a notched disc comes with serrated edges. A notched disc can penetrate deeper in the soil and thus is suitable for efficient tilling of hard soil. A plain disc operates well in fields that have already been tilled or are without thick crop residue. It is ideal for tilling sandy and drry soil.

A disc harrow has rotating discs in multiple sets known as gangs. Every set is connected to a common shaft. Discs are kept at a slanted angle and are attached to one or more axles. The disc harrow breaks the soil clods and cuts the existing crop or plant roots in the soil.  

There is a distinct difference between a plough and harrow. A plough is used for primary soil preparation. On the other hand, a harrow is used for secondary tillage after the field has been ploughed. A plough cuts the soil deeper than a harrow.

Components of a Disc Harrow

• Discs
• Gang
• Gang bolt or arbor bolt
• Gang control lever
• Spool/spacer
• Bearing
• Transport wheel
• Scraper
• Weight box

Types of Disc Harrow

• Single action: These harrows have two gangs. Their end-to-end placement ensures that the soil is thrown in opposite directions. Due to its disc arrangement, the gang on the right side flings soil in the right direction, while the left side gang does the same in the left direction. 
• Double action: These harrows have two or more gangs. One or two gangs form a set of front gangs. A set of back gangs follows them. Due to these front and back gangs, every trip of the harrow works the field twice. Double action disc harrows are further categorized into:
  • Tandem disc harrow: This harrow has four gangs, and every gang can be positioned in the opposite direction.
  • Off-set disc harrow: There are two gangs in this harrow in tandem with each other. This type is ideal for use in gardens and orchards.

How does Disc Harrows benefit Farmers?

• A disc harrow breaks up soil clods, pulverizes and mixes the soil to prepare a fine seedbed.
• Its sharp blades act as a weedkiller to chop unwanted materials like weeds and crop residues.
• This tractor implement improves soil aeration to ensure healthy root development.
• It quickly covers large fields and reduces the labour and time needed for land preparation.

Popular Disc Harrows on Tractorkarvan

Fieldking

Fieldking disc harrows have sturdy designs, which allows them to break up heavy soil lumps easily. Its High-Speed disc harrow can run up to 20 km/h. Fieldking Dabangg harrows use high-quality boron steel discs that have a hardness of 48-52 HRC. They can cover more areas at turning points of a field with the help of the easily adjustable drawbar. Some popular Fieldking tractor harrows are Fieldking High Speed Pro FKMDHDCT-22-20, Fieldking Compact Model Medium FKMDCMDHT 26-18 and Fieldking UP Model FKUPMH 12.

Sonalika

Sonalika disc harrows come with a range of valuable features, including a heavy-duty SG iron bearing hub, adjustment rod and combination of plain and notched boron steel discs. Mounting and attaching them with tractors is super easy. These disc harrows are best suited for light and medium soil. The popular harrow machines of Sonalika include Sonalika Offset Mounted 9X9 and Sonalika Offset Mounted 6X6.

Krishiking

Krishiking disc harrows are popular in the agricultural industry because of their top-notch performance and robust design. Its mounted offset disc harrows are equipped with high-quality boron steel discs with a 48-52 HRC hardness.

Also, Krishiking Tandem disc harrows are perfect for light and medium soil. Some notable harrow cultivators of Krishiking include Krishiking Poly KKPDH-6, Krishiking Mounted Offset KKMODH-12 and Krishiking Chakli KKUPMH-8X8. 

Swan Agro

Swan Agro disc harrows are heavy-duty implements that offer reliable performance on all types of soil. Swan Agro mounted offset disc harrows use high tensile fasteners. Their frames are constructed from the heavy-duty pipe.

On the other hand, Swan Agro heavy-duty compact disc harrows have a tillage depth of 152-203 mm. Their discs are made of high-quality boron steel, and their hardness is 48-52 HRC. The popular Swan Agro disc harrows are Swan Agro Heavy Duty Compact NSCMDH 18 and Swan Agro Mounted Offset NSEODH-22. 

Landforce

Landforce disc harrows are designed for smooth operations even in the most challenging conditions. They are suitable for secondary tillage in large fields. Also, they have a sturdy frame, highly durable hydraulic mechanism and gang angling adjustment with locking. Some popular tractor harrows of Landforce are Landforce Trailed-Std Duty LDHHT9 and Landforce Hydraulic-Heavy LDHHH10.

Disc Harrow Price in India 2024

The tractor harrow price is between INR 70,000* and INR 2.02 lakhs* in India. This price can change depending on the brand and harrow type you choose. You can directly contact us to get all the information about any disc harrow on our platform. You will get an instant answer to all your questions related to disc harrow.

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