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WHAT'S NEW
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DISC HARROW
OXNARD, Calif. - A new 11
foot version of the deep
tillage Model 3400 offset
wheel-type disc harrow has
been added to the 3400 senes
of discs offered by the Alhs-
Chalmers Corp. Agricultural
Implement Division.
Weighing approximately 410
lbs. per blade, or 770 lbs. per
foot of cut, the new disc can
penetrate a full foot into the
soil, and be operated at
higher speeds and with less
draft than equal width
moldboard plows. This
results in greater efficiency
in the field and lower tillage
costs. In addition, the
harrow can leave enough
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residue on the soil surface to
effectively control wmd and
water erosion.
There are now five models
of 3400 wheel-type discs in
the series, ranging from 11 to
19 ft. The new 11 ft model
has single transport wheels,
while the other four have
duals. All five are used with
two or four wheel hor
sepower tractors and
crawler tractors.
The mam frame on the
3400 consists of four by eight
inch box welded cross
members, providing the
strength and durability
required to handle the
stresses associated with a
harrow of this size.
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The gang frame is eight by
eight mch box welded angle
construction for more than
ample load carrying
capacity. And, if additional
ballast is necessary the gang
frame has openings to in
crease the weight by an
additional 40 lbs. per foot of
width.
The offset position of the
disc and the front gang angle
are adjustable in four in
crements, while the lateral
position of the evener bar
may be adjusted for three
different settings. Com
bined, these adjustments
enable the operator to obtain
precision depth penetration.
The gang assembly (heart
of the disc harrow design)
has a foundation of 2% in.
square, high carbon steel
gang bolt holding the blades,
bearings and spools. Each
bearing weighs in excess of
36 lbs. has a 2% in. square
bore, is regreaseable, has a
triple lip seal, bearing
guard, and is fully trunnion
mounted. This design gives
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the 3400 series bearings the
highest load carrying
capacity of any disc harrow
in its weight class. Precision
fitting cast half-spools are
mounted on each side of the
bearings, and are machined
to accommodate the blade
curvature. The 13 in. cast
blade-spacer spools are also
machined'to fit the blade
contour. In all, this design
leads to smoother running
and long equipment life.
Each blade is 32 in. in
diameter, and is three
eighths in. thick. Notched
blades are available with or
without hard facing. Hard
faced blades provide longer
life m abrasive soils.
Scraper blades of three
eighths in. thickness are
adjustable, and mounted low
on the gang, so that there is
less chance of material
buildup on the blades. Plus,
they are constructed of disc
blade steel for long life. If
field conditions warrant,
scraper bar supports may be
added for extra rigidity of
the scraper bar.
Extension spools are also
available as an option to help
eliminate furrows when
required.
Transport wheel
assemblies on all wheel-type
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units, are designed for op
posite rotation, providing the
best possible weight
distribution. Each wheel
assembly is controlled by a 5
by 12 m. cylinder for quick
lift, while cylinder depth
stops help maintain the
desired depth for the specific
soil conditions encountered.
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Transport locks are
provided as a safety feature.
A hydraulic cylinder is
used to raise the mam pol|
for convenient hitching of
the unit to the tractor. It
levels the wheel-type disc
fore and aft for maximum
clearance in transport.