Ford 981

[gooseroller]

I just bought a ford 981 gasser, I have a three bottom plow and the tractor pulls it just fine. I now need a disk for this tractor, what size would you recommend?

 

[Ultradog MN]

8'

 

[stevob671]

We had an 8' 3point Ford flexhitch for our 961-D. It pulled 4rth gear (your 8th) through anything, and all but the steepest hills had to hit 3rd. Did try an 11 trail type once but it was a struggle on any uphill and had to hold it up some even on the flat. Would have been nice to try a 9. But if you don't have a lot of acres- an 8 would be good enough.

 

[RM-MN]

I pull a 10' wheel disk with my 3600 Ford, a smaller tractor by quite a bit. When it starts pushing dirt with the disk axel it makes the engine work but otherwise it seems like a good match. Your 981 should be capable of a 12 foot disk if you have weighted rear wheels.