How big a disc?

[CJ3b_jeep]

I have an opportunity to buy a nice older Ford 8' disc for a decent price, needs paint and a few new bolts. Owner says he is not able to pick it up all the way with his Massey Harris 50, he thinks it weighs close to 1000 lbs. I have a David Brown 880e, 42 horse diesel, which should lift 2,600 lbs. I know a 6 foot disc is just too small for it as it would not even cover the wheel spread. Should I be able to pull this without problems?

 

[Daniel Bear Kelley]

Sounds like you've answered your own question. A 6-foot disk is too small by your own statement, and your tractor should lift the bigger disk by your own statement--And you've got a line on what you seem to think is a good deal. Plunge ahead!

 

[Anonymous-0]

The lift capacity is usually measured at the ball ends and a disc sticks out quite a bit further. You should be able to lift it but might need some front end weights to keep enough weight on the front wheels for steering with the disc lifted.

 

[Lanse]

Yes.

 

[Jeff-oh]

You should have no problems