1086/480 disc

[Jason Goodman]

Sorry for the dumb question but I’ve bought a 1086 with six sets of rear weights and fluid in the tires,I’ve spoken for but haven’t gotten it yet a 480 disc,I plan on taking the wings off and just using the center section that I think is 12 or 14 ft,I’m only wanting to rough up pastures and hay fields for reseeding,Do you think the tractor will be good enough without duals? 

[lotsaIHCs]

3 minutes ago, Jason Goodman said:

Sorry for the dumb question but I’ve bought a 1086 with six sets of rear weights and fluid in the tires,I’ve spoken for but haven’t gotten it yet a 480 disc,I plan on taking the wings off and just using the center section that I think is 12 or 14 ft,I’m only wanting to rough up pastures and hay fields for reseeding,Do you think the tractor will be good enough without duals? 

I would think a 1086 wouldn't even know the disc is back there. I pull a 10 or 12 food disc with an M, 1 set of weights and no fluid. 

[Jason Goodman]

Ok thank you,All the equipment I’m going to get I’m getting set up for use without duals, I have the singles spread out for pulling a round baler and don’t plan on using anything in tilled ground.

[Jason Goodman]

And I’ve gotten a JD seven shank ripper I’m going to shorten to three shanks I have a lot of clay and thank that will be plenty for the tractor.

[snoshoe]

If it was me. I think I would be unloading some of the unnecessary weight from tractor. Also I would leave wings folded on disk as weight to assist cutting sod.

[Jason Goodman]

I know the weight on the disc would benefit what I’m going to do with it but I just really need only the center section and can use the wings for blades and bearings if I need them.

[snoshoe]

Just now, Jason Goodman said:

I know the weight on the disc would benefit what I’m going to do with it but I just really need only the center section and can use the wings for blades and bearings if I need them.

Stored on the disk. You will know where to find them.

[Jason Goodman]

Very true!

[Jason Goodman]

And just to clarify my use for this tractor,I grew up in the late 70s and 80s and anyone that had a 66/86 was a big farmer,I bought a 81 1086 tri stripe to pull a roller but mainly because I always wanted one! So I’m getting some equipment to use with it!

[Gearclash]

Yes leave the wings on and folded up.  We used to tear out alfalfa that way with a 475 and a 1066.

[Jason Goodman]

Ok thank you!

[acem]

My 1086 will pull my 21ft 480 just fine in most conditions here. 

[lotsaIHCs]

If you decide 6 sets of rear weights is overkill, I know a guy in ND who would hang a couple sets on his 1066 so you didn't have to mess with storing them!😉🤭

[Ihfan4life]

You should be fine if you’re just roughing up old hay fields and pastures. If you’re on tilled ground you might want duals as any soft spots you’ll quickly find your limits… 

I agree with the others, keep your wings folded and on the disc if you’re not using them.

[Jason Goodman]

I want to thank everyone for the replies.

[Jason Goodman]

14 hours ago, lotsaIHCs said:

If you decide 6 sets of rear weights is overkill, I know a guy in ND who would hang a couple sets on his 1066 so you didn't have to mess with storing them!😉🤭

I appreciate your offer to help keep clutter down in my shop! I need to keep them on the tractor because if I take them off and they lay around too long my wife will have them listed on marketplace,If it was legal she would have a listing for a old,fat,bald man,very cheap!!

[Takn4aFool]

used to pull a 24' 490 that had 20' blades and a 3 bar spring tine harrow on back with a 3688 or a 1066, neither one of them had any weights or fluid on singles. if i wanted to tear up some sod or headlands i kept the wings folded up for better penatration

[Jason Goodman]

Ok thank you!

[Drysleeves]

What's the blade spacing on the 480? That will impact how it pulls but mostly what it's going to look like after you're done. A 1086 should have no problems with either a 7 & 1/2 or 9" spaced 480 folded or not.