Disc Harrow
Fast shallow soil preparation.
What it is used for
Fast shallow soil preparation.
How to operate it
Lower the harrow and work the field in parallel passes at its rated working speed.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor rear hitch | Shallow, fast seedbed preparation. | Normally needs less power than a deep cultivator of similar width. |
Procedure
- Attach the disc harrow to a tractor that meets its power requirement and add ballast if steering or traction becomes light.
- Move to a straight field edge and unfold the implement if it has transport sections.
- Lower the disc harrow fully into its working position before accelerating to working speed.
- Make straight parallel passes with enough overlap to avoid untouched strips; watch the field texture/state behind the implement as confirmation.
- Lift the implement before headland turns so it does not drag sideways through the soil, then line up and lower for the next pass.
- Use as a fast shallow cultivation option; shallow working can have different weed/stone consequences from deeper cultivation.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Cultivator: conventional alternative.
Direct drilling: fewer passes where supported.
Practical tips
- Some soil tools can bring stones to the surface; inspect the field afterwards.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.