4m claydon drill power requirements.

[benny6910]

As the title really, what tractors are people using to pull 4m mounted claydon drills. Just looking at drilling options. Tractors I have available are 6155r and a 240cvx. Thanks Ben.

 

[Salopian_Will]

on flat easy ground the 155 will be fine - lifting it and handling it may be a different matter. On slopes with the tines in deep on heavy ground (rape drilling) the 240 could be struggling. We have the blue equivalent of a puma 225 on a 4m Claydon On some steep slopes I’ve had to drill them one way as couldn’t get ‘up’ but generally running at about 1500rpm at 9-10k. Fan is enough to get the boost to kick in so running at 260hp.

Needs all of the 1.25tonne I have up front (probably could do with a bit more) and have fitted wheel weights for grip. A heavy dew in early October can make a big difference to grip.

 

[fergie35]

1500kg weight and 240hp onwards on heavy land with slopes to contend with IMO. Don't underestimate how heavy they are with seed in!

 

[benny6910]

Thanks yes, the weight issue for lifting could be the downfall of a 4m for me maybe.

 

[fergie35]

Thanks yes, the weight issue for lifting could be the downfall of a 4m for me maybe.

The CVX 240 will handle it fine. Just need a good weight block.

 

[Flat 10]

I’ve seen a 4.8m on a T7.270 and I believe a forum member had one on a 6215R.

 

[benny6910]

The CVX 240 will handle it fine. Just need a good weight block.

I’ve got a 1500kg so that should be fine

 

[Hobbit]

We run a 4.8m on a swb puma 175. It goes on a puma 230 for beans.

 

[Salopian_Will]

We run a 4.8m on a swb puma 175. It goes on a puma 230 for beans.

Middle earth must have some kind ground. Beans are the easiest pulling we find - we have the legs on the shallowest setting.

 

[Hobbit]

Middle earth must have some kind ground. Beans are the easiest pulling we find - we have the legs on the shallowest setting.

No, just very stoney. I have been DD for 8+ years so no need to run the leg deep anymore.