Walking Tractor Plough: Disc or Share? How to Pick the Right One for 101 and 151 Chassis (8–25 HP)

Choosing the right walking tractor plough decides how deep you can turn the soil, how hard the engine works and how many days the job takes. Many small farmers buy a two-wheel tractor first and only later find that the plough does not match the chassis, the soil or the power. This guide compares disc and share ploughs for 8 to 25 HP machines so you can order the right one the first time.

How a Walking Tractor Plough Works

A walking tractor plough hangs from the rear hitch. As the tractor moves forward, the plough cuts a slice of soil, lifts it and turns it over, burying weeds and residue. It is pulled, not driven, so traction and engine power decide how deep and how fast it can work.

There are two main types:

• Share (mouldboard) ploughs use a pointed share and curved board to invert the soil. They leave a clean furrow and suit loams and fields with few stones.
• Disc ploughs use concave discs that roll over roots and stones instead of catching on them, so they are safer in hard, dry, sticky or stony ground.

Walking Tractor Plough Models and Chassis Fit

Every model below is listed on our walking tractors page. The most important rule is to match the plough to the chassis, because the hitch and frame are different on 101/121 and 151 machines.

Model	Type	Fits	Notes
SH-1P	Single-share plough	All walking tractors	Light work, small plots, gardens
SH-2P	Double-share plough, standard	All walking tractors	General field ploughing
SH-2P-H	Double-share plough, standard heavy-duty	All walking tractors	Stronger frame for heavier soil
SH-2P-151	Double-share plough, 151-specific	151 chassis	Matched to the larger 151 hitch
SH-DP101	Disc plough, standard model	101 / 121 chassis	Hard, root-filled or stony ground
SH-DP151	Disc plough, standard model	151 chassis	Hard ground with 15–25 HP tractors

Our 8–13 HP tractors use the 101 chassis, the 15 and 18 HP models come on 121 or 151 chassis, and the 20–25 HP models use the 151 chassis. Still choosing the tractor? Read our walking tractor buying guide.

Disc or Share: How to Choose a Two Wheel Tractor Plough

Choosing a two wheel tractor plough starts with soil and power.

• Light to medium soil: a share plough gives the cleanest inversion. A single share plough suits 8–13 HP machines; a double share covers more ground when the soil is easy.
• Hard, dry or clay soil: choose the heavy-duty double share or a disc plough, which cuts crusted ground and rarely stops on a hidden root.
• New land or stony fields: a hand tractor disc plough is the safer pick, because discs roll over obstacles instead of breaking a share point.
• Wet or paddy fields: a share plough is common for wet-field work. Fit our convex-disc paddy wheels to the tractor for grip.

As a rule, more horsepower pulls more plough. An 8 HP machine works best with a single share; a 15–18 HP tractor pulls a double share in normal soil; a 20–25 HP model on the 151 chassis handles the heavy-duty or 151-specific two wheel tractor plough in tougher ground.

Setting Up a Walking Tractor Plow in the Field

Most complaints about a walking tractor plow come from setup. Check these points before the first furrow:

1. Depth: set a shallow first pass with the depth screw, then deepen in steps while the engine holds speed.
2. Width of cut: the first body should cut just inside the wheel track, or the tractor pulls sideways or leaves strips.
3. Level: from behind, the frame should sit level with the furrow wheel in the last furrow.
4. Disc angle and scrapers: more angle bites deeper in hard soil. Set scrapers to just clear the disc face.
5. Grip: add wheel weights or paddy wheels in soft fields.

Work at a steady walking speed and raise the plough slightly if the engine labours. After ploughing, a rotary tiller breaks the clods and a ridger forms beds for potatoes, cassava and vegetables.

Maintenance and Spare Parts

• Check all bolts after the first hour, then daily.
• Replace a rounded share point; a blunt share needs more power and rides out of the ground.
• On disc ploughs, grease the disc hubs daily and replace a disc if the edge is cracked or worn thin.
• Clean and oil bright surfaces before storage.

Dealers should order spare shares, discs and scrapers together with the first shipment, so customers are not left waiting in the ploughing season.

Common Buying Mistakes

• Ignoring the chassis. A walking tractor plough built for the 151 hitch will not fit a 101 tractor correctly. Always state your chassis.
• Too much plough for the engine. A double share behind an 8 HP tractor in clay will stall.
• Wrong type for the soil. Shares break in stony ground; discs bury weeds less well in light sand.
• No spare parts. Wear parts are cheap to ship with the plough, costly later by air.

Why Buy Direct from the Factory

We supply walking tractors and implements together, so the plough and hitch are matched before shipping. We offer SH labelling and OEM options, pack tractors and implements in export crates, and ship by sea, rail or air. Details are on our export and shipping page. If you need a full set of tools, see our guide to walking tractor attachments, or browse tractor-mounted ploughs for larger farms.

Good primary tillage is the base of efficient small-farm mechanisation. The FAO’s work on sustainable agricultural mechanization explains why the right-sized equipment matters for smallholders.

Walking Tractor Plough FAQ

Which plough is best for a two wheel tractor?

For light and medium soil, a share plough gives the cleanest result. For hard, dry or stony ground, a disc plough is safer. Always match the plough to your chassis: 101/121 or 151.

Does a hand tractor disc plough work in clay?

Yes. Concave discs cut through sticky and crusted soil better than a share, and the scrapers keep clay off the discs. Work shallow first and deepen in steps.

Is a walking tractor plow the same as a walking tractor plough?

Yes. “Plow” is the US spelling and “plough” is the UK spelling. Mouldboard and moldboard ploughs are also the same thing as a share plough.

When should I choose a single share plough?

Choose a single share for 8–13 HP tractors, small plots, gardens and narrow fields, or when the soil is too heavy for two bodies.

Get a Quote

Send us the plough model (for example SH-2P-H or SH-DP151), quantity, your tractor horsepower and chassis type, and your destination port. We will confirm the fit and reply with a quotation and packing details. Contact us on WhatsApp +86 133 8469 2372 or see every model on our walking tractors and implements page.