been looking at 2 disks. a 1433, and a 1443 sunflower. obvious differences is the 3 section 1433 and 4 section 1443. I've noticed the frame of the 1443 is a little less robust, tube size wise, but seems like there are more total tubes. Doing a calculation, the weight per cutting foot favors the 1433, by about 75#. The 1443 will still be far heavier than the model 1976 Krause I currently drag around. The 4 section 1443 should be more contour friendly going though my dips and over knobs. Sunflower claims 10-12 HP per foot on both. I think this includes the harrow. This is my first stab at considering sunflower, and think I have the numbering system figured out.. 1400 is the series, next number (XX4X) would be number of sections, and the last number XXX3, would be the 'age', or production grouping, On the 1443, there are a few equalizing links, or adjusting links to tune the way the thing levels itself side to side.. Is this a set-it and forget-it deal? or is it a constant fight? I've seen you guys on here with a lot of 1433's, with a lot of praise for them.. but not too much feedback on the 4 section disks.. The reason I'm considering the 1443 is the fact it's got far better blades,(22 and 23 inch) and is about 8000 less than the 1433! |