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Post by badbrad on May 21, 2019 18:05:51 GMT -6
Guess it depends. Anywhere from 1/3 acre to 5 acres
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Post by biglakebass on May 21, 2019 18:53:59 GMT -6
1/3 acre - middle buster
5 acres - Hmmm. thats some square footage
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Post by badbrad on May 21, 2019 19:21:44 GMT -6
1/3 acre - middle buster 5 acres - Hmmm. thats some square footage It's alot for a 2 bottom but that is all I can pull
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Post by biglakebass on May 21, 2019 19:23:29 GMT -6
what about a chisel plow?
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Post by Foggy on May 21, 2019 19:25:48 GMT -6
Yes.....I think you can get the parts for that plow. I "think" that is a Dearborn plow....but I cannot remember the numbers anymore. Measure between the two beams to find out the width of the bottoms. 12"? 14" or 16". Then find that model number and do a search via google......or on TBN.
I had a similar plow.....and sold mine after trying it out a bit. I have a few inches of loamy soil....with sand underneath. Plowing on my land tended to bury the better soils. I don't think you have that issue.....so a plow may work well for you. I had a 2x16".....and that pulls pretty hard. Normally you set these little plows up to go 1/2 the depth of their bottom size.....ie 6", 7", or 8" based on the above widths.
A 2x16 is 32" wide and 8" deep for example......so you are turning over far more dirt than you would be with a 2x12" bottom. (you can calculate the square inches to make the comparison.....but it's substantial. My little 790 struggled with the 2x16 plow. My 3320 pulled it like a dream.....more weight.
You can also print a operation manual from TBN if you do a search.. Tells you how to set up the plow corrreectly. There is a bit to know to get the plow level and get your tires in the furrow....etc. That's why that draw-bar is offset......one wheel in the furrow and the other on top of the dirt (after the first pass).
Edit....corrected some of my "fat finger" numbers. When setting up the plow....if you are plowing 7" deep (as with 2x14 bottoms) you can set one side of the tractor on 7" high wood boards to level your plow....just like you're driving in a furrow. This will simplify your set up.
The plow looks pretty complete except for any kind of landslide on the back - unless I cannot see it in this pic? That landslide serves to keep your furrow clean and prevents the plow from diving into the ground too deeply. Lots of these parts (including the rolling coulters) got pitched along the way.....as folks didn't know how to set these plows up correctly. Kinda a shame. Put some liquid wrench on all of those nuts and bolts.....and let them soak a bit.
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Post by badbrad on May 21, 2019 19:37:57 GMT -6
Yes.....I think you can get the parts for that plow. I "think" that is a Dearborn plow....but I cannot remember the numbers anymore. Measure between the two beams to find out the width of the bottoms. 12"? 14" or 16". Then find that model number and do a search via google......or on TBN. I had a similar plow.....and sold mine after trying it out a bit. I have a few inches of loamy soil....with sand underneath. Plowing on my land tended to bury the better soils. I don't think you have that issue.....so a plow may work well for you. I had a 2x16".....and that pulls pretty hard. Normally you set these little plows up to go 1/2 the depth of their bottom size.....ie 6", 7", or 8" based on the above widths. A 2x16 is 32" wide and 8" deep for example......so you are turning over far more dirt than you would be with a 2x12" bottom. (you can calculate the square inches to make the comparison.....but it's substantial. My little 790 struggled with the 2x16 plow. My 3320 pulled it like a dream.....more weight. You can also print a operation manual from TBN if you do a search.. Tells you how to set up the plow corrreectly. There is a bit to know to get the plow level and get your tires in the furrow....etc. That's why that draw-bar is offset......one wheel in the furrow and the other on top of the dirt (after the first pass). Edit....corrected some of my "fat finger" numbers. When setting up the plow....if you are plowing 7" deep (as with 2x14 bottoms) you can set one side of the tractor on 7" high wood boards to level your plow....just like you're driving in a furrow. This will simplify your set up. It's a Ford plow i passed on it. Has to be a better deal with less work out thefe.
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Post by biglakebass on May 21, 2019 19:41:02 GMT -6
Get a middle buster for simple compaction reduction. It might be one bottom, but tractor seat time is priceless.
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Post by Foggy on May 21, 2019 19:41:35 GMT -6
Yes.....I think you can get the parts for that plow. I "think" that is a Dearborn plow....but I cannot remember the numbers anymore. Measure between the two beams to find out the width of the bottoms. 12"? 14" or 16". Then find that model number and do a search via google......or on TBN. I had a similar plow.....and sold mine after trying it out a bit. I have a few inches of loamy soil....with sand underneath. Plowing on my land tended to bury the better soils. I don't think you have that issue.....so a plow may work well for you. I had a 2x16".....and that pulls pretty hard. Normally you set these little plows up to go 1/2 the depth of their bottom size.....ie 6", 7", or 8" based on the above widths. A 2x16 is 32" wide and 8" deep for example......so you are turning over far more dirt than you would be with a 2x12" bottom. (you can calculate the square inches to make the comparison.....but it's substantial. My little 790 struggled with the 2x16 plow. My 3320 pulled it like a dream.....more weight. You can also print a operation manual from TBN if you do a search.. Tells you how to set up the plow corrreectly. There is a bit to know to get the plow level and get your tires in the furrow....etc. That's why that draw-bar is offset......one wheel in the furrow and the other on top of the dirt (after the first pass). Edit....corrected some of my "fat finger" numbers. When setting up the plow....if you are plowing 7" deep (as with 2x14 bottoms) you can set one side of the tractor on 7" high wood boards to level your plow....just like you're driving in a furrow. This will simplify your set up. It's a Ford plow i passed on it. Has to be a better deal with less work out thefe. Ford 101? How much did he want for it? Edit.....FWIW....Dearborn was the implement division of FoMoCo back in the day before it all became Ford. Those were pretty well engineered little plows. Amazing really.
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Post by badbrad on May 21, 2019 19:43:23 GMT -6
Just said a Ford. 250 bucks
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Post by Foggy on May 21, 2019 19:45:10 GMT -6
Just said a Ford. 250 bucks Pretty Cheap....but a bit rusty. Likely as cheap as they get these days. Mine was very nice....nearly parade ready. I sold it for $550. about 8 years ago.
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