Chisel Plow for a 2955 John Deere?

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What size chisel plow would a John Deere 2955 (80 HP) tractor pull. Tractor is 2WD, tires aren't loaded and has a few suitcase weights on the front.
 
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my 50 hp john deere pulls a 9 shank like a knife through butter, but in "new ground" which is TOUGH. I hardly ever have to engage front wheel assist, and only when it is so muddy i should park the tractor anyway. if I were you, get a 11 or 13 shank, you can always remove shanks!!!
 
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Big difference in some chisel plows. Big difference in what some people do, or expect from a chisel plow.

2955 was sort of a "mid-framed" tractor from Deere's line. I had a 4250. Just one generation earlier, it was a bit larger and heavier, plus 30 more hp, and with weights and fluid in tires, probably 4000 lbs heavier, PLUS MFWD. I used a 9 shank DMI chisel plow that would just about stop the 4250 in its shadow when dropped below 10" deep. We have lots of clay here.
 
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My experience had been similar with the heavier, larger framed chisels. We've pulled an 11 shank (12' wide) with a 120hp tractor and it was a load at times for it some the dry, hard soils we have. Now, I have a little light-duty 7 shank with spring trips that I use with my 8n, but it's an entirely different type of implement weighing less and requiring less hp per shank to use.

So, I still wouldn't go over 9 shanks for your 2955 if you are going to use it as any real primary/deep tillage at any reasonable speed. If it handles it fine then you can simple move a little faster.
 
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Thanks to everyone for their helpful information. Jason
 
 

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