Measuring a plow's size?

[porkchop401]

Can somebody explain where to measure on a turning plow to determine its size?

 

[oldnslo]

Width of furrow is how these are sized.

Measure at right angle from land slide to end of share. Most common sizes are 14, 16, 18 inch for ag use. There are 10 & 12 inch for SCUTs and larger lawn tractors

 

[porkchop401]

I am almost ashamed to admit this but my plow now only measure is 5.75 inches . It seemed to be a couple inches wider before I plowed my new garden spot that's 2.5 acres. The ground is sandy loam and it ate the cutting edge down at an amazing pace. toward the end I was having to re adjust the plow to keep it in the ground

 

[sixdogs]

I am almost ashamed to admit this but my plow now only measure is 5.75 inches . It seemed to be a couple inches wider before I plowed my new garden spot that's 2.5 acres. The ground is sandy loam and it ate the cutting edge down at an amazing pace. toward the end I was having to re adjust the plow to keep it in the ground

You should post a photo because that doesn't sound right.

 

[bcp]

Measure like this:

Bruce

 

[porkchop401]

 

[sixdogs]

I think I have seen moldboards and shares like that before. I think it's for plowing places where you want to leave a lot of vegetative "trash" on the surface for erosion control such as gravel or sandy soils, especially on slopes. I don't have time to do it right now but a search of moldboard styles should turn something up. I believe I saw them for sale in a Shoup Ag parts catalog so a search of their site might be helpful. That's what it looks like to me. At least it's a start.

 

[bcp]

Looks like one intended for a 2-wheel tractor.

Bruce

 

[sweettractors]

Measure from center to center on the main beams behind the A-frame. You will get 12-14 or 16 on most plows under 4 bottom in size. Measuring the shares will not be accurate as there are many length variations from different mfgrs. Ken Sweet

 

[DavisRandolph]

I know this thread is old, but I need a relevant solution for the same problem.

 

[Tinhack]

I know this thread is old, but I need a relevant solution for the same problem.

The image shown by BCP is looking down from above the plow.

 

[DJ54]

I know this thread is old, but I need a relevant solution for the same problem.

Picture, brand, and model number, if it has a tag on it of plow is always a big help.

 

[IvanMcbride]

Grab a ruler, the kind with centimeters on it, and measure the width of the plow blade. Just go from one end to the other, and jot down the measurement. You can also measure the length of the plow, by using your cm ruler starting from the tip of the blade and going all the way to the back. These measurements will give you a good idea of how big the plow is.

 

[downslope]

Are there not often (possibly) numbers stamped on the back of the moldboard that may give a hint via Google as to manufacturer and part number? Also, if you remove the share, there may be similar info stamped there on reverse side.

 

[bsekf]

The measurement is the width of the furrow you are turning. Simple on a 2 bottom plow, just measure the frame. Single bottom is a little more difficult. Measurement 12,14,16,18 has nothing to do with the length of anything. Many old Allis plows have extra holes in the frame so you can adjust the width of the furrow and still use the same bottoms.