Dearborn plow help

[bamatoolmaker]

Bob how much does the cast part weigh?Is it cast iron or cast steel?Foundry patterns are mainly what I do for a living.I know dealers are in business to make a profit and so am I.If there is a demand for these types of castings I might just be able to save you good folks a lot of money.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Got to differ with you here. I've got a Dearborn 10-8 which precedes the current subject plow by maybe 5-10 years. The local NH dealer had both the shares and the 5/8" bolts for the tail wheel. Here's the deal: Shares were $150 each for steel and bolts were about $7.00 each. Much expensivo! I found cast shares up in Pittsburg for $65 each so I bought 2....(didn't need but 1...) but had to buy the bolts from the NH dealer. He had them in stock. BobG in VA

He's the exception rather than the rule. Unless he's got an inside line to a cave full of plow parts, those are hard to come by. Plow bolts aren't hard to get. That price should be of some indication as to how scarce they are. Shares for a 101 can be had for around $12 to $14 each.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Bob how much does the cast part weigh?Is it cast iron or cast steel?Foundry patterns are mainly what I do for a living.I know dealers are in business to make a profit and so am I.If there is a demand for these types of castings I might just be able to save you good folks a lot of money.

I'm thinkin' they're cast iron, at least that's what they appear to be. The finish isn't like steel. I'll see if I can take a picture of the cast one and the steel one on the plow. BobG in VA

 

[ToadHill]

Based on what I saw in picture #3. Those tractor tires and wheels need to spend a lot more time in the dirt.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

I guess I should have mentioned how much usage I wanted to get. I've got about 12 acres of sandy loam that I want to replant for pasture next spring. After that it might see 2-3 acres per year total. So if I can get this wobbly coulter hub fixed it should get the job done? Is this coulter really necessary since my currrent pasture isn't thick sod.

So the tips on the shares are welded. And that's probably why one seems to be bent downward more than the other. From things that I've read, there should be a number on the back of the share to match to a replacement? Any clue what these usually go for?

Any tips on where to find these parts?

Thank
Thomas

TXTom: Do a search on "Sweigard Bros. Inc." They are a big NH dealer in PA that I got the cast shares from for my Dearborn 10-8. I'm pretty sure they can help you with anything you need. Good folks. Good Luck and keep us posted on your search. BobG in VA

 

[TxTom]

Based on what I saw in picture #3. Those tractor tires and wheels need to spend a lot more time in the dirt.

Good thing I didn't show the whole tractor after being waxed and buffed twice.....

Thanks for all the replys so far. I got one of the shares off last night to get the number from it and to see if I can match it to a couple of places around here. If not then I'll have to look into mail order.

I'm not even going to say how much I gave for this. Chalk it up to learning I guess.

Thomas