Ford Series 101 Plow, 2-12 / Interference Issue With Right Lifting Road / 3-Pt.

[jeff9366]

Do the Stabilworks links interfere with mounting the Pats Easy Change? I wouldn't think so, since the standard PEC attaches to the hitch balls, IIRC.

With Stabilworks arms pinned open, it is easy to back up to implement draw pins, set the lower links to same level as draw pins, pull the Stabilworks pins, and push lower link eyes on draw pins.

Stabilwork's mechs would not be needed with the heavier class of 50+HP Utility Tractors, but for CUTS and the Kubota B series in particular, they are a wonderful addition adding strength in a weak area when PUSHING loads in reverse.

There are multiple threads here on T-B-N from owners of compact tractors, various brands, who bent lower links and/or lifting rods when PUSHING loads in reverse.

I have several PTO implements. I do not want to add shaft length adaptors if I can avoid it.

BACK TO MY FORD SERIES 101 PLOW.......PLEASE......

 

[jeff9366]

Re: Ford Series 101 Plow, 2-12 / Interference Issue With Right Lifting Rod / 3-Pt.

The plow cross shaft is in its "normal" position, one hole showing on the right.

WHAT AM I MISSING? i know there is a secret.....

Surely there must be some adjustment, or combination of adjustments, I am missing.....

I suspicion moving the cross shaft may help. But is not a "fine" adjustment and I need someone with Series 101 plow experience to comment.

Farmwithjunk.....are you out there?

 

[vegaome]

Re: Ford Series 101 Plow, 2-12 / Interference Issue With Right Lifting Rod / 3-Pt.

Howdy,

Nice looking plow you have there. I am not an expert but you could trade that plow for one that will fit better if you can't figure it out. If you do cut a piece off the beam, save it, maybe it could be welded back on later.

v/r

Mike

 

[sweettractors]

Standing behind the plow, looking forward, I would slide the plow to the left on the cross drawbar and also rotate the cross drawbar just a little while it is out of the ground and see if it pivots away from the tractor lift arm. In addition, if you get 3/4" to 1 inch clearance between the plow beam and the lift arm, set your tractors sway chains to never let it go any further to the right in the plow down position. Ken Sweet

 

[nspec]

I ran the identical plow on a b2630 using Pat's with no issues.

 

[sweettractors]

Standing behind the plow, looking forward, I would slide the plow to the left on the cross drawbar and also rotate the cross drawbar just a little while it is out of the ground and see if it pivots away from the tractor lift arm. In addition, if you get 3/4" to 1 inch clearance between the plow beam and the lift arm, set your tractors sway chains to never let it go any further to the right in the plow down position. Ken Sweet

In addition, insert a spacer with 7/8 ID and about 1 1/8 OD, between the tractors right lift arm ball and the plow's right hitch pin.This will keep the plow from sliding back to the right. Ken Sweet

 

[kydick]

my thoughts also. i have had a 101 ford 2 bottom 14 inch plow on a 801 ford that came with it in 1960. put it on a 1978 2600 ford some years later. put it on a 1998 3190 ford. then put it on a 2005 TN70da. worked on all of them but had to move the cross shaft so the plow would pull straight behind on each tractor. had to be adjusted for every tractor.
kydick

 

[milkman]

Good suggestion but no banana. I have a set of Pat's EC boxed in the garage. I decided on the Stabilworks pin adjustable stabilizers rather than Pat's because the Stabilwork's mech reinforces the lower links when pushing in reverse. I have a 650 pound Bush Hog (brand) Rollover Box Blade. The first time I PUSHED dirt with it I bent the Kubota turnbuckle check chains, which weigh 4 pounds +/-. The Stabilworks mechs weight 14+ pounds and support both lower links in reverse, not just one. In REVERSE I figure six times more supportive of lower links than Kubota check chains.

Also useful reinforcement when ramming a rotary cutter into the jungle tail wheel first, with tractor in reverse.

VIDEO:

Kubota tractor stabilizers Kubota [url]www.stabilworks.com - YouTube[/url]

I always envied the pin stabilizers on the Kubota "Grand L" series. When someone posted info on Stabilworks I bought and have been happy, especially in reverse.

You lost me with this post, why would there be an objection to running the Pat's Easy Change AND the Stabilworks at the same time? Couldn't you just set the Stabilworks at the right width and back up with the Pat's and then just lift the arms to latch the Pat's to the plow????

 

[jeff9366]

I have multiple attachments that are PTO powered. If I use the Pat's EC it is probable I would have to add shaft extenders to one of more of the implements, which I do not want to do.

With the rigid stabilizers hooking up implements is MUCH easier than without them, the Pat's EC are redundant. However, for the Ford 101 plow, the additional 4" of length on the lower links would provide one possible solution.

I have all the bits suggested by Ken Sweet, plus a few more I thought might be helpful when browsing at TSC. I hope to implement Ken Sweet's suggestions in the next ten days, I have been occupied with other projects recently.

 

[beckmurph]

If you move your top link to the lower hole on your tractor and use the lower hole on your plow, would that bring the top of the plow closer to the tractor and pitch that bar down some.
Also, if every thing is tight on your 3ph, there shouldn't be any movement in the plow, and that bar should not hit anything.
When you are plowing, will the left side of the tractor be higher than the right. Would this allow for a different adjustment on the side link?
I have never used a plow, so this may be of no help. :laughing: