Leinbach plows and disk harrow

[HCJtractor]

You guys would be a lot better off with a set of older plows that have good metal on them like this one. They will outlast you. Any of these new plows are going to be in the weld shop for repairs to the framing. Been there and done that. A plow like I have in the picture will stall out the tractor before the beams will bend. Ken Sweet

Sorry Ken, but I must disagree with you on that. I had a plow just like that. I restored it and had it looking good. It lasted 3 days before I trashed it. Actually trashed it twice. First time I broke 4 of the 5/8" grade 8 bolts in one snap. Replaced them, and the next day, broke the same bolts, bent the diagonal frame member, and sprung one of the J shaped frames.

I do agree that old plows are better than new. But to be safe, get one with trip protection. Spent all afternoon today plowing with my Ford 101, and popped about a dozen shear pins, but that is no big deal. I was in low 2nd gear going slow. My M -6800 Kubota is just too powerful and heavy for a plow like what you have pictured. I will admit that plow would probably do just fine with a 25 or 30 horse. But why chance it, get a trip protection plow, as they are about the same price.

As far as Leinbach, I am very unimpressed with their products. I have the 24 disc 20" lift disc and it is a constant problem. The 3 point attachment system is weak, the axles are only 1 inch and bend easily, and the discs are light duty. Plus it just does not work well, even after I added 300 lbs. of steel. Again, if you have a small tractor and disc nice soil, it would probably be adequate, but I would never buy another. I would much rather spend the extra dollars for a much heavier duty one or find an old one to restore. I see Leinbach as light duty for occassional use, with smaller tractors. Just my opinion. (my Leinbach is for sale, can't wait to get rid of it!)

 

[sweettractors]

Sorry Ken, but I must disagree with you on that. I had a plow just like that. I restored it and had it looking good. It lasted 3 days before I trashed it. Actually trashed it twice. First time I broke 4 of the 5/8" grade 8 bolts in one snap. Replaced them, and the next day, broke the same bolts, bent the diagonal frame member, and sprung one of the J shaped frames.

I do agree that old plows are better than new. But to be safe, get one with trip protection. Spent all afternoon today plowing with my Ford 101, and popped about a dozen shear pins, but that is no big deal. I was in low 2nd gear going slow. My M -6800 Kubota is just too powerful and heavy for a plow like what you have pictured. I will admit that plow would probably do just fine with a 25 or 30 horse. But why chance it, get a trip protection plow, as they are about the same price.

As far as Leinbach, I am very unimpressed with their products. I have the 24 disc 20" lift disc and it is a constant problem. The 3 point attachment system is weak, the axles are only 1 inch and bend easily, and the discs are light duty. Plus it just does not work well, even after I added 300 lbs. of steel. Again, if you have a small tractor and disc nice soil, it would probably be adequate, but I would never buy another. I would much rather spend the extra dollars for a much heavier duty one or find an old one to restore. I see Leinbach as light duty for occassional use, with smaller tractors. Just my opinion. (my Leinbach is for sale, can't wait to get rid of it!)

What in the world were you pulling those plows with? We pull those solid beam plows in rock and clay with 135 and 150 MF and 2000 and 3000 and Fords and all 37 to 50 hp tractors with 2 wheel drive and loaded with ballast and when we hit a ledge of limestone rock, the tractor will stop and spinout before damaging the plow. Most of the Ford 101 series plows were spring trip plows. That is what you should try to find to replace the shear pin headache. Ken Sweet

 

[HCJtractor]

I was pulling with a M 6800 Kubota, loaded tires, 4WD. That was my first plow and I didn't know any better. Obviously, there was a mis-match. I don't see too many spring type trips around here. But replacing the shear bolts takes only a few seconds, so it really isn't a problem. My plow now is a 3 bottom and it really works great.

 

[sweettractors]

I was pulling with a M 6800 Kubota, loaded tires, 4WD. That was my first plow and I didn't know any better. Obviously, there was a mis-match. I don't see too many spring type trips around here. But replacing the shear bolts takes only a few seconds, so it really isn't a problem. My plow now is a 3 bottom and it really works great.

Here is a 3-14 Ford 101 series with spring trip, not shear pins. Ken Sweet

 

[Dargo]

Here is a 3-14 Ford 101 series with spring trip, not shear pins. Ken Sweet

I'm similar as the previous poster; I have a 'like new' condition Ferguson 2-14 plow probably made in the 40's that was a good fit when I had a JD 770. Now with a JD 5525 with cab and loaded oversized tires with the pump turned up just a bit I probably weigh over 12,000 with my FEL and JD 84" Worksite bucket and have about 100 hp. I'm afraid that would be enough to destroy a good plow if I got into something too hard.

I wonder if I could pull a 4 bottom with an honest 100 hp and that weight with about 90% R1 tires? I don't want to part with my great old plow before I get a larger one, but it's honestly way too small and would make things way too slow. I am considering putting about 50 acres of some property I have out in corn or beans. I will need to spend some time on my excavator taking out stumps and rocks and track loader shaping things a bit more like I want them. Then I need to plow and disc quite a bit.

I have some Leinbach and KK implements and they are about what I expect for cheap implements. No insult intended, but that's what they are. If I needed to use them a lot, I would have gone with better quality. For limited use, and watch out for things, they are okay. Certainly not made like my older stuff.

 

[sweettractors]

You can't pull a 2-14 plow with anything bigger than around a 50 hp tractor. The rear tires are wider than the plow furrow. Say, you have 16 inch wide tires on the rear, you would need the plow to take 16 inches to clear the furrow for the tire to drop down in the next pass around the field. Dargo, You would be fine with 4 or 5 bottom plows and a 14-16 ft wheel disc. Ken Sweet

 

[Rick Doe]

You guys would be a lot better off with a set of older plows that have good metal on them like this one. They will outlast you. Any of these new plows are going to be in the weld shop for repairs to the framing. Been there and done that. A plow like I have in the picture will stall out the tractor before the beams will bend. Ken Sweet

Can you tell me what brand plow this is in the pic and maybe where I can find parts for it. I picked one up that looks just like it for $100.00 but needs quite a bit of work. Please advise........

rick@ccigroup.com

 

[sweettractors]

Can you tell me what brand plow this is in the pic and maybe where I can find parts for it. I picked one up that looks just like it for $100.00 but needs quite a bit of work. Please advise........

rick@ccigroup.com

That plow is a Ford or Dearborn. Ferguson and Massey are also similar. If you have a 3 piece setup, we have parts. If it is a 2 piece setup, parts are not available. Ken Sweet

 

[Rick Doe]

That plow is a Ford or Dearborn. Ferguson and Massey are also similar. If you have a 3 piece setup, we have parts. If it is a 2 piece setup, parts are not available. Ken Sweet

Ok, thank you for your prompt response. Reckon I'm out of luck......bought it knowing the shares needed replaced and was hoping to be able to find parts to add back the coulters with their legs. Thanks again for your help.