Need help with plow?

[Ford850]

I'd plow it as is, and if it is tough going just raise it some to plow shallow the first year. Your disc will take care of the rest. You might want to add some weight to the disc to get it to cut faster too.
the second year you'll be able to plow a little deeper if needed. We're talking food plots, so no need to go overboard with the depth.

 

[mbohuntr]

I was concerned with the tree roots bending the plow. If you ripped the roots near the tree, they would flip out with the sod rather than snag the bottoms.

 

[HCJtractor]

I still have doubts about this plow. Snag one rock or root and there is a good chance you will bend something. I agree this is a good price, but for only a hundred or so more, you can get a trip plow. Coulters are nice and expensive, but you really don't need them for food plots. I also don't like the type of shares. If you bend one, I really doubt you will find one at any cost, whereas the more modern "economy" shares and shins are readily available. After having trashed my plow similar to this and lost several hundred and wasted hours spent restoring it, I would never buy another one without trip protection at any cost. The plots I was plowing had been planted for years and disked many times, but all it takes is one hidden rock or root. Your tractor may be too big for this also. (or buy it and sell it at a profit, then buy a good Ford trip plow) But if you use it, bend it, it's worth nothing, except for parts.

 

[sweettractors]

I still have doubts about this plow. Snag one rock or root and there is a good chance you will bend something. I agree this is a good price, but for only a hundred or so more, you can get a trip plow. Coulters are nice and expensive, but you really don't need them for food plots. I also don't like the type of shares. If you bend one, I really doubt you will find one at any cost, whereas the more modern "economy" shares and shins are readily available. After having trashed my plow similar to this and lost several hundred and wasted hours spent restoring it, I would never buy another one without trip protection at any cost. The plots I was plowing had been planted for years and disked many times, but all it takes is one hidden rock or root. Your tractor may be too big for this also. (or buy it and sell it at a profit, then buy a good Ford trip plow) But if you use it, bend it, it's worth nothing, except for parts.

Keep in the back of you mind, when making a decision, that plow is about 60 years old and ain't nobody broke it yet. Tomorrow I will post some trip plow pictures and prices. I guess, the more options, the better it is. Ken Sweet

 

[HCJtractor]

Ken, you always have good advice. I appreciate your input and knowledge! I also might add that he needs to look closely at each bottom and make sure it has not been "sprung" My plow like his got bent. The J shapped support was slightly bent so the bottom share edges were not parallel, which affected how it engaged the soil. Most casual observers would not have noticed this, but it really hurt its performance. Your comment about "hasn't broken yet" caused me to wonder if that was the case. He needs to set the plow on something flat (concrete would be best) and make sure each bottom sits at the same angle. I am an expert on screwing up this plow! I bought two of the long bolts ($25 each) and many of the shorter bolts after breaking them. Bent a share. Then I bent the main diagonal frame and had to have one made ($50) before reassembling it. I then noticed the sprung J frame. I sold it at a bargain price and took a huge beating. That's why I am cautious about this one.

Yes, I was pulling it with too big a tractor, but it was my first encounter with a plow and even after reading hours of posts here, no one ever discussed how the size of a tractor affects plow selection. So I was uninformed and ignorant. It was and expensive mistake. I lost at least $200 on this plow.

By the way, I always look over what you have for sale and enjoy your posts and pictures. Wish you were closer. Some day I may buy something from you if I can figure out the shippng.

 

[duckhunter27]

I plan to go look at this plow today. By the pic's i have seen i am excited about it and plan to buy it I also got the guy donwn to $150. and i am more then will to risk that amount on a plow i know i can buy better plows but as i said i will use this plow for food plots which i have 4 small plots if it works at all i will be happy with help from you guys i know what to look for when i get there to check it out if anything is to messed up i will just keep looking as i have found 2 other plows a furgesson and a international. I also figure as far as the roots and rocks which we dont have many in nebraska i will go very slow the first time i plow these spots and maybe even drag box blade with rippers down first should be fine not like i have a 100 acreas to plow. I have bout a box blade and a phd used and been very happy with both of them and i and i also bought them with help from people on here i might be due to get screwed on plow but i am still excited and will do best i can. If i buy it there will be working pics and more updates to come to see how this pans out.

 

[HCJtractor]

That is a good deal on that plow. I bought mine for $400, and it did not have coulters. What will you use after plowing? We first bush hog, then plow, and then disk, and then drag a home made leveling drag. The plow really speeds things up, especially when the ground is dry and hard and the disk doesn't want to sink in. Of course the plow leaves the ground pretty rough so it will need to be chopped up and levelled. I also found the plow works better if the stubble is cut first with a rotary cutter, or if not, the plow clogs up with debris. The few plots that had herbicide applied first plowed even better. Good luck!

 

[maybar]

In NE I'd be more concerned with hooking a natural gas pipe line that has nearly surfaced because of soil erosion over the years than hitting a rock or root. Rocks and roots won't hurt you or your equipment nearly as bad.

 

[duckhunter27]

I have sprayed round up and killed grass then tried to disc didnt work well That is way i am looking for a plow plan to spray with round up mow short then plow then disc then I also have a cpl harrows i pull around to break up and levell. I think it will work great doing it this way.

 

[clemsonfor]

I have sprayed round up and killed grass then tried to disc didnt work well That is way i am looking for a plow plan to spray with round up mow short then plow then disc then I also have a cpl harrows i pull around to break up and levell. I think it will work great doing it this way.

i think i would mow then spray glyphosate.