old cultivator

[chuck172]

I have an old Ferguson sko-20 spring tine cultivator. I need a tip or a shovel or (don't know what they're called]. The replaceable part that bolts on the end of the tine and makes ground contact.
Any sources?
Update: Found out they're called cultivator sweeps. Mine measure 71/2" at widest point, 2 hole. Looks like they are readily available.

 

[Egon]

One of the local Farm Suppliers may be able to help you.

 

[jeff9366]

Agri Supply has a selection: Search Results | Agri Supply®

 

[kebo]

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That's where I ordered mine from last year. Great service, good pricing, and quick too. (maybe because they are not that far from
me?) Be sure to check the spacing between the bolts, there are two variations, and there are also a couple of different bolt sizes too.


While you are at it, order some extra #3 plow bolts, they come six to a pack for like $2.99, and include the nuts. I would suggest getting them a bit longer than you need, and double nut on the back side, helps to keep them from working loose. The wider sweeps wobble a lot, and can work loose pretty easily.

Happy plowing!

My cultivator after a full restoration:

 

[chuck172]

Good thinking about the plow bolts kebo. Thanks
How would this old cultivator work for pulling rocks? Can it do what a york rake can?

 

[jeff9366]

Tine orientation on a Landscape Rake, York or other brand, is vertical. Tines will grip a rock but if stress grows, flex and slip off, saving the tine from bending, usually. (I am aware York offers construction grade rakes, used in highway construction.)

Cultivator tines (most) move through soil horizontally. Cultivator shovels are designed to disrupt juvenile weeds, not rocks. Operation is IN the ground, not OVER the ground like a Landscape Rake.

I have both implements. I would NOT use a Cultivator, especially a 'classic' Ferguson, for pulling rocks.

A third implement, a Field Cultivator, is a relatively light version of a Chisel Plow. Field Cultivators have narrow points and spring protection for the shanks. Field Cultivators will drag up moderate size rocks. Better at dragging up subsurface roots and vines. Field Cultivator will penetrate to 10" soil depth. New cost, depending on size, $700 - $1,000. Should be available used in Pennsylvania. Old brands: Ford/Dearborn, Bush Hog.

(Field Cultivator is another Harry Ferguson design, from 1936.)

Single shaft Potato Plows and Subsoilers are often used to work rocks in single rows.

Photo #1 - Everything Attachments Landscape Rake
Photo #2, #3 Woodward Crossing's 'Wunderbar' Tool Bar Cultivator (Pennsylvania vender)
Photo #4, #5, #6, #7 Dirt Dog (brand) All Purpose Plow more commonly known as a Field Cultivator.

 

[chuck172]

Good and clear Jeff, thanks.