Plowing new ground.

[GreenMtns]

farmwith junk, i need to get some coulters for my Ford 101 3 bottom...where could I look for original equipment, or similar new? thanks.

I just rebuilt a Ferguson 14A plow which was built between 1939 and 1943. I started with this link. ntractorclub This web site is devoted to old Ford N series tractors and Ford, Dearborn and Ferguson implements. Look in the links section for Sweigard Bros., Inc. – Halifax, PA. Call and ask for Scott. He maybe the best source of information on getting the coulters.

Al

 

[SCDolphin]

Farm:

I am new to this. Are there new 2 bottom plows available that have that same general appearance??

Thanks.........great write up!

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Farm:

I am new to this. Are there new 2 bottom plows available that have that same general appearance??

Thanks.........great write up!

Yes, but a very limited selection. Howse sells a plow that uses the same wear parts as the old Ford 101, but it's a shearpin trip which I don't care for. They don't come standard with coulters, which I feel is a must, and they're crudely built compared to plows from "the good ol' days". Kverneland plows are quite a bit more modern, and QUITE a bit more expensive, besides being a bit hard to find in the U.S. And the oldies are getting to be harder and harder to find (in decent shape).

Maybe with the resurgence of interest in plowing that's coming with food plots and/or the rising popularity of smaller tractors, someone will jump in with a new line of plows before too long.

 

[jinman]

I had some time to kill yesterday in Decatur, TX while waiting on a prescription to be filled. The local fairgounds is the site of a farm equipment auction today, March 15th, and although I cannot go, I decided to noodle around a bit. They had lots of big stuff, lots of old stuff, and lots of useless stuff, but this two-bottom plow made me think of you, Farmwithjunk. The darn plow looks to be in excellent condition and the coulters and tailwheel were tight and even well greased. I have no idea what this will bring at the auction, but I'd bet somebody will be pleased if they don't pay too much.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I had some time to kill yesterday in Decatur, TX while waiting on a prescription to be filled. The local fairgounds is the site of a farm equipment auction today, March 15th, and although I cannot go, I decided to noodle around a bit. They had lots of big stuff, lots of old stuff, and lots of useless stuff, but this two-bottom plow made me think of you, Farmwithjunk. The darn plow looks to be in excellent condition and the coulters and tailwheel were tight and even well greased. I have no idea what this will bring at the auction, but I'd bet somebody will be pleased if they don't pay too much.

That plow, at the right auction, could bring $350 to $400 this time of the year, maybe even more. It wasn't long ago they were doing good to draw $100 bid. That one looks ready to hitch up and go!

I've been looking out the window at the garden ground all day. It's been pouring rain for the last 8 hours. Gonna be a while a'fore the garden gets turned I'm afraid.

 

[WilliamBos]

That plow, at the right auction, could bring $350 to $400 this time of the year, maybe even more. It wasn't long ago they were doing good to draw $100 bid. That one looks ready to hitch up and go!

I've been looking out the window at the garden ground all day. It's been pouring rain for the last 8 hours. Gonna be a while a'fore the garden gets turned I'm afraid.

Bill (FWJ),

I have just skimmed thru this thread today, awesome job!! Don't feel guilty about the money you spent and the time you invested. It will outlast the el-cheapo tin plows that our local TSC sells.

You gonna hook it up to one of your new MF's too?

Thanks,

Will

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Bill (FWJ),

I have just skimmed thru this thread today, awesome job!! Don't feel guilty about the money you spent and the time you invested. It will outlast the el-cheapo tin plows that our local TSC sells.

You gonna hook it up to one of your new MF's too?

Thanks,

Will

Thanks. There's a sequel due sometime later this summer. "ACTUALLY PLOWING NEW GROUND" I planned on doing some fall plowing last year, but the drought put an end to those plans. If it ever quits raining, I'm turning under a worn out hayfield. That'll give me a chance to do a thread on laying off a field for plowing and stting all the adjustments on the plow.

This'n is for my 150. I'm having a "health issue" at the moment, so my son and sons-in-law have grounded me from the mowing business. Both the new tractors are at my sons place. They did let me have the pleasure of writing the check before they took me out of the game though.

 

[WilliamBos]

Well, all the best to you with your health. Hope you are all better in time to enjoy your new tractors.

I await the second part.

Thanks,

Will

Thanks. There's a sequel due sometime later this summer. "ACTUALLY PLOWING NEW GROUND" I planned on doing some fall plowing last year, but the drought put an end to those plans. If it ever quits raining, I'm turning under a worn out hayfield. That'll give me a chance to do a thread on laying off a field for plowing and stting all the adjustments on the plow.

This'n is for my 150. I'm having a "health issue" at the moment, so my son and sons-in-law have grounded me from the mowing business. Both the new tractors are at my sons place. They did let me have the pleasure of writing the check before they took me out of the game though.

 

[RobS]

Best to you Fwj, you deserve to be healthy!

 

[DLMaine01]

Yes, Farm with Junk, God Speed. You are a wealth of knowledge to all of us former/current/future farmers.
Thanks

 

[Ford850]

Well, it's cold here with high winds and blowing snow, and I already went through my seed catalogs making my 2010 garden list. I have cabin fever and was dreaming of spring and plowing, and I remembered this thread. Lot's of good info in this thread.

 

[WilliamBos]

Well, it's cold here with high winds and blowing snow, and I already went through my seed catalogs making my 2010 garden list. I have cabin fever and was dreaming of spring and plowing, and I remembered this thread. Lot's of good info in this thread.

Sure is.