Plowing with a 2305

[bigtiller]

Here are some plowing pics. I bought a used 12 inch Brinly plow but it had a category 0 hitch. JD still has in stock the cat 1 mast to fit this plow but it was way too much money so I made my own to fit the I-match. This makes it easy on and off and just a few seconds to adjust the right lift arm and top link. I was plowing 6 to 8 inches deep in this garden in low gear at 2300 RPM and never had a problem. I never knew plowing was so much fun!

 

[JDFANATIC]

Nice pics! That doesn't look anything like our topsoil here in New England.

 

[Skipholiday]

That's some fine looking soil..

 

[milkman]

That's some really good lookin' dirt, and you're right plowing is fun, and a lot more soothing for the psyche than an $80 an hr. couch, the only problem I've found is, I always run out of plot before I get done plowing.

 

[kvjohndeere]

Here are some plowing pics. I bought a used 12 inch Brinly plow but it had a category 0 hitch. JD still has in stock the cat 1 mast to fit this plow but it was way too much money so I made my own to fit the I-match. This makes it easy on and off and just a few seconds to adjust the right lift arm and top link. I was plowing 6 to 8 inches deep in this garden in low gear at 2300 RPM and never had a problem. I never knew plowing was so much fun!

That is A good Looking plowing Job !

 

[cast_and_blast]

Bigtiller -

Great setup and great pictures. I'm happy to say that your ground looks very similar to mine here in MN.

Scott

 

[ToadHill]

You need some nice big rocks in that plot to really test your nerves.

 

[Greenster]

Nice pic's and looks like fun! And WOW, how about that soil!!! If anyone needs SAND, I've got PLENTY of it here in Fla.....

 

[GordNovo]

I luuuuuuuv engaging the earth!!!!

GN

 

[dmg]

I am impressed ! I like the big smile on your face too ! Thanks for the pictures.

 

[BTDT]

Nice job. I noticed it looked like the grass was dead where you were plowing, and the perimeter is green. Did you use roundup or something before you plowed?

 

[VABlue]

I miss that good midwestern soil... The God-awful red clay in VA won't grow anything and will eat little plows like that. It would take me about three passes to get that deep...

 

[prosperity]

Thanks for sharing the photos!

You've made me realize that I "need" a plow and disc now.

 

[bigtiller]

Thanks for sharing the photos!

You've made me realize that I "need" a plow and disc now.

They are becoming hard to get. I debated too long before I decided to buy one. JD and Brinly have quit making the category 1 plow and I ended up driving 560 miles round trip to get mine. I probably could have found one closer had I waited but I wanted to go to a plowing event with some friends.


BTDT
The grass that looks dead is just garden weeds and quack grass that went dormant and was mowed before I plowed.

 

[Shawk]

Here are some plowing pics. I bought a used 12 inch Brinly plow but it had a category 0 hitch. JD still has in stock the cat 1 mast to fit this plow but it was way too much money so I made my own to fit the I-match. This makes it easy on and off and just a few seconds to adjust the right lift arm and top link. I was plowing 6 to 8 inches deep in this garden in low gear at 2300 RPM and never had a problem. I never knew plowing was so much fun!

Great pics BT... yep, that's the good stuff we have here in Iowa.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I couldn't help but notice the rather content look on your face ! Not a bad looking finished product either. I'd guess that isn't the first time you've ever had ahold of a plow.

 

[milkman]

I know this is an old thread, but plowing never gets old for us with real dirt under our nails and between our toes. I enjoyed the pictures again. Thanks