Plowing with B7800??
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Dascro
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I pull a 14" single bottom plow with my B7610, so you should have no problem pulling one with a B7800. Of course if you are opening new ground it will pull harder. But I have little doubt the B7800 will pull it even when opening new ground in sod.
Getting a 3 point plow to "track" properly takes some time, trial and error and often times experience. The first furrow is always the most difficult. It is hard to explain how to set the 3 point arms, upper link and the plow itself (assuming it even has the option, some do, some don't) over the internet. If you have access to an experienced farmer that is willing to help you set the plow and tractor up, that may be your best bet.
I spent many years using 4 bottom plows to turn soil as I grew up on a farm. It takes time and patience, but you should be able to cut a nice furrow after some trial and error. You just don't hook up a 3 pt plow and go to work. Just keep trying different settings. If you are plowing new sod, it will take some patience.
Good luck
Getting a 3 point plow to "track" properly takes some time, trial and error and often times experience. The first furrow is always the most difficult. It is hard to explain how to set the 3 point arms, upper link and the plow itself (assuming it even has the option, some do, some don't) over the internet. If you have access to an experienced farmer that is willing to help you set the plow and tractor up, that may be your best bet.
I spent many years using 4 bottom plows to turn soil as I grew up on a farm. It takes time and patience, but you should be able to cut a nice furrow after some trial and error. You just don't hook up a 3 pt plow and go to work. Just keep trying different settings. If you are plowing new sod, it will take some patience.
Good luck
Dascro
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You shouldn't have to adjust the wheels on your tractor. All adjustments you need to make are in the 3 pt hitch and possibly the plow itself.
If the plow is an old Ford, Fergusan or Massey single bottom plow, you should have an easier time setting the plow up than if it is a new one.
But for a little single bottom plow, you should have plenty of tractor in the B7800 with no need to adjust the wheels.
If the plow is an old Ford, Fergusan or Massey single bottom plow, you should have an easier time setting the plow up than if it is a new one.
But for a little single bottom plow, you should have plenty of tractor in the B7800 with no need to adjust the wheels.
Toolguy
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I have a B3030 that I pull a 2 bottom 14" Ford plow with in sandy soil. I have turf tires and the spacing between the rear tires is about 26". Ideally, it should be 28" to match the width of the plow and to center the load so that the first furrow cuts a full 14". Kubota makes wheel spacers that move each wheel out 1.5". Instead of going that route, I have the plow adjusted so that it tracks correctly. If I used the plow a lot I would have the wheel spacers. That way the inside of the rear tire would track closer to the inside of the front tire when in the furrow. For my limited use I just hold the front tire away from the furrow wall a little bit so as not to crowd the rear tire against the furrow wall too much.
Adjusting the track of a 3pth plow is done with the crossbar that attaches to the lower 3pth arms. The crossbar can be moved left and right and also twisted to make the plow track the way you want it to. The crossbar on your brothers plow should have offset ends. The offsets are what makes the plow level when the tractor wheels are in the furrow. The offsets also can be adjusted to make the plow track correctly by twisting the crossbar. When the crossbar is twisted it kicks the rear of the plow left or right. A small adjustment makes a big difference. The plow will want to pull it self straight when in the ground. The crossbar needs to be adjusted so that when the plow is straight behing the tractor the correct amount of spacing from the inside of the rear tire is achieved. On some plows the crossbar is adjusted by loosening some u-bolts and turning the bar. On the newer plows a lever is used to adjust the crossbar twist. The lever makes it easier to adjust the track for different plowing conditions. The stabilizer links on the lower 3pth arms need to be loose so that the plow can move left or right when in the ground. You should not have to force the plow to track correctly with the stabilizer links. It should straighten itself out as soon as it is in the ground if it is set up properly.
Top link adjustment is important, also. This helps the plow dig into the ground quickly and pull level when at plowing depth. Trial and error will help you find the sweet spot. Another thing you might need is a gauge wheel to hold the depth. A B7800 does not have postion control. Holding the proper depth of a 3pth implement without postion control can be difficult. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Adjusting the track of a 3pth plow is done with the crossbar that attaches to the lower 3pth arms. The crossbar can be moved left and right and also twisted to make the plow track the way you want it to. The crossbar on your brothers plow should have offset ends. The offsets are what makes the plow level when the tractor wheels are in the furrow. The offsets also can be adjusted to make the plow track correctly by twisting the crossbar. When the crossbar is twisted it kicks the rear of the plow left or right. A small adjustment makes a big difference. The plow will want to pull it self straight when in the ground. The crossbar needs to be adjusted so that when the plow is straight behing the tractor the correct amount of spacing from the inside of the rear tire is achieved. On some plows the crossbar is adjusted by loosening some u-bolts and turning the bar. On the newer plows a lever is used to adjust the crossbar twist. The lever makes it easier to adjust the track for different plowing conditions. The stabilizer links on the lower 3pth arms need to be loose so that the plow can move left or right when in the ground. You should not have to force the plow to track correctly with the stabilizer links. It should straighten itself out as soon as it is in the ground if it is set up properly.
Top link adjustment is important, also. This helps the plow dig into the ground quickly and pull level when at plowing depth. Trial and error will help you find the sweet spot. Another thing you might need is a gauge wheel to hold the depth. A B7800 does not have postion control. Holding the proper depth of a 3pth implement without postion control can be difficult. Hope this helps. Good luck.
