Question on Plow size

JerryG · Mar 11, 2005

Take special notice of Ken Sweets post. The only thing that I would say different is that I believe that you could go a big as 2-14s. I have pulled 3-14s with a tractor with only 3 more hp than your tractor. I don't know how the tractor weight would compare between the two tractors thought. The weight of the tractor makes a lot of difference in how they pull plows. And to emphasize one thing that Ken said, There are a world of difference between the old MF, JD and Oliver plows compared to the new plows. The old ones were designed for lots of work, not one garden once a year. You might also look at Kens web site, he has some good plows, for good prices.

Argee · Mar 12, 2005

I have a Ford NH 1715 and a 2-14 Dearborn...I have no trouble pulling this plow...you shouldn't either. Once you get it set up and pulling right, it goes pretty smooth.

DaMadman · Mar 14, 2005

I've got a BX23 and a single bottom 12 inch plow and the tractor pulls it like it isn't even there. never pulled a 2 or 3 bottom plow but would imagine that the tractor would handle a 2 with no problem. I do a 1/4 acre garden and I was done plowing it in less than an hour onece the plow was set up.

DaMadman · Mar 14, 2005

oh and BTW I plowed it the length of the garden first, fertilize it then If I can find a decent disc this year, I am going to disc it, then use the plow to plow it across the garden and plow it up into rows. Plowing it into rows across the garden takes a bit more time because there is a lot more stopping and turning around. In years past I would plow and fertilize, then till it with a walk behind tiller (took forever, but was good exercise) then I still used the plow to plow it across into rows, then if I needed to I would hand rake the rows into hills for things like squash and melons that don't grow well in rows.

Soundguy · Mar 14, 2005

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( never pulled a 2 or 3 bottom plow but would imagine that the tractor would handle a 2 with no problem. )</font>

No offense.. but I'd be highly surprised if it handles a 2 bottom adequately. Not only do you need the hp.. but weight is a factor...

Soundguy

Michigan_Mike · Mar 15, 2005

Well, according to JD, the 790 unballasted operating weight is 2105 lbs. A FEL would add to that, but as it's in the front, it might not have a positive effect.
How does that measure up to the tractors you use?