Will my 870 pull a 2 bottom plow?

   / Will my 870 pull a 2 bottom plow? #11  
I's say you could pull it, unless the ground was really slick, weigh down front end make sure each bottom is taking an equal bite.

what you might have a problem is fitting a wide rear turf tire in the 12in furrow and especially with coulters you might have ground clearance issues cause turfs are shorter.
 
   / Will my 870 pull a 2 bottom plow? #12  
I have a Kubota B3030 ( I know, wrong forum, but I also have a JD 318, so please cut me some slack /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and I can pull a 2 x 14" plow in sandy ground with no problem. I think my tractor is comparable in size and weight to yours. I do need to be in 4WD and have the loader on for weight. It pulls it better than I thought it would, 7 to 8 inches deep. I don't plan on doing this very much but I had a lawn remodeling job to do and the plow broke up the sod so I could push it around easily with the loader. In the future I'll just use it to plow the garden every year.
 

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   / Will my 870 pull a 2 bottom plow? #13  
Using the FEL after some plowing.
 

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#14  
Toolguy---That Kubota is a fine looking machine, thanks for posting those pics. It seems to be pulling your plow just fine, I will be in much heavier sod probably and also rockier ground than you are in. I believe I will go with a pair of R1's, should give me a good bit more traction than the turf tires.
 
   / Will my 870 pull a 2 bottom plow? #15  
This is just a thought, but you could try the 2 bottom plow if you already have it. If it doesnt work, take one of the plows off.
You shouldnt have any problem pulling a single 12.

Just my cheap side showing /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I pulled a 14/1 with a 2wd JD 850 with turfs and chains. It would pull it. Problem was I couldnt get it high enough to transport it. I caught myself on roots and had to back around till I was able to go across at a angle.
 
   / Will my 870 pull a 2 bottom plow? #16  
Oleozz,

The R1s will help. Traction will be the limiting factor. Otherwise you should be OK. A 12" plow only needs to go down 6" to do a good job and for food plots that should be plenty. Good luck.
 

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