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John Deere 55 plows

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Dave H (MI)

03-21-2005 19:55:35




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Does anyone know how many models of the 55 plow were made and what the difference is between them?
I have heard of 55A, 55B, and 55H but don't know what the difference is or if these were the only models. Was there a plain "55". Very much appreciate it if anyone with the Wendell book on JD or other source could look it up for me.
Thanks....Dave




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Bob Collins

03-22-2005 05:16:30




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Dave H (MI), 03-21-2005 19:55:35  
Dave, Here it is in a nutshell, The 55 plow was the first one built and can be easily identified by the cast iron brackets that attach the standards to the beams. They were available as 3 12" 14" or 16" from 1938-1946. The 55A plow is a 3- 12" or 14" rice plow with a clutch lift. The 55B is a 3- 12", 14" or 16" clutch lift plow for regular dry land plowing. The 55H plow is the same as a 55B except it is fitted with an hydraulic cylinder for lift and depth control. These were built from '46-1960. Generally a rice plow had wider wheels and often larger coulters, but most rice equipment could be ordered on say a 55B plow, so it is a matter of contention to positively identify a clutch lift 3-14 plow as "A" or "B". I'd sure like to hear from anyone who knows for sure what makes up a "rice" plow.

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Dave H (MI)

03-22-2005 10:08:29




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Bob Collins, 03-22-2005 05:16:30  
Bob - Was the 55H plow the only one that came with a hydraulic bracket for mounting a cylinder or is it possible that an A or B might have it also? Sounds like just the H, but I wanted to make sure I understand you. I have a plow here that has a handle that lifts the bottoms and also has brackets for a cylinder and a hose holder too.
I suspect this is a 55H but would like some confirmation. There is no cylinder on the plow.
Am I right?

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Bob Collins

03-22-2005 11:19:41




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Dave H (MI), 03-22-2005 10:08:29  
Dave, You say you have a plow that has a handle that lifts the bottoms... Before 1948 the "H" models had a crank for leveling and of course the cylinder for lifting,(After 1948 the "H" had a leveling lever) The "A" and "B" models had two levers, one a leveling lever and the other a Master lever that set depth, none had a lever to lift the bottoms except for the amount they moved while adjusting depth/level which could be done with the plow in the raised position too. If you do not have a lift clutch then you have a 55H, however there are a few plows around that were converted to hydraulic control by having the cylinder bracket bolted on and a small bracket usually welded to the axle. I have yet to find evidence that this was a John Deere authorized conversion ( like a kit listed anywhere) but it wouldn't take much to disable the lift clutch and install the needed parts. That done I can't say what the proper designation would be except "55B converted to 55H" I suppose Travis Jorde would make a decal.... bob

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Dave H (MI)

03-22-2005 15:25:02




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Bob Collins, 03-22-2005 11:19:41  
Hi Bob - I think we are narrowing it down. I don't know what a lift clutch actually looks like, but I can tell you there is no mechanism tied into either wheel that could be construed as something to lift the bottoms. I was speaking out of ignorance when I said the lever lifted the bottoms. This was an assumption that plainly was wrong (the plow is not in a position currently to try the arm to see what it does). This plow has ONE large adjusting arm only. It has brackets for a cylinder that do not appear to be make-shift or after market. I am going to go out on a limb and say that I believe it to be a post 1948 55H. If you think I am wrong, please let me know as I am going to shop for a manual next. Appreciate very much all your help and input, it has been of great value!

Dave

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Cheech

03-22-2005 15:06:18




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Bob Collins, 03-22-2005 11:19:41  
Bob, I picked up very nice,one owner 55 this past weekend.It was on A small estate and saw very little use,shed kept it's entire life. 3 12's,rubber tires and hydraulic lift. Nice original paint,and nice original decals. John Deere 55 ABH. I'm confused.



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Bob Collins

03-23-2005 11:19:57




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Cheech, 03-22-2005 15:06:18  
Ok i didn't mention that part but it really doesn't say "55ABH"it says "55A-B-H" meaning it is one of the three, they are all basically the same and to avoid having to sort things out as they were built and packaged into bundles for the dealer to assemble, it made sense to just put on a model designation that covered all the possibilities.



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Cheech

03-24-2005 06:06:47




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Bob Collins, 03-23-2005 11:19:57  
Hi Bob, Thanks,I was scratching my head trying to figure that out.



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Jack Kohl

03-22-2005 14:06:44




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Bob Collins, 03-22-2005 11:19:41  
I have a 555H that I pull behind a 730D. What is the third 5 mean?



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Bob Collins

03-23-2005 11:23:04




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 Re: John Deere 55 plows in reply to Jack Kohl, 03-22-2005 14:06:44  
Jack, The third "5" means it is a later plow, the updated version of the 55 series, your 555 will have disc wheels in place of the spokes and roller bearings in the wheels instead of the bushings. The trip standards were available on this series too. Bob



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