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Example of a great plow!

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2fordsmike

01-21-2004 11:41:53




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Today in the photo classifieds I noticed the kind of plow that I would recommend to anyone, particularly someone who has never plowed. It is a Massey-Ferguson 2-bottom 12-inch model. Ford, Oliver, JD and IH all made similar units from about the late 1950s into the 1980s. One key feature they all have is throw-away (in contrast ot rebuildable) plow shares or lays (the extreme bottom cutting edge). It has replaceable shins (front part of moldboard) and is fully equipped with coulters (the round cutters) and cover boards (the little curved moldboards above the big moldboards). This one also has trip bottoms because it is a truss-frame design probably with simple breakaway pins. All of these features make the plow which is probably 30-40 years old and 10-20 years newer than the old cast-curved beam Fords and Ferguson, a nice plowing unit to take to the field. There is nothing wrong with any of the old Fords and Ferguson plows if they are still in good shape, but most that I see now are worn out, missing pieces and it is virtually impossible to find the forged plow lays or shares (shears to some) that old-time blacksmiths could rebuild. If nothing else try to buy a plow with the replaceable-style plow lays. Mike-Iowa

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Rick H. Ga.

01-22-2004 04:49:29




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 Re: Example of a great plow! in reply to 2fordsmike, 01-21-2004 11:41:53  
Hi Mike,

I have one of the older Ferguson 2-bottom mold board plows with the big wide cast iron plow shares. It still has the original data plate on the plow. I have had it for many years and it still works good (when adjusted correctly). But, I'm not sure how hard it would be to find replacements for those old plow shares. Best regards, Rick H. Ga.



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rich in n minnesota

01-21-2004 11:46:53




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 Re: Example of a great plow! in reply to 2fordsmike, 01-21-2004 11:41:53  
I agree with your analysis of the plow to a point. I have both the dearborn and Massey plow. The Massey is somewhat bulkier and consequently heavier, by 200 lbs by my estimate. I can barely slide it on a cement floor whereas I can move the dearborn around pretty easily. You are right about the throwaways.



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yup . . . Dell (WA)

01-21-2004 12:50:24




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 Re: Re: Example of a great plow! in reply to rich in n minnesota, 01-21-2004 11:46:53  
yup, thats why Dearborn came out with the "economy" style of plow, throw the worn part away..... ...Dell



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Dave(WI)

01-21-2004 15:10:13




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 Re: Re: Re: Example of a great plow! in reply to yup . . . Dell (WA), 01-21-2004 12:50:24  
I was just going to mention, then read Dell's comment. I took my just purchased Dearborn 2-bottom plow apart to sand each piece and repaint. Never had problem with taking off the mold boards or that part infront of them. The shares came off the easiest and, although Fleet Farm did not have the 12" shares, the 14" shares fit the holes perfectly. Also the type of bolts needed can be found easily. Maybe I have the Dearborn "throw away" Dell was talking about.

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2fordsmike...also good

01-22-2004 05:33:05




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Example of a great plow! in reply to Dave(WI), 01-21-2004 15:10:13  
Your plow, was the first Ford-Dearborn to have the "razor blade" or throw-away lays. If you are plowing several acres, the 2-14s are slightly faster than 2-12s. That part in front of the moldboard is the shin. I believe the old forged plow lays sometimes did a better job of sucking the plow into hard ground, but I would rather have your plow with its throw-away lays. Mike-Iowa



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Dave(WI)

01-22-2004 08:13:17




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Example of a great plow! in reply to 2fordsmike...also good, 01-22-2004 05:33:05  
Mike, thanks for the info. Nice to know what I got.



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