Posted by AG in IN on December 09, 2013 at 18:12:44 from (67.236.102.242):
In Reply to: Plow for f-12 posted by Dave S. on December 09, 2013 at 16:24:29:
Shallow plowing in low gear, yes it'll probably handle 2-12's in some soil conditions, especially today if the engine is in good condition and burning gasoline. As always, there's a ton of variables in play, including, but not limited to (desired) speed, depth, tire size (or steel/rubber), soil types, bottom type/share type, and more.
Even today, I'd personally rather have a single-bottom and not work the snot out of the tractor, and have the potential for some added depth or speed (2nd. gear would make the acres fly by :lol:). It is possible cover as much ground or more with less width of plow in the same amount of time.
As far as "period correct" moldboard plows, mounted one bottom one-way (#90, "quick-attach" or not, hand, clutch, or hydraulic power lift) and one bottom two-way (#86 hyd. power lift) plows were available with 12-18" bottoms.
#8 Little Genuis one and two bottom and #2 Little Wonder 2-10"/12"/14" pull-type plows were available when these tractors rolled off the line. The #37 Two-way pull type plow being 1-16" is a possibility, too. There were also specialty plows designed for vinyard or orchard use. The #4 Genius Plow could be had in 2-10's or 12's, and the #24 orchard/vinyard plow was available as 2-12/14's.
The #3 Wonder/Little Wonder/Tractor plow (1-14"/16") and the #4 Wonder/Little Wonder/Tractor plow (2-10"/12"/14") both came out in 1940, and the earliest of these could certainly have been on dealer lots while the very last of the F-14's were there.
Also, anything deeper than about 5 or 6 inches was considered "deep tillage" when these were new. Most bottom styles at the time were meant for slow speeds.
AG
This post was edited by AG in IN at 18:39:30 12/09/13 2 times.
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