Posted by Jim in NC on May 30, 2021 at 10:56:37 from (174.250.128.174):
In Reply to: Cultivator sweeps posted by grandpa Love on May 30, 2021 at 06:01:49:
Grandpa, I prefer homemade cultivators constructed from horsedrawn cultivators that are mounted on a Super A. It is easier for me to change cultivator points than changing the factory shanks and clamps and wedge bolts. I am certain thousands of sets were made by farmers and blacksmiths in tobacco country. If using them or the IH cultivators in our soil I prefer a narrow plow inside so I can get closer to the crop followed by wider points to the outside. I am not a fan of the half sweeps. We have lots of red clay to deal with. If I need to throw more dirt to the plants I'd use shovel points as in the pic below on the middle and even the outside shank. It was important to build a ridge in tobacco to protect from windy storms, and allowed for good drainage which reduced drowning. Thats good for corn also. I also used the ridging discs and what we call buzzard wings to push dirt to the plants. My choice would be based on the soil conditions and stage of plant growth at the time. I would also use a rear sweep at least as wide or a couple of inches wider than the rear tires. I used Super As, a 140, and an IH 274 in my crops and garden. I have experience with Cubs but prefer the larger tractors. I am a fan of your Cub creations and rescuing projects. I cannot seem to post 2 other pics here so I will post them below.
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