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1948jr · Apr 10, 2014

I would like some info on these plows. thanks

maxwell99 · Apr 10, 2014

they look a lot like the set of 3x12" plows I have.
MF #62
only difference yours are a set of 2 and I notice the chains that I assume keep the coulters centered.

Richard L · Apr 10, 2014

Maxwell those chains on his do keep them somewhat in line as long as you have the jointer arm on the coulter bracket. His has the arms in order to install the chains and yours don't. Of course I know at least one of his arms is missing the jointer I can't tell about his front one as it does not show in the picture.

1948jr · Apr 10, 2014

can you still get the coulters?

Jason S. · Apr 10, 2014

You can get very few parts for those plows anymore. You can find some parts NOS. You can get coulter blades to put in your coulter assemblies from the aftermarket.

1948jr · Apr 10, 2014

I found a tag on the cross beam number 55777 type 14A
how old is this plow

maxwell99 · Apr 10, 2014

I bought these new coulter blades last year from a local farm parts store. They fit the hubs of the old counters.

ben harpo · Apr 10, 2014

The chains are necessary to keep the coulters from hitting the tires and the exhaust pipe if you back up.

I know this from personal experience. I have a double 14" Ferguson plow behind a Ferguson To-30. My field has lots of sticks and roots still in it, which can bind everything up. It appeared the chains contributed to more bind up, so I took them off. Then I learned my lesson and put them back on where they will always stay.

maxwell99 · Apr 10, 2014

Ben,
those blocks or stops on the end of my coulter mount rods keep the coulters from turning around.

notice the stops on the picture of my MF62, this plow was probably made in the early 60's right before trip plows came out.

With 12" plows in heavy debris, the plows tend to plug as they do not have that much throat. But in fairly clean ground they do a find job and follow the tractor almost like a trailer, well balanced.

I wanted to trade them for 2x16" plows as they would have more throat area.

However, I solved the plugging problem, I bought a set of MF disc plows and they will go right through any area that plug these old 12".

Charles in Aus. · Apr 11, 2014

Looks very similar to the Ferguson two furrow plough produced in Australia , this one is from 1951 aprox. Notice that the main arms on the Australian version [ as well as English versions ] have ridges on the edges , whereas the US models have flat edges .

Tony in Mass. · Apr 11, 2014

Here's a few snapshots for your collection Charles. They may be square, I beam, or may taper from I beam to square. It seems in the US, subcontractors made most all the bits and pieces for most fergie implements, so's maybe as long as it met specs??? And like the Coventry spire on heaps of MF castings, UK made bits and pieces?
Whereas in OZ, till when? the mid 70's? If it wasn't local made- it was 'best buy British'? With or without the U...
I really like the patina on yours, it is in a dry climate? Sandy soil with few stones and rocks I bet!

Charles in Aus. · Apr 11, 2014

Dead right Tony , sand and rocks , with a few more rocks thrown in for good measure , oh yes and a bit more sand !.
A few parts were imported from Britain and some made here , the ploughs were assembled in Sunshine , a suburb of Melbourne named after the famous ' Sunshine harvester ' .
These ploughs fell from favour in the early 60's after the disc plough became popular behind the Red MF35, only market gardeners used them in any great number after that .

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