Best plow?

Don Tanberg · Feb 20, 2012

My 1949 Farmall Cub is my first tractor and I need some advice as to the best plow or implement to plow my property. There are quite a few large roots in the area. I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks; Don

Anonymous-0 · Feb 20, 2012

You aren't going to have many options if any for a moleboard plow that will fit a cub. Large roots... they will probaly stop her dead in her tracks.

rustred · Feb 20, 2012

i dont think that cub is the tractor for the job at hand. sounds like your talking about virgin soil or such.and how many acres? may need to step up to a farmall M. the roots will win against the cub. my two pennies worth on this situation.

donjr · Feb 20, 2012

Large roots? Any roots!

Shetland Sheepdog · Feb 20, 2012

Look for a belly mount disc plow for your Cub, it's probably your only practical choice!
JMHO, HTH, Dave

maxwell99 · Feb 20, 2012

don,
I would look for a local farmer who has big equipment,
he can come in and have your ground plowed in no time,
he will have a late model plow with kickbacks, that is, if his plow hits a root, it will kick back then reset, not tearing up the plow.
just pay him to plow your field and disk it down.
Do not know what equipment you have, but with the ground plowed and disk you can then order it with your little tractor.
I did the same thing on some ground i wanted to sow down, neighbor brought his big John Deere in and disc it up deeper than i could have plowed the ground. I worked it down and planted the grass. Just paid him for breaking it up.
Good luck and be safe,
remember your little tractor is great for cultivation, not so much for breaking up new ground.
Why take a chance on tearing it up.

if you do buy a plow this is what you need, with those roots, watch video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sE5mhTmaHg

Shetland Sheepdog · Feb 20, 2012

Ayup! That's what you need! I was thinking that the one I remembered was belly mounted, but might not have been, as that was 60 years ago +/-!

Anonymous-0 · Feb 20, 2012

They did make a single bottom disc plow, for the cub, IIRR. It was a belly mount, too. Would prolly tackle the roots better, but the cub might still not have the power, to roll over a 4" root, much less cut it off, LOL!

evilboweviel · Feb 20, 2012

disk plow
cub

evilboweviel · Feb 20, 2012

reg plow
plow

evilboweviel · Feb 20, 2012

plowing hard lots of small roots
look at the right front wheel
cub

evilboweviel · Feb 20, 2012

easy plowing
sandy ground
running in second gear
cub

BushogPapa · Feb 20, 2012

Think about what all will be growing in that sod...

You likely will be fighting many, many hidden Grape Vines and Poison Ivy vines that will tangle and plug your little plow..
You will not be able to cut more than a 3" root and may just break something..
I second the idea to have someone bring in a larger piece of equipment to break your ground...
You will be able to disc and pick up the largest roots and rocks without killing your little tractor..

Other-wise, get a larger tractor to do the heavy work, then sell it later..
A Late JD "A" and 2-14" plow will get it done..or any of the older combinations..
AC WD-45 tractors are reasonable and will handle 3-14" in any soil..
Ron..

flambeauone · Feb 21, 2012

Already been in your shoes, got my cubs plow stuck under about a 3 inch white pine root. Cub wouldnt lift it out and wouldnt back up with the plow down. Had to dig and saw it loose. Im not fooling with plowing new ground again with it. I second the reply for getting someone else to break it up, or better yet buy another old tractor. Everyone needs at least two anyhow.

BushogPapa · Feb 21, 2012

Now, THAT looks like it was a Great Day of Plowing...!!
Nice job done by all..!!

Ron..

Don Tanberg · Feb 22, 2012

Thanks for the helpful advice. Many others have also responded. Thanks to all.
Regards; Don

Don Tanberg · Feb 22, 2012

Sounds like a good idea. I only have about 1/2 acre to plow. I don't know that many would like to do such a small plot. What do you think a fair price woiuld be for the job. Thanks for the helpful advice. Many others have also responded. Thanks to all.
Regards; Don

Don Tanberg · Feb 22, 2012

I like it. How many disks and what configuration? Thanks for the helpful advice. Many others have also responded. Thanks to all.
Regards; Don

Don Tanberg · Feb 22, 2012

Heartwarming. Thanks; Don

Don Tanberg · Feb 22, 2012

My cub has a belly mower which I'd like to keep in place. How would a tow behind work?Thanks for the helpful advice. Many others have also responded. Thanks to all.
Regards; Don

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