Moldboard extensions

Extensions will help on the upslope, coverboards I don't believe will do you any good in this regard. I traded my Kverneland plow with extensions in the early 90's, my shins have just now healed up from banging into them in the dark
 

I always hated to see a slice roll back in the Furrow, for any reason..
We have always used moldboard extensions and they DO help.
Problem with buying New ones is the High prices..!
I think Deere was over or around $25.oo 4 years ago..
I re-built one set with steel from an old set of leaf Springs..they look just like originals..but I think better..!
Ron.
 
Cover-boards-no. My opinion on extensions is either plow the correct speed and/or use the correct moldboards for the speed you intend to plow. In other words ,extensions are a poor band-aid for using the wrong type moldboards for the speed/soil type you are plowing. When we first moved to our own farm in 1961, Dad bought a Ferg.20 and two btm plow for it. That thing would not turn sod no matter what we tried. That was 2nd gear. Was finally told by a neighbor that it had high-speed bottoms on it. Bought a different plow with correct moldboards and it plowed like a dream...still second gear. We tried extensions and didn't help at all. Maybe a section of leaf spring that has a lot of curvature to it but NOT the normal stuff sold as extensions.
 

To make Cover-boards..

Cut the pieces from an old leaf spring, they will have the curve that you need.
An old Single Leaf spring (like was used as a Traction Bar, would be ideal.

I would think the same spring would make good Extensions with the slight curve turned to the rear.

Ron.
 
I always wanted to try a set of extensions on this old plow MF62, notice how straight the wings stand.

It came with my TO35 Ferguson tractor and in turf ground it will not completely flip the ground. I cannot pull the plow any faster than low range 3rd gear as I run out of power, guess I really need 2x14" or 2x16" plows.

if the ground was loose, it does a good job of plowing or turning over the ground.

but the wings have no holes in them and I did not want to blow holes in the wings to install extensions, so I have just settled for some poor plowing workmanship.
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Cover-boards will always improve the job your plow will do, but one thing not mentioned is the condition of your Land Slides..
If they are worn and rounded on the lower 1/3rd and tapered at the rear, they are shot..
I extended the front one on my JD 44 (it was worn bad) about 5".
It really helped and the length forces the rear slice to turn and not "scoot"..
Anything you do will add to the load you will be pulling, but if it is not getting the job done right, ya gotta make some changes..
 

Can't tell from the picture how well the plow is Scoured..appears not to be...
That IS a very nice plow, make SURE you coat it well with Grease, or oil with a coat or cheap Enamel paint over the oil film.
NEVER allow a plow to Rust, you will always have plowing problems until it does fully Scour..

Ron.
 
I've been having these made for some time now with good results.
Extensions will help turn the furrow slice over and help ensure it stays turned over when plowing at slower speeds or when plowing on a slope throwing the soil up hill.

Coverboards will not help throw the furrow slice over, rather they simply aid in covering trash under the furrow slice so it is buried to speed decomposition and to assist in a clean seedbed.

Hope this helps
Moldboard Extensions...to fit JD 30 each
 
First off make sure you have the plow correctly set and adjusted properly. As stated above your landsides need to be in good shape, especially if you have no tail wheel. A properly adjusted plow will not pull as hard as you think. Some plows have a side hill hitch on them to help in this matter. As far as cover boards, I think they help in trashy situations. I also think the extensions would help if you are going the correct speed. Going too slow and the soil will fall right back in the furrow.
 
Thanks for the info looks like the extension are what I need. I don't really have trash I need to cover I just need to the the dirt a little father up the hill on some of my 45 degree slopes
 

You may need to burn the holes with a torch, but GOOD Bits will drill them..
I use Cobalt bits when I need to drill hard steel.
 
I keep the wings painted with plow wing paint.

goes on good and scours off fast.
suppose to give good protection.

I use it on most all my wings and points that set out.
 
(quoted from post at 20:59:20 01/02/15) Will moldboard extensions help roll the dirt uphill better ? What about cover boards ?

I have seen a lot of molboards broken that had extensions on them. Is that because of the extra stress it puts on the very end of the moldboard or because of the extensions hitting stuff either when pulling the plow or backing it into the barn? Or both?
 
cover boards and moldboard extensions will both aid in helping to turn the soil/sod over. I have found over the years that all moldboards are not equal. Moldboards with a more acute angle will cause the soil to accelerate to a faster speed and result in better cover. It seemed to me that the old Oliver plows did a superb job of covering/turning at moderate speeds while the JD plows needed more speed ..and didn't do as good a job. However, as many of the replies have suggested..moldboard extensions are not a substitute for a properly adjusted plow.. they will certainly help..but cannot cure a maladjusted plow. And make sure your wear parts are not shot..shares, landsides, etc.. Some plows will turn the soil completely over while others will lean the furrow against the other ... plow design/mechanics. Throwing a furrow up hill is a function of a properly adjusted plow ..as per the manual.. and sharp well adjusted colters and moldboard extensions will generally help.
 
I had 2 ih plows won't roll the dirt completely over no materr how ive adjusted em I got a John Deere doubt it will be any better because the hills are so steep and sod can't go as fast as in stubble ground .
 

All I have ever owned is Ferguson and Ford plows but from what I have seen I have to agree with you on Oliver plows doing a good job. That's probably why they supplied bottoms to Ford and Ferguson.
 
I've never used the extensions before but I'd guess if a rock
wasn't burried just right and or you hit one going around a
rock pile or a post it would break the moldboard .
 
I don't know what plow you have. My experience is with the F145 plows. Plow adjustment will make a lot of difference. Whatever plow you have, I suggest you get the manual for it if you don't already have it.
Paul
 

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