Subsoiler Question

nh8260 · May 24, 2015

My uncle has an old subsoiler that bolts on the lift arm drawbar that has a broke point, thing is the subsoiler is one of the old ones that is in the shape of a "U" like the old JD pull types. Does anyone know where he could get a point for it? Not sure of what brand the subsoiler is, the newer style points won't work on it, didn't know if anyone stocks points for the older units. My grandpaw used this with his old 8n and it would be nice to get to use it again!!

Richard G. · May 24, 2015

My dad had one like that. 2 bolts to hold it to the drawbar. Pulled it with a 52 8N. I have the tractor now. Put in a lot of black waterline with that thing. If you can find a point that is close, take it to a machine shop and maybe they can make it work. They might can make you a point.
Richard in NW SC

LarryH · May 24, 2015

call link_disallowed days ask for larry we may have one

redneckmacguyver · May 24, 2015

have you considered a welder for the broken pieces? how about a 4h or school welding program? as long as its no too much a build up weld would add more metal. then you could hardface it.

Richard G. · May 25, 2015

Ours looked like this. I would have a metal shop cut and hard surface a point if I could not find one.

The first photo is pretty much what ours looked like. the loop behind it is not part of it.

The second photo is a Ferguson subsoiler.

Richard

Tim(nj) · May 25, 2015

There's a place in England that makes replacements for the single-bolt Ferguson subsoiler point but it's expensive to buy and ship here.

maxwell99 · May 25, 2015

NH, just one word of caution, what type sheer bolt setup does this sub soiler have?

I have never use one like this, but I have used a later model single shrank sub soiler with my TO35 Ferguson.

If you hang roots, rocks, etc:

You need some soft bolts in a sheer bolt mechanism, that will sheer, break loose, if you hang something, you do not want to tear up your lift system.

Just my too cents.

Richard G. · May 25, 2015

They had no shear bolts. They are built so stout, if you hang something the tractor will stall or spin. Never broke anything on the lift and got hung up many times using an 8N.
Richard

flying belgian · May 25, 2015

Why won't the newer style points work on it? Holes in the wrong place? Five minutes with a torch and the holes will be in the right place. Or take an old plow share and cut it to the shape you want. Blow some holes in it with the torch and go to work. The ground won't care and nobody will know the difference. Just take any old bolts and bolt anything on there. By the time you ware the heads off, that will be the least of your worries.

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