IH 55 chisel plow lift question

steveinohio · Feb 25, 2017

I recently purchased a IH 55 10 shank chisel plow with 3 inch twisted shanks. Purchased an Owner's Manual and it stated to use a 3 1/2 x 8 inch hydraulic cylinder. I have a number 3 x 8 cylinders and was wondering if one of them would work. Do I have to get a larger one? I ask because my 15 foot JD 1100 field cultivator with spike harrow uses a 3 x 8 and works fine. Any assistance is always appreciated.

flying belgian · Feb 25, 2017

It'll work fine. The raise time will just be a little faster.

paul · Feb 27, 2017

Should be fine.

If the tractor is old or the hyd pump is weak it may not lift it with the smaller cylinder. But I wouldn't think so. If the tractor doesn't lift it, you didn't hurt anything, just need to get the bigger cyclinder then....

A smaller cylinder might have a weaker shaft where the rod connects to the clevis, and could break more easily. But I sure wouldn't worry about that in this case. I don't see it being an issue.

I'd pin it in and go, not worry about it.

Paul

IH 55 chisel plow lift question

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