H1 plow beam

Dwashebek · Mar 21, 2017

I have a John Deere H1 plow and the beam has a "dogleg", meaning it's not a straight offset from front to back. Was it engineered like that?

Thank you!

msteinblock · Mar 21, 2017

I hope so, mine has it too!

LA in WI · Mar 21, 2017

JD made that plow so you could install two different sizes of moldboards on that same plow. For example, if the plow is set up for 2-14" moldboards, you could switch the frames around and you could go with two 16" moldboards. It was a good idea but a lot of work to do so.
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msteinblock · Mar 21, 2017

(quoted from post at 20:15:00 03/21/17) JD made that plow so you could install two different sizes of moldboards on that same plow. For example, if the plow is set up for 2-14" moldboards, you could switch the frames around and you could go with two 16" moldboards. It was a good idea but a lot of work to do so.
LA in WI

?? The H1 mounted plow for the H tractor is a single bottom plow. Are you thinking of the other two bottom pull type plows?

Dwashebek · Mar 22, 2017

Thanks Gentlemen!

LA in WI · Mar 22, 2017

(quoted from post at 04:22:01 03/22/17)

(quoted from post at 20:15:00 03/21/17) JD made that plow so you could install two different sizes of moldboards on that same plow. For example, if the plow is set up for 2-14" moldboards, you could switch the frames around and you could go with two 16" moldboards. It was a good idea but a lot of work to do so.
LA in WI

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?? The H1 mounted plow for the H tractor is a single bottom plow. Are you thinking of the other two bottom pull type plows?

Whoops! I didn't look closely to see the H tractor info! Yes, I was thinking about a JD 2-14" trailer plow I once had.
LA in WI

msteinblock · Mar 22, 2017

Haha, you had me thinking for sure. I was trying to figure out how to flip it...then saw you mentioned two bottoms.

Dwashebek · Mar 22, 2017

So, just to confirm, your "beam", which is offset, has a dogleg to it as well? I'm wondering if it was engineered to have it?

Mike(NEOhio) · Mar 22, 2017

Mine's the same way, Dave. I think it's bent, maybe from trying to turn left with the plow down. I plowed some a long time ago and land side of the plow was not running straight with the furrow. Didn't turn the surface clean. Is the center of the bend right where it rubs the drawbar frame?

Mike(NEOhio) · Mar 22, 2017

msteinblock, do you have the manual for the H-1? I can email it to you. Email's open.

Dwashebek · Mar 23, 2017

Thanks Mike, that makes sense and the bend is about where it would hit the drawbar. I don't think its worth straightening and besides, its part of the history of the plow. I do have a copy of the manual but thanks for asking.

Have a great day!

msteinblock · Mar 23, 2017

I cant remember. I know I have the parts book, not sure about the manual. I will check this weekend. Thanks!

Mike(NEOhio) · Mar 23, 2017

It's only one book for assembly, adjustment and parts. I have one each from '41 and '44.

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