Kverneland Plow and Plowing Matches

Amatt

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I wonderif anyone can help identify the model of this plow? It appears to be made in sections so that any number of bottoms can be taken off or put back on. I was searching for Kverneland plows when I found this one as I'd like to find something close to what is used in the competitions.
 
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I'm not sure on the frame model number... but the bottoms appear to be a #8. You should find a brass tag somewhere around the headstock with
a model number on it somewhere. I think it may be a model 'A'. so you may see something like A-8 on the tag. I know the older model rigid
plow frame was the model 'M'. Newer models with variable width and the auto reset's were the 'AB' series.... which is why I think this interm
model may be an 'A'. Looks to be a 16" wide bottom.

Rod
 
We sold those new in 73-76 at the dealership and we had a 6-16 pull-type one for years , the same spring trips were on our (leaf-type) and they always worked well but I Hated that dang plow and sold it for parts about ten years ago, I still have three NOS tires for one in the barn, they are metric
 
Thanks for the photos connor9988! Interesting to see so many different types and attachments for those Kverneland plows. It seems to me that it's the plow bottom that makes most of the difference in performance for competition plowing, so if I could swap out the bottom or even just the moldboard on this plow I found, I might be in business with a competition worthy setup. Then I can spend several more $$ on attachments (hydraulic toplink, levelling link, adjustable extensions, gauge wheel, etc.).
 
The plow is a state away, but I may go check it out soon, especially if this rain keeps up here in NWOH. Any other thoughts on making this a competition worthy plow (assuming it can be made into a 2 or 3 bottom fairly easily)? Or any suggestions on where to find a more match-ready one?
 
Well, shucks. I called the dealer that was selling it and apparently they sold it just yesterday. Makes me wonder if I should've posted the pic! ;-)
The man on the phone told me they loaded it in the back of a pickup and it filled the bed of the truck nicely.
I'll still take any other suggestions on finding a small mounted Kverneland. Thanks.
 
I use a craigslist app on my phone to search entire states for equipment. I remember seeing a kvernlan plow for sale in wisconsin earlier this year. There were a few for sale out in washington if i remember. Contact one of the state or national plowing organizations too. They might point you in the right direction.
 
That wasn't a competition plow anyway. That was a production plow in it's day. Don't assume from the picture that THAT particular plow could be broken down the way you want. Usually.... of that generation, a given frame could have 1 add body. You didn't pile add bodies on add bodies.. So at best that one might have been a 3+1.
The reason I say that was not a great competition plow... assuming it's quite similar to the AB_85 that I have... you get a lot of flex in those long standards. That's a good thing working in our rock pile here... but that flex tends to yield a bit to much to give you competition cleanliness... and that #8 board is very much a general purpose, variable width board.
The MZ, rigid frame model with the short standards would be the plow you'd want for competition work.
You also need a stout tractor in front of these things. My AB_85 3+1 weighs 985 KG... just short of 2200#... and it's almost as long as the tractor.

Rod
 
You could go out and buy a new competition AB. The old competition ME are around but they are tightly held. I've seen the farm MZ version for sale in PA, NY, and WI. It would be a start. The Canadians are so hard up for match Kvernelands, they'll start with an old MZ, modify the frame to get down to 12", then spend 2k-4K to buy new no. 25 match bottoms. Another alternative would be to find a 3 point mounted JD, IH, or Ford with the European style bottoms. It would give you experience with those bottoms and experience with a 3 point mounted plow, which can be a challenge by itself for some people.
 
I think I'm gonna follow your advice. I have this IH plow (a 35C or C35) with Ace bottoms that may do a fair job. It needs a little work and the points may be worn too far (ploworx.com has some that fit if needed). I bought it last year but haven't used it yet. The front bottom's point seems to point downward a bit and may have a little twist to it.

Thanks for all the comments!
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Have that same plow here, C-35, also have a couple C-25 2 furrow, they work plenty fine, this one was only a few hundred to buy and wasn't sprung. Even have operator's manual for it :)

If it won't sit flat on concrete, then it's twisted, you can shim the bottoms somewhat.

You like likely have to move the plow on the cross bar so it's tight to the right hand 3pt prong. All three plows had to have this set that way to work on many different tractors. Otherwise your front furrow is too wide.

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ACE bottoms should work awesome for you! I would make it a two bottom and combine parts to make the best two bottom assemblies. Hopefully the misalignment is just in the frog and not the beam; the ACE frogs are small and fragile looking.

ACE bottoms will give you adjustable moldboard stays to play with. You could rig up a hydraulic top link. You can play with depth wheel location. You could probably skip the hydraulic side arm and use a quick-adjust leveling box like this:
http://www.westlakeploughparts.co.uk/20084-match-plough-quick-release-linkage-dropper.html
 

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