Found this single bottom plow. Thoughts?

I'm in the market for a single bottom plow to use with my 8N. I found this one a couple of hours east of me.

http://www.whitesfarmsupply.com/-1-ford-1-bottom-plow-inventory.htm?id=1198562&in-stock=1

Certainly seems to be in very nice condition. The farmer whose land I lease recommended a single bottom plow, as the soil is heavy clay. He thought I might have some issues trying to pull a double bottom plow through it.

Thoughts on this single bottom plow? Thanks!

julian

Yea, you'd be happier w/ a single bottom plow in clay w/ an N.

Before you buy it, check the wear parts (share, shin & moldboard) Then, call your local supply store and make sure they are available. If you don't need them now, you will in the future!

That appears to be a Dearborn, so parts should be available.

That being said.......

$450 for that plow here in VA would be considered outrageous. New ones go for $500.
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That is a very good old plow. It looks complete and the wear parts - share, shin and moldboard are not worn out.
And that one is the newer economy model so new wear parts are readily available in the unlikely event that you ever wore it out.
Price is high but they aren't getting any cheaper.
You would be paying retail but you could use it for 10 years and always get your money back.
I would much rather have that one than a new one.
And of course I would wave 4 Franklins under his nose and see if he took it. Tell him no reciept required.
Keep in mind that you are likely not out of the woods yet if you're wanting to do a bit of plowing. You will need some kind of ballast. Either wheel weights or fluid in your tires to pull it.
Again, price is high but I'd still pay that if I needed one.
I'd be happy to see anyone get that nice plow.
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Bruce and Ultradog (nice nickname - I was called the Atomic Dog in high school).

I made an offer on the plow and got it for a good chunk less than the $450 ask. I'm happy. I've been looking at Craigslist and similar sites for two months, and never seen one that wasn't covered in rust, missing a part, etc. And the rusty ones were going in the $350 to $450 range.

The only new single bottom plow with coulters that I could find was at Everything Attachments.com, and it was $1,100. Tractor Supply had one, which I suspect is made in China..no coulters - $499.

Thanks for the comment on ballast - my rear tires are loaded, and I have wheel weights on the front. Going to add a bumper soon, which weighs in at 38 lbs. I'll let you know it goes!

If it helps the fact its complete with hard to find parts that are usually not there add value to the plow. That value is priceless if you are looking for the coulter's are furrow wheel in good condition.

I never break up new land with one of my bottom plows I run a field cultivator thru it first. Once you break it up you should have no problem using a 2 bottom with a N in good condition that's what they were made for and do a good job. I do like that plow you brought tho :WINK:

http://forums.yesterdaystractors.co...ostorder=asc&highlight=field&start=15

It looks clean and like new and it is very hard to tell from the pics but it looks like the suck is gone out of the share.

Congratulations on your new plow. I have a one bottom earlier model ferguson I plow with and they are great for breaking new ground and for small food plots or gardens. Understanding how to set up and wheel spacing for your new plow is key to more enjoyable seat time. There is information about plowing and set up on other N tractor sites, Or just ask questions here.
Good luck with your new plow.

Kirk

is that the same as this one I had?

You did well.
I looked at the photos again and from what I can see that plow is a little sweetheart.
I just bought 3 new 16" shares that would fit your plow. Guy on CL had them for $10 ea. I only need 2 for my 101 but I bought the extra just cause the price was right. I will get it into someone's hands that wants it
The 101 is newer than your Economy plow but all the wear parts are the same.
Your plow will pull a bit harder the first time you use it because the moldboard is rusty. So it won't slide as well. But continued use will shine it up nice. Mine was pretty rusty when I first got it but is starting to shine up nice after a few seasons of use.
When you get done with it for the season take some grease and give it a light coat on the moldboard, etc. I take an old glove and spread it. Some guys use leftover rattle can paint.
There is a bit of learning to start plowing.
But if you go to the other, little N site (they won't let me post a link to it here) you can download the Ferguson Plow book that shows how to set up your tractor and plow the first time.
I would not make any adjustments to the plow itself as it is probably set correctly already.
Have fun with it. Plowing is the most enjoyable thing I get to do with my tractor.

Good photo Kirk.
The level is worth many words of explanation.

No Steve yours is a later model 101 trip plow. Easier and cheaper to get wear part for.

Kirk

Kirk is correct. Yours is a 101.
The 101 has a shear bolt that will break if you hit an obstacle rather than bend the beam.

Yes, as you already know, if you get it set up right from the get go you will have less trouble in the field and will only have to make minimal adjustments after the first couple passes.
I can't believe how many guy buy a plow, stick it on the tractor and say let's go plowing then when it don't plow good it's the plows fault when it's really the operates fault for not learning how to operate the plow.

Kirk

That is the Dearborn/Ford Economy Plow, Single Bottom, complete with the original coulter and the jointer -nice find intact like that, however a bit high priced IMHO. That being said, most every old Ferguson-Sherman; Dearborn; and FORD implement offered today is on the high side compared to what they used to go for while same tractor prices have plummeted somewhat. Anyway, the good news is that you can still get wear parts for the 16" Ford Plow. That is moldboard, share/points, landsides, and frogs. Note original jointer blade with extra lip for soil turning. I'd offer $300 and maybe he'll settle for $350-400. Plow values around here in MI go most desired/expensive = 1 bottom; next =2-bottom; with 3 or more only going to larger farms with larger tractors and such.


Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI-USA)

saw 1 sell at consignment auction last fall, looks like the blue 1 in the picture, brought somewhere between 75.00 and 100.00.

Proves a valuable point, none of these current short line manufacturers build a moldboard plow with the components you got on that ford economy plow. Then they want $800 for it, + more for coulters, More for a gauge wheel etc. None offer a tail wheel, though they must have the longer landside to make up for that. I think a single bottom is easier to adjust and work for anyone new to moldboard plows. I've got the later ford 110 series economy plow with all the options. It pulls very easily in heavy soils and it does a perfect job. Prices have gone up on older plows like this one, but they're still the best deal in my opinion. There was a 110 plow like mine for sale locally, kept inside, $500 and it sold quickly. I got mine for much less, with another implement, sometimes you find implements cheap, other times you'll pay more, but for a plow like yours the asking price was fair, you did well on it !