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curtsat15 03-11-2013 18:31:25 206.45.230.252 Report to Moderator	Hey guys, kind of a weird question considering how long I've been following this forum. For my 46 2N, I'm just wondering how big I can go with implements. Specifically, discers (1 or 2 gang), cultivators and plows (Pretty sure 2 bottom on this one), and snowblower (I have a 5 foot blade now that works great, but have a 6 foot single auger blower in the works). I know a 5 or 6 foot bush hog is about the limit for these guys. And just out of sheer curiosity, what about generators? Any ideas? [Reply]   [No Email]
Ultradog MN 03-12-2013 11:32:30 174.20.239.40 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   I found that 2-14" was too much plow trying to open sod in our stony, rooty, clay loam soil. N with good engine and wheel weights really struggled and I kinda felt I was abusing it. I found a 1-16" and that was a great combination. It plowed deep and good and straight. Turned the soil over nicely. Tractor liked it much better as did I. It wasn't till I went to a 33 hp Ford that I could adequately pull those 2-14s I used a 7' disc afterwards. That is 4 gangs with 5 blades each. I could add a couple hundred # of rocks to the disc and still lift it as needed without the tractor's front wheels coming up. [Reply]  [No Email]
oldtanker 03-12-2013 07:46:44 66.228.255.239 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   Northern Tool, 27,500 Watt, 48 hp required. Power Major is rated at 48 HP PTO. Don't know if that would do it. Rick [Reply]  [No Email]
curtsat15 03-12-2013 07:35:08 204.112.64.22 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   The reason I ask about a generator, is there's a 40kw coming up at a farm auction at the end of next month. Wondering if my little N could handle that. If not maybe my Power Major? [Reply]  [No Email]
oldtanker 03-12-2013 07:28:04 66.228.255.239 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   I have a 2-14 plow, 6' tandum disk, sprayer, auger, sub soiler (1 shank) 5 foot finish mower, 5' brush cutter, 2 row corn planter, 6' rear blade, cultivator set up for 2 row and a cultivator set up for field work. they all work pretty good. Yea if it's the right size it would run a generator. Northern tool sells a 7200 watt one for right at 1K that only needs 14 HP but the 13,000 watt requires 24 hp. Yea they can run a blower too but it wouldn't be fun. Love my blower setup, 112 HP tractor with cab on an 8' blower, CAB, live PTO, CAB, live hyd, CAB.....did I say CAB????? 16" of fresh snow really makes it bark. I don't think my N would do that much snow very well. Rick [Reply]  [No Email]
curtsat15 03-12-2013 06:12:30 206.45.236.210 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   Thanks guys. I'm preparing about 2 acres for garden and berry patches. I have access to a couple implements and I'm just looking for advice. [Reply]  [No Email]
Colin King 03-12-2013 06:09:16 71.49.82.117 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   I have the same set-up that Royse does with the addition of a 2 row cultivator and a 6 foot back blade. All will work great on the 2N. I use my 8N as my only farm tractor on a 40 acre farm. PTO generators are expensive to purchase and expensive to operate (a 4 cyl gas Ford tractor engine uses a lot more fuel than a 1 cylinder modern Honda engine). But they are probably better made than the new generators and they give you the benefit of 1 less engine to maintain - a major plus in my book. Erskine and Arps made pull-type snowblowers for the N. There are currently a few listed in MN Craigslists for about $450. Do some searching. The modern style snowblower might work with patience, but the lack of live PTO would present a serious challenge if you're moving deep snow. Colin, MN [Reply]  [No Email]
Royse 03-11-2013 20:36:52 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   I'm not farming with mine, just maintaining property, driveways, gardening and putting in food plots, but here's my experience. I pull a 2/14 plow in MI red clay. Works very well when the moisture is right. A single 16 inch I've heard works just as well if not better. I have a 6 foot two gang disk that doesn't seem to bother them at all, unless I put too much weight on it, then they get light loafers in front when I lift it. 5 ft rotary mower works well. I wouldn't want a 6 ft in high grass/weeds. I don't have a cultivator, yet, but I would think a two row 3 pt for a garden or smaller field work would be a breeze. Used as a cultivator. Without live PTO and a cab, I haven't bothered to try a snowblower. No idea on the generator. PTO generators are high around here. I could buy 3 new 5000W portables for the price of a used PTO setup. [Reply]  [No Email]
john B. ne in 03-12-2013 10:42:57 67.236.143.14 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to Royse, 03-11-2013 20:36:52   I have a nice cultivator with new shovels if you think you might be interested, or anyone else for that matter. My e-mail is open. [Reply]  [No Email]
curtsat15 03-11-2013 19:10:10 206.45.230.252 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   I should probably add that the soil here is fairly heavy, although not like the red clay you southerners have. What we call loon $h1t. We're at the bottom of an ancient lake bed and it is extremely fertile dense soil. Right in the middle of the bald a$$ prairie. Very much like northern ND and NW MN. [Reply]  [No Email]
old 03-11-2013 18:59:40 209.86.226.56 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   I have used a 2 gang 5 foot disk behind an 8N. A 2 bottom 14 is tops for one in my area. Cultivator who dose that any more?? I have one and it has sat in the same place now for I bet 10 years [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Harvey 03-11-2013 18:59:03 209.121.225.189 Report to Moderator	Re: Implements in reply to curtsat15, 03-11-2013 18:31:25   If you are asking about A.C. power generator / emergency back-up, forget it. A Wal Mart or TSC unit is WAAY more fuel efficient and can be had for just about whatever you want to pay. HTH [Reply]  [No Email]