Update - First time using turning plow

rbhuntn · Dec 9, 2016

I got to use the Mahindra 4550 on a 3 bottom plow. The plow is a Massey-Ferguson Model 66. I know I did not have it adjusted perfect but it did the job this time.

Some of you may remember that I was plowing to be able to put in food plots for next year to feed the deer and turkey. This was the ground that has not seen a plow in 25-30 years.

Take a look at the videos and provide some feedback on what I could have done better.

Thanks

https://youtu.be/XXWSwves0XE

https://youtu.be/qe5cuhq8E5w

Butch(OH) · Dec 9, 2016

Ha! You are doing a far better job than some who claim to be experts! One thing I saw is you need to level the plow side to side, it is deep on the RH side. Looking from the rear the frame should be level side to side with the lay of the ground, NOT the tractor. A way to get it close side to side and front to rear is to run the left side tires up on some 8" blocks and let the plow down until it just touches the ground. The front and back should touch at the same time, adjust that with the top link. Then level it side to side (again with the lay of the ground not the tractor) by looking from the rear. You can also do this by stopping with the plow in the ground and the tractor in the furrow. Also check the cut of the first bottom it should be the same as the other tow. Adjust that by moving the lifting cross bar in the plow frame.

rbhuntn · Dec 9, 2016

Thanks for the info. The cross bar does not appear the be adjustable. I think I can get the side to side level using the lower link are adjustments though. Would that work?

rbhuntn · Dec 9, 2016

Lower link arm adjustments. Sorry for the typo.

rbhuntn · Dec 9, 2016

(quoted from post at 09:54:49 12/09/16) Ha! You are doing a far better job than some who claim to be experts!

I did get a lot of tips, tricks and great info from the members here so that probably helped a whole lot.

Thanks again to everyone that provided me with tip, tricks and information. You guys are a great wealth of information and share freely. Glad to be a member here.

All please continue witht the feedback I will not be upset just a 52 year old trying to learn.

BJ

4wdtom · Dec 9, 2016

I thought it looked pretty good, but Butch has it figured, what he said.

BobReeves · Dec 9, 2016

Sure hope my first plowing experience turns out that well. Still waiting on parts for my MF 62 3 bottom and now it's too late to get anything done before spring.

Good job..

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