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TO 30 Plowing

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Tom C

03-25-2000 22:21:29




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I am a real amateur at farming and it does not seem like there is a book out there with the basics of tractor work. I have a TO30 with an old 2 bottom Fergueson 12" plow. My problem was setting the depth. Does anyone have any advice? should I use chains to limit the depth? Is there a book out there with this kind of information? Thanks--Tom




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Joe Ferguson

03-27-2000 09:35:11




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 Re: TO 30 Plowing in reply to Tom C, 03-25-2000 22:21:29  
Hi tom,

The only implement I know that will stay
in position with the draft control for these tractors is the plow. First loosen the wing nut
on the control lever slider, push the stopper down
start plowing, find the right depth by slooooly
adjusting the control lever, when you find the right depth, stop, and put the stopper gently just under the lever and retight the wing nut, this will be the place that the lever will stop each time and you will not have to readjust constantly.


It is not a good idea to put chains because when the rear of tractor goes in a terrain depression
or a hole the plow will plant to the frame, and if the rear of tractor pass over a bump the plow will
go out off the ground. The draft control explained
above will adjust level automaticly.

The chains will also put a contraint and bending effect, a well adjusted plow will make its path
and will make even and equal plowing. Putting chains and/or lateral stabilizers with a plow is not recommended. The anti sway chains should be kept in place it will avoid the lever arms to
hit the rear tires.

Hope it will help

Good plowing

Joe Ferguson.

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Mike from Ontario

03-26-2000 09:45:32




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 Re: TO 30 Plowing in reply to Tom C, 03-25-2000 22:21:29  
Tom
There should a nut on your depth control lever that allows you to set the 3 point hitch at a certain depth. By tightening this nut, or bolt in it stops the lever at whatever point you want. That is the way I know of setting depth, but guys that plow in competition may have a better way. I only plow the garden once a year and i find i can never get the darn plow to go very deep, soo I don't have have to worry about depth control. Mike Leggett

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