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Neal(IN)

09-05-2000 11:06:28




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I have a chance to buy a 2 bottom dearborn plow. The model number on the tag is 10-156. It appears to be in good shape and ready to use. Can someone tell me what size plow the plow is, would my TO-20 Ferguson handle it and whats it worth? I realize that the price and use on my tractor are going to differ from one person to another but I could use the input.

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Keith

09-07-2000 19:04:11




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 Re: dearborn plow in reply to Neal(IN), 09-05-2000 11:06:28  
I likewise have a Dearborn double bottom plow (10-?). It is a 12 inch double bottom like yours. On a double bottom just measure the distance between the center of the long beam to the center of the short beam and it will be the size of your plow. It will be either 10, 12, or 14 inches as these were the sizes made. Otherwise, you have to measure in a perpendicular line from the landside to the trailing edge of the plow share to get the size. These plows are as old as your TO-20 or even older in some cases. They have a furrow wheel on the rear of the plow and coulter discs just in front of the plow. They are good plows when set up and adjusted to your tractor. They are much more rugged and adjustable than any of the discount tractor store plows. One disadvantage with this plow over the newer models is that the plow share wraps around and forms the front part of the landside. A few years ago these shares were still available, but expensive. Most of these were rebuilt by blacksmiths. Mine is still in serviceable shape and I use it behind my TE-20. It plows good behind the tractor, but must be adjusted right to get a good smooth straight furrow. Also, the plow and coulters need to be sanded down until no rust is on them. Its hard to find one of these old plows that are not pitted to some degree because they have been left out in the weather. Mine has some pitted areas that won't scour very well when plowing. That's the breaks when dealing with something this old. I paid $250 for mine, but if you get lucky you can get them cheaper. It might be too much, but when I walk by the ones at Tractor Supply I feel quite proud of what I bought. I'll be glad to answer anymore questions. Good luck.

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Neal(IN)

09-08-2000 11:00:27




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 Re: Re: dearborn plow in reply to Keith, 09-07-2000 19:04:11  
Keith

Thanks for the info. Measuring as you recommended the plow is a 14 inch. All the parts you describe are there and as I said the rust doesn't appear to be to bad. Guess I will have to go have a talk.

Thanks again Neal



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Keith

09-08-2000 19:08:15




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 Re: Re: Re: dearborn plow in reply to Neal(IN), 09-08-2000 11:00:27  
Well, Neal I hate to rain on your parade, but a double bottom 14 is a bit much to pull with a TO-20. The double bottom 12 that I have is okay for that tractor, but a 14 will put a strain on it in anything less than perfect soil conditions. I thought the Model 10 was just a 12 inch, but apparantly they made it in other sizes. If you have a good tractor and some good ground or ground that has already been turned before it might still work for you. Other than that the tires are going to be spinning a lot and the tractor is going to be lugging hard. A single bottom 14 works good behind a TO-20 especially in gardens where there is normally little room to turn around. There are some of those around, but sometimes finding a good one involves a long term search. That's my advice, someone else may have direct experience in your area about using that plow on your tractor in the type of soil that you have. Sorry for this information, but I wouldn't want you to buy something that is impractical for you to use. Good luck.

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2fordsmike

09-05-2000 20:06:29




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 Re: dearborn plow in reply to Neal(IN), 09-05-2000 11:06:28  
Neal: I'll take a stab at this. Yes, your 20 should pull the 2-bottom plow if it is in reasonable good shape. And, if the plow is scoured and in good shape. I think your model is an older plow with forged bottoms (hard to find new ones and blacksmiths who will repair old ones). I would like it better with throw-away-bottoms that can be easily purchased at the Ag chain stores. Perhaps it has these. Price less than $200 for forged bottoms, more than $200 for a complete plow with throw-away lays that has good coulters and is scoured with no rust on the moldboards

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Neal(IN)

09-07-2000 04:31:09




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 Re: Re: dearborn plow in reply to 2fordsmike, 09-05-2000 20:06:29  
Thanks for the info. I'm new to this so I have another question. I've heard plows reffered to as 14 inch and so on. How do you measure this and how much difference will this make to the tractor?

Neal



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