Keeping plow in ground

I pretty much agree with the other guys.

Only two things that will keep a plow outta the ground: Dry, hard, compacted soil and plow lathes that have no "suck".

Fact is, it sould always be trying to go "deeper" and restrained only by it's depth control. If you have to "force" a plow in the ground, something is way, way wrong.

Allan

The other possibility is too dry. You haven't said if your trying to plow right now, or exactly where on the map you are plowing. There are places and types of soil you just can not plow if it's too dry. Usually this will happen during the hot summer months.

Mark

Are they trailer, 3pt, semi mounted, ???

If 3pt, need to get them angled right with the top link. Doesn't always need to go in the direction you think it needs to, try both directions if one doesn't work. Mostly it should be level, but a little finesee can make a huge difference.

For any, new plow lays (the bottom cutting edge) with a good peak on will generally be _the_ solution. Dad used to heat & pound down the tips (a bit) to make worn ones suck in again, but that is rather desperate cheapness on a part that is worn out & too much wear will cause other parts to start wearing....

Hard _dry_ ground (esp clay) will also cause this. On a trailer plow you often found a good sized rock sitting on the frame to help them get in & stay in.

--->Paul