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JD-A and a 3-16 Plow

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David Thuesen

09-26-2002 17:49:30




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I have a 1946 JD-A. .090 clevite high comp pistons, New cam, berrings, electronic ignition, new tires, cast rims, 120 psi comp at cranking speed, runs great! Do you think I can pull a 3-16 Super Oliver Plow in normal soil condition? If so do you think I will need weights? I have many fields to plow this fall and Im looking forward to this!! Any details on adjustments for the plow and the tractor? The plow is a 4240 Oliver.

Dave Thuesen

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WDman

09-28-2002 13:02:10




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
I have a WD that I pull a 3x16 mounted in black dirt sod at about 3.5mph works it but goes just fine. I would think a big A would do the same.



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Dave Thuesen

09-30-2002 19:39:48




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 Re: Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to WDman, 09-28-2002 13:02:10  
Hello, I was just curious on what your WD is rated for horse power.

Dave T.



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WDman

09-30-2002 19:50:48




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 Re: Re: Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to Dave Thuesen, 09-30-2002 19:39:48  
34.63hp belt. But Allis has "Traction Booster". Big advantage.



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JDBert

09-27-2002 16:18:59




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
I've got a 51' with about the same motor setup. I pull 3-14's in third with no trouble in heavy soils. You should be able to pull 3-16's in 2nd, might want to watch your water temp unless you have a pump on yours.



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Tye

09-27-2002 16:01:26




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
Hey David, rememeber to keep your shares sharp and remember proper hitching techniques when you hook your 3 bottom up. This minimizes draft- your A will have no problem pulling a 3 bottom.



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Bill

09-27-2002 14:08:43




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
We pulled 3 14's with my dad's '50 A years ago but it was much happier pulling just 2. We had a 800 series mounted plow with an 801 hitch, both rear tires filled, two weights on the landside tire, and two 125 lb front weights.



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Ravgardner

09-27-2002 12:07:30




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
Our 45 A, stock from the factory, handled two 14s very well. Or soils are heavy, rocks many and side hills are common. The tires were loaded with water and we did not add any weights.
In contrast, our 49 A handled three 14s as well as the old A handled two bottoms.It had water in the tires and no extra weights. Your modifications may make your 46 similar to the 49 in HP and torque. I have doubts we could have pulled three 16s in our soil with the 49 A. We often plowed with both A's one right behind the other. Man it was thing of beauty to see and to hear. Wish I had some video of it.
Remember tire chains give a very big traction advantage. They are a good option to consider.

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steve

09-27-2002 11:43:21




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
It takes less horse-power to pull a properly weighted tractor than it does to spin the tires.I have plowed 1000s of acres with an a and 3-16s in NW Missoury



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CURT

09-27-2002 07:38:48




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
2-16" IS THE WAY TO GO.JUST THINK YOU CAN GO AROUND THE FIELD MORE TIMES THIS WAY. WE TRIED 3-14'S WITH DADS A YEARS AGO. IT PULLED IT IN LIGHT GROUND BUT WHEN THE GROUND GOT HEAVY IT WOULD WANT TO SPIN THE LEFT TIRE AND WHEN YOU STOOD ON THE BRAKE THE FRONT END WOULD HEAD FOR THE FURROW.



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Ralph

09-26-2002 20:37:30




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
I have an 820, good shape, guessing the standard rack setting, WI. heavy soil, rolling land and a 600 series 4 x 16. It is pretty much under full bark with this load, 2nd, c.a. 3.6MPH. I have seen land in the Dakotas, where it would pull 5 or 6 bottoms with less strain. Neighbor used to pull 3 bottoms (14/16 ?)with a late A in the hills, but needed several sacks of sand on the saw rig frame to hold the front end down. Treat your tractor like a friend, take one bottom off and use it for spare parts.

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Seamo

09-26-2002 19:44:35




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 Re: JD-A and a 3-16 Plow in reply to David Thuesen, 09-26-2002 17:49:30  
Turn on the fuel and keep it in 2nd. gear . 300lbs on each rear wheel. Move draw bar in and turn it up you should be ok.I don't know where you live or what kind of soil you have. I live in central Illinois. "A"s do good "G"s and "D"s do it better.I guess your Ping went away!!!! I never pulled a Oliver plow but they say they pull easier than the Deere plow.Thats what my oliver Buddies tell me????? I think that would be a good discussion. Let us know. Earl in Illinois

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