OT — I've got plow.

641Dave · Mar 2, 2012

Not sure what I have here but I think I got a pretty good deal on it. Pretty good bit of rust on it and they are all still in the back of the truck. I haven't had time to see who makes them but I think I'm ready to break some ground.

How do I measure the plows? They previous owner thinks they are 14".

While I was there I spotted this subsoiler which I could use right away as well. I spent $100 for each. I'm pretty sure I'll get my money back. One of the plows had been welded but the repair looked pretty solid. Seemed like an odd place to break though.

The subsoiler has legs that remove easily for parking it.

Wheat Farmer · Mar 2, 2012

Measure across from one shank to the other. Use the same side of the shank for your measurement.

Tx Jim · Mar 2, 2012

To determine moldboard size normally one can measure the distance in inches mid-point between curved beams that bottoms attach to IE the distance between the beams center to center.

Fordfarmer · Mar 2, 2012

You got a bargain. Would have had to give at least
$250 for just the plow around here. Dunno how good a
deal the subsoiler is, but you certainly didn't go
wrong on it. Your plow is a Ferguson.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 2, 2012

The plow is definately a Ferguson or early Massey Ferguson AO Series.

Cow · Mar 2, 2012

Looks like a Ferguson plow.

Billy NY · Mar 2, 2012

Pretty good deal, The HF plow I had, had a broken moldboard too, was welded, both my 110 ford and 101 ford have cracks near the bolts that attach the moldboard. If you look at your photo, the break aligns with the brace, somehow there was a lot of force applied, perhaps the previous owner(s) hit something.

Look at the back moldboard, near the brace:

Ironic, I paid that for a really nice 110 ford 1 bottom and what appears to be a NOS or unused ford subsoiler, paint still on the shank to the bottom with ford letters sill in place, also had the booklets on each. $100 each is a good price, new single bottom without coulters, gauge wheel etc, with smaller landslide is easily $500. Subsoiler is well made, shank is cutting edge not mild steel, well built, better than TSC or similar models. He was an older gent who was selling off some tractors, implements, probably due to age, was keeping a nice new kubota. He had some chainsaw mills as well. I found a JD LI tractor, wished like heck I had the $900 he wanted for it too, probably the best find I've ever uncovered, pays to answer ads.

Last year I paid $250 for a 2 bottom 101 ford, complete, worn shares, rest looked ok on wear parts, coulters a little loose, like that plow, trip back, still can get parts etc.

641Dave · Mar 2, 2012

Yep, Ferguson.

The subsoiler is a "TUFLINE" model TIS, made by Tufline Manufacturing Company Inc. out of Columbus, Ms.

I just walked down and got a pic of the tag on the plow.

14-AO-28

Yeah, this one was broke right at that back connection. I reckon I need to look for coulters now. hmmm

gene bender · Mar 2, 2012

Just measure across the beams out side to outside

rustyfarmall · Mar 2, 2012

Those cracks in the moldboards occur simply because the moldboard has seen enough dirt passing over it that it is just flat worn out. If you could compare a brand new moldboard to the one that has cracks in it, I think you would find the new one is nearly twice the thickness.

I've seen moldboards worn so thin they actually had holes in them.

Ivan in Mich · Mar 2, 2012

I think the first two numbers mean it is a 14 inch. I have one and mine is a 16 inch and the first two numbers in mine is 16

BCnT · Mar 2, 2012

i got basically the same plow with a Dearborn plate on it and the mold board is repaired in the same spot as yours...i forget what my grandfather hit but he had it welded and its been plowing ever since...btw...good luck finding coulters.

BushogPapa · Mar 2, 2012

Is that a BEER Keg on the hood..?

Great Idea..!!!

How do you keep it Cold..?..!!!!!!

Ron..

641Dave · Mar 2, 2012

(quoted from post at 17:07:17 03/02/12) good luck finding coulters.

:?

Anonymous-0 · Mar 2, 2012

Fergusun 2-14 supplied with 9N and 2N Ford,not 8n which used Dearborn.Bought my 2-12 at an auction for $200,but I got coulters w/jointers and almost new shares.You got decent deal.

8N'r--WI · Mar 2, 2012

Dave--
If you pop over to the "other" site, you will find a complete manual, operating info, and parts list with pics for your Fergy Plow.

Are you planning on using or restoring the plow?

Tim

pat sublett · Mar 2, 2012

I spent many crisp fall evenings plowing with one of those moleboards hooked to a 9n Ford. It is a 14inch Ferguson. It does a beautiful job on Peanut ground.

Rick Kr · Mar 2, 2012

You could have easily paid $200 each for those around mid-Michigan assuming normal condition. By normal I mean 60 years old!!! normal cracks, wear, and possibly a little repair.

Rick

641Dave · Mar 2, 2012

(quoted from post at 18:11:36 03/02/12) Dave--
If you pop over to the "other" site, you will find a complete manual, operating info, and parts list with pics for your Fergy Plow.

Are you planning on using or restoring the plow?

Tim

Using, but I'm pretty keen on going with original parts. Thanks for the heads up.

JML755 · Mar 2, 2012

(quoted from post at 12:07:24 03/02/12)
Is that a BEER Keg on the hood..?

Great Idea..!!!

How do you keep it Cold..?..!!!!!!

Ron..

I suspect it's a propane tank.

Janicholson · Mar 2, 2012

The most likely way to break that moldboard is to back into something that didn't move. !!snap!!
Very usable as is. Jim

Mike M · Mar 2, 2012

You better go get that LI !! That's a deal if it is anything at all.

641Dave · Mar 2, 2012

(quoted from post at 21:06:39 03/02/12) You better go get that LI !! That's a deal if it is anything at all.

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crotchity · Mar 2, 2012

Plow or plows. Looks like just one????

Billy NY · Mar 3, 2012

That was in '09, it was complete, can't recall exactly, motor might have been stuck also had some sort of hydraulics that caught my attention. He eventually figured out what it was, saw it listed $1200 or so later, sure was a good find though, not sure if it was one of the low production serial number run or the other one with some higher production numbers.

Billy NY · Mar 3, 2012

Thats a 30 lb LP tank, funny cause everyone says that about it, looks like a keg ! This 850 was converted I think, seller had this thing for sale for quite some time, she needed a fair amount of work, I should have waited for better one, but price was right needed a tractor, not bad though, oil stays clean, a cinch to refuel, gotten used to the silly thing on top of the hood now LOL !

Tx Jim · Mar 3, 2012

(quoted from post at 11:09:07 03/02/12)

(quoted from post at 17:07:17 03/02/12) good luck finding coulters.

Click to expand...

Dave
I have several colters for a later model MF plow I'd sell if they'll work for you.

BushogPapa · Mar 3, 2012

I wouldn't change..it is a great conversation piece...!!

Ron.

Billy NY · Mar 3, 2012

It is, anyone with an eye for the hundred series styling, (myself especially) will definitely take another look, and its kind of unsightly, but so were the factory LP models, however it does resemble a beer keg from certain angles, and who don't like cold beer LOL !!!

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