Plowing with an 1155 and a 57

Bill in Eastern WA · Nov 28, 2014

I have this old stand of Alfalfa that I sprayed this fall, and today I tried out the 1155 with a four bottom Massey Ferguson 57 roll over plow. First time I have ever plowed let alone set up a plow. I am pretty happy with the results. I am plowing deep and the four bottom plow is a good match for the tractor in our soil. I was trying to find some weights for the front of the tractor, but that's been a challenge. I have to take things really easy when we get to the end and need to go back the other way. My local dealer also told me to put in a flow control or restrictor for the cylinder when rolling over the plow because the gear that rotates the plow is no longer available. So I take it really easy when I get ready to pull up and turn around. The draft control works really well despite not being used in I don’t know how long. The plow pulls really well. I'm impressed, but you have to wear ear plugs.

JD Seller · Nov 28, 2014

Nice looking tractor.

For a flow control orifice just put dime in between the couple and the threads on the hose. It will drop into a Pioneer tip. Then just drill a small hole in the dime. If it is too slow then just drill a larger hole until you get the speed you want. You can buy steel orifices to do this with but by the time you get one the dime is cheaper and works.

DeltaRed · Nov 28, 2014

Listen to your dealer and put restrictors in the hoses.If/when it slams over it can break things.Dont ask how I know that!The IH 642 is a similar system.The MF 57 is a popular plow here,and a very good one.It is from the late 60s/70s.

Bill in Eastern WA · Nov 28, 2014

Thanks - I've been working on it over the past few years. This tractor was in the fence row a long time before I got it. It's come a long way.

Thanks for the tip - I'll give that a try. I tried putting a flat washer in there, but it's still too fast.

Bill in Eastern WA · Nov 29, 2014

I had been looking for a reversible plow, and most everything I see is three bottom. Finding a MF four bottom was a real bonus. The tractor was built in 75 and I figure the plow was built sometime close to that. Kind of cool having them match.

DeltaRed · Nov 29, 2014

Yep,matching is nice.I have a matched 'set',too.Acctually two. 706/314 and 1256/642.

vscummins · Nov 29, 2014

I always turn the hydraulics down as low as they will go so they turn over nice and slow

Brendon-KS · Nov 29, 2014

A flat washer won't restrict much; you're needing something with an orifice size much smaller. As an example, a 1/8" orifice will still flow around 10 gpm at 1200 psi pressure drop.

ASEguy · Nov 29, 2014

For a fencerow tractor it sure looks good. Interesting tips you received.

Plowing with an 1155 and a 57

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