does the rear tire have to match the size of the furrow? I'm just starting to plow and I'm not great at it. People heckle me driving by. They yell "learn how to plow"' out their car windows. I find the trash clogs up my plow and then its all over the place. I thought I'd go get at drag type plow and see if I have any luck. I'm not sure how far that plow is supposed to be from the tire. I thought it would be about even. Anyhow, I'm watching your videos trying to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Depends. And it's up to you how much tire you want to squeeze into the furrow. Keep in mind, a 14" bottom doesn't necessarily create a 14" wide furrow bottom, could be wider, could be narrower, depending on the design of the bottom. My 12" plow creates about 9" of "clean" furrow bottom and I run 13.6 rear tires and that works totally fine, not enough of the turned furrow is packed by the tire to affect matching furrows in a contest setting. My uncle fits 18.4 tires in the furrow bottom of a 14" stubble; works OK but not for a plowing contest. Some bottoms like the IH Super Chief X-series, Oliver 619/419, and Kverneland No. 28 intentionally create a wider furrow bottom to make room for larger tires. Hope that answered your question.
Might be a little steeper learning curve with a 3 point mounted plow, but once you understand the basics the mounted plow is easy to use. I know of some plowing competitors who started on a mounted plow and never knew any different.
No, I think they’re both 13.6-38’s. Probably an optical illusion because they are different colors from the right one running in the furrow bottom. I remember Bob saying he and his Dad put those tires on new in 1976.
It isn’t uncommon in competitive plowing to stagger the tread on the tires on the left side of the tractor until you get to the last pass. This can be done to make sure the stubble is beaten down for the next pass on both furrows to keep your furrows looking clean and free of debris
I understand that sliding the left rear wheel out is to prevent wheel mark compaction which creates unmatched furrows. With wheel spacing set correctly, the wheel mark lands squarely on the furrow to be turned by the rear body on the next pass. If the ground is the right texture and moisture content, the wheel will compact that furrow and the turned furrow will be shiny, and the front body will turn a rougher looking furrow. Spreading that compaction out can alleviate that problem. Some guys use a spin-out wheel on the left rear, other guys will use a clamp-on dual that uses a tire of a slightly larger diameter.
Having never been to see a plowing contest live, you need to explain just what contestants are doing and how they do it and how they are judged. Otherwise it was enjoyable to watch the old machinery at work.
Love it man love competing in those competitions it’s really fun to get to know those guys
Yep, everyone is friendly and wants to help.
Great video John you should come back and plow with us at the IPM in Canada again.
Thanks Richard! Congrats on your finish at the IPM this year!
Thanks John it was a great week
Those tractors shur are pampered
Yep, and they are getting used rather than being show queens.
does the rear tire have to match the size of the furrow? I'm just starting to plow and I'm not great at it. People heckle me driving by. They yell "learn how to plow"' out their car windows. I find the trash clogs up my plow and then its all over the place. I thought I'd go get at drag type plow and see if I have any luck. I'm not sure how far that plow is supposed to be from the tire. I thought it would be about even. Anyhow, I'm watching your videos trying to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Depends. And it's up to you how much tire you want to squeeze into the furrow. Keep in mind, a 14" bottom doesn't necessarily create a 14" wide furrow bottom, could be wider, could be narrower, depending on the design of the bottom. My 12" plow creates about 9" of "clean" furrow bottom and I run 13.6 rear tires and that works totally fine, not enough of the turned furrow is packed by the tire to affect matching furrows in a contest setting. My uncle fits 18.4 tires in the furrow bottom of a 14" stubble; works OK but not for a plowing contest. Some bottoms like the IH Super Chief X-series, Oliver 619/419, and Kverneland No. 28 intentionally create a wider furrow bottom to make room for larger tires. Hope that answered your question.
Is it more easy to plow with a trailer plowed or 3 point plowed
Might be a little steeper learning curve with a 3 point mounted plow, but once you understand the basics the mounted plow is easy to use. I know of some plowing competitors who started on a mounted plow and never knew any different.
Did the Case have staggered tires left to right in the rear....or was the tread different enough that it looked like that to me?
No, I think they’re both 13.6-38’s. Probably an optical illusion because they are different colors from the right one running in the furrow bottom. I remember Bob saying he and his Dad put those tires on new in 1976.
It isn’t uncommon in competitive plowing to stagger the tread on the tires on the left side of the tractor until you get to the last pass. This can be done to make sure the stubble is beaten down for the next pass on both furrows to keep your furrows looking clean and free of debris
I understand that sliding the left rear wheel out is to prevent wheel mark compaction which creates unmatched furrows. With wheel spacing set correctly, the wheel mark lands squarely on the furrow to be turned by the rear body on the next pass. If the ground is the right texture and moisture content, the wheel will compact that furrow and the turned furrow will be shiny, and the front body will turn a rougher looking furrow. Spreading that compaction out can alleviate that problem. Some guys use a spin-out wheel on the left rear, other guys will use a clamp-on dual that uses a tire of a slightly larger diameter.
Having never been to see a plowing contest live, you need to explain just what contestants are doing and how they do it and how they are judged. Otherwise it was enjoyable to watch the old machinery at work.
Thanks for the feedback Ed. Watch for my next video soon; I’ll explain those things better.