Glad to see people actually do this together as a community to help each other out.... When I was a kid the neighbors used to get together to do this for each others gardens. Now-a-days... your hard pressed to find anyone who is willing to get off their lazy --- to commit to a neighbor.. more less to help contribute to a major job like this.
You've got that right. It makes these kinds of events even more enjoyable knowing that there aren't many others willing to do this. People came from all over the U.S. and even Canada with their garden tractors to help out.
As a city slugger, gotta say this looks like a full day task even with those machines. Can't even fathom how long that would take doing it by hand in the olden days...
Overall, we plowed a total of 95 acres in 2 days (17 hours) at this year's plow day, and there were 200 tractors out there plowing. It takes a long time but that's why it is fun. A typical-sized 50-75 HP farm tractor with a 3 bottom plow could probably cover all that ground in less than a day.
@@MichaelTJD60 I don’t know about that may be a different grounds type down here in arkansas where we have clay really bad and ground doesn’t dry out till spring you would have to work fast to get 60 acres done we’re pulling a 28 foot case 490 disk with a 1982 John Deere 4840
I truly enjoyed the video watched the whole thing. Been watching these videos for couple days and made me want to get my 1250 cub cadet going and rigged up for next years event and I am in Texas!
Hey Michael! This is Tyler! I deleted my old channel because I didn't like how it turned out and I created this one and I know that I'm keeping this channel too. I made sure I subscribed and gave you a lot of likes!
Best thing I can tell you is to follow the "PA Plow Day Social Group" on Facebook, they usually post updates on that page. As of right now they haven't posted any info or dates for the next event.
Here's the installation instructions. www.wfmfiles.com/download/2xx_Hydraulic_Lift_Installation_with_Template(BM16053_M83199).pdf I didn't think the swap was too difficult, but some of the parts weren't interchangeable because they came off an earlier model year and my tractor is a later one. The main pulley that mounts on the flywheel didn't fit my tractor so I had a machine shop do some work to make it fit. You'll have to move the coil to a different location so it clears the pump and hoses...I bolted mine to the battery box. Also, I'd recommend leaving the hoses attached the entire time, because it's much more difficult to hook them up after everything is mounted on the tractor. I had some difficulty removing the old lift lever because it was pressed into place and was seized up pretty good...so I just cut it off with a Sawzall.
I would keep looking for hydraulic lift...the electric lift wasn't always known to be reliable. Some people had good luck with them but they were known to fail if used frequently (such as when plowing), or when lifting a heavy implement (like a blower or tiller).
Awesome footage! Watched the whole thing! Just seems like we were all there yesterday doing this but its been almost a month. Were you trying to show off at 1:02:56 lol going that fast.
wow that's awesome you watched the whole thing lol! Wasn't really trying to show off, sometimes the drive belt on the 210 grabs and throws the thing forward before it slows down again. The perks of running a belt drive...
I usually watch every video all the way through. I don't care how long it is Lol. You don't get much done in a 10 min video like most people do. I thought you wanted to just get going and get the field done. Lol I did that a few times. I went almost full speed a few times just to see what she did.
Unfortunately my videos aren't the shortest. Sometimes I would pull up on the pedal to see if the belt would slip. Those belt drives will slow down quite a bit when you're pulling a plow behind them, they don't hold a constant speed as easy as the hydro's do.
At least you have something to watch when there long. The 210 can defiantly pull good though didn't seem like she was struggling at all to me.I could here the 318 a few times when i was behind you Lol.
It wasn't too bad but I will probably add my second set of wheel weights next time. It was nice to hear an Onan barking behind me. Those things sound awesome under a load.
Yeah most of the guys there run wide open. I would run half-throttle unless the clay was really thick or the tractor was struggling, then I would run wide open.
Big Jim. Hey I'm Dan from Springfield Georgia and I was wanting to go to a plow day to . I have a 72 Sears suburban can ya send me a message so I can find out please
@@danjackson3997 that's kinda far to got to a plow day, unless ur planning on moving up here to Pa. heck its like 2 hrs or a bit more for me and i live here in Pa. isn't there any for small tractors down in ur state? u need to message MichealTJD60 he's the one who posted the videos of them plowing with the garden tractors. he would know if they are planning one for the fall-ok. good luck
The farmer disks it up after the event is done. In previous years, some members have brought their own sleeve hitch disks and disked up the smaller fields after plowing is done.
You might be able to build one but it would be difficult to find the correct-sized moldboard. If you have a tractor with a rear sleeve hitch installed, you can buy a good used Brinly plow for $125-150.
PSHAW, I'd be willing to bet you'd be able to make a lawn mower plow (that will do the job), like these, for under $100, likely under $50 if you're willing to learn a few things, if you have a torch and a welder. However, why plow when no-till is the thing to do in the breadbasket of our country. I monitor corn, soybean, and wheat fields for a living and it's interesting to see what "microfarmers" and people with small acreages want to do... Sure, turn it once for your garden, then mulch it heavy with mown grass to keep weeds down in future years. If you turn it every year, you destroy the soil texture and rearrange the fungi and microbes in the soil structure. Plowing has its uses, but they are few and far between where I operate in Nebraska. Don't underestimate the role microorganisms play in the yield you obtain (that's what my thesis for my master's is based upon, only in commercial agriculture).
We are doing this strictly for fun. It's a get-together for people who enjoy collecting and working on garden tractors as a hobby. Plowing is an ancient sport and it's nice to be able to do it with something as small as a garden tractor. Obviously, no-till is the more efficient way to do it these days, but there's nothing wrong with doing it old school. You'd have to find some pretty hefty cast iron (NOT steel except for the moldboard itself) if you wanted to build a plow that won't break apart. I've seen several cheap plow setups fail because either the tractor pulling them had too much power, or the tractor was not built to pull ground-engaging attachments (when someone tries using a regular lawn mower to do the work of a garden tractor). It's not worth rigging up a plow when you can buy an old heavy-duty Brinly plow for $150 or less.
@@mikeyb4642 You are exactly correct. No till is better for long lasting nutrient rich soil. I now will plant a micro garden especially with the virus concerns
PA Plow Day. We help out a local farmer by plowing some of his fields, but it's also a big event for garden tractor collectors to meet up and camp out. Some guys bring tractors and parts to sell, some guys just come to watch.
Glad to see people actually do this together as a community to help each other out.... When I was a kid the neighbors used to get together to do this for each others gardens. Now-a-days... your hard pressed to find anyone who is willing to get off their lazy --- to commit to a neighbor.. more less to help contribute to a major job like this.
You've got that right. It makes these kinds of events even more enjoyable knowing that there aren't many others willing to do this. People came from all over the U.S. and even Canada with their garden tractors to help out.
As a city slugger, gotta say this looks like a full day task even with those machines. Can't even fathom how long that would take doing it by hand in the olden days...
Overall, we plowed a total of 95 acres in 2 days (17 hours) at this year's plow day, and there were 200 tractors out there plowing. It takes a long time but that's why it is fun. A typical-sized 50-75 HP farm tractor with a 3 bottom plow could probably cover all that ground in less than a day.
@@MichaelTJD60 I don’t know about that may be a different grounds type down here in arkansas where we have clay really bad and ground doesn’t dry out till spring you would have to work fast to get 60 acres done we’re pulling a 28 foot case 490 disk with a 1982 John Deere 4840
I truly enjoyed the video watched the whole thing. Been watching these videos for couple days and made me want to get my 1250 cub cadet going and rigged up for next years event and I am in Texas!
Hey Michael! This is Tyler! I deleted my old channel because I didn't like how it turned out and I created this one and I know that I'm keeping this channel too. I made sure I subscribed and gave you a lot of likes!
Welcome back! Haha.
Is it just me? Or does watching the ground being plowed satisfing?
It's not just you. I think next year I'll mount my GoPro facing the rear so you'll see more of the sod being turned.
how do i enter my machine into one of theis pa plow day events i was kinda interested it looks fun and relaxing
Just show up and pay a $10 entrance fee. It's a great time.
Michael do you have info for the PA plow days ? Dates and times and how to contact them?
Best thing I can tell you is to follow the "PA Plow Day Social Group" on Facebook, they usually post updates on that page. As of right now they haven't posted any info or dates for the next event.
@@MichaelTJD60 Thanks !!! enjoy your videos !!!
Hey is this a yearly event? When and where in PA? I would like to check it out.
Yep, it's usually the third week in April. It's in Watsontown, PA.
In my opinion the head mount GoPro POV is the best
I am a fan of the head mount as well, but it can make viewers dizzy from all of the head turning you have to do while plowing.
Hey Michael how difficult and how did you install the hydrolic lift from the old manual lift? Did you find a guide or a manual or something
Here's the installation instructions. www.wfmfiles.com/download/2xx_Hydraulic_Lift_Installation_with_Template(BM16053_M83199).pdf
I didn't think the swap was too difficult, but some of the parts weren't interchangeable because they came off an earlier model year and my tractor is a later one. The main pulley that mounts on the flywheel didn't fit my tractor so I had a machine shop do some work to make it fit. You'll have to move the coil to a different location so it clears the pump and hoses...I bolted mine to the battery box. Also, I'd recommend leaving the hoses attached the entire time, because it's much more difficult to hook them up after everything is mounted on the tractor. I had some difficulty removing the old lift lever because it was pressed into place and was seized up pretty good...so I just cut it off with a Sawzall.
Ok I'm probably going to attempt installing electric lift on. I've found one off a non running 210
I would keep looking for hydraulic lift...the electric lift wasn't always known to be reliable. Some people had good luck with them but they were known to fail if used frequently (such as when plowing), or when lifting a heavy implement (like a blower or tiller).
Awesome footage! Watched the whole thing! Just seems like we were all there yesterday doing this but its been almost a month. Were you trying to show off at 1:02:56 lol going that fast.
wow that's awesome you watched the whole thing lol! Wasn't really trying to show off, sometimes the drive belt on the 210 grabs and throws the thing forward before it slows down again. The perks of running a belt drive...
I usually watch every video all the way through. I don't care how long it is Lol. You don't get much done in a 10 min video like most people do. I thought you wanted to just get going and get the field done. Lol I did that a few times. I went almost full speed a few times just to see what she did.
Unfortunately my videos aren't the shortest. Sometimes I would pull up on the pedal to see if the belt would slip. Those belt drives will slow down quite a bit when you're pulling a plow behind them, they don't hold a constant speed as easy as the hydro's do.
At least you have something to watch when there long. The 210 can defiantly pull good though didn't seem like she was struggling at all to me.I could here the 318 a few times when i was behind you Lol.
It wasn't too bad but I will probably add my second set of wheel weights next time. It was nice to hear an Onan barking behind me. Those things sound awesome under a load.
Are most guys running full throttle? Are you?
Yeah most of the guys there run wide open. I would run half-throttle unless the clay was really thick or the tractor was struggling, then I would run wide open.
Is 75 dollars a good deal on a 200 series snow blade
Yes, but I wouldn't expect it to be perfect.
Another question I’m looking for more traction while i mow this spring what’s my best option tire chains or wheel weights
@@wildcard1494 Definitely wheel weights. Chains will tear up the grass if you turn too sharp or too quick.
I already have chains and it doesn’t seem to hurt grass I’m worried if the chains will hurt my tires or it will wear the chains faster
I’m most needing the traction because I’ll be mowing on a hill
can i ask what part of pa this was at? been looking for one to attend for a yr or so. thanks.
Watsontown, PA. Just off of route 80 and route 15, not far from Williamsport.
thanks-a lot for that. i used to run into Milton yrs ago-so i have a good idea of where that town is. i really want to try and make it next spring.
No problem. Come on out, I think you will have a great time.
Big Jim. Hey I'm Dan from Springfield Georgia and I was wanting to go to a plow day to . I have a 72 Sears suburban can ya send me a message so I can find out please
@@danjackson3997 that's kinda far to got to a plow day, unless ur planning on moving up here to Pa. heck its like 2 hrs or a bit more for me and i live here in Pa.
isn't there any for small tractors down in ur state? u need to message MichealTJD60 he's the one who posted the videos of them plowing with the garden tractors. he would know if they are planning one for the fall-ok.
good luck
How do you disk it
The farmer disks it up after the event is done. In previous years, some members have brought their own sleeve hitch disks and disked up the smaller fields after plowing is done.
Deere heaven. Hope there’s no Deere hunters.
great team work
I could use a single plow like that for my 5 acre parcel. Can I make one????
You might be able to build one but it would be difficult to find the correct-sized moldboard. If you have a tractor with a rear sleeve hitch installed, you can buy a good used Brinly plow for $125-150.
PSHAW, I'd be willing to bet you'd be able to make a lawn mower plow (that will do the job), like these, for under $100, likely under $50 if you're willing to learn a few things, if you have a torch and a welder. However, why plow when no-till is the thing to do in the breadbasket of our country. I monitor corn, soybean, and wheat fields for a living and it's interesting to see what "microfarmers" and people with small acreages want to do... Sure, turn it once for your garden, then mulch it heavy with mown grass to keep weeds down in future years. If you turn it every year, you destroy the soil texture and rearrange the fungi and microbes in the soil structure. Plowing has its uses, but they are few and far between where I operate in Nebraska. Don't underestimate the role microorganisms play in the yield you obtain (that's what my thesis for my master's is based upon, only in commercial agriculture).
We are doing this strictly for fun. It's a get-together for people who enjoy collecting and working on garden tractors as a hobby. Plowing is an ancient sport and it's nice to be able to do it with something as small as a garden tractor. Obviously, no-till is the more efficient way to do it these days, but there's nothing wrong with doing it old school. You'd have to find some pretty hefty cast iron (NOT steel except for the moldboard itself) if you wanted to build a plow that won't break apart. I've seen several cheap plow setups fail because either the tractor pulling them had too much power, or the tractor was not built to pull ground-engaging attachments (when someone tries using a regular lawn mower to do the work of a garden tractor). It's not worth rigging up a plow when you can buy an old heavy-duty Brinly plow for $150 or less.
@@mikeyb4642 You are exactly correct. No till is better for long lasting nutrient rich soil.
I now will plant a micro garden especially with the virus concerns
@@mikeyb4642 also better to burn old crops after harvesting them as puts natural nutrients back into soil but EPA people hate that
was John deere 318 guy there
Yes, he was in front of me for a good part of the video.
OK cool
The Lawn Care Kid well your profile picture what kind of mower is that?
Long way to the field
Yeah the first field was on the other side of a creek so we had to go around the creek to get to it.
Is this an event?? What is this??? Who benefits from this???
PA Plow Day. We help out a local farmer by plowing some of his fields, but it's also a big event for garden tractor collectors to meet up and camp out. Some guys bring tractors and parts to sell, some guys just come to watch.
Ur missing one very important piece of equipment. A good ol Yeti full of your favorite adult beverage. Lol
I have one now lol. It's a great companion when you're spending hours on the tractor.
Oh no a UFO aaaaaaaaaaaaah
This has got to be a joke 😂
Considering they've been doing this 13 years now and it's become the biggest garden tractor event in the world, I think not.