Problems plowing

[o---o]

.


I tried to plow yesterday and it didn't go so well. I got stuck several times.

Am I expecting too much? My ground has some clay content, was still fairly moist, it has never been worked before, and the grass is very thick and well rooted. The yard was wet enough that the Ag tires would leave tracks just from driving.

When I got stuck the 3 point couldn't even lift the plow out of the dirt, and normally I can lift 300 pounds without a problem. It's like the grass roots are just too tough.

So, should the plow rip right trough this stuff? Or is thick grass, semi-clay, wet soil just hard to cut through?


.

[R Bedell]

Sounds like unfavorable soil conditions.

[o---o]

.


Whew good, I was hoping I didn't have a sissy tractor!

Here are some pics I just took, it was plowed yesterday so it's dried some. You can see the thickness of the grass in the background. I'm not very impressed with the results.

[R Bedell]

How about pictures of your Tractor and Plow setup..???

[olds45512]

I went to my first plow day last Saturday and my tractor plowed great with no issue, Sunday I broke fresh ground and had the same troubles your having. The sod really seems to hinder the process and the left hand tire kept spinning out on the wet grass, try not plowing as deep and see how that works.

[cubs-n-bxrs]

Another suggestion is if the mount bracket on you plow has three holes put the pin through the hole on the left as you are looking at it from the back of the tractor. That will narrow the cut the plow takes.

[o---o]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

How about pictures of your Tractor and Plow setup..???

I've got them uploading

Originally Posted by olds45512

I went to my first plow day last Saturday and my tractor plowed great with no issue, Sunday I broke fresh ground and had the same troubles your having. The sod really seems to hinder the process and the left hand tire kept spinning out on the wet grass, try not plowing as deep and see how that works.

At least I know it isn't just me, thanks.

Originally Posted by cubs-n-bxrs

Another suggestion is if the mount bracket on you plow has three holes put the pin through the hole on the left as you are looking at it from the back of the tractor. That will narrow the cut the plow takes.

Both of my 10" plows have only 1 hole and my 8" plow has 3 holes. My Brinly 3 point-to-sleeve hitch adapter has many holes and I can shift attachments left or right with that.


.

[o---o]

.

Originally Posted by R Bedell

How about pictures of your Tractor and Plow setup..???

[64fleetside]

Looks like it was a little too wet.

[Vin122]

You turned a grassy area in to dirt!

Here's my take on your plowing job.

1st - Plowing sod, grass, etc. Toughest plowing there is. Whether its with a 100hp tractor and a 4 bottom semi mounted plow or a Cub Cadet with a Brinly. I've seen worse plowing by farmers who had plowed every year - I've done worse too.

2nd - see #1

3rd - your set up looks maybe a bit more point on the plow, the landslide seems to be right on the ground, in a perfect world you should be able to put your fingers under it in a furrow. But you turned sod into a plowed area so you doing it right or really close.

4th - SHINE SHINE SHINE - a shiny plow works best, nothing beats a shiny plow. After your done plowing clean it, then oil it or grease it or something, preserve the shine for next time. Of course that next time is probably when you plow this same area, which will be easier due to it then not being sod.

Have fun, enjoy!

Next you get to disk this breaking up the clumps smoothening it off. best to wait a few days before you disk.

FYI - I don't think you tires worked very well. If you'd like I take them off your hands...lol