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OhioBinder
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Plowed my garden

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Last summer I bought a 128 to use for plowing. Had never plowed with a gear drive. so this past Saturday I had the chance. As the tractor was set up for the snow plow this winter (never used it because of no snow) it still had the wheel weights (92#s per side) and chains still on it. Hung the brinley plow on and went to the garden. I was really surprised on how well it did. I plowed about 6-7" deep in 2nd gear and never ran out of traction or power. Got the garden done so I went to the edge of the field next to my yard. There a large hump has formed so I started out about 5' in the field and rolled it out into the field. All together it took about 2 hours. About half way thru I realized I was breaking 2 of AW's cardinal rules so I took my wallet and cell phone and went and put them into the truck.
One thing I did miss from the Hydro was the hydraulic lift.
I really eyed the big field of bean stubble north of the yard but didn't know how the farmer would take to me plowing up a chunk as he might no-till corn in it. I already had talked to him about rolling the hump out.
Makes me want another plow day.
David Gregg
NW oIHo

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Tom Scott
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David - Sounds like one of those real rewarding days where everything just works out. You need a photographer with you next time! Even a tractor shot, and the before and after; then we can make up the movie in our heads! :lol:
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Hey! Someone listens to me? :lol:
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BigMike
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AW, did you say something?
Pics or that ground is yet to be turned.

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Gear drive is my preference for plowing. Cub 100 with ag tires and 110# on the land wheel and 55# on the furrow wheel. Considering mounting an electric lift from a 147. Getting older and weaker to be pulling on the arm strong lift. Once you get to plowing, it is hard to stop, especially when all is going well!
http://www.zucksrototillers.com
There is only ONE ROTOTILLER.
147 with 48" mower deck & 42" QA snow thrower
70 with 42" mower deck, 42" blade, & Brinly 10" plow

OhioBinder
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Big Mike
Here's your pictures, taken a week later.
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David Gregg
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BigMike
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I love the smell of fresh turned earth in the morning :beer:

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