Unknown IH plow, please help identify

Jason Hubner · Dec 4, 2011

I can tell it's IH because of the fast hitch prongs and tell tale IH stamps but have no idea what model it is. Would like to know more about it so i can fix it up a bit for next spring. It also has some type of sod cutter I've never seen before. Any ideas on what model it is (or any other relevant information would be great!) Thanks!
Jason

Janicholson · Dec 4, 2011

3-14s FH (I dont have the Model # but We have one! It is a mounted trip plow in the sense that all 3 can trip at once and keep from stopping the tractor (except under a 6 inch lateral root Dont ask what a gas cap tastes like on a 350U)
The gauge wheel on ours is rubber implement tire, not steel. The coulter is called a Lantz Coulter (or a knockoff of that. It flips the top edge of the sod and ground trash over to allow better coverage, and less hangup in the beams. I think the first moldboard is tweaked out of alignment.
The style of bottom is called Plow Chief. It has removable points and separate shares.
They plow well and are Reliable. Points and shares might be difficult to find, but I have not looked for them at all. Jim

D Slater · Dec 4, 2011

Looks to be a # 30 or model 34-F30A or another variation of a 30.

Jason Hubner · Dec 4, 2011

Thank you that is helpful.

BoonvilleKid · Dec 4, 2011

Good Grief!! Jim, would you tell me what color of ants are on the moldboard? LOL

tntleake · Dec 4, 2011

Post those pictures in the implement alley section under discussion forums, I bet you get a model number, those guys helped me ID my 210 plow. I sure wish I had that set up for my 400
Tracy

mkirsch · Dec 5, 2011

That #1 bottom is twisted badly. I'm afraid that plow may be scrap iron.

You will definitely need a large oxy-acetylene torch and some serious ingenuity to get it back to where it should be. If you can. Alignment is somewhat critical if you want the plow to dig properly.

AG in IN · Dec 5, 2011

I agree with mkirsch. Something's very wrong with your first bottom or we're seeing an optical illusion.

You could have a bent beam, you could have a damaged frog, or something else may be wrong.

The early Plow Chief frogs had some issues with bending and breaking.

AG

Jim Becker · Dec 5, 2011

Again, it could be the angle of the picture, but in the first shot it looks like all three bottoms are going in different directions. If the frogs are bent, the best option would probably find a later plow you could transfer some Super Chief bottoms off of. If there are 2 bent beams, it may be more work to fix than it is worth. Hate to say that about any Fast-Hitch equipment.

Jason Hubner · Dec 5, 2011

Yes the first plow is bent. The strap behind the plow that holds it in alignment has been broken. It can be straightened out though. Not a big deal. I was given this plow last weekend for free and i'm most concerned with finding out what model it is so that i might find the manual for it, and get the correct parts for it.

LMack · Dec 5, 2011

I don't think the points for this model have been available for quite a while. If you plan to do any serious plowing you will need to replace the plows with the Super Chief setup. My dad wore out a set like this and was forced to replace the plows in the late 60's. The new Super Chief used a standard one piece plow share. Your points look like they will do some plowing before needing to be replaced.

AG in IN · Dec 5, 2011

(quoted from post at 23:37:49 12/05/11) I was given this plow last weekend for free and i'm most concerned with finding out what model it is so that i might find the manual for it, and get the correct parts for it.

Can't go wrong with a freebie. I hope you can get it working.

D Slater is likely correct on the model number. Parts book for these plows are combined with other implements for the 300-350-400-450 tractors (F34I-1A). It's a 3-volume set, and the plows are in Vol. 1. The plow bottoms are not included in this book.

The plow bottoms are in several other parts catalogs (PO-6, IMP-1, PMC-5 and others). Operator's or owner's manuals may or may not have parts diagrams in them.

AG

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