3 point 2 bottom x 14 plow

wingnuttx · Nov 10, 2020

Just recently purchased a 2 bottom plow which will be a totally new experience for me. I know goggle is my friend but she always don't have all the answers. I'd ask someone in my area but no one to ask except the good people on this forum. If I knew the answer I wouldn't ask. Question..... Is anything gained by making multiple plowing passes?? Does it break up more dirt clods making the ground smoother by making more passes??
Many thanks. Wingnut

Tony in SD · Nov 10, 2020

IMHO Multiple passes is not the thing to do. First pass dirt will be turned upside down. Second pass will flip it right side up again. Net gain zero. After you plow it then disc it to smooth it. Pulling a drag behind the plow will help smooth it out too.

David G · Nov 10, 2020

Plow in the fall, let it soften over the winter, then disk and plant is spring.

wingnuttx · Nov 10, 2020

Thank you guys. Now I know. Much appreciated. Thanks for putting me on the right track.

Robert (ID) · Nov 10, 2020

I'll second what David G said..

let winter do some of the work for you if you can....

MF#1 · Nov 10, 2020

x2 on the drag. If you are plowing sod it's a good idea to pull a drag over the plowed ground preferably after a wet-dry cycle before you disc it. If you can't drag it be prepared for a rough ride when you disc it. Don't have a drag? Cut two 10 inch or larger trees about 7 to 8 ft long, chain them together and run the chain to the drawbar. Have also used two 12 inch wide iron beams bolted together to drag.

Mike(NEOhio) · Nov 11, 2020

All good advice. If you do drag or disc, go in the same direction you plowed the first time.

3 point 2 bottom x 14 plow

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