question for the plow guys?

swindave · Dec 17, 2021

i understand the differences between mounted, pull type, and semi-integral, or semi mounted,
but what is the major advantage of one over the other?

what is the difference in the field performance?
or is it just personal preference on how you like to hitch your plow?

so, is one style better than others?

thanks

centash · Dec 17, 2021

Mounted plows are much heavier on the 3 pth. Semi mounted plows generally have more clearance under the frame and between furrows for less plugging when plowing corn stalks. It's also easier to vary the depth of the rear of the plow with a semi mount. Trail type plows are used on tractors with no 3 pth.

Ben

DeltaRed · Dec 17, 2021

A mounted and semi mount have a weight transfer action because the tractor carries some the plows weight.Mounted plows are generally smaller,whereas semi mounts are generally larger.Pull types are usually older plows pulled by older tractors with no 3 point.Then you have the fully mounted two way rollovers.They can now be had as big as 8 bottom.They are HEAVY.I run rollovers on furrow irrigated ground.

DeltaRed · Dec 17, 2021

If set right they all do an equal quality job.

paul · Dec 17, 2021

Mounted plow is limited in size, gets too heavy.

Semi mounted does a good job of adding weight to the tractor and is probsbly best if these is such a thing.

Drawn plows newer are the really big plows behind tractors without a 3pt, or crawlers. Many of the big 4wd or tracked tractors come bare back.

Paul

SVcummins · Dec 18, 2021

I like semi mounted or mounted because if the tractor has draft sensing the plow will add a lot of weight to the tractor for traction

redforlife · Dec 18, 2021

Alot of it is, what is the best suited, and most compatable for the tractor. For every tractor model made, there was probably a specific plow made for that tractor. You don't have to go strictly by that basis. A 3 point plow, can probably work on any tractor that has 3 point. So, that's how variables come onto play. But most of the variables have limitations. You cant use a 3 point plow, on a tractor with no 3 point. Most people probably use what they have, can get hooked up, and will work rather than a preference of one over another.
My preference is the one that was intended for the tractor. So, I am the guy that won't be seen pulling a drag (draw bar hitch plow) with a 3 point tractor. Or adding a 3 point hitch to tractor so I can use a 3 point plow. But, some guys do.

Cash4Toys · Dec 18, 2021

Pull type plows are the easiest there is to set set-up, and are more forgiving for tractor preperation. Pull type will most generally plow more uniform as well, espeacially in varing soil conditions. Semi-mount and mounted require the tractor to be set to more specific guidelines, wheel spacings for certain. In my opinion, one of the easiest plow to use is a Case Centennial. Wheel lift, one lever for the furrow wheel, one for the land and easy tail wheel adjustments. Hitching, as with any drawbar plow is as easy as pulling a string from the tractor drawbar forward pull pin to the point of center of draft on the plow, then adust tractor drawbar and plow drawbar to be in that line. If you should loose one power unit, its much easier to replace it.

560Dennis · Dec 18, 2021

I prefer the trailer plow . Back up to it and hitch it with one pin ,hook up the hydraulic lines ,pump tires ,grease it and go plow

centash · Dec 18, 2021

Eight furrow fully mounted plow was available for this tractor. Imagine the stresses on the hitch going over a rough headland....

Ben

Bruce from Can. · Dec 18, 2021

Trail ploughs can be on land plough, meaning you dont have to drive with one tire in the previous furrow. I like the semi mounted plough the best on a modern tractor. I learned to plough with a steel wheel, IH , spring hitch plough. Id venture it is the plough that you could by far and away achieve the best adjustment with. The old spring hitch plough had two levers to adjust depth, and you could finish out a dead furrow so shallow, as to hardly notice a dead furrow was in the field.
I had a 3 pth plough, and grew to hate it on hilly ground.

Cash4Toys · Dec 18, 2021

One of the best plows built in my opinion was the 770 IH. 5 or 6 bottom, with a very few 4 bottom. Could be onland or in furrow, easy to change with their hitch. Good clearence, and were way better in rock than any other brand cause of the way they tripped. Oliver 446 & 448's were good, but the IH wes better in rock.
The Oliver/White plows around here would hang up, not reset themselves until either you slowed way down or in some cases stop, when plowing in at higher speeds.

caterpillar guy · Dec 18, 2021

I've use both trailer and smei mount would never buy a semi mount anchor. If you get stuck or it is wet the plow is like an anchor on the back. With the trailer just pull the pin drive out in most cases hook a chain and out it comes.

rustyplow · Dec 18, 2021

There is a reason the trailer plow is the plow of choice for Competition plowing matches. 3 pt is better for getting around in tight spots like plowing a garden. But that's about all. IMHO.

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