Drawbar use while using sweeps....

[Dan Swanson]

I have an 806 that I am pulling a 14' JD sweep that has 17 shanks w/16" sweeps on it. It's the first time thru wheat stubble that has been disked and it's is a good pull. Is it proper to let the drawbar swing or keep it pinned solid? Thanks, Dan

 

[David from Kansas]

Well, I'd say it depends on how you are working the field. If you are raising the implement when you turn, then there is no need for a swinging drawbar. If you are turning with the implement still in the ground, then it will turn much easier if you have a swinging drawbar. Hardly ever use a swinging drawbar anymore, however, I took the JD R out for some exercise this spring with a lever lift Graham Hoeme chisel and I let the drawbar loose and I was able to turn pretty easily with the chisel still in the ground.

 

[Dan Swanson]

Forgot to tell you I was lifting at the turns. Years ago when we run the GB minnies, we let the drawbar swing all the time except when we plowed. Thanks for the info. Dan

 

[sd pete]

I usually let it swing.

 

[55 50 Ron]

Wow, I hadn't seen the words Graham Hoeme since I used one in the 1950s for an uncle in North Dakota. I pulled that one with a JD "R" too. Are there still many Graham Hoemes around in Kansas?