JD plow? Size?

[GregoryU]

Can someone identify what model plow this is? Bought it to put behind my '49 AR. Just bought it, then found a #44 on rubber that's been restored that I might bid on at a local consignment sale. Only paid $105 out the door on the online sale so thought I did pretty good. I'm sure the 44 will go for quite a bit more! But, I'd rather have one on rubber.

So, how do you measure for plow size? I've read to measure from the land plate to the rear end of the plow lay, which is 14". Or measure between the beams. Which also measures 14". But, wouldn't you measure from the right side of one beam to the right side of the other beam?? That measures16". So, which size do I have.

Now my only problem is finding an acre or three to try it out on LOL!!

 

[flying belgian]

Can someone identify what model plow this is? Bought it to put behind my '49 AR. Just bought it, then found a #44 on rubber that's been restored that I might bid on at a local consignment sale. Only paid $105 out the door on the online sale so thought I did pretty good. I'm sure the 44 will go for quite a bit more! But, I'd rather have one on rubber.

So, how do you measure for plow size? I've read to measure from the land plate to the rear end of the plow lay, which is 14". Or measure between the beams. Which also measures 14". But, wouldn't you measure from the right side of one beam to the right side of the other beam?? That measures16". So, which size do I have.

Now my only problem is finding an acre or three to try it out on LOL!!

Yes. From rt side of beam to rt side of beam.

 

[GregoryU]

OK, but like I said, it measures 16" this way, but perpendicular from the land plate to the end of the plow lay it measures 14". So which measurement is the correct size?

 

[Scott 730]

Plow lay??

 

[Tx Jim]

Rear of landside to RH side of point. Also center of beam to center of beam or measure side of beam to same corresponding side of next beam.

One possibility if measurements aren't identical is points or bottoms aren't correct for your plow. https://scienceinsights.org/how-to-measure-a-moldboard-plow-all-key-dimensions/

 

[GregoryU]

Well Scott, we called them plow lays 60 years ago when I was plowing LOL. But, I guess I'll call it a 16 and be done with it. Can anyone name the model?

 

[rrlund]

Just measure center to center on the beam. The points aren't going to be the width of cut. They set at an angle.

 

[Gordy in Mn.]

My brother in law set up new ihc plows and 16" plows had 14"shares. Like wise 18" had 16" shares. That may not be the case on the older plows. Shares lays all the same. Gordy in Mn.

 

[Scott 730]

Strange terminology. Are shares listed as lays in any plow literature?

 

[ChrisInPA]

Can someone identify what model plow this is? Bought it to put behind my '49 AR. Just bought it, then found a #44 on rubber that's been restored that I might bid on at a local consignment sale. Only paid $105 out the door on the online sale so thought I did pretty good. I'm sure the 44 will go for quite a bit more! But, I'd rather have one on rubber.

What are the numbers on top of the beams? Beam width and bottom size won't identify the model. A picture would also help.

 

[GregoryU]

Well, I've been working, trying to post the picture. No matter which way I rotate my picture in my files, it will not post right side up! For some reason I have this problem whenever I try to post on YT...no other site anywhere. So, here's the picture...but sorry, you'll have to figure out how to look at it.

 

[ChrisInPA]

Kind of looks like a 4D. Beam numbers?

 

[rustred]

Well, I've been working, trying to post the picture. No matter which way I rotate my picture in my files, it will not post right side up! For some reason I have this problem whenever I try to post on YT...no other site anywhere. So, here's the picture...but sorry, you'll have to figure out how to look at it.

thats an oldie ! way older than the 55's. could be 30-40's vintage. and the other thing them old plows used shares

Well Scott, we called them plow lays 60 years ago when I was plowing LOL. But, I guess I'll call it a 16 and be done with it. Can anyone name the model?

it would be furrow width.

 

[rustred]

and them shares are blacksmith shares, not the replaceable throw away ones. once worn out you took them to the blacksmith and he built them up and sharpened them on the trip hammer. i remember watching this procedure when i was young when dad took them in. i got a j.d. 4/16 plow with them shares and dont want to use it too much to wear out the shares.

 

[rustred]

Plow lay??

is that what girls do ?

 

[flying belgian]

My brother in law set up new ihc plows and 16" plows had 14"shares. Like wise 18" had 16" shares. That may not be the case on the older plows. Shares lays all the same. Gordy in Mn.

Yes, I've heard them called lays just as often as shares.

 

[ChrisInPA]

If it’s a 4D, they were made from 1938-1949. Beam numbers will confirm.

Looking closer at the picture, what appears to be the rope trip lever seems to be bent too far forward, but I’m not sure if that is indeed what I’m seeing. The hitch release hook looks like it’s backwards too.

 

[flying belgian]

If it’s a 4D, they were made from 1938-1949. Beam numbers will confirm.

Looking closer at the picture, what appears to be the rope trip lever seems to be bent too far forward, but I’m not sure if that is indeed what I’m seeing. The hitch release hook looks like it’s backwards too.

No the hitch release is right. It turns all the way around from top to bottom. When you hook it in the ridgid tractor clevis you swing it around and push it in from bottom. Then you slide the collar over it on the top.

 

[ChrisInPA]

No the hitch release is right. It turns all the way around from top to bottom. When you hook it in the ridgid tractor clevis you swing it around and push it in from bottom. Then you slide the collar over it on the top.

You’re correct in how it functions, but if you zoom in and look closely, the release hook looks like it’s been bolted on backwards at some point (or can that rotate on the spring?). As is, it won’t flip up and lay flat on the tongue so the collar can slide over. No big deal to correct if it’s the case.

 

[David from Kansas]

Shares, lays??? Most called them lays in my younger days (1940's - '50's). Blacksmith shares; I have several old plows (55ABH models) with them and have a few hanging in the shed that have never been used since being rebuilt.