Oliver 1650 vs Case Ih 950

[kevinecwi]

I bought a new to me case ih 950 planter, I'm planning to use my 1650 on this planter but the manual for the planter states to use the float position on the tractor hydraulic to get proper operation of the marker arms. Am I looking at setting up for power beyond and using a separate remote valve that has a float position? Perhaps their is another solution to the problem? Anyone else pull a Case Ih planter with their Oliver?

 

[super99]

I know nothing about the IH planter. I had a White 5100 that I pulled with my 1850. I unhooked the hoses from the marker alternator and ran seperate hoses for the markers. I had to hold the lever down to get them to lower and the push the lever down from time to time to lower the markers some more as the field terrain changed. Are your markers single or double acting cylinders? I guess I'd hook unto it and go out in the driveway and try it out to see if it will work without a float position. I think the float position is just to let the markers lower some more to follow the ground contour, you should be able to hit the lever again to keep it on the ground. Just my thoughts, don't mean that its right. Chris

 

[kevinecwi]

The marker arms are controlled by single acting cylinders. I think your right I just need to try it out, problem is the wiring for the marker control box is all jacked up from the previous owner. Once I get that wiring fixed I'll give it try. I'm wondering also if I should set up one set of remotes to operate for a single acting cylinder, the planter is certainly heavy enough to lower down on its own.
Thanks

 

[super99]

Yes, set up the right side for one way, you do know that when set up for one way cylinder, it locks the 3 point arms?? It must use electrics to switch marker from side to side??

 

[kevinecwi]

Since I narrowed the tread for 30 inch row spacing it looks like the three point arms come very close to the tires and fenders now so I'll probably take them off on this tractor. Yes the marker arms have an electric control box with a three position switch.