Unknown John Deere Plow found

[youngwolf]

Found this plow in a fence line with some other vintage implements. I Have never seen anything like it before, It has JD bottoms on it for sure they look like 16-18in any one got a idea what is it or what its worth as is or restored? Located in NEIA

 

[rrlund]

Don't know the model,but it's a 2 way. Known to some as a hillside. Plow across the field plowing to the right,come back in the same furrow plowing left. There was one at the Blanchard Steam Show last year or the year before.

 

[youngwolf]

Yep i noticed it was a two way plow but i didnt know they had made two way plows that were trailer type?

 

[RayP(MI)]

Looks like a two bottom two way plow. Have seen a one bottom (each direction) like that - John Deere, as I remember. Was a show and tell at the Blanchard (MI) steam show this summer.

 

[rrlund]

Ever seen one in a horse drawn walking version?

 

[OhioTractorGuy]

That is a nice model 202 (?) Two Way Plow (going from memory--sure someone will correct me). It even has the hard to find coulters and jointers still on it. Ive seen some sell anywhere from $200 to $2000 depending on buyer, condition, and location.

 

[OhioTractorGuy]

Here is a link to a similar topic on the JD Board:

JD 202 Plow Pictures
JD 202 Plow Pictures

 

[youngwolf]

So its probably something i should buy then!

 

[rrlund]

Worth saving from the scrapper even if only for a conversation piece.

 

[wilamayb]

It is in fact a 202 and does appear to have the correct coulters which are like hen's teeth. I'd say buy it. I'd love to have the coulters for my 202. I have a mishmash of coulters on mine.

 

[BAnNC]

Yep, in my shed.
Oliver, hillside plow. One handle is broken. Will probably fix it someday.

 

[cumminspuller]

I'd say it is something you need to buy. I'd buy it if I found it in a heart beat.

Could someone explain how the hitch works? It looks like it is set to one side. The videoes that I have seen of one of these plows working I didn't notice the tongue doing anything when turning around.

 

[rrlund]

I'm looking for an Oliver. I've got a point here for one. This one's a Chattanooga. I've got a wood beam Syracuse hillside too.

 

[wilamayb]

The tongue has a latch system that releases the tongue when the plow is lifted which then causes it to latch on the other side when turning on the headland. The wheels of the plow are pinned to the axle which forces both tires to spin at the same speed. Since the plow desires to always be pulled straight the tongue swings right over to the direction that you are turning, and then latches. The hydraulic version and the clutch lift version work in the same fashion but with slightly different mechanics for the latch release mechanism.

The theory is simple but there is a whole pile of spivets and widgets to make it function properly.

 

[youngwolf]

thanks for the help

 

[Leroy]

Is they did not then how would they have used them before the 3 point hitch? That plow will date to the 40's area.

 

[cumminspuller]

Ok thanks Wilamayb. I guess that is why I didn't notice anything in the videoes sice you don't actually have to stop the tractor.