Snap-coupler obsession
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Topic: Snap-coupler obsession
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Subject: Snap-coupler obsession
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 12:21pm
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As I alluded to in the hand-clutch thread, I grew up on the fender of a WD. I remember as a little guy looking at the lift arms on it and wondering what they were for. Grandad didn't have anything that attached to the pin hitch, (not entirely true, there was a 2 bottom plow that was never used). I knew they were for something but didn't know what. Fast forward a while and I go through the plant closing at Maytag, move to Detroit Lakes Mn. for a job that lasts 8 months and find myself back in Iowa jobless. I get the idea I need to get the WD running that has been sitting in the shed for about 20 years. Got that done and about that time I found this site. For whatever reason I thought I needed a WD45. Found one on CL not to far away. Power steering, strong engine, brought it home. Now I'm up to 5 WDs and 45s. Also the CA I recently brought home is snap-coupler as well as is the D-17. This is where the obsession comes in. I like the way the implements attach and have acquired a pretty good list of the available ones; Several plows No. 4 sub-soiler 2 discs 1 Oxnard blade (and 2 for 3-point) 2 row planter All-Crop drill Dirt scoop 5' woods mower Home made carry-all Also have a No. 200 pull type disc and 82t mower. Sure I will acquire more in the future as they come along. I like to keep them working and earning their keep, really enjoy running one of these girls. |
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Posted By: FloydKS
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 2:09pm
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so ... how many acres do you have to "play" with your toys... ------------- Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die |
Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 5:02pm
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I’m the exact opposite I have a D17 that’s a family heirloom the odd hitch on it makes it earning its keep that much more of an obstacle. Don’t get me wrong I’m not getting rid of it but 3pt might open more doors for it. Only thing snap coupler grandpa had was the plow. Nor am I going to put a 3 pt kit on it when I have 3 6080’s a 160 and for the time being a 175. I can easily see why snap coupler didn’t win out as the standard. ------------- 8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 5:25pm
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FloydKS wrote:Posted By: REEDE
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 8:24pm
| You may make some people jealous . |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 8:54pm
| Do you need a 4 row snap coupler cultivator. I am west of Winterset and could load it on your 16' trailer. Cheap!!! This is an older 1 that would go with your 45's. Must be 1957-1961 vintage. I used it 2 years ago to cultivate sweet corn. I no longer have a snap coupler tractor. Pm me. I am retired and home a lot. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 4:18am
------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: Allis dave
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 6:49am
For this size I like the snap coupler, but imagine dropping the drawbar off a 300HP 4wd and hooking up a 16 row toolbar. LOL
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Posted By: SteveMaskey(MO)
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 7:40am
| I have to agree with Allis Dave, I like the snap coupler system but they should have offered both and made 3pt standard after D17 |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 7:43am
Snap coupler implements & tractors require obsession if you choose to farm with them. Nothing wrong with that though. Hats off to you for keeping them original & farming with them. Very cool! |
Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 8:06am
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Not sure how snap coupler is easier. I guess you have to be a purest. I would love to see these guys wrestle the drawbar on a big old Steiger. Two guys have their hands full picked up just the end of it. Just the added slop from a well worn out SC is enough to deter me. ------------- 8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 9:03am
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I understand the arguments for and against the system. I just like it! Just seems simpler and works well. On high HP tractors it would have been a pain. Tom, one piece of equipment I don't need is a row-crop cultivator. My sometimes questionable driving skills would probably do more harm than good! Also have a three point, (not sure what model) cultivator I could use on the 185 if I ever got really mad at the corn. |
Posted By: DonDittmar
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 1:29pm
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I’m in the same boat. Family has had a ton of Allis tractors and the only thing ever in the snap coupler was the drawbar ------------- Experience is a fancy name for past mistakes. "Great moments are born from great opportunity" 1968 D15D,1962 D19D Also 1965 Cub Loboy and 1958 JD 720 Diesel Pony Start |
Posted By: JayIN
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 3:20pm
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Im the oppisite. I convert 3pt.implements over to snap coupler. A finish mower,a box scraper and a shop built dirt/driveway leveler. ------------- sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?" |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2018 at 1:02pm
I haven't done this yet but do have a couple of the AC snap-couple to three point adapters. I wouldn't bat an eye to put one on the right implement if I find one. One actually was on an Oxnard 3 point blade I bought at auction. Took it off so I can use the blade on the 185. |