Plowing at MIAPA show 8-2-26
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Topic: Plowing at MIAPA show 8-2-26
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Subject: Plowing at MIAPA show 8-2-26
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2026 at 5:41am
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Yesterday we plowed at the Marshalltown show. Conditions were a bit wet but it pulled easier than any other time I’ve plowed there. Here’s the video I shot. https://youtu.be/1nE5opDseog?si=5eJUszih7XpS1_iZ" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/1nE5opDseog?si=5eJUszih7XpS1_iZ
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Posted By: Dennis J OPKs
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2026 at 12:33pm
| Mike, thanks for the ride along. Brings back memories of 70+ years ago. I never plowed with a slate plow, they came into vogue later. My Dad had a 4 bottom behind a D 17. Good to see your TB gauge working. Looks like you hit some clay for the downshift. It makes sense that |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2026 at 4:54am
| The clay on the hills gets pretty tough! I like to watch the TB gauge, keep it where it’s active. Blows my mind how well the system works. Guys that designed it 80 odd years ago really had it together! |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2026 at 8:22am
| There are always complainers out there about the Traction Booster system and its performance. I am and have been convinced that: #1. The system isn't adjusted/configured correctly. #2. They don't really understand how to efficiently use it. #3. The tractor still has to be weighted to at least 100 lbs per PTO HP (you can't plow without adequate weight front and rear to compliment the TB). #4. You need sharp plow shares to keep the plow sucked in the ground so when TBoost tries to transfer it doesn't lift the plow up and out. There are more things that have to be right, but nyou see what I'm getting at. I know if I shut mine OFF on the WD-45, the left land wheel starts to spin depending on the soil conditions. |
Posted By: wjohn
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2026 at 6:23pm
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Looks and sounds good! Not sure how I missed you at Hutch this year?? ------------- 1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45 |
Posted By: Leon B MO
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2026 at 7:03pm
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I really enjoyed the video and appreciate you taking the time to make it. I plowed some as a kid, 200 with a 5/16 semi mount but plowing was headed out in the late 80's. You're unit sure sounds good. Leon B Mo ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
Posted By: Orangeade
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2026 at 8:40pm
| Thanks for the video. Brought back many memories riding on the toolbox with dad 60 some years ago. No tool box today has the capacity to let me ride now. Sure miss those days. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2026 at 6:13am
The plow has basically new shares and I think the new landsides really helped too. I really enjoy moldboard plowing, as you guys have probably noticed. Just try to keep learning and doing a better job. I will say, the slat-bottoms have really grown on me. They work so good when the soil is sticky.
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wjohn wrote:Posted By: wjohn
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2026 at 9:46pm
I didn't get there until 7pm on Friday... so that would probably be why! ------------- 1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45 |