Plow Questions??

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   Can anybody explain to me what a "breaker" plow is and how it differs from any other plow?  I've been searching for a mounted plow for my Allis C for some time now with no luck, but I see postings on craigslist for single bottom breaker plows fairly frequently and I'm wondering if I could use one of these behind my C or will it pull too hard?  I also see a large number of postings for 2 bottom trip plows, but I'm thinking that these also may be too much for a C?

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C.Wilcox Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote C.Wilcox Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Plow Questions?? Posted: 06 Jun 2010 at 9:09pm
	Can anybody explain to me what a "breaker" plow is and how it differs from any other plow? I've been searching for a mounted plow for my Allis C for some time now with no luck, but I see postings on craigslist for single bottom breaker plows fairly frequently and I'm wondering if I could use one of these behind my C or will it pull too hard? I also see a large number of postings for 2 bottom trip plows, but I'm thinking that these also may be too much for a C? Thanks!

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Bill Long Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Points: 4556	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Long Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2010 at 9:23pm
	Butch Ohio is the resident plow expert on this forum but let's see if I can be of any assistance. A Breaker is a spring loaded hitch on a pull plow that will "break away" in case the plow hits a hard obstruction. I would not suggest a two bottom plow the C. A single bottom plow should be easily pulled providing the tractor has fluid in the tires or good weights. YOu could try without weights or fluid and it may work. Good Luck! Bill Long

jls Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Points: 138	Post Options Post Reply Quote jls Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2010 at 9:35pm
	in central missouri where I grew up a breaking plow was what we called a moldboard plow as opposed to a disc plow or a slat moldboard plow or a chisel plow. didn't know about breaker plow.

Dusty MI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, Mi Points: 5058	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dusty MI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2010 at 11:58am
	I remember seeing single bottom moldboard plow that was maybe 24". My dad referred it as a breaking plow because they were used for plowing land that had not been plowed before or a long time. Dusty
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FredW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: N. Weston,OH Points: 588	Post Options Post Reply Quote FredW Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2010 at 1:05pm
	I think you are all correct. I heard it all different ways. Fred

GregLawlerMinn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Lawler, Mn Points: 1226	Post Options Post Reply Quote GregLawlerMinn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2010 at 1:53pm
	Dusty's recollection is the same as what we in Mn call a breaking plow. Usually a large (20-30") and heavy single bottom plow mounted on trip wheel frame. Generally comes with a very large coulter or a knife blade. They are used to plow land that is heavily sodded and/or has standing brush, such as willow. They dig in 10-15" deep, cut the roots off (well, most of the time) and rolls the brush into the furrow. I converted a 22" breaking plow with a 30" coulter from a trip plow (the trip mechanism was shot and the plow was free) to an Allis snap couple hitch, using the front of a parts plow. I pull it behind my D17D. Sure does a good job turning heavy sod and/or brush over.
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