marshman Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 That's all the photo's - got some video but can't remember how to up load it!!! You're right about being light on the front - in the top corner it was so wet, even with diff lock the front wheels were going sideways! Good fun!! Not bad for a first attempt - got me some more days of work if I want it! ;D With the difflock in you would struggle to steer Did the tractor pull it okay or was it spinning a lot :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 SUPERB Kev... some lovely pics and a good job done if you ask me... many thanks for sharing it with us... I bet you have the bug now and you'll be itching to get back on the seat as soon as you can... am I right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Well kev........ Good start mate. We all have to start somewhere and atleast you are brave enough to post up some pics.... Luckily there was no computers FTF when i started.... Where is the depth wheel mate? Forgive me for saying but maybe drop the front in a little deeper? That would help it match up. What an axcellent weapon of choice too. Did it have a 19 / 7 gear box that was straight through?? Shame there was no sound on P bucket ;) Brilliant pics mate, I hope you don't mind me saying about the depth?? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Depth wheel is missing. Plough 20 years old. No I am open to any advice - will try and drop the front of the plough a bit next time. The front wheels were sliding sideways in the top corner - with or without diff lock. Seemed too light on the front. Yes I have the bug!!! Roll on Tuesday a day in the field and a night shift in custody at work!! Ah well something always has to spoil it. I would like to know so much more about ploughing - in my teachers words "I'm not a ploughman I just drag the plough from one end to the other!" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Depth wheel is missing. Plough 20 years old. No I am open to any advice - will try and drop the front of the plough a bit next time. The front wheels were sliding sideways in the top corner - with or without diff lock. Seemed too light on the front. Yes I have the bug!!! Roll on Tuesday a day in the field and a night shift in custody at work!! Ah well something always has to spoil it. I would like to know so much more about ploughing - in my teachers words "I'm not a ploughman I just drag the plough from one end to the other!" :D I think PDC should make you a decal to put on your car of that mate... or someone add it to your scrolling text... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nice one Kev, bet you had a great time mate........Roll on Tuesday for you........ ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I think PDC should make you a decal to put on your car of that mate... or someone add it to your scrolling text... You're wish is my command. Although not strictly my quote it fits my style of ploughing!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Nice job there kev, about as straight as my last paddock, aiming to have my next paddock dead straight, has a hill in it tho \ Dont know about you but i love the smell of fresh ploughed dirt... thanks for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 tell you what kev, for a first ever attempt with a big outfit to mind, thats not bad at all, ,being left alone to do it as well, even better, i had my umcle in the cab when i lernt and still didnt get it as straight as that, mind you it was a good 400m wide field, with a curved edge?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thank you. I was quite surprised that he left me so soon!!! Didn't quite finish the whole field and the headlands would need tidying up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 well done kev looks like a good day was had , but where was adam ? not bad to be let loose on yer first day ploughing mate , but then he has just had his fields ploughed for free i guess , & i like the amount of trees hiding you're best efforts from the neighbours :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thank you Marcus!! It was right beside the A422 and can be seen by all. I was thinking of putting a sign on the gate "Ploughed by Kevin Tobin" :D Next time will not be for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Excellent pics Kev looks like it was a good day out makes a change form the day job i bet ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painter Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Excellent pics mate,seemed like you had a good day,seems pretty good for a first attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Kev, good for you. Regardless of experience, machinery, straight furrows or not, poles, a wet spot; you were willing to have a go. A bit of willing goes a huffing goes a long way in my book, too much of society show no willing for anything. I'm glad some people out there are still nice enough to appreciate somebody wanting to lend a hand down on the farm. Good for you Kev, good for you. I havn't done much ploughing, a bit at college and a bit with a 6900 and 5f Dowdeswell where I worked. From what I see of the experts though they plough round obstacles first before starting the field. Pylons, poles, the odd tree they plough round three or four times to make a kind of false headland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 good pictures kev looks like you had fun ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks Tris & Henry. Will try doing round the poles first next time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 A souvenir from my days ploughing. It didn't break when I was ploughing either!! I learnt how to change a shear bolt too!!! WOW! : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Try this Kev http://www.ploughmen.co.uk/ I try to go to the ploughing matches when they are in my area and I can get time off, they make it look easy \ \ \ \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysmassey135 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 nice JD your'e using mate your furrows arent bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 nice work there Kev, bet you had the biggest smile ever seen! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Went for a walk tonight to show MGU my handiwork and found out that two more fields have been ploughed! Also found the old girl laid up for the night in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 oh dear obviously wernt impressed with your job :D joking mate did they try and ring you to do the job ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 oh dear obviously wernt impressed with your job :D joking mate did they try and ring you to do the job ;) Puzzled?? I can't work for him all the time as I have a real job. But I am going tomorrow 09:30 - 1700!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Puzzled?? I can't work for him all the time as I have a real job. But I am going tomorrow 09:30 - 1700!!! :) cool u working then ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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