Farm Equipment - Plow for D-17

Plow for D-17

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Topic: Plow for D-17

Posted By: Dave76
Subject: Plow for D-17
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2024 at 11:26pm

I was wondering what plow I need for my D-17. I have a couple of 53 plows but they hit the pto when raised all the way. Didn’t know if a 60 of 70 would work better on a D-17 or if I need to lengthen the lift arms. The plows I have are set up for WD45s. Plow day is right around the corner.

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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 4:19am

3 point or SC?

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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 6:05am

60 or 70 or 80 series snap-coupler plows are for the D-17 tractor.

Posted By: Dave76
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 7:52am

Thank you Dr. I thought I remembered you talking about this a few years ago, just wanted to double check. Guess I need to hunt down a newer plow.

Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 11:46pm

Our plow is a 74. Pulling 4-16 with a 1962 gas D-17. Weights and fluid in rear tires. Carry a big weight in the scoop. Power Director needs to be properly adjusted.

The plow must be adjusted to plow level fore and aft. This is done with the beam screw.

The side to side adjustment is achieved by adjusting the lift arms. To help with depth control, there is an adjustable gage wheel. Coulters need to be adjusted for depth and located to run in front of the leading edge of the shin.

Plow shears need to be in good condition.

Make sure the bottoms and shears are polished smooth. If the bottoms do not scour, the tractor will not perform well and power consumption will be high.

The tractor needs to have the front and rear tires adjusted to ride in the open furrow and not pull to the side.

A properly adjusted plow will throw uniform furrows. If not, something is our of adjustment.

Best to not plow more than 4 MPH. I seen plows wear and burn because the operator had too much H.P. and drove too fast. Yes, they get done faster but it is also hard on the frame, shears, bottoms, shins and land sides.