Will A Hydrostatic Tractor Pull a Breaking Plow? Bottom Plow

Will A hydrostatic TYM T474 tractor pull a breaking plow/ two bottom plow? You would not believe how many times I get asked this question. Truth is, I didn't know the answer until making this video. We are developing a new garden location on our new property. There are hardly any organics in the soil. We are planning on spreading sawdust and tilling it in. We will add an abundance of nitrogen next spring. The sawdust will pull the nitrogen out of the soil while it rots. We have to get bacteria growing in the soil.
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[@tlm3574]

We had a sandy bottom field and whenever we had a plowing contest near the plowmen loved to polish their plows. Seemed like just a few rounds and the plow and coulters shined like the top of the Chrysler Building!

[@Lackieestatesfarm]

I recently took up competition plowing up here in eastern Canada. A few pointers, when your right wheel is in the furrow your plow should be level front/back and left/right to the ground. Also, the more you use that plow and shine the moldboards up the better the plow will perform. 😊also, you might be going a little too fast. Different soil types and moldboard shapes like different speeds, but notice how you’ve got chunks of sod flying over the plow and flying away from the plow? Go a little slower and you’ll achieve a lot nicer “clapboard” type result. Going quick is more for plowing stubble ground (think corn stalks). My mentor has also told me “the worst place to see your plows performance is from the seat”

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the insight. I would love to see one of these plow competitions.

[@Lackieestatesfarm]

@@TonysTractorAdventure unfortunately I don’t have any video of the local match. But if you do a KZbin search, there’s a vast amount of video from matches in the UK

[@Lackieestatesfarm]

@Mike Mancini Ive used a 2x12in bottom with 14.9 wheels on my 135 massey Ferguson. The wheel width isn’t an issue. But I. Think you’ll find a 1500lb tractor far too light for using much more than a single furrow plow that 8-10in bottom. There’s times with my 135 (approx 5500lbs with loaded tires) where it struggles with traction in hard soil. I recently upgraded to a 2x13in bottom plow to get more in line with the other competitors in this area, and it’s also fine. You may be able to step up to a 2x14 with a 45hp tractor but it largely depends on soil type. In the UK, people often run 3x12 plows with a 135, but in my area, you wouldn’t be able to pull it with our soil conditions

[@TyKash3]

Hey Manac, can we chat about this? Send me a dm on Facebook?

[@Lackieestatesfarm]

@@TyKash3 what do you want to know?

[@mikewatson4644]

Setting the plow can be a challenge. Best way I have found is to stop with the plow in the furrow, then adjust the top link so that the plow is parallel to the ground (level if the ground is level) and then adjust the lift arms so that the plow is parallel to the ground crossways to the tractor. Then watch while the tractor is in motion and adjust as necessary to compensate for any slack in the linkages. Many ways to polish the moldboards. Clean the dirt off and then use a wire brush on a grinder works well. Another way is to polish with a soft brick. When done, protect them from rust with flat paint, grease, fluid film, etc. The plow will pull easier and turn trash under better when the moldboards are polished. Loose ground doesn't plow very well. It will tend to push in front of the plow instead of turning over.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for all of your experience. This is just about a lost art. I will only plow about every 5 years. We are adding a lot of organics to this ground this spring. It is almost dead soil. This area was pushed off years ago. I hope to have good soil in a few years. Until then, I will have to add tons of nitrogen to aid in decomposition.

[@danaschmidt4417]

I agree, coat those mowboards and protect your plow. I coat mine with grease after every season. Your plow will clean up faster and preform better. Keep those coulters greased as well, not just when you use it. If your not using it but once a season or more then store it on a hard surface that keeps the plow from sinking into the dirt, a pallet or nlocks under the shares. I adjust mine on level ground tilted just enough right and forward that about 1/3 of the shares touch the ground. Every tractor tracks different according to wheel spacing so you just have to work on your own best set up.

[@houstonhembree290]

@@danaschmidt4417 glad to hear from a farmer . Hardly any smaller farmer Left. There a company that rents all the small farmer land where I live , about 10 thousand acres. They have a equipment that's unbelievable .tractors on tracks ,same 4 combines. Have a good day 😊

[@stevecochran2677]

She reminds me of my wife. My wife came from the city and had never grew anything before she met me and now she has taken over my best garden and a part of my other garden.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Right! My wife was telling me what we should put in my new garden.

[@MrAllegiant1]

Same here. now she is the tractor queen

[@lodilogistic5089]

To be hydrostatic it did a dern good job. At the beginning of the video I thought it would struggle but I’m impressed.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. The tractor never once showed signs of distress. I feel sure it would pull a three bottom plow in our soil without hardship.

[@tlm3574]

Good plow. Plenty of power.

[@BUTTEWORKS]

I'm looking for a plow for my Massey Ferguson 231 and this video was very useful to me. Thank you.

[@Bodhranarama]

I only know two things about ploughing- straight lines and bury all the trash. I think you both scored pretty well on both counts.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I wished I had noticed the plow sitting a little to the right, but it turned out well. The tractor did great and I am clearly the weak link. LOL!

[@raymondcamp8212]

Top link out little more leveling crank down until plow is sitting level not on its head .you will get it

[@stevo4535]

I love having the same tractor as you so I can feel like I’m testing things as you put it through it’s paces. I can’t wait to plow snow today for the first time this year!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would love to plow snow. (in a cab) I think I could do it for days and enjoy it.

[@anthonywalls3281]

I really like watching both of y'all you can tell y'all enjoy each other's company and work good together. and please stay warm and healthy through this bad winter storm going on .🙂🚜👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We do love each other and we spend almost all of our time together. I don't shop, so she handles that. We have a good time. God Bless and Merry Christmas.

[@terrymangum7635]

Enjoyed this video Tony and Tanja. Looks like it worked very well. Great demo. I wish both of you a very Merry Christmas!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, Terry. I was very please with the tractor. I was concerned it would not do as well as it did. The T474 just didn't care and ripped it up.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas

[@sbhjackson5931]

Thanks for this video. I have the TYM474 and have debated with coworkers if it can pull a 2-blade plow. I ended up surrendering to them and bought a used 1 blade plow for $100 4 months ago but we are only doing a small plot so it should be fine. But you have given me ammo for telling them I was right lol, so thanks.

[@philipblass6544]

When done, we painted our plows. Granpa coated his with old motor oil. diff, ours stayed outside his went inside. to aid setup, lay some planks down on a flat area, drive up onto them with your left side. the arm until the plows lay flat on the surface

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am going to clean up the plow and sit it on wood once it warms up. It was -3 in Tennessee this morning. That is stupid cold for her.

[@smallfarminnovations4265]

Thanks for the video Tony. I grew up plowing 750 acres with my brother every other year with a Dohn Deere 4000 and Massey 4 bottom. I got real good at it. That plow will perform better when the shares polish up.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. I could tell, it was starting to throw better toward the end. I would love to plow a 50 acre field. It would be a blast.

[@ritterjon]

💥 Well now we know who the real tractor expert is. Great job Tanja. *Keep on tractoring!* Merry Christmas 🎄

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Tanja put me to shame. She never has done plowed before, and took to it like she had been operating a tractor for years.

[@steveshelby2465]

Great video! You may have mentioned and I missed it, but the T474 has 48.3 engine horse power. For those of us who have a different brand tractor. I plan on buying a plow in the Spring.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't think this implement is very reliant on horsepower. Gear power is the key. This plow was designed to work with the 25hp 8n Ford tractor. Stout old tractor. I personally think the T474 out matched this plow. If I had large fields to turn, I would go with a 3 bottom plow. Still, for a small garden, this was great.

[@joerodrigues3816]

So happy you are back god bless you you’re family mate and a happy Christmas and new year x

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

God Bless you and your family, Joe. Merry Christmas!

[@militantfarmer4338]

Thank you for your videos. Y'all have a great Christmas.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@ShawnSmith-oo6vl]

My T474 shuttle is a great tractor also. Highly recommend.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Even though the HST T474 pulled this plow great, I think the T474 shuttle would have rocked it even better.

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Good too know that a two furrow plow worked good . Good team work 👍 Merry Christmas and happy new year .

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am proud of it. I was unsure how it was going to work out, but the T474 really surprised me.

[@tlm3574]

Good plowing tractor! Good plowing lady!

[@ablarod948]

Looks great.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks!

[@rbbarnby108]

I also have a 474.. I bought a cab on mine so I have heat and air.. I have not plowed with mine yet.. This is a good tractor, but the one big drawback is it does not have a big enough fuel tank.. It has a 8.98 gallon capacity and the tractor will only run about 4 and a half hours at a medium load before the need to refuel.. A big drawback in my book.. I bought mine about a year ago, and I am pleased to say it is now paid for..

[@houndsmanone4563]

I had to laugh when you said you're gonna hire Tanya out for field plowing. That was funny. She didn't hesitate saying "Noooo". 😁 I think she did dang good on the tractor. Enjoyed a full-watch, Tony. Have a fine upcoming weekend. 👍🏽🤠 7/9/23

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She has gotten so good on the tractor. She is going to put me out of a job.

[@houndsmanone4563]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Ha, maybe so brother. BTW, did she ever give permission to expand the garden. Later 👍🏽🤠 7/11/23

[@genewileyopa]

Pulled it with know problem. If the moldboards I think they are called, were shiny it would have laid the dirt over better. I think it would pull a 3 bottom plow with know problems. Looks good. Fresh soil on top for planting in. Thanks Tony. Did you get snow down there. We had 3 inches Wednesday night, then the wind came up to gust of 30 plus MPH. -13 Wind Chills of -41 and still blowing at over 20 MPH WC -28. All day today yet. Wow. Be safe guys

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Gene, it is -3 degrees here and we received almost 4" of snow from the look. I have not been out yet. The mold boards started shining up at the last. It would work a lot better shined up.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Looks like it done a great job thanks for sharing have a merry Christmas

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas and God Bless. I loved how it turned out. Fund day. I could plow all day long.

[@donvoll2580]

Good day from Ontario. Yea it looked reasonable. Is that a Ford plow, boy sure looks like Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes it was

[@dennisatkins9837]

Merry Christmas Tony and Tanja!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@houstonfirefox]

Excellent job Tony! I'm a bit confused since you said your T474 doesn't have draft control - my T454 Cab has it and I can attest it works great. You don't absolutely need it with a deft hand on the 3-point but makes a load a difference if you have hard/soft/hard/soft patches on the first plow runs. Keep up the great work!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The T474 doesn't have draft control. It is totally different from the T454.

[@garymessina1609]

Great subject awesome job great video thanks Tony and Tanya

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I wish I had more to plow. It is so fun. Something about the smell of fresh dirt.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That plow works good behind the tractor! Merry Christmas y'all!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@davida.p.9911]

Good job Tony and Tanja! 🙂👍 The tractor did really well! I can see the corn growing already! 🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@sgiventures8519]

Tony I enjoyed your video. As a farm boy myself I plowed several thousands of Acres every spring or fall. If you had gone somewhat slower you would not have thrown The Sod to the top so much it would simply have laid it over and be easier than to go over with another harrow or disc to level it out. BTW your front wheel goes in the "furrow" in each pass.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes, thank you. I love to plow.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The front wheel went in the furrow each time.

[@joehuntersr-jf8du]

Give her a pay check she a great job 👍👍

[@dennynisevic7848]

Thanks a milion times for this video

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for watching.

[@matthewsims359]

It appeared to me that the tractor, the plow and both operators did a fine job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It was not the worst job ever, but we could get a little better. To bad, I only have this small garden to turn.

[@mattbarnes3467]

Absolutely. My Dad uses a 30 horse New Holland with a two bottom plow in clay.

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Thanks for this one Chief. Super buy on the plow. Being a “conspicuous tractor buyer” I will eventually try a single 14 or 16 on the RK25 just for giggles. My 2 plow rig is either a Farmall 140 or a MasseyFerguson TO 35. Depending on my mood I guess. Hard to beat a compact hydro with loader for usefulness and fun however. A 12” on one of the Cubs is a hoot, no where to be and only a few years to get there! Merry Christmas.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I absolutely love plowing. I could do it all day. Merry Christmas.

[@jvin248]

I'm also a TO35 owner as well as MF35. They are great tractors still.

[@jamesharless5357]

Tractor does great, good job guys!👍🏻

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@scrhino40]

A reversal plow would make a great video. When I buy another tractor I will be looking into buying a 2 bottom reversalible plow so I can turn the furrows all the same way. Have a great day be safe.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We will not use this enough to warrant the purchase of that type of plow. They are nice!

[@martyh299]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Tony!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas!

[@Adam-uk8pw]

Rule of thumb on plows is the cut depth is half the width. 16" bottom, 8" cut depth. Find a level surface, and an 8 inch block. Block up left rear tractor tire (simulates right side being in the plow furrow), and level plow on flat surface. May only need minute adjustments after that, if at all.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think it turned out pretty well, but I will know how to pull it better next time. I don't plow very often. We will turn it back over in the spring and then this plow will sit for 5 years unless I use it for someone else.

[@Adam-uk8pw]

@@TonysTractorAdventure grease the moldboards when your done, keeps em shiny and smooth.

[@ulysseshamm6667]

My grandpa would leave the top links on the individual implements so they were properly adjusted every time. It's not very common but it takes the setup time out of it, still use the same top link with the same tractor 50 years later. Also I use silicon spray I stead of grease.

[@frankcastle7777]

Correction you said, "now she wouldn't give me my tractor back!" Sorry you guys are married its part hers! LOL You two keep up the good work and GOD BLESS.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She thinks both parts are her's. LOL! We love working together, and make a great team. Still, She claims the big tractor and I claim the T25. God Bless and Merry Christmas

[@tlm3574]

We had a neighbor as a kid that pulled 3 bottom 14" pull type plow with a Farmall H. He did a pretty good job but he only plowed 4-5 inches deep.(probly deep enough by today's standards). My dad bot the tractor and pulled a 2-14 but a little deeper. Point: there are a lot of variables ans soils as well as plows.I think you could pull 3-14 with a little weight but a 2-16 gives you a wider space for your tire and I always liked the 16" and 18" for their trash covering ability.

[@grassroot011]

Enjoyable to watch, thanks.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Our pleasure!

[@richardreed8091]

Your 474 would pull a 3 bottom with little trouble especially if it had ag tires.but I believe it would pull one with the tires that you have on it. But your right 16 inch bottom s is a pretty wide plow .Much love guys from Chester county.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I believe you are correct. Happy New Year

[@dennisharrison4744]

I pull a 12"bottom plow with my yanmar 155d does realy good I have 0 issues with it

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand. Two 16" bottom plows is quite a bit more.

[@bobsisson9424]

iF i WAS POWING THE FIELD i WOULD HAVE PLOWED BOTH SIDES. iTS A LOT EASIER AND YOUR NOT WASTING TIME RUNNING AROUND TO GO INTO THE FURROW.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

As I said in the video, if I was plowing a field, I would have plowed both sides as well. Since this was only a small garden, it didn't make sense.

[@anthonyadams693]

That is a mighty big compact tractor.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not really. Most of the industry considers 60-80hp and below a compact utility tractor. You may be thinking of a sub-compact utility tractor. There is not a hard standard one way or the other.

[@dahltonguilbeau4354]

Thanks for sharing

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@earlyriser8998]

Tanya's a keeper. Rename this Tanya's Tractor Adventure and she can do plowing videos....

[@RealJeep]

If you never want to operate your tractor again, let a woman operate it. Once they get in the seat you have to pry them out.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's Right! We are thinking about changing the channel name. LOL!

[@captainprairie5790]

When I bought my Farmall H I read it had 20 horsepower or there abouts and could pull a 2 bottom plow. Supposedly 1 plow per 10 horsepower. The M has closer to 30 horse so could pull a 3 bottom. Just what I heard somewhere. Great video, fun to watch!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I heard those rules growing up too, but none of the old tractors had HST transmissions. I was truly unsure if it would work. Pleasantly surprised!

[@captainprairie5790]

@@TonysTractorAdventure My great grandparents and grandparents homesteaded and built a farm that we hunt on to this day. I can't help walking across that land and thinking of all the hard, hard work they did just to stay alive. They were some tough people back then!!! THanks again for the channel and videos! Bless your Christmas too!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas

[@tsafa]

Looks good. If you have any traction problems just take off the front loader to shift more weight on the rear tires.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I think it turned out well.

[@brandtwebber5761]

I pulled a Dearborn 14" double with my 454 last fall with no ballast in the tires. You did a better job. My tractor is better, cause it's mine... Keep reppin tym power my friend.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love it. I don't know that this tractor would do as well without loaded tires. Agricultural tires would obviously be better for this type of work but I use my treacher a lot on road and off road.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Turning and burning, Tony! Plowing land is so satisfying....getting is smooth again is the hard part! Our 38hp Kubotas handle a 2 bottom with no issue but our soil here on the coast is probably a little thinner (sandy).

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Brad, it is satisfying! I wish I had a big field to plow. I was truly impressed at how the T474 pulled. I was unsure at first and thought this might be a short video.

[@johnwoody4905]

Good video and job . you still need to make a little side adjustment. It takes 50 hp to pull that size plow . I have plowed a lot of ground in my time we always called them turning plows. Merry Christmas to all take care. Be safe and well.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We call the breaking plows, bottom plows or turning plows. Merry Christmas

[@michaelchason7863]

Production. Excellent

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. What a fun day.

[@terrysavage2745]

Good job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@berthongo8531]

Merry Christmas!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas

[@gypsyxxx]

that did a nice job, cool tractor

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@bubbadoolittle2812]

Excellent video! I have a John Deere the same size and wondered how it would handle a two bottom plow...

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I felt my treacher would pull the two bottom plow but I wasn't expecting it to do as well as it did.

[@cush3230]

Good morning Tony; I wish I could give you some advice on just how to plow up your ground for your garden but I wouldn't be of much help in that area, I'm just glad Tonya was willing to let you have a crack at it. Merry Christmas to you both. MC.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Before we started, Tanja kept telling me not to make the garden to big. Then she started plowing, and I had to stop her. LOL! She was having fun.

[@cush3230]

Sorry I didn't spell your better half's name correctly but now I know she spells it with a J rather then a Y . Pleas forgive me this time. God bless. MC.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She is use to seeing it misspelled. No worries. God Bless and Merry Christmas.

[@MimicoBungalow]

another thing I found out using a similar size tractor to yours, but not a TYM, is that it is very important to lubricate the nipples on the discs and on any rotating components of the plow. Any extra drag is not welcome for the Hydro transmission.

[@gibblespascack1418]

Plowing with the 2 bottom on a 3 pt hitch. First start with your tractor backed up on a small hill and then put the plow down to its lowest position. The level the plow at the lowest position. Then make your first pass in each direction. Next once you have the furrow for your tractor tire, you level the plow against the tipping of the tractor when the rear tire is in the furrow. (The comment at 9:30 was right. Level the plow when the wheel is in the furrow.)

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for your insight.

[@PaulBruce-lz1lc]

Your rite..the right lift arm let it down and the moldboard will clean up

[@lamarcarson2842]

You can probably pull a 3 pan breaking plow with that tractor. We use to pull a 3 pan plow with a 135 two wheel drive tractor. Our ground is mostly white clay or sandy creek bottom land. Also that plow is great for making and maintaining Terris rows.

[@lamarcarson2842]

Also I have an old agriculture text book that my neighbor gave me years ago. He studied agriculture in college. In the book, it suggest you disc the field first, before you turn it over with the turning plow. This airiates the soil better. I hope this helps.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the good advice. This soil is poor. We are going to add organics, turning it over in the spring and till. It will take a couple of years to get better.

[@huckstirred7112]

Wow your machine can pull ! even with crap R4 tires it out did the Ford 9 n . Shift to a lower gear and slow down . Your dirt should not be going over the top of the plow . Your right and left is a wee bit off Before you start plowing shine your plow with 80 grit paper and rub it down with diesel . Lotta people will flip out over the diesel part . but I guess you could substitute it with Pam cooking spray .Everything attachments has a great video on all the adjustments

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have an old 8N Ford I am thinking about rebuilding.

[@nbooker7504]

I’d say I’d have some trouble in our rocky ground with the two bottom if you Buried all 16 inches of it, idk if it would handle a 3 bottom maybe if you just skimmed the top of the ground, which ag tires would help, but all in all it’s a nice tractor

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It sounds like we agree on everything. Tony

[@patrickgermain3278]

Great job Tonya, I think that qualifies for more seat time, just sayin’ 🤠

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is right! I am putting her in the field next spring.

[@chickenman298]

Thanks so much for this video Tony. I have a 574 with cab and r-4 tires and thinking about getting into more row crops. What's the chance someone could lend you a 3 bottom and see how your tractor really does do with it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Honestly, I don't have anywhere I need to plow. I don't think the T474 would have any problems with a 3 bottom plow.

[@jaasx]

Sure, that's a small tractor by today's standards. But compared to the old Fords, JDs and Farmalls that plowed this country for decades it's a beast. No reason it can't plow a field. I'd think it could pull 3 bottoms without issue.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. I think this plow was made to fit a 600 Ford tractor. They came out about the same time. It is a heavy plow for sure. I would love to plow a big field with it.

[@markellis6727]

I agree, but remember those old tractor's probably out weighted these new ones by a lot

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not a TYM. The build with cast iron. This one weighs about 5400 pounds.The 600 Ford was around 3000 pounds.

[@kb1422]

True. Even without the loader and beet juice, that tractor outweighs an old 8N by probably 800-1000 lbs and has almost double the horse power. I wish it was made in Ohio too but, we have to deal with the world we live in.

[@jamesappling1212]

Pulled a 16" three bottom Ferguson Plow on a TO 30 for the life of the tractor.( About 60 years).

[@loisdudenbostel3628]

You need to level the plow front to back with the top link

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I believe I said that in the video, but I could be wrong.

[@mikew.6737]

Nice video. That TYM seems over powered for that two bottom plow. I grew up on a small farm in southeast Alabama during the 1960's where we used a MF 35 with a 16 inch 2 bottom plough. Handled it with no problem.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree now, but I have never plowed with a HST transmissions.

[@lifeandliberty0172]

I still plow small plots with an MF 135 and a two bottom

[@stanwebb3480]

Merry Christmas.... Tanya.... Brooke at Cog Hill Forty Farm claims the tractor is hers and Jason only drives it once in a while and she also drives the truck and cars most of the time they go any where.... She did with a rental Chevy HD truck and a big house trailer that ...?13,000? lbs..... So you can do this!!!!!! You have two tractors!!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Merry Christmas, Stan. God Bless you and your family.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

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[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I was unsure about the T474 pulling the plow. I have never had something on it with so much ground engagement. I thought the loader would help the front wheels pull. Still, now I don't think it needed the 4x4.

[@stanpeterson8273]

Try it with the 25 hp TYM. I can pull a 2-14 with my JD 790 w/industrial tires. The AG tires would be better but it gets the job done.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Stan, watch the last part of my video where I talk about the T25.

[@eddieglasgow6055]

Tony I think you could lower the plough a tad 6" depth and a bit slower so the top is buried, you drop the wheels into the furrow as you plough.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree with you. In the video we showed, we dropped the front wheel into every pass except the first one.

[@williamhelton1489]

I agree they were too shallow, we used plow around 10 to 12 inches deep.

[@user-ft3oc7ks9z]

Enjoyed the video, but I guess, why wouldn’t a 50hp tractor pull a 2 bottom? That’s 25hp “ish” a share. Pulled exactly like I’d have thought. East as it should.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree and understand; however, I have so many people believe that a hydrostatic transmission is somehow inferior.

[@tlm3574]

Whenever you see a big old plowing tractor they usually have a rack full of front weights and several layers of rear weights plus calcium in the tires. Modern compacts arent built that heavy but on the other hand they cand run a lot of work on a gallon an hour! No farmers plow today so it is hard to find farmers with plowing experience.

[@harrythehermit3685]

I don't think the issue is whether your tractor can pull the plow, but rather... can the hydrostatic drive hold up under sustained stress. It has more to do with fluid temps, but with today's fluids... probably not as much as an issue as in days gone by.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Hydrostatic has come a long way and it's super reliable now. Most all construction equipment uses hydrostat

[@richardbritton5280]

So nice awesomeness 😳😊👍🏆🏆👴🐕🚜😎🕺

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@EthanPDobbins]

Once i looked up what model i said to myself its a 48 horsepower tractor of course it'll pull it. Wasn't ever gonna even be a challenge. Take a big rock and going 8 inches deep to hang you up.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It did a good job. 👍😁

[@brentkelsay3439]

Little unorthodox from what I'm used to but the final result looked pretty good. We would measure the furrow to check the depth but just eyeballed the plow to level it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It is not something we do everyday. We will add organics and turn it back over next spring.

[@brentkelsay3439]

@@TonysTractorAdventure My mom always said there's more than one right way to do things! Looks to me like you accomplished that, good luck with your garden.

[@deerrudy]

Tony you better watch out. You teach her how to drive that tractor any better, and you're going to find yourself behind the camera going forward. LOL You got more than enough tractor. I pull a two bottom plow with my Kubota l2501 obviously with a little more struggle than yours but if it's the job done.👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She says the T474 is her tractor and the T25 is may tractor. I think she is right. I always gravitate to the T25 for my small jobs. She always gets on the the T474 first.

[@deerrudy]

@Tony's Tractor Adventure Homestead . It makes since, who doewnt want more power! Lol It's a blessing that you have a partner who likes to do the work, that can be a big help on certain projects. Take care bud.

[@DaleDirt]

Nice job .... Your wife is awesome , Good woman

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

She is great

[@jvin248]

When I looked up your tractor specs, you have plenty of horsepower for a two bottom plow, could even go to three for heavy soil and the sandy stuff you show in the video might even let you go to four bottoms. When you get it all adjusted, take measurements and write them down on a tag with the plow so next year you can start off with the best setting you have now and only need minor tweaks.

[@timmywade1313]

Your left lift arm should have a pin at the top that you can put in a slot instead of the hole so the plow can rock a little bit

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have never seen a slot, but I wasn't looking. I will check it out tomorrow.

[@jimsmith8789]

Tony this is a awesome video. What brand of plow did you use.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is a very old Ford Plow. It is really heavy.

[@dkeck2174]

He is plowing more shallow than we did on the our farm so the tractor should have no problem.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't think it would have been a problem no matter the depth. It never phased the tractor.

[@snobear41]

As a boy My Dad had an old John Deere 40U 2 cylinder 21 HP and he'd pull a 2 bottom plow through 30yr sod No problem- just putt putt a little louder. A tractor should plow after all that's what they are designed to do

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love the old Put Put John Deere. My Grand Dad had one. I love to hear him plowing the garden.

[@tommartinez62]

Will a machine plow.....guys in Asia with a cow are like hold my beer dude

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's right

[@richardlively1666]

Its called a dead furrow,( where our wheel is traveling)!.Also next time take 10 minutes , take your drill with a steel rotary brush and clean the moldboards before you start. After you get done before you store it put a thin layer of grease on it. A polished plow pullseased, throws dirt better Good Luck!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I know it is called a furrow, but for the life of me I could not remember the word while filming. LOL! Brain Cramp. I found this old plow online for $100 with new cutters. I will clean it up and paint it next spring.

[@porkchop4011]

The reason you plow is leaning to the left is that your not plowing deep enough for the adjustment. plowing deeper will let the tractor lean to the right leveling the plow. A 16 inch plow is easily capible of turning 9-10 inches deep

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sounds reasonable

[@MimicoBungalow]

I have ploughed with a hydrostatic tractor before and in my experience the Hydro fluid gets really really hot when you're doing consistently energy intensive work like this. I actually added a secondary Hydro cooler to the transmission to compensate for this bottom line? Yes, you can use a Hydro tractor to plow, but you have to be very careful that you don't damage the transmission because of heat.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have never had any problems with keeping the transmission cool even on the hottest days. The TYM T474 has a hydraulic oil cooler. I have a very big network TYM friends. I have never heard of a transmission failing on a T474.

[@dennynisevic7848]

That is answer i needed, thank you soooo much. Hugs from Croatia

[@zacktube100]

My MF GC1723E 23 HP will pull the Agri Supply small single bottom plow but gets stuck on roots. That track control thing would be great.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are looking at a bigger tractor in the future, and I think it will have draft control. Still, I will only turn my garden every 5 years or so to break up the hard pan.

[@paulshimer1870]

That tractor should not have any problem pulling that 2 bottom . If a antique Ford could do it that should with out no issues. I would rather see you use a old h or m Farmall and a trip bottom lol. I'm only 48 and hp wise that thing should be plenty.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This is an old Ford trip bottom plow. I had never pulled anything like this with a HST transmission.

[@RealJeep]

I got curious so I looked it up. According to Mirriam-Webster, Plow is the North American variant, Plough is used outside North America. I didn't know, now I do.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes sir. Plow can be used as a generic word for any tractor implement which rips up and turns over soil. I get beat up for calling a cultivator a plow even though it correct by definition.

[@RealJeep]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Anyone who posts on KZbin has to expect that they'll get beat up on for a myriad of reasons. I watch Millennial Farmer in Minnesota and he calls the pull behind farm implements all kinds of things. Yet, he gets beat up routinely for not using the sacred John Deere name assigned to a particular implement. I sometimes spell 'tire' tyre just to see if there are any grammar police out there. Tyre, is an excepted spelling like 'alinement' or 'colour'. The Internet is crazy.

[@cody481]

Looks like the grass is turned under. I pull a single bottom with a 700 lb Case 446. I often cross plow after the grass dies. Another thing you will love is roughly spreading grass clippings and leaves then turning them under every fall. The rotting biomass REALLY helps retain water for the dry spells.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am going to add a truck loads of sawmill dust. It will hurt me in the short term, but it will help me in the long term.

[@cody481]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I think that's EXCELLENT. I prefer leaf litter which I can easily pick up with my tow behind leaf sweeper (I like mold) If a pickup truck of sawdust could be arranged I would be extatic . Fall through mid winter is the best time of year for me to blend stuff in. Last year I learned 9 ways to kill corn. This year I'm hoping to actually grow more than the critters can steal. By the way "you can't transplant corn" I CALL B S. BUT back then I didn't know that so it worked. 8 out of 9 survived.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I had a tough time with corn last year too. The drought killed it. My soil doesn't hold water well. Mostly clay. I hope the organics helps with this.

[@shanesurber5459]

What grapple is this and do you like it? Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is a Precision Manufacturing 322. Light, but very good.

[@fredbaumberger8988]

A 47 hp should handle a 3-14 bottom plow, I have a 3203 JD 32 HP and I pull a 2-16 with it in heavy soil

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree

[@Bonaventure2AK]

Need to lay off a "land" so you can plow both directions. Get a tall stick and walk off 50ft or so from your first run...both ends. Line up with your eyeball and try to run a straight plow line. Save a lot of time and gas.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You must have missed the part where I talked about your comment.