Bottom Plow

[PA hayseed]

A Subsoiler would also breakup the hard pan. Ken Sweet

I *rented* one from tractor supply, the subsoiler barely went into the ground. It went back to TSC the next day. I have read on TBN about people using subsoilers, but they must have smaller sized tractors. Either that, or I would need to find a different subsoiler.

 

[beenthere]

There are subsoilers, and then there are "wanna be" subsoilers.

And correct adjustment is most important, as well as point of pull and point of push to make a subsoiler work. Might be the simplest tool for the 3ph that requires the most adjustment of any to get it to work.

 

[Kioti4me]

Hello Everyone:

I have a CK35 and land in northern Minnesota. I have tried all the attachments you been discussing. I borrowed a 2 bottom plow from a friend and found that not to be practical because of all the tree roots, stumps etc. I ended up buying a sub-soiler (heavy duty) and mounted a 12" potato blade on it replacing the chisel. (Which I still use from-time-to-time) The sub-soiler works great for ripping up the roots, sod, old stumps etc. After cleaning up the roots etc. I go over it with a 60" JD tiller I purchase off of Craigslist. Over all the tiller works best for all rework applications, but when opening new ground start with a sub-soiler. I beleive the tiller will go down 6", but for my planting needs that's more than enough. I plant Clover, Rye,Winter wheat, and a few other goodies. I love my CK35.

 

[sweettractors]

Hello Everyone:

I have a CK35 and land in northern Minnesota. I have tried all the attachments you been discussing. I borrowed a 2 bottom plow from a friend and found that not to be practical because of all the tree roots, stumps etc. I ended up buying a sub-soiler (heavy duty) and mounted a 12" potato blade on it replacing the chisel. (Which I still use from-time-to-time) The sub-soiler works great for ripping up the roots, sod, old stumps etc. After cleaning up the roots etc. I go over it with a 60" JD tiller I purchase off of Craigslist. Over all the tiller works best for all rework applications, but when opening new ground start with a sub-soiler. I beleive the tiller will go down 6", but for my planting needs that's more than enough. I plant Clover, Rye,Winter wheat, and a few other goodies. I love my CK35.

A tool like this was designed for "New Ground" and lots of top growth. Plowing without clogging and also cuts the roots into short sections. $695. Ken Sweet

 

[tulenutn2o]

When I plow, I plow about 8-10 inches deep. Will a tiller work that deep? Ken Sweet

Why so deep?

 

[sweettractors]

Why so deep?

It helps to slow down the packing of the hard pan. In addition, by working the soil this deep, you will eventually have top soil that deep. That is a real good thing. Ken Sweet

 

[tulenutn2o]

It helps to slow down the packing of the hard pan. In addition, by working the soil this deep, you will eventually have top soil that deep. That is a real good thing. Ken Sweet

I guess it makes sense. But here in Iowa, the dirt is black as toby's (you know what). I only go that deep on first turn on virgin land to get the grasses turned under to decay. Got a 6' tiller now, so plow doesn't get used alot unless someone requests it.

 

[sweettractors]

I guess it makes sense. But here in Iowa, the dirt is black as toby's (you know what). I only go that deep on first turn on virgin land to get the grasses turned under to decay. Got a 6' tiller now, so plow doesn't get used alot unless someone requests it.

So, you are fine with topsoil, just watch compaction. That usually occurs deep in the soil (1ft-2 ft) Ken Sweet

 

[SandyTX]

I purchased a new 5 shank chisel plow 4ft for $459 from a local dealer. I can not recall the brand. After the purchase I went out and worked about 2 acres (which has not been plowed for about 3 years). Worked out great.

I then worked about a 20x60 spot at my house for bluebonnets. The chisel plow worked alot better than I expected. It ran about 4-6" deep when pulling in low range.

I'll go back this weekend and run over it with a disc. I'll also try to snap a few pictures of it and find the brand.

Only bad thing is that is is Red; but a little JD Green spray paint should fix it right up.

 

[tmbearden]

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