the showman 4,074 #1 Posted May 16, 2015 Went to a mates farm today looking for something to put behind one of my RJ's so i can join in with the working area. Needs a bit of tlc but i was well pleased with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted May 16, 2015 Neat! Gonna look good behind one of the horses Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted May 16, 2015 This is how it looks at the end of play today 2 HeadExam and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #4 Posted May 16, 2015 Tidy Chris. Looks like it was a horse harrow. Was there not another to hitch up behind it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #5 Posted May 16, 2015 It was one of three Norm, some toe-rag pinched two and left this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #6 Posted May 17, 2015 That is a really nice spike harrow, I wish I had one like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #7 Posted May 17, 2015 Blimey chris you got that looking nice very quick , I have been looking for one of those for ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #8 Posted May 17, 2015 I now know who can do my painting! Fastest painter in the south nice find and brilliant job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted May 17, 2015 Not as quick as Pmackellow lol I need to put my thinking cap on and make a hitch, so i can lift it clear of the ground to transport it around and work off the deck handle. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #10 Posted May 17, 2015 That's a tidy job Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #11 Posted May 17, 2015 Not as quick as Pmackellow lol I need to put my thinking cap on and make a hitch, so i can lift it clear of the ground to transport it around and work off the deck handle. put some wheels on top, when done harrowing just flip it and yer done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #12 Posted May 17, 2015 um i bought one of these exactly the same as that about three weeks ago, and the fellow has got another one, will give you a pm chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted May 17, 2015 Quick painting, me ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #14 Posted May 20, 2015 Had an hour or so on the zig-zag, found some junk metal in the pile and started making the drawbar thingy, bit of tube a bit of box section and a couple of gate hinges. Still thinking how i can lift it off the ground for traveling. The chains might be a bit long but i can always shorten them. Next bit is the hitch end to do then once its attached to the tractor i can work out how to lift the back with the lift handle 6 pmackellow, ranger, Alan and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #15 Posted May 20, 2015 Looking good Mr Showman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted May 20, 2015 I take it the standard hitch will slide into the box section? You could use the slot hitch to lift it off the ground. Length of box with one end to fit the slot hitch and long enough to lie along the harrow when down. Some QD method of fixing box to harrow for transportation. Lift slot hitch and harrow should lift up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #17 Posted May 20, 2015 I see where you get the name The Showman, Great Job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #18 Posted May 21, 2015 The more i look at the photos the more i think it won't work, I need it to swivel when I'm on the turns with the tractor which it would if i drilled a hole in the end and pinned it to a regular tow hitch but i want it to lift. I think it needs to swivel where the box meets the tube then put it into a slot hitch to get the lift. Doh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #19 Posted May 21, 2015 Forget about the frame. Join the chains to a ring and the ring to the hitch. I'm sure that's how the ones at the farm are. I have to go there this afternoon, so 'll check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted May 21, 2015 Forget about the frame. Join the chains to a ring and the ring to the hitch. I'm sure that's how the ones at the farm are. I have to go there this afternoon, so 'll check. Yes that would cure the turning, but how would i get the lift Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #21 Posted May 21, 2015 Use a length of bar in the slot hitch like a crane. Just like you do on chain harrows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #22 Posted May 21, 2015 Modify your T bar so that the harrow can hang from it using the slot hitch. The chains fasten to the standard hitch. When in use, the T-bar is disconnected from the harrow and removed or just raised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted May 21, 2015 I'm thinking Koen could be right with his wheels idea, then i could just flip it over and tow it like a trailer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #24 Posted May 21, 2015 Of course there's always the simple idea... Doh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #25 Posted May 21, 2015 More than one way to skin a cat, besides chopping it's legs off. You don't want to much weight on it when in use mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
