meadowfield 1,900 #1 Posted March 5, 2016 Now that Bendy is fully hydraulicised it was time to get test the plough. Yup, it works.... 10 pmackellow, HeadExam, Ian and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted March 5, 2016 Only kidding Here's the second go, needs setting up and a better driver See what I mean 10 Triumph66, Ian, nigel and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #3 Posted March 5, 2016 Not bad for your first try on Bendy, your soon get the knack with some more playing 2 HeadExam and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted March 5, 2016 Not bad for your first try on Bendy, your soon get the knack with some more playing Need to fix it and get back up the field Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted March 5, 2016 You need to make three sighting poles. You should have seen my first effort on 'Ecks JD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #6 Posted March 6, 2016 You need to make three sighting poles. You should have seen my first effort on 'Ecks JD. no need for sighting poles, just a steady hand on the wheel 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted March 6, 2016 It takes a little while to get the hang of it Mark, but very enjoyable once you get going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fife Plooman 632 #8 Posted March 6, 2016 Hi Try and get the heel at the rear of the plough on the ground that will give you a good starting point. you can start by adding length to the top link and work from there it is all about having fun, although it can sometimes be frustrating carry on ploughing. George S 2 meadowfield and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #9 Posted March 6, 2016 No need for sighting poles or a steady hand, Electronics engineer + Tractor + Plough = Satellite Steering 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #10 Posted March 6, 2016 Looking good...Will have a better look Sunday...Don't forget that field will never have seen a plough before.... Keep trying...Practice makes perfect... 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #11 Posted March 6, 2016 Good effort Mark , soil looks nice quality , yer gonna plant some taters this year ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted March 6, 2016 No need for sighting poles or a steady hand, Electronics engineer + Tractor + Plough = Satellite Steering Where's the skill in that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #13 Posted March 6, 2016 Where's the skill in that? Designing the system, Tapping into 'Sky' and getting away with it for free. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted March 6, 2016 Designing the system, Tapping into 'Sky' and getting away with it for free. I think I'll pass on that, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #15 Posted March 7, 2016 Where's the skill in that? It's like those chess games you could get where you played against the machine, you keep trying to plough a straighter furrow than your tractor and tomtom. Gives you a target to beat, especially if your'e playing alone. 🤓 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonianRedneck 86 #16 Posted March 24, 2016 looking good, but like the fife plooman says a longer top link will help, when the ploughs in the ground, there should be barely any pressure on the top link (it should almost be floating as such) all the pressure should be on the lower links, ideally for conventional ploughing you need an adjustable right hand lower link so you can angle the plough differently when cutting in to when your ploughing normally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #17 Posted March 25, 2016 Yep, gotta get the suck leveled out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites