the showman 4,074 #1 Posted April 10, 2016 As some of you know I entered the 2016 Annual ploughing match. The ground was wheat stubble and had large mose patches which made traction a problem up hill, anyway i had a go. Not having done it before i entered the novice class and was shown to my spot which was twice as big as the horticultural section and the only ride on tractor in the class all the others were full size tractors. Anyway we marked out and did my opening and then carried on and did the patch ( and we weren't last to finish) I learnt a lot throughout the day with lots of advice from friends and need to make a few alterations to the tractor. Heres the photos and running list and results, i was very pleased and had a good day and I wasn't last which was a bonus. 11 DevonianRedneck, adgecutler, diggerjames and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted April 10, 2016 That looks great Chris, glad you enjoyed yourself 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted April 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, meadowfield said: That looks great Chris, glad you enjoyed yourself Thanks Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #4 Posted April 10, 2016 Looks like you had lots of fun Chris. Makes the weeks work getting ready worthwhile. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #5 Posted April 10, 2016 Well done mate 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #6 Posted April 10, 2016 you did a fair job there chris well done how wide was your plot? and how wide was the full size tractors plots? can i come next time it looks lots of fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted April 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, nigel said: you did a fair job there chris well done how wide was your plot? and how wide was the full size tractors plots? can i come next time it looks lots of fun Not sure of the size Nigel, my plot was the same as the big stuff, the horticultural plots were half size but i was in the novice class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #8 Posted April 10, 2016 Wow Chris wel done mate looks like you had fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #9 Posted April 10, 2016 Well done Chris; you have done yourself proud. Looks a really good day out. Would rear wheel weights be of help do you think? Also what plough are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #10 Posted April 10, 2016 I need to fit rear weights and put a small weight on the plough, it an Auto culto plough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted April 10, 2016 Well done Chris. I said you'd enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #12 Posted April 10, 2016 That is what I am thinking about the weights too. Would a WH plough or Brinly plough be more suitable as these have been designed for garden tractors? Still, you have done a good job today ploughing and no doubt you will have learnt a lot as well. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted April 10, 2016 The Brinlys are expensive so I have to make do 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted April 10, 2016 The Auto Culto's we have are good enough, Andrew. I doubt a Brinly would be any better. 2 Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #15 Posted April 10, 2016 Great effort Chris , should be proud of yourself ther mate. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #16 Posted April 10, 2016 2 hours ago, the showman said: The Brinlys are expensive so I have to make do You have to be rich to buy one. Thats why I got one Well I did have money until I met John....... 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #17 Posted April 11, 2016 10 hours ago, Chris said: You have to be rich to buy one. Thats why I got one Well I did have money until I met John....... The only reason you've got one is that you found it at johns before i did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #18 Posted April 11, 2016 Just managed to catch up with this post. Well done Chris, you did a fantastic job, wow It's a pity I can only hit the Like button once! Iain 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
