953 nut 55,229 #1 Posted January 6 Plow Day record set The most plow blades pulled by a single tractor is 50, achieved at the James Valley Threshing Show in Andover, South Dakota, USA, on 11 September 2022. This massive plow was made by joining five historic 10-bottom John Deere gang plows, each with five operators, and it was pulled by the 150-hp Case, a reproduction steam-powered traction engine built by Kory Anderson (USA). The 150-hp Case (the largest steam tractor ever built) generates an astonishing 5,000 lb-ft (6779 Newton-meters) of torque, allowing it to exert the massive amount of force required to pull so many plows through the Earth. By contrast, several garden tractors taking part in the J & C WH Stables Plow Days hosted by @WHX?? accomplished the same task, it just took them a bit longer. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,500 #2 Posted January 6 25 minutes ago, 953 nut said: several garden tractors taking part in the J & C WH Stables Plow Days hosted by @WHX?? accomplished the same task, it just took them a bit longer. That monster Case got nuthin on our plow dogs! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 798 #3 Posted January 6 (edited) There are some small details that are wrong, the 50 bottom plow was made up of (one each) 14, 12, 10, 8, 6 bottom plows. They have only been able to dyno it to 5000 lbs torque, the belt was the limiting factor (jumping), it is estimated to actually be closer to 8000 torque. I made the trip out to Andover, SD in 2021 when it pulled 44 bottoms (missing the 6 bottom from the 50 setup). It also was at my home show (Burnett, WI) this last year. picture at Andover with 44 bottoms Edited January 6 by Streetrodchev 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,559 #6 Posted January 6 Wait... I thought this was the photographic evidence of the world record pull...??? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 798 #7 Posted January 6 Pictured, 75, 80, and 150 Case steam engines at Burnett, WI. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,576 #9 Posted January 6 The 150hp case hooked on to an eliminator in Burnett WI. Yes it may look big but it looks like it would fit on my 6.5' x 12' trailer with no problem. I'm sure my home built single axle & little Dakota would haul it. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,500 #10 Posted January 6 42 minutes ago, Achto said: Yes it may look big but it looks like it would fit on my 6.5' x 12' trailer with no problem. I'm sure my home built single axle & little Dakota would haul it. Only if you use HD tires. Like TWO ply. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 798 #11 Posted January 6 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Achto said: The 150hp case hooked on to an eliminator in Burnett WI. Yes it may look big but it looks like it would fit on my 6.5' x 12' trailer with no problem. I'm sure my home built single axle & little Dakota would haul it. It fit a little better on our 14k trailer, still worried about the tires. Edited January 6 by Streetrodchev 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 564 #13 Posted January 6 7 hours ago, 953 nut said: Plow Day record set The most plow blades pulled by a single tractor is 50, achieved at the James Valley Threshing Show in Andover, South Dakota, USA, on 11 September 2022. This massive plow was made by joining five historic 10-bottom John Deere gang plows, each with five operators, and it was pulled by the 150-hp Case, a reproduction steam-powered traction engine built by Kory Anderson (USA). The 150-hp Case (the largest steam tractor ever built) generates an astonishing 5,000 lb-ft (6779 Newton-meters) of torque, allowing it to exert the massive amount of force required to pull so many plows through the Earth. By contrast, several garden tractors taking part in the J & C WH Stables Plow Days hosted by @WHX?? accomplished the same task, it just took them a bit longer. There is nothing happening here that doesn't make you smile! I wonder what that would do on more challenging "soil?" I use a 60 year old tiller that I deliberately oppose the drive wheels so the chevron is backwards. I just like the performance better. Is that the same here? Chevron backwards to grab more and no high speeds so no big deal??? AMAZING machine. Must take a minute to turn around for the next pass 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,500 #14 Posted January 6 1 hour ago, Treepep said: deliberately oppose the drive wheels so the chevron is backwards. I just like the performance better. In some soils the reverse AG tires will grab better. The big disadvantage is that the tires are not self cleaning when run reverse. On sand or dry loam that's fine. In mud that's a serious detriment. I run the front AG tires on my Cinnamon Horse reversed. It definitely steers better. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #15 Posted January 6 (edited) 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I run the front AG tires on my Cinnamon Horse reversed. It definitely steers better. I mentioned to Madge on backwards on fronts they are better in snow. Is this true? I watched them unload the 150 Case. It was a drop rig that was modified. Needless to say the wheels were a wide load! Coulda swore I had pics... Edited January 6 by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,166 #16 Posted January 6 8 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I mentioned to Madge 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 798 #17 Posted January 6 Loading (winching) onto the (removable gooseneck) trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,500 #18 Posted January 7 19 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I mentioned to Madge on backwards on fronts they are better in MUD DIRT SAND GRAVEL. Is this true? Can't speak for snow traction my friend. Anything else though... definite improvement. I've run them both forward and reverse as an experiment. Quite the difference. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
