thehorse 221 #1 Posted April 7, 2014 Found a 12in. Brinley plow locally. 2 questions..... 1. How difficult is it to find a slot hitch for this? 2. Would be used in some rocky ground...think the 314-8 will get it done? Appreciate the advice....I know nothing about them but would help making food plots. Len Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 488 #2 Posted April 7, 2014 Can you post a pic of the plow? If it's a sleeve/clevis hitch style, you got one of the rarer Brinlwys IMHO. 314-8 will handle it fine. How about some pics of the tractor too... ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,457 #3 Posted April 7, 2014 You'll find any hitch at the BIG SHOW. Come on down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #4 Posted April 7, 2014 you need to fiind a second plow, the round hoods would pull the optional plow back in the 60's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #5 Posted April 7, 2014 Here's the plow...... http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/LenHaduck/5568784f9178471ebad59cb9f8fa3d04.jpg Here's the horse..... http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/LenHaduck/36cf0ee023772987cf84e651429085f9.jpg The 416 on the left now lives with my brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 488 #6 Posted April 7, 2014 You will have no problem pulling that plow - but it will be a harder pull than a 10 inch. Plowing sod is always harder than a garden that was harvested the past fall. You will need good ag tires and wheel weights. The manual lift works, but requires a bit of "arm strong" effort. You can rig a helper spring, not unlike you would do with a snow plow - though I haven't done this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #7 Posted April 7, 2014 I plow with my 704 and it does really well. A little light in the front end at times, but will plow all day long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #8 Posted April 7, 2014 So....which kind of hitch would I need to use this? would anyone have any diagrams or installation instructions....... Getting excited....wheel horse stuff is always fun. I will need to also get a straw hat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 488 #9 Posted April 7, 2014 In the manuals section, look for 85518 for clevis hitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #10 Posted April 7, 2014 Thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,513 #11 Posted April 7, 2014 Suitcase weights on the front! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #12 Posted April 7, 2014 This is the one that came with a used plow I received. I also have included a picture of the plow that is only a 10" Brinly, Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #13 Posted April 7, 2014 I had one of these for many years and used it with my C111-8 and my 314-8. It works great but watch out for tree roots. If the plow blade grabs one, the front end will lift very quickly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 13 #14 Posted April 7, 2014 Found a 12in. Brinley plow locally. 2 questions..... 1. How difficult is it to find a slot hitch for this? 2. Would be used in some rocky ground...think the 314-8 will get it done? Appreciate the advice....I know nothing about them but would help making food plots. Len The biggest thing about plowing is setting the plow so it doesn't dig to deep which will stop the tractor or not dig at all causing the plow to ride up out of the ground. Either way you won't "get-er-done" if not set up properly. Properly set up the plow will just 'sing' along !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #15 Posted April 7, 2014 Picked it up..... http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/LenHaduck/ebe8d3dd23930cdb9e9f74d284ea1ce0.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #16 Posted April 7, 2014 Ok...now that I got the plow..I know I need to find a clevis hitch. What other parts will I need to unearth..no pun intended..to turn over some ground. I figure a cable and?????!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfkd22 11 #17 Posted April 8, 2014 Now the bad news. The clevis hitch is very hard to find. They can be had but usually very pricey. Check ebay or try to find a slot hitch adapter then the slot hitch. Those are cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,513 #18 Posted April 8, 2014 These will help keep the frt end down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,513 #19 Posted April 8, 2014 Slot hitch to clevis adapters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #20 Posted April 8, 2014 I have the hitch on my 314-8 but I'm out of town so I can't post a picture. The whole kit was around $300 complete. Bought mine new from the dealer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehorse 221 #21 Posted April 8, 2014 Dandan111...when you make it back to the barn.....pics would be very much appreciated. I've never seen the setup and am clueless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #22 Posted April 8, 2014 Here is a picture of mine, but I modified it by moving the lift bar to the out side of the clevis hitch to clear the receiver hitch. The clevis hitch will fit with the regular tow hitch installed but I have it removed in this picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,457 #23 Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Slot hitch with drawbar adapter on C-160. Clevis hitch on 520H I added hole to flag so hitches will operate with blowers mounted. Without blower, cable goes in lower hole in lift arm. Green bracket is for attaching lift spring assists. Edited April 8, 2014 by ekennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,457 #24 Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Ok...now that I got the plow..I know I need to find a clevis hitch. What other parts will I need to unearth..no pun intended..to turn over some ground. I figure a cable and?????!! I use garage door cable .. It already has a loop swaged in the one end as shown in the above picture. Cut to required length with a grinder, then attached with cable clamps to 5-6 links of side chain from old tire chains. A small clevis will fit through the chain links and provide some adjustment to the length of the pull cable to get the implement at the proper height. Keep in mind, the cable length must be as short as possible, but must be long enough so the clamps do not interfere with the cable tube preventing full stroke of the lift. The adjustment chain end could also be attached to the lift arm end instead of to the hitch end as I have mine. There may be more room for the chain at the front end. Edited April 8, 2014 by ekennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #25 Posted April 8, 2014 Mine is like dons. The chain goes up to a rock shaft that is part of the kit and is needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites