Need advice on Dearborn single Cable plow for 851

Fargo · Oct 5, 2023

Hi. Had an old 2 cable snowplow for an 8n w pulleys from front axle to 3pt. Kinda sucked. got rid of it.

Need a plow for an 851 and a guy is selling a single cable plow that works off the upper rocker arm of the 3pt and bolts under the tractor the same as the Dearborn hydraulic plow. I looked at it and kind of liked it as I don't have to worry about hydraulic lines and leaky cylinders associated with a hydraulic plow.

Anyone out there familiar with these? do they work well? what are the probs? Do you like them?

Thanks and regards.

Leroy · Oct 5, 2023

Don't know the single model but had that 2 cable version for over 60 years and liked it, no problems. If I didn't have to move I would still have it.

Ultradog MN · Oct 5, 2023

I've had the twin cable type for Ns and
Hundreds. They worked fine but it was a bit of fooling around to install them.
I had a single cable one for a 3 cylinder thousand series. It also worked fine but took time to install.
I currently have a hydraulic lift model for my 3000 that takes time to install but I like the best.
There is the main frame, push frame and plow.
I can leave the main frame on the tractor year round. Then it is 3 pins and a quick disconnect hydraulic fitting to attach or drop the plow frame.
Also, with a cable lift you are limited to one implement on your tractor. With a hyd lift style I can - and do - put the back blade on also and use them both. Or use my boom pole for lifting stuff.

Fargo · Oct 6, 2023

Thanks.

Fargo · Oct 6, 2023

Thanks. c

Need advice on Dearborn single Cable plow for 851

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