Add New Life To Deere Chisel Plows

Add New Life To Deere Chisel Plows TILLAGE EUIPMENT Chisel Plows (9) 20-6-32 If you've ever had problems with inaccurate depth control on your Deere chisel plow that was caused by failure of the walking beam axles, you'll be interested in this new update kit offered by Dave Barnes of Barnes Welding, Inc., Waterville, Wash. The kit includes a main pivot spindle, heavy duty Timken tapered roller bearing and bearing housing, and heavy duty rectangular steel tubing. You cut the original pivot spindle off the implement's lift arm and weld the new one on in its place, then attach the steel tubing to the original wheel spindles and hubs. "It makes your Deere chisel plow work better than new because you're putting on a stronger spindle and using a stronger, frictionless, sealed bearing that's packed in grease for long life. Also, maintenance is easier because no greasing is necessary," says Barnes. "The problem with Deere chisel plows and field cultivators is that the walking beam axle is built from 4 by 2 rectangular steel tubing that isn't strong enough to carry the weight of the implement. Our updated walking beam axles are built from 6 by 2 tubing and use heavy duty bearings so they'll outlast the implement. "Another problem is that the original walking beam pivot is made with a brass bushing that should be greased daily. Dust can enter the bushing because there are no seals, which causes the bearing to wear out prematurely. The first sign of trouble is a gradual leaning of the wheels which can exert excessive wear and pressure on the sides of the tires so that they don't follow each other. This allows the walking beam to wander left and right, compounding the existing wear many times over. Also, the main spindle will eventually wear through the metal housing that holds the bearing. This can lock up the walking beam and keep it from following the ground contour which results in the depth control problems." The kits sell for $375 apiece. One kit is required per lift arm. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Dave Barnes, Barnes Welding, Inc., Box 614, Waterville, Wash. 98858 (ph 509 745-8588).

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