BCS Moldboard (Bottom) Plow

Description

BCS Moldboard (Bottom) Plow

The moldboard plow, also called a bottom plow, works on the oldest principle in farming: it cuts a slice of topsoil and rolls it over. Sod, weeds and old crop residue end up buried, where they break down faster, and lower soil comes to the top. For a BCS owner it is an alternative to the tiller or rotary plow for breaking ground the first time.

Traction Is Everything

A plow is pulled, not powered, so the tractor’s wheels do all the work and need grip to do it. BCS calls for wheel weights or barbell weight hangers on every tractor that pulls this plow, and strongly recommends 12 inch wheels, which come standard on the 749 and larger models. With large wheels and enough ballast it is an effective way to bust new ground. Maximum working depth is 6 to 8 inches.

Mounting Without a Tool Carrier

Unlike most of BCS’s drag implements, the moldboard plow does not need the Tool Carrier Kit. It attaches directly to the hitch on the rear of the tractor through its own integrated carrier configuration, which keeps the plow close in and the setup quick.

Moldboard Plow Fitment

• Depth: 6″ to 8″ maximum
• 739, 749, 779, 852, 853: wheel weights or barbell hangers needed
• 750 and 889: weights plus the HD 2-bolt bushing
• 732: also needs the 5×10 wheel upgrade
• Not charted for the 710, 718 or 722

After the Plow

Plowing leaves a rough, ridged surface with clods and buried sod. Allow a couple of weeks for the turned sod to start breaking down, then expect a pass or two with the tiller to produce a seedbed ready for planting. Plow when the soil is moist enough to turn cleanly but dry enough not to smear on the moldboard. Coverage is three years residential and one year commercial.

Plow, Rotary Plow or Tiller

The rotary plow digs deeper, up to 12 inches, and throws soil sideways to build beds, at several times the price. A tiller alone can break ground but needs more passes on heavy sod. The moldboard plow is the low-cost way to turn sod under on a weighted, large-wheeled tractor.