Kv match plough

Found a kv ls180 2 furrow match plough for sale on 25 boards. Priced at 6995+vat. Is this a reasonable price. Could get a 4furrow for a lot less money and take 2 legs of and changer boards and other various parts
 

Ley253

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I think the high cost of competition parts would make the purchase of a used plough to convert a non starter. Particularly as the probable vendor would be the same man who has the complete plough for sale.There is a belief that competition parts supply may be drying up, due to KV now being owned by Kubota. If this is happening, you could end up with a half built plough, and no parts to finish it!
 

Ley253

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Bath
Anything is doable, but cost effective? Four 25 boards are going to cost a fair bit, and they will fit no 8 frogs, but everyone I have seen is now using modified frogs so more expense, Mr Wright is not known for low prices either!
 
My LS95 2 furrow rev is for sale fully prepared and with a few results to its name - want a bit more than above but this ready to go without any messing about. Could even sell you some wheels and tyres for the tractor - could even sell you the complete outfit if you have a big enough cheque book :whistle:
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ploughman61

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My LS95 2 furrow rev is for sale fully prepared and with a few results to its name - want a bit more than above but this ready to go without any messing about. Could even sell you some wheels and tyres for the tractor - could even sell you the complete outfit if you have a big enough cheque book :whistle:View attachment 555882
Few results to its name, how about two bronze medals at world matches and 7th overall in the world twice, plus at least two national titles, hope you don't sell it, we need you back ploughing.
 

Ley253

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Bath
To be honest, I didnt take that much notice, so they all may not be like this. The frogs I looked at had been extended on the rear allowing the board to be moved back, and the fitting of a much wider shin. Some of the holes had been repositioned, and from the fun I had in drilling a frog, its not a job for the cowman and a Black and Decker! It needs a good pillar drill and a top quality bit, plus loads of coolant, not something usually found in a farm workshop. I had most of that, but the bit was not up to the job, I ended up blowing a hole with the plasma cutter, and then making a bush to bring the hole back to size(and shape), and welding it in, using the board to position things!
 

Ley253

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Bath
Indeed, if the cheque book can stand the strain, then buying the whole outfit would be the way to go. This is because the tractor and plough are, in effect one machine. Obtaining just the plough, would be like getting a works race engine, and expecting it to be competitive fitted to a local showroom offering. It might work, but almost certainly wont.
 

Tonym

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Shropshire
I ended up blowing a hole with the plasma cutter, and then making a bush to bring the hole back to size(and shape), and welding it in, using the board to position things!

You use weld on holes then do you Harry?
I thought it was only bodgers like me that did tricks like that.
 

Ley253

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Bath
Tony,
When I first built up my plough, I only had a normal pistol drill, so much time was spent looking for holes I could detach from the scrap pile, and weld onto the plough! Then there was the "adjustable" hole. The one with a thick washer on it which on completion of the adjusting, was welded down!
 
To be honest, I didnt take that much notice, so they all may not be like this. The frogs I looked at had been extended on the rear allowing the board to be moved back, and the fitting of a much wider shin. Some of the holes had been repositioned, and from the fun I had in drilling a frog, its not a job for the cowman and a Black and Decker! It needs a good pillar drill and a top quality bit, plus loads of coolant, not something usually found in a farm workshop. I had most of that, but the bit was not up to the job, I ended up blowing a hole with the plasma cutter, and then making a bush to bring the hole back to size(and shape), and welding it in, using the board to position things!
i tried the wider shins and did the mods you mention on the frogs ,found it very difficult to get them going well
 

Ley253

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Bath
i tried the wider shins and did the mods you mention on the frogs ,found it very difficult to get them going well
I dont think you were alone. I had thought about changing to 25 s but, walking the work at many matches, I dont think its worth the effort, particularly as I dont have all that many years left, and I am not getting the best from the kit I have.
 

Ley253

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Bath
Firmness certainly is a problem, on 25 work, you walk in , rather then on, it! Furrow definition is poor, as is soil made available, there being little furrow crest to work into a seed bed, so you have to tear one out of the firm(ish) share face of the furrow, with a power harrow! Years ago, work was firmed by packing the bottom , now its pressed down from the top, negating, to some extent the benefit of ploughing in the first place!
 

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