Ferguson class & Society of Ploughmen

[Farmerpickle]

For the Ferguson class do you need a genuine level box instead of a new one and do you do the same opening as you would if you were in the classic? Also do you need to have the t20 narrow front tyres or can you have 5.50-16?

Secondly what is the youngest you can be to be a member of the Society of Ploughmen?
Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[MrNoo]

http://download.ferguson20rules.co.uk/ferg_t20_rules.pdf

These are the rules I plough to, the Ferguson Club have a different set of rules, flat top links, no weights etc but we are allowed screw top links, new level boxes (if needed) Weights and front tyre choice seems free, some prefer the wider front tyre and others the narrow front, same with wheel settings, some run at 48" and others at 52" Horses for courses.
Re starting splits, I have when I first started used the Ferguson start (I didn't know any better) but yes we do the same opening as in the classic (judges seem to prefer this start)
Ideally you want a "short stay" Fergie plough (the early boards are a very slightly different shape) Decent discs/peardrop skims and you can use a cross shaft adjuster (but I dont bother any more) It's a good fun class if slightly shunned by the big boys!!! Friendly and competitive and I think if you can plough well with a Fergie you should be able to plough well with anything!!

 

[Ley253]

http://download.ferguson20rules.co.uk/ferg_t20_rules.pdf

These are the rules I plough to, the Ferguson Club have a different set of rules, flat top links, no weights etc but we are allowed screw top links, new level boxes (if needed) Weights and front tyre choice seems free, some prefer the wider front tyre and others the narrow front, same with wheel settings, some run at 48" and others at 52" Horses for courses.
Re starting splits, I have when I first started used the Ferguson start (I didn't know any better) but yes we do the same opening as in the classic (judges seem to prefer this start)
Ideally you want a "short stay" Fergie plough (the early boards are a very slightly different shape) Decent discs/peardrop skims and you can use a cross shaft adjuster (but I dont bother any more) It's a good fun class if slightly shunned by the big boys!!! Friendly and competitive and I think if you can plough well with a Fergie you should be able to plough well with anything!!

One thing, there is no such thing as a "Ferguson start".Years ago, in vintage matches all starts were done with the rear body, both ways, then a few,( myself included) tried using the front on the return. This was then taken up by most other competitors. When established matches decided to have vintage classes, we found that this method was already used by the modern mounted ploughs.