Keeping moldboards from rusting

[12 bore]

Hi all
Tried my Fergie 2 furrow plough out at a local plough day Saturday. I was pleased with how it turned out, I was by no means the best but neither did I make a complete hash. Had a fantastic day and was very well supported by other competitors who took time to chat and offer advice.
Just wondering what everyone uses to keep moldboards shiny and from going rusty in between matches?

 

[Tonym]

WD40. Plough is kept inside. It will prevent rust all through the winter no problem.
Tried using a wax type rust preventative and it was not so good as the WD40 and you had to use a solvent to remove it as it made the soil stick.

 

[arcobob]

For one to two weeks protection I use engine oil/WD40 in a 1:4 mix sprayed with a squirter bottle immediately after cleaning down after ploughing. For longer protection I use Waxoyl thinned with kerosene and painted on. I find it does not cause sticking but if you are not sure spray it with kerosene and rub it off.

 

[arcobob]

Hi all
Tried my Fergie 2 furrow plough out at a local plough day Saturday. I was pleased with how it turned out, I was by no means the best but neither did I make a complete hash. Had a fantastic day and was very well supported by other competitors who took time to chat and offer advice.
Just wondering what everyone uses to keep moldboards shiny and from going rusty in between matches?

Where did you go? Are you going to Ingham on Sunday?

 

[MrNoo]

I use gear oil or if extended periods will use grease as have an old keg that has been kicking around for years. I have used WD40 but not found it that great, went to Sherwood last year and WD'd the boards etc and by the time i got home there was already signs of surface rust but did wonder if it was anything to do with the salt they had spread on the roads.
I also have it on good authority that after flap wheeling etc the boards to get them cleaned up, some use marble polishing pads to take out the worst marks from flap wheeling.
Well done for having a go, it's a great class and very friendly, wont be long before you're hooked!!

 

[davidroberts30]

comercial plough gets old engine oil if unused for a few days and morrises version of waxoyl for storage,2 coats brushed on allowing the first to dry overnight
£20 for 5 liters and that will cover the plough at least 10 times (4fur rev)

20 yards of ploughing cleanes the boards a treat

 

[HolzKopf]

We used to work for an MF licencee overseas - the MF protection spec for stock and refurbished moldboards was Shell Ensis lightly brush painted. It wasn't cheap though. We used to export 205l drums at $650 USD a go

HK

 

[12 bore]

I use gear oil or if extended periods will use grease as have an old keg that has been kicking around for years. I have used WD40 but not found it that great, went to Sherwood last year and WD'd the boards etc and by the time i got home there was already signs of surface rust but did wonder if it was anything to do with the salt they had spread on the roads.
I also have it on good authority that after flap wheeling etc the boards to get them cleaned up, some use marble polishing pads to take out the worst marks from flap wheeling.
Well done for having a go, it's a great class and very friendly, wont be long before you're hooked!!

interesting about the marble polishing pads I will look a set up. Definately hooked great way to enjoy using my tractor and was nice that everyone was willing to offer help right from the word go

 

[12 bore]

Where did you go? Are you going to Ingham on Sunday?

It was a friend's of ferguson plough day at langham Essex Ford and fordson association organised it though I think and they ran it together. It was on the Saturday and Sunday drove my tractor and plough there and back 28 miles in total

 

[12 bore]

Where did you go? Are you going to Ingham on Sunday?

I'm supposed to be working Sunday but if it dosent happen I will head up if only to spectator as I imagine to late for an entry

 

[MrNoo]

Worth a phone call surely?? I entered a match yesterday for Saturday coming, they were fine.

 

[12 bore]

Thanks for all the advice everyone, plough is kept in barn I will have a go with the different oils and see what works best for me

 

[farmerm]

comercial plough. used to paint on grease from an old keg but now find it much quicker and easier to paint on waste used engine oil and park it undercover.

 

[Matt77]

I push a tube of grease into a pot and mix with diesel, just enough to thin it down, then paint it on, it lasts all winter and will with stand rain if it makes it that far into the shed. (Small shed, big plough)

 

[12 bore]

Worth a phone call surely?? I entered a match yesterday for Saturday coming, they were fine.

I may well give them a call trouble is I won't know possibly till Thursday night possibly even Friday 're work and I hate commiting th en letting people down as unfortunately work comes first although I'd rather be ploughing

 

[Howard150]

Hi all
Tried my Fergie 2 furrow plough out at a local plough day Saturday. I was pleased with how it turned out, I was by no means the best but neither did I make a complete hash. Had a fantastic day and was very well supported by other competitors who took time to chat and offer advice.
Just wondering what everyone uses to keep moldboards shiny and from going rusty in between matches?

If you are doing a fair bit then all you need for match the match is WD40, duck oil or similar. Cheaper bought by the gallon. All motor spares shops and ag dealers do it. If you know an oil supplier they will have their own brand.

Word of warning - once there is salt on the roads then clean all the oil
off when you get home and oil it again - whatever you use. Salt destroys them and gets right in to them.

 

[Mikeysuds]

Hello

I use chainsaw oil . It lasts all year also it deals with salty water from travelling on the lorry for several hundred miles

Cheers

 

[Fergie Ploughman]

I use gear oil thinned down with a bit of diesel......keep thinking of bulk buying WD40 and a hand sprayer though to speed the job up!

 

[TrickyT]

I use grease mixed with oil. I mix it in a pot so that it is thin enough to put on with a brush, but thick enough that it doesn't run off.

Trevor

 

[boibach]

Morris md4 is the best ive come across been using it for 6 years, far better than wd 40,spray it on and it comes in a gal can,no need to rub it off before ploughing,i spray all the working shiny metal when I've finished .