Nicholson steerage hoe

[New Puritan]

As above, I have bought one of these as a 'project'. Did Nicholson ultimately become part of Stanhay Webb? Does anyone still make parts for them, does anyone know please?

Many thanks,
NP.

EDIT: Actually is it these guys: http://nicholson-machinery.co.uk/?

 

[New Puritan]

BUMP! Any takers? Anyone have some old bits in their shed they'd like to find a home for?

Thanks!

 

[Exfarmer]

What do you need, expect the hoes are still available from a spurious maker as they are all fairly common.
If you need discs may be a little more difficult,

 

[New Puritan]

Thanks @Exfarmer .

Looking at it today, it appears there's 16 mounts for hoes on it, but only about half of them have an arm attached. Of those, only 4 have the spring mechanism that triangulates with the arm and the mounting point, if you see what I mean.

There's a spare spring sitting on the top of it,running along the frame just to the left of the 3 point hitch.

Then the hoes themselves seem to be a variety of sizes, including some (but not many) side hoes as well as mainly ducks feet / arrow style ones.

I'm beginning to wonder if this is going to be a waste of time, but if someone has some bits knocking about I might be able to get something sorted, as it seems fairly easy to take it all apart and adjust it etc.

Thanks,
NP.

 

[New Puritan]

Just to explain a little more about why I am even thinking of bothering with this, I am planning on growing a trial area of soy beans this year. The drill I use is an 8 foot MF30, and so I figured if I can set the hoe up with the same spacings as the MF30, I can hoe between the rows while the soy plants get going.

It may all be a really bad idea, but I won't know for certain until I've tried (probably several years running, as I don't give up easily / learn quickly).

 

[Exfarmer]

I hate to say it but that model was the the one they built for Noah.
I must confess i think it highly unlikely you will get parts.
There is a guy in Lincolnshire who may still have some but honestly I would try and find a front mounted version.
I cant think of his name but it is Les something, there may be someone on here can fill in , if not I will find it in the office tomorrow

 

[New Puritan]

Ha - @Exfarmer - but I'm using loads of Noah's other old gear. Some of it he used as an anchor I think, judging by the rust.

Thanks though - and if you can find Les' details, so much the better.

I would have preferred a front mounted one, but there is very little of this type of kit for sale down this way, and I like to be able to go and look at stuff when I buy it (though anyone would be forgiven for thinking I had a blindfold on when I got this...).

 

[Exfarmer]

01775 640326
Les Carter
But he is Spalding way and is not the easiest to deal with, especially on the phone

 

[TheTallGuy]

Have you tried Westlake Plough Parts?

I always hated steerage hoeing - sitting sucking up diesel fumes & getting mesmerized as the beet pass by for hours on end.

 

[New Puritan]

Have you tried Westlake Plough Parts?

I always hated steerage hoeing - sitting sucking up diesel fumes & getting mesmerized as the beet pass by for hours on end.

No I haven't, but their name did cross my mind. I might give them a call in the morning. Thanks!

 

[Woolgatherer]

I think Ritchie in Forfar supply the "arrows", I'll try and check that with the person I help with steerage hoe.

 

[solo]

Front mounted is the best as it moves with your steering. Webb used to do a f don’t mounted 6 row adjustable with L blades and A shares. Spares used to be available from Spaldings and Pan Anglia. There will be quite a few of these around in the eastern counties I would of thought. The A shares will push larger weeds sideways into the rows if the weeds get too well rooted.

 

[Muddyroads]

As above, I have bought one of these as a 'project'. Did Nicholson ultimately become part of Stanhay Webb? Does anyone still make parts for them, does anyone know please?

Many thanks,
NP.

EDIT: Actually is it these guys: http://nicholson-machinery.co.uk/?

Did you ever find parts for this?

 

[New Puritan]

Ha ha - no, is that what you put a photo of on TAW? I took it to bits and sold all the parts separately on eBay. Actually made a profit, not counting my time of course. So obviously I didn't really make a profit...

I replaced it with a Ransome's steerage hoe with a seized steering box.

I then replaced that with a front mounted Webb hoe which came with loads of spares, but an antiquated front mounting bracket that clamps onto the front axle and keeps falling off.

You live and learn.

 

[Muddyroads]

You’re spot on, it is. Currently set for 2 rows with a few uprights removed but I need to go out to 3 somehow. I’ve also got an old front mounted one which might be similar to what you’re describing and need to find a way to fit it to my 35x. Just bought a second one in an online sale which I’ll collect in the next couple of days. I’ll put a picture or 2 on here and pick your brains for ways to fit it if you don’t mind?

 

[New Puritan]

@Muddyroads - of course. Not sure how much help I'll be but I can try!

I don't suppose you're in the market for a Ransome's steerage hoe?

 

[New Puritan]

I was looking at my collection of inter-row hoes and associated parts etc. just the other day and reflected on what a sorry-looking sight it was

 

[Exfarmer]

here you are guys, the answer to every small organic farmers dream

 

[Exfarmer]

ps the robot will come in handy too

 

[Muddyroads]

@Muddyroads - of course. Not sure how much help I'll be but I can try!

I don't suppose you're in the market for a Ransome's steerage hoe?

I never say never!