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Ok, Lets try this again. I am not sure of the seals on the bushings. There are grease zircs in them but I have not played with it yet, waiting on a little nicer weather. I have been looking off and on for several years for a disc that I thought was small enough for my Haflingers, this one is 6ft wide. I had to drive about 2hrs away and paid $200 for it. But I think it was worth it. I only have about an acre garden, so I think I will get many years of use out of it.

Gordon

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Going to try to attach a couple of pics here. I’m having trouble with my PictureTrail account, it doesn’t want to load. If this works there should be a couple of pics of my disc.
Gordon

This does not seem to be my day for loading pics. Nothing seems to be working. I will try back later. Maybe I will have better luck. Grrrr

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Murry,
I just purchased a disc last weekend that I think is very simalar. It is pouring rain at the moment so I am unable to take any pictures for you. Mine appears to be made up of 2 different discs as the disc portion has the Case Eagle cast into the bearing housing on the disc, but the truck on the front is clearly IHC. As to the center adjustment, I will have to let someone else comment on that. I am interested in that as well. Maybe the rain/snow we are getting will let up this afternoon and I can get a few pics to share.

Gordon

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Just a quick note about Haflingers and size. I own 4 haflingers, 3 mares range from 13.2 to 14h and my stud is 14.2h. There are many of the newer Haflingers that range in and around the 14.2 to 15.2h (not my idea of a haflinger but non the less). Now, if you look at most of the previous and even current quarter horses that are the top winners in cutting and reining, they are in the same 14-15h. I believe that Smart Little Lena (sired by the great Doc O’lena) was only 13.3h. I guess I understand the thought of wanting to ride a “Tall” steed, But size can be more than height. When it comes to versatility, I believe the Haflinger can get away with most of it, and for a dual purpose easy keeper and willng equine, they are great.

As a side note, I have a mare out of my oldest mare and by my stud that seems to do it all. She works on the plow, pulls the cart, and rides very well. My youngest son took her last year(she was 6) to the Ohio State Fair in 4H in July and won 3rd in the Single Hitch Pony class as well as Champion in the Draft Reinsmanship class. Then brings her home and shows at the county fair, He also was first in those classes as well as placed in 4 of the 5 speed events he entered (poles, barrels, flags, down and back, and speed and control. By the way, he is 5’8″ and weighed 185lbs at the time and she is only 13.2h. 🙂

Another thing you may want to consider is feed. I can feed these 4 Haflingers for the same amount as 2 Full draft horses. The rule of thumb I was told was you can get 2/3 the work on 1/3 the feed and that seems to be a pretty close estimate.

I wish you all the luck in whatever you decide to get. Nothing better than having a good honest equine to help you through your day!

Gordon

p.s. Sorry to sound like and sale add for Haflingers, Just can’t help myself!! LOL

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Here is a video that I ran across some time back. I thought maybe someone here would want to use it as a prototype for their own system! If you do, I would love to see it in action. I’m not sure anyone here has the need for anything quite this big! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhmKBDIAXd0&feature=related

Gordon

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Bivol I love the video’s that you post from around the world! I noticed a couple things in the video that I thought were interesting. Did anyone notice how thin the yoke was, and would that cause an issue with all of the pressure being applied to such a small area? And the second thing I noticed was the very fine detailed carving and relief work done to the yoke. Do you think that would had been removed in an effort to lighten the yoke for both the farmer and the oxen?

Gordon

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Andy I think it’s great that she lets you put that in the garage! Really though, I hope you are on to something there. There have been many men in history that were mocked untill they got it right. If you can, try to document all of the field work with video! I think we all could learn something from your youth and tenacity!

Gordon

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I had it taped as I always do! LOL I believe the one you are talking about was shown close to the begining of the program and was pulled by 4 American Creams. It was the Esch Model 5503 no-till drill on an E-Z Trail forecart. If I understood the man on the PA system, the price for that drill was $18,500. I am not sure there is anyone on this board that could justify buying a piece like that. Countrymouse may have a better idea piecing together used tractor equip.

Gordon

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Ronnie,

I did a quick google search and came up with this thread over on the RH webpage.

http://www.ruralheritage.com/messageboard/frontporch/12899.htm

Here is a video of the same bale unroller that hauls and unrolls 2 bales.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZWSxUHqo6g

Hope that helps!

Gordon

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Lanny,

This was a topic on here in just the last couple weeks. Here is a link to some of it.
http://www.draftanimalpower.com/showthread.php?t=3938&highlight=snow+hammer

Gordon

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This is a picture of a wagon that my dad owns and we have used only for show. We have some history on it as he purchased it from the estate auction of the original owner. It was made at the Jackson State Pen. in Jackson Michigan in the early 1920’s. The racks that you can see in this picture can be removed and the wagon used as a wagon. The racks are set up in a scissor fashion with the ends fitting into slots in the wagon on the opposing side and a bolt where they intersect. If you are interested in more detailed pictures I would be more than happy to get some and post them here. It really is a wonderful design and fun to show off. If I remember right it makes a standart wagon almost 12′ wide and this one is almost 16′ long.

Enjoy,
Gordon.

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On a forecart you can chain them like this so that they can’t flip over. They are chained together over the pole to prevent the flip affect. Hope these pics work.

I would guess you could chain them to the bed/box or put the chain over the pole(front) or reach in the rear.

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As lost farmer said, chain up the fronts of the runners. I had a set on a buggy one time that hit a furrow and flipped. Broke the whole darn mess. I should add that I have never used the pioneer type, only seen them in the book.

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John,
If you look at this website ( http://www.sandcreekfarmsupply.com/11.html )about 3/4 way down the very long page, they have pictures of the Pioneer style sleigh runners for a forecart. If you have a pioneer catalog its in there as well. You might be able to use them on one of your rubber wheeled wagons or take a look at making them to fit yourself. Here are prices from thier webpage. Hope this helps.

Gordon

9090…………………..Sled Runners for standard cart – set of 2………………….110#………198.00
9091…………………..Sled Runners for heavy duty cart – set of 2………………110#………198.00
9092…………………..Sled Runners for cart w/hydraulic brakes – set of 2………..132#………223.00
9075…………………..Safety Chains (for runners)………………………………………….2#……………8.00

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I should add that the Mare on the off side has hundreds of miles on her by my 16yr old son. The two of the qualified and went to the Ohio State Fair last summer in 4H and won 4th in the Single hitch Draft pony class and Champion in Draft Driving Reinsmanship! Makes dad a little proud when it dawns on him that he has raised and trained the Dam, the Sire and bred for the mare that he used to do this. They have an awesome relationship. Oh ya, they win ribbons in speed events at the local fair as well. (barrels, pole bending, flags and such).

Gordon

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