Pioneer walk behind plow

[Smalltown]

Does anyone have any experiance with this plow? What did you like/not like about it. I want to get a sulky at some point but would like to learn to use a walkbehind first and am considering the Pioneer if I buy a new one.

Also, using two Draft Horses what size bottom would be ideal, 12”, 14”, 16”?

Thanks,

[mitchmaine]

hi. i have a pioneer walking plow and used it the last two days. i bought it in an auction at mt. hope in ohio. i think i’ve had it four or five years.
the only problem i have with it is its weight. its a handfull. underway, its a dream. it can be touchy when you try to correct it because of the weight. never tried it with three, but think the 12″ is plenty of plow for two horses.
the advantages is/are working with pioneer. lots of parts and great service and friendly folk. ’bout all i can think to say on the subject.

good luck with your search, if you ever find a walking plow made by wiard in new york, grab it. i have a small one of those and think its the best plow i’ve ever used.

mitch

[Smalltown]

Thanks Mitch that’s just what I was looking for. I was wondering about the weight, 257# would be a bit to manhandle at the end of furrows.

Jordan

[Jay]

I echo Mitch’s comments. Goes well in the ground. Jay

[Smalltown]

Thanks Jay.

[grey]

You definitely want to have the horses pivot it into position and just stand it up your own self, rather than wrestle it around. I don’t own a Pioneer but I’ve plowed with one a few times, as well as helped load it into the back of a pickup… it’s a beast. Plowed well, but a beast.

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