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Ransomes plough

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:30 pm
by mathias1
I'm currently looking at a Ransomes T S R 107 plough for my FSM. There's not much information out there on the internet, like built year, needed HP etc..
Would this be a good plough? At first glance it looks complete.

thanks!

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:02 pm
by blackbob
Is it the same as a 102 but with longer frame/clearance? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... 7&_sacat=0

If so then a Super is fine - see Adrian's videos, although you'll maybe need a little extra front weight?

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:21 pm
by mathias1
On the picture it seems that the 107 is longer. Is that an advantage? Any other things i need to check? I have a set of 4 front weights available. Only need to shop for the bolts and nuts to bolt on

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:17 am
by blackbob
I don't suppose in 'normal' situations there is much advantage.. but bigger clearances are good where you have to bury a lot of stuff, like oilseed-rape stubble, or long grass/set-aside/green manure, or a heavy application or muck. Or when ploughing at high speed, say over 8km/h... 8)

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:48 pm
by mathias1
I've brought the plough home last weekend.
It's still on the trailer, will post some pictures when I get it off :-)

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:05 pm
by mathias1
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finally found the time to make some pictures !

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:31 am
by blackbob
Looks good! It has obviously been looked after, and kept inside. Is the turnover mechanism all ok?

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:12 pm
by mathias1
there has been some welding on the turn mechanism. It turns, but not always completely. That and trying to lift it higher are two things I need to look further into.
I guess I will get a manual for it from ebay.

Re: Ransomes plough

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:42 pm
by Brian
From what I remember from trying to sell 107's when we could not get 102's is that the 107 has wider furrows, 14" adjustable to 16" whereas the 102 is 12" to 14". My customers did not want them as the furrow slice was too big for their land.

Apart from that they are a good plough but will be getting a bit of a load for a Super. They were mainly aimed at 5000 owners.