International 3588 2+2 Tractor Plowing with Custom JXP600 Plow

International 3588 2+2 Tractor Overview

• 🚜 The International 3588 2+2 tractor, with 150 PTO horsepower, is featured in northeastern North Carolina, preparing fields for peanut planting.
• 💡 Introduced in fall 1978 with the slogan "a great new way to grow," the 2+2 concept combined the maneuverability of a two-wheel drive tractor with the all-around traction of four drive wheels.
• ⚙️ Key design features include a forward engine for serviceability, an articulation point between the engine and cab, and excellent visibility of the rear hitch.
• 📅 The 3588 was part of the first generation of 2+2 tractors, alongside the 3388 and 3788 models, manufactured in Rock Island, Illinois, with 5,643 units produced between 1978 and 1981.
• 📊 Its specifications include a 7.6L DT 466B engine, a 90-gallon fuel tank, a 16 forward/8 reverse speed torque amplifier transmission, and an original price tag of $51,260.

Custom JXP600 12-Bottom Plow Construction

• 🛠️ The video highlights a custom-built International JXP600 12-14 moldboard plow, designed and constructed by Bill "Red Bibs Bill" Jennings.
• 🧩 The plow is a unique build, incorporating parts from International 560 semi-mount plows and even some John Deere components, all painted red.
• ⚖️ Bill explains the use of heavy IH weights on the plow to counteract its tendency to rock, a design choice that balances the implement for optimal performance.
• 🔗 The plow features an IH flex frame from an International 800 plow and modified fast hitch sockets from a 140 series tractor for easier disconnection and transport.
• 💡 The JXP600 model number stands for "Jennings Experimental Plow," with the "600" derived from a calculation based on the size reduction compared to an 800 plow.

Modifications and Engineering Insights

• 🔧 Bill details several modifications made to the plow and tractor setup, including adjusting the tailwheel for precise depth control and fabricating a new hitch assembly to move the plow further left for better tractor clearance.
• 🚀 The tractor is equipped with larger 23.1-30 tires and significant added weight, including in the tires and on the front nose, to manage power hopping and improve traction.
• 🎯 The line of draft is crucial for efficient plowing, and Bill emphasizes ensuring the tractor's pull is centered with the plow's draft line to avoid aggravation.
• ✅ The custom build showcases significant engineering creativity, combining various parts and innovative solutions to create a highly functional tillage machine.