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Quick Change System

The Nichols Quick Change system creates a universal mounting system that can be used on almost any machine. By simply mounting a bracket and keeper spring, one can work with over 80 different sweeps and spikes without involving a single additional nut or bolt. Using only a hammer, 60 sweeps can be changed out in just over 30 minutes. The Nichols Quick Change system is revolutionizing today's agricultural practices.



properly mounted Quick Change bracket with retainer spring


With the Nichols Quick Change system, mounting couldn't be any simpler. First, attach the Nichols Quick Change bracket to the shank with two plow bolts, exactly as you would a traditional sweep, then snap the retainer spring in place. Next, slide the Quick Change sweep onto the mounted bracket.


slide sweep onto Quick Change bracket
tap piece into place with hammer

Once the sweep is in place, gently tap the nose of the piece with a hammer while bracing against the top of the mounted bracket using another hammer in order to stop the spring action of the shank. Continue tapping until the retainer spring's round button pops into place within the hole on the sweep's shank.


The remove the sweep, simply tap the face of the sweep's shank to release the tension in the retainer spring.


Quick Change Brackets

Nichols Quick Change brackets are used in conjunction with a retainer spring to securely hold Nichols Quick Change sweeps in place. Of the entire assembly, these are the only items that need to be bolted onto the shank - just once.


41° Shank Quick Change Brackets
3/8" holes on 1-5/8" to 1-3/4" center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q7341
Will fit these machines: Deere 1000


43° Shank Quick Change Brackets
3/8" holes on 1-5/8" to 1-3/4" center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q3343
Will fit these machines: older Brady, early Deere, Oliver 245-345

7/16" holes on 1-5/8" to 1-3/4" center
4" heavy forged
straight
N/A
Q16743
Recommended for use as a short bracket on chisel plow shanks with the Soil Slitter
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q4743
Will fit these machines: Landoll, Versatile, Year Round
4" heavy forged
curved
QCRSF4
Q15743
Will fit these machines: Versatile
7/16" holes on 2" center
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q5743
Will fit these machines: White
1/2" holes on 2-1/4" center
4" heavy forged
curved
QCRSF4
Q14243
Will fit these machines: Morris air seeder
1/2" holes on 2-1/4" to 2-1/2" center
5-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX20
Q21243
Will fit these machines:


45° Shank Quick Change Brackets
1/2" holes on 2-1/4" center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
5-3/4" heavy forged
curved
QCRS-EX20
Q24245
Will fit these machines: CO-OP, IH Case, Morris Magnum I, Morris 4-7 Series, Wilirch


47° Shank Quick Change Brackets
3/8" holes on 1-5/8" to 1-3/4" center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q1347
Will fit these machines: Anderson, BushHog, CCIL 179-379, Case FC Series, Cochshutt, Ford 208, Glencoe, Kewanee, Krause 600, 900, Leon Vibra-Flex, MF 160, Morris 285-485, Oliver 285-485, Taylor

7/16" holes on 1-5/8" to 1-3/4" center
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q2747
4" heavy forged
curved
QCRSF4
Q12747
Will fit these machines: Brady, Brillion, Calkins, DMI, Deere, Degelman, Flexicoil, Hesston, IHC, Kent, Krause Landsman, MF 259, Noble, Sunflower, Wilrich
3/16" x 4" stamped
straight
QCRS7
Q8747
4" heavy forged
straight
QCRSF4
Q18747
Will fit these machines: Bourgault, Ezee-On, Glencoe 4300
1/2" holes on 1-3/4" center
4" heavy forged
straight
QCRSF4
Q19247
Will fit these machines: Bourgault, Ezee-On, Morris 'C' shank, Morris 9000
4" heavy forged
curved
QCRSF4
Q11247
4-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX17
Q20247
5-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX20
Q26247
Will fit these machines: Wilrich (newer models)
1/2" holes on 2-1/4" center
4" heavy forged
curved
QCRSF4
Q13247
Will fit these machines: Case Concord, Glencoe, Krause low clearance, Melroe Clark, older Morris
5-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX20
Q23247
Will fit these machines: older Melroe-Giesler


50° Shank Quick Change Brackets
1/2" holes on 2-1/4" center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
4" heavy forged
universal
N/A
Q10250
4-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX17
Q17250
Recommended for use as a short bracket on chisel plow shanks with the Soil Slitter

5-3/4" heavy forged
curved
QCRS-EX20
Q22250
Will fit these machines: Concord '92 up, Deere, Flexi-Coil, Magnum II, Morris 8900
5-3/4" heavy forged
straight
QCRS-EX20
Q29250
Will fit these machines: Bourgault (deep tillage), Ezee-On, Morris Concept 2000


52° Shank Quick Change Brackets
7/16" holes on 2" center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
3/16" x 4" stamped
curved
QCRS7
Q6752
Will fit these machines: AC, Case, Cochshutt, Forrest City, Minn Toba

1/2" holes on 75mm center
5-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX20
Q27252
Will fit these machines: European Models
5/8" holes on 75mm center
5-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX20
Q25852
Will fit these machines: European Models


54° Shank Quick Change Brackets
1/2" holes on 45mm center
Construction
Back
Spring
Part Number
5-3/4" heavy forged
universal
QCRS-EX20
Q28254
Will fit these machines: European Models, Ancient Graham-Hoeme


Quick Change Chisel Plow Sweeps


Conventional Wing


Identical to our other conventional sweeps, these are exclusively for the Nichols Quick Change system.


High Crown
1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
10"
HQC10B
5.4
12"
HQC12B
5.5
14"
HQC14B
6.3
16"
HQC16B
6.6
18"
HQC18B
7.4


5/16" Material
16"
HQC16BF
7.2
18"
HQC18BF
7.8


Low Crown

1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
16"
HQC16AA
7.2
18"
HQC18AA
8.2



Klipped Wing


The Nichols Klipped Wing design ensures a consistent sweep width throughout the life of the piece. Great for heavy applications.


High Crown
1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
6"
HQC6BK
3.5
8"
HQC8BK
4.0
10"
HQC10BK
6.2
12"
HQC12BK
6.6
14"
HQC14BK
7.0
16"
HQC16BK
7.2
18"
HQC18BK
8.2


5/16" Material
6"
HQC6BKF
4.0
8"
HQC8BKF
4.3
14"
HQC14BKF
7.4
16"
HQC16BKF
8.0
18"
HQC18BKF
8.6


Low Crown

1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
16"
HQC16AAK
7.2
18"
HQC18AAK
8.2



Ultrawing


Advancing ahead of its time, the Nichols Ultrawing sweep surpasses any traditional design in every aspect. From an optimal crown configuration to convex wing surfaces, the Ultrawing sweep is highly regarded for its features, performance, durability, and quality.


High Crown
1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
10"
BQC10B
5.3
12"
BQC12B
5.8
14"
BQC14B
6.4
16"
BQC16B
7.0
18"
BQC18B
7.4


5/16" Material
12"
BQC12F
7.2
14"
BQC14F
7.8
16"
BQC16F
8.4
18"
BQC18F
9.0


Low Crown

1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
12"
AAQC12B
5.8
14"
AAQC14B
6.4
16"
AAQC16B
7.0
18"
AAQC18B
7.5


5/16" Material
12"
AAQC12F
7.2
14"
AAQC14F
7.8
16"
AAQC16F
8.4
18"
AAQC18F
9.0


Quick Change Field Cultivator Sweeps


Conventional Wing


Identical to our other conventional sweeps, these are exclusively for the Nichols Quick Change system.


3/16" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
4"
QC4A
1.9
6"
QC6A
2.0
7"
QC7A
2.1
8"
QC8A
2.2
9"
QC9A
2.3
10"
QC10A
2.5
11"
QC11A
2.7
12"
QC12A
2.9


1/4" Material
4"
QC4B
2.1
6"
QC6B
2.5
7"
QC7B
2.7
8"
QC8B
2.9
9"
QC9B
3.0
10"
QC10B
3.3
11"
QC11B
3.6
12"
QC12B
3.8



Klipped Wing


The Nichols Klipped Wing design ensures a consistent sweep width throughout the life of the piece. Great for heavy applications.


1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
6"
QC6BK
2.8
7"
QC7BK
3.0
8"
QC8BK
3.4
9"
QC9BK
3.6
10"
QC10BK
3.8
11"
QC11BK
4.0
12"
QC12BK
4.2


5/16" Material
6"
QC6FK
3.4
7"
QC7FK
3.6
8"
QC8FK
3.9
9"
QC9FK
4.3
10"
QC10FK
4.5
11"
QC11FK
4.7
12"
QC12FK
5.2



Ultrawing


Advancing ahead of its time, the Nichols Ultrawing sweep surpasses any traditional design in every aspect. From an optimal crown configuration to convex wing surfaces, the Ultrawing sweep is highly regarded for its features, performance, durability, and quality.


1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
6"
UWQC6B
2.7
7"
UWQC7B
2.9
8"
UWQC8B
3.2
9"
UWQC9B
3.4
10"
UWQC10B
3.5
11"
UWQC11B
3.7
12"
UWQC12B
3.8


5/16" Material
6"
UWQC6F
3.6
7"
UWQC7F
3.8
8"
UWQC8F
4.0
9"
UWQC9F
4.3
10"
UWQC10F
4.5
11"
UWQC11F
4.5
12"
UWQC12F
5.0


Soil Slitter

The Nichols Soil Slitter is used with the Nichols Quick Change system for direct seeding into stubble. Available in several widths, these pieces are built to retain their original width throughout the life of the sweep. With a narrow stem width of less that one inch, the Soil Slitter is a true narrow-profile opener.



1/4" Material
Size
Part Number
Weight
2"
QCSS2B
2.05
3"
QCSS3B
2.25
4"
QCSS4B
2.45
6"
QCSS6B
2.65
7"
QCSS7B
2.85
8"
QCSS8B
3.15
9"
QCSS9B
3.35
10"
QCSS10B
3.55
11"
QCSS11B
3.75
12"
QCSS12B
4.0
14"
QCSS14B
4.35

5/16" Material
2"
QCSS2F
2.75
3"
QCSS3F
2.95
4"
QCSS4F
3.15



Seed Boots for the Nichols Soil Slitter


Seed boots specifically configured for the Nichols Soil Slitter are available through Froc Industries. Please direct inquiries to:

Froc Industries Ltd.
PO Box 1780
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
tel: 306.752.9450
fax: 306.752.9450

Quick Change Spikes

Nichols offers two styles of spikes for the Nichols Quick Change system.



diamond end

sharp end


Size
Style
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
3/8" x 2" x 9"
diamond end
QC2C
2.5
3/8" x 2" x 9"
sharp end
QC2K
2.25


Quick Change Twisted Chisels

Heavy duty spike and twisted mouldboard combination specifically for use with the Nichols Quick Change system.


Spike
for Quick Change Twisted Chisels
Material
Size/Style
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
3/8"
3" x 12"/diamond end
QC383C
2.5
3/8"
4" x 12"/diamond end
QC384C
3.0


Twisted Mouldboards
for Quick Change Twisted Chisels
Material
Size/Style
Part Number
Weight (lbs)
1/4"
3" x 17"/right
QC383MBR
5.0
1/4"
3" x 17"/left
QC383MBL
5.0
3/8"
3" x 17"/right
QC383MTR
6.0
3/8"
3" x 17"/left
QC383MTL
6.0




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