Historical information

This digger is a more sophisticated model than the single row digger. It is dated 1911. It features a seat and footrest for more comfortable work. The digging blade is followed by spinning tynes which separate soil from crop and flip the potatoes into lines for manual collection. Martin’s Cultivator Company in Stamford U.K was founded by William Martin. He invented prize winning agricultural machinery and later a water and froth fire engine.

Significance

Typical of machines used in Gippsland

Physical description

Potato digger, ground drive, single row

Inscriptions & markings

Patent potato digger, winner of the first prize of 20. Martin's Cultivator Co, Stamford