Machine - Cultivator

Historical information

p34 'Old Farm Machinery in Australia' Society Ref.

Physical description

Horse drawn, hand operated Spring Tyne Orchard Cultivator. It can be paired with a similar cultivator. Has 7 tynes one disc at rear both adjustable. Depth of tyne into soil controlled by levers for light scratching to deep. The weight per tooth was 1/2 that of ordinary English harrow. Useful for rough stony ground.

Inscriptions & markings

'Harvey' - on rear disc adjuster pivot.

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