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Title |
Rotary Harrow |
Object Name |
Harrow |
Description |
Solid iron metal wheel cultivator or rotary harrow is painted red. Wheel-shaped walking harrow has five-spoke horizontal wheel with spikes hanging below outer wheel and spokes. Unit spins on vertical rod to which V-shaped handles with curved grips are mounted. Point of handles attached to meter bar that extends out front. There is a large rounded metal piece extending left and below handles. This type of cultivator is especially useful in orchards because it clears weeds without getting caught around tree trunks. |
Date |
n.d. |
Creator |
Fresno Agricultural Works |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
RF2007.080 |
Dimensions |
H-30.5 W-55.5 D-100 inches |
Collection |
3D - Agricultural Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"NO 4 / FRESNO AGL WORKS" (embossed on horizontal bar above center axle) |
Provenance |
Part of the Runnymede Farm Collection. |
Search Terms |
Agriculture Agriculture Technology Cultivators Farm Equipment Farm Implements Farm tools Farming Farming Technology Harrows Runnymede Farm Collection |
Subjects |
Agricultural machinery & implements Agriculture Farming |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Runnymede Farm |