The mower is mostly used in silage season. Mowers are attached to the front hydraulic and the P.T.O. shaft.
Tag Archives: Machinery and Tractor
The Evolution of Tractors ~ a report by Caitlin (6th)
1940s- At the end of WWII, tractor technology was emerging more safer and it was the more efficient way to farm. Largely with thanks to Harry Ferguson, who previously working with Ford honed his skills to bring about the Massey Ferguson. It was about 20Hp.
Steam Power ~ an explanation by Caitlin (6th)
From the 1700’s, steam was quickly evolving as a major player in power and transportation. Steam powered engines were pumping water from mines, traveling across railways and waterways. In agriculture it’s presence was felt with the arrival of the steam thresher. Threshing is the process of removing the grain from the stalk.
Horse Power ~ a report by Caitlin (6th)
In the olden times before mechanized machines, farmers horses were used to power the various tools. This is why today we still talk about the speed of a tractor as its horse power. Horses pulled trailers, ploughs and the earliest combine harvesters were horse drawn.
