Every agricultural worker cannot but know what a plow is. Moreover, every resident of our country who attended school is familiar with the device. He knows that this tool is used for the main tillage - its plowing. However, novice farmers often encounter problems in choosing such units for cultivating their land, because they are quite diverse.
Types of plows by type of working mechanism
All plows are divided into two main groups according to the main working body - the land plowing mechanism. It happens ploughshare and disk. What is a ploughshare plow? This unit, which plows the ground with the help of pointed metal plates located at a certain angle to the ground. Their shape is somewhat similar to the tip of an ax. It "bites" into the soil and, when moving, turns the lower layers up, due to curvature.
The plow share is used for soil treatment for industrial and grain crops, the depth of the furrows is about thirty centimeters. You can work as a plow only on a field cleared of stones and other solid pollutants.
Another type of operating mechanism may be a circular metal plate. What is a disk plow? This device, which is most often used for "gentle" cultivation of the earth. Turning over the soil, it does not violate its structure, due to which it is used to cover plant debris. A good tool to enrich the earth with natural "vitamins."
Varieties by method of aggregation
According to the method of attaching the mechanism to the tractor, there are three types of devices:
- Mounted, acting as a modular complex, completely dependent on the chassis of the machine.
- Semi-mounted, which have an intermediate pair of wheels, helping them maintain their own weight.
- Trailed, with a completely independent suspension system, acts as a trailer.
Special words deserve
rotary plows for tractors. Such devices plow the earth not due to the traction force of the equipment, but due to the operation of the rotor mechanism. They are connected to a rotating shaft, which transfers its force to the rotating shares. Such mechanisms are designed to cultivate
virgin lands with dense vegetation; they work faster and more productively.
Mechanisms for the suburban area
Owners of large suburban areas often think about starting independent soil treatment. For these purposes, the owners will need a walk-behind tractor and a special plow for a mini tractor. When choosing it, it is worth paying attention to two main aspects:
- The power of the actuator - a mini-tractor, walk-behind tractor.
- The quality of the land to be cultivated.
The recommended amount of horsepower that the traction element must have is indicated by the manufacturer in the product passport. If you pick up a tool that is too heavy, the walk-behind tractor simply cannot handle it.
The quality of the plowed soil is critical. So, for a waterlogged area, as well as for a rocky one, a disk unit is better. It is more resistant to stress and will last more time.
A minnow tractor plow will be needed for previously cultivated land. But for overgrown areas it is better to give preference to rotary tools.
Manufacturers and prices
On the agricultural market you can find a fairly wide variety of plows for different types of tractors. So, for mini-tractors, it is possible to recommend units from Dongfeng and the domestic firm Caliber.
Dongfeng plow is famous for its various types of attachments to the traction system. The working mechanism is presented in the form of a ploughshare, which makes neat dumps. The cost of such a device from an authorized dealer should be in the range of 30-40 thousand rubles.
Domestic plows "Caliber" have disk plowing elements. Their peculiarity consists in a much smaller mass of the working unit, and therefore requires a less powerful traction unit for interaction. It is best to purchase such a plow from the manufacturer. The price in this case will be in the range of 20-27 thousand rubles.
Rules for working with the unit
To extend the life of the mechanism, as well as to avoid creating dangerous situations, it is recommended to follow certain rules when working with the tool. And the first thing to do is make sure there are no people and pets on the site.
In addition, it is recommended to clean the treated area from large pollutants - stones, beams, metal elements. This eliminates the risk of damage to the device. Attach the unit is not in a tense state - if it will be able to move in the horizontal direction, the processing quality will increase significantly.
Now we can say with confidence that you know not only what a plow is, but also the procedure for working with it, as well as the common types and rules for choosing a mechanism for plowing the land.