What is a plow: the scheme and purpose of the device

To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for plants and soil. The earth must contain nutrients and oxygen. To do this, carry out tillage with the help of a plow. In the article we will tell what a plow is and what types of it are used most often.

Device description

A plow is an agricultural machine that is used to plow the land. The principle of operation of the device consists in crushing the soil layers and its further stalling on the bottom of the formed depression in the ground.

During tillage, weeds and obsolete crop residues fall deep into the ground. Before plowing, it is necessary to establish a depth of 18 to 35 cm. This indicator depends on the agronomic terms.

The main parts of the unit include:

• working bodies and mechanisms;
• support wheels;
• tow hitch.

In this paper, the main impact falls on the frame, the skimmer and the knife plate.

Kinds

Depending on the purpose of the unit, various types of plows for tractors are distinguished. It is very important to choose the right mechanism for plowing - when using an unsuitable device, the technology of sowing and growing plants can be disrupted.

To destination

Before choosing a tool for processing it is important to decide what it is necessary for. Based on the objectives pursued, the following types of mechanisms:

• general purpose tool. As a rule, such a device has working bodies with a standard capture width, the size of which is 35 cm. With the help of it they cultivate old arable soil, on which further technical, vegetable and grain crops are sown.

• special purpose tool. This category includes plantation and garden units, the mechanisms by which stony, shrub-marsh soils are cultivated, and the plowing of land for vineyards.Aggregates of longline type process chestnut and shale soils.

Different types of mechanisms have certain features in control and use, so it is important to know exactly what type of unit is needed in a particular case.

By the nature of the applied thrust

Depending on the type of applied thrust emit following devices:

• horse plow. Such mechanisms are most often used in small areas due to the inability to transport the tractor unit to the site;
• tractor plowman. Used in most cases of tillage, is a modern tool for plowing;
• rope thief. Such units are used for the treatment of wetlands, in mountainous areas due to the lack of technical ability of the tractor device to operate in such conditions.

Improper use of the mechanism necessarily leads to its breakdowns, so it is important to choose the most accurate device for a specific area.

By the hitch principle

Depending from the type of connection to the tractor emit The following types of devices:

• mounted plow. Differs in a simple structure and rather small weight. For the normal functioning of the mechanism it is imperative to use a headland with a small width. Being in the transport position, devices of this type transmit a small overturning moment to the tractor;

• semi-mounted plow. It has a small resistivity and a large turning radius. Being in the transport position, some of the mass of the unit falls on its rear wheel;

• trailed plow. Includes 3 wheels and a trailer, which are necessary to ensure the stability of movement and high quality plowing. As a rule, trailed units include garden, longline units, as well as devices intended for the treatment of shrub-bog soils.

More often in agriculture hinged mechanisms are used.

By plow body design

Plow classification depending on the body includes mechanisms of such types:

• plowman. The most common type of unit, which has been used since ancient times;
• disk. With the help of such a tool, plowed heavy, dried and overmoistened soils in irrigated areas;
• combined and rotational. Specialized units used in rare cases for processing different types of soil. Before use, a production check of these devices must be carried out.

• chisel. They are used rather seldom due to the absence of the main sign of plowing - formation rotation.

The most commonly used type is plow-headed. It is used on almost all types of soil intended for the cultivation of sowing crops.

Plow: tips and tricks for using the device

Regardless of what type of plow you are going to use, before starting work it is necessary to set up and adjustment mechanism. It consists in the following points:

1. It is important to ensure the integrity of the structure, if some components are loose, it is necessary to tighten them. Be sure to lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
Did you know? In ancient times, the plow was a matter of respect. His theft was regarded as a serious crime and the thief carried a serious punishment.
2. Adjusting the depth of the land. The procedure is performed using the adjustment bolt. In case of insufficient tension, the ploughshare will go too deep into the ground.
3. The height of the frame posts is checked. The location of the rods in the same plane is considered mandatory.
4. At the final stage it is necessary to set the width of coverage. To do this, change the length of the traction. The greater the length, the greater the width of the equipment.

When choosing a mechanism for tillage, it is best to contact an experienced friend or a specialty store. They will help you to make a choice and give advice on the use of the plow.