As shown here, the shape of the mold boards reveal how they turn the soil over as the plow is towed forward through the soil. NAL #4789 shows the same plow in action. Typically, mold board plows cut furrows 6 to 8 inches deep, and mix surface vegetation into the soil. Chisel plows (NAL #4792) and rippers (NAL #4794 and #4795) may penetrate to depths as much as 18 inches. Like mold board plows, chisel plows and rippers also loosen the soil, but do not turn it over. All plows and rippers facilitate penetration of rainfall and plant growth, especially in compacted soils. These types of equipment typified those used commercially in the US in 2005.

Mold board plow

Credit: Clint Burgher

Digital Credit: Clint Burgher

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Description: As shown here, the shape of the mold boards reveal how they turn the soil over as the plow is towed forward through the soil. NAL #4789 shows the same plow in action. Typically, mold board plows cut furrows 6 to 8 inches deep, and mix surface vegetation into the soil. Chisel plows (NAL #4792) and rippers (NAL #4794 and #4795) may penetrate to depths as much as 18 inches. Like mold board plows, chisel plows and rippers also loosen the soil, but do not turn it over. All plows and rippers facilitate penetration of rainfall and plant growth, especially in compacted soils. These types of equipment typified those used commercially in the US in 2005.

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Mold board plow

Credit: Clint Burgher

Digital Credit: Clint Burgher

Publisher: None