Biskomaan Mouldboard plough
A moldboard plough is a traditional agricultural implement used primarily for primary tillage, which is the initial preparation of soil before planting crops. It consists of a large, curved blade called a moldboard, attached to a frame and hitched to a tractor or draft animals. The moldboard is typically made of steel and is designed to turn over the soil as the plough is pulled forward. The moldboard then turns and lifts the soil over, effectively burying weeds and organic matter. The landside helps stabilize the plow’s movement, while the depth wheel ensures consistent depth across the field. While modern farming techniques have introduced alternatives like minimum tillage and no-till farming, moldboard plows remain relevant in certain contexts where deep tillage is necessary or preferred.
Specification
- Frame: The frame of the plough provides support and stability for the various components. It is usually made of sturdy metal to withstand the forces encountered during ploughing.
- Moldboard: This is the most critical part of the plough. It is a large, curved blade that slices through the soil and lifts it, turning it over as the plough moves forward. The shape of the moldboard determines the angle at which the soil is turned and influences the effectiveness of the plough in burying crop residue and weeds.
- Share: The share is the cutting edge of the plough that penetrates the soil. It is typically made of hardened steel to withstand abrasion and cutting forces. The share cuts through the soil and creates a furrow into which the moldboard turns the soil.
- Landside: The landside is a flat plate that runs parallel to the furrow and helps stabilize the plough as it moves through the soil. It prevents excessive lateral movement and helps maintain the desired depth and angle of the furrow.
- Depth Wheel: Some moldboard ploughs are equipped with a depth wheel, which allows the operator to control the depth of the ploughing. The depth wheel can be adjusted to set the desired depth of the furrow, ensuring uniform ploughing across the field.
- Hitch: The hitch is the connection point between the plough and the tractor or draft animals pulling it. It is usually adjustable to accommodate different sizes and types of tractors or animals.
