Implement identification?

C4Ranch · Jul 6, 2013

Found this on a new piece of land. It's got tons of spikes on it and a lever that adjusts the angle of the spikes.

Can someone tell me what it is? What it does to the ground? Why and when would I use it?

Pretty small so I'm thinkin it would be best behind my 4 wheeler or ranger 500 crew?

TIA,

J

DT86 · Jul 6, 2013

That is a spike harrow.

creekbend · Jul 6, 2013

I agree with the Spike Harrow concept. The previous owner probably used it to loosen up the soil or perhaps to break up manure piles in a field or garden plot if a chain harrow wasn't available. Just my thoughts.BTW, it appears that it made have been Homemade.

C4Ranch · Jul 6, 2013

Thanks! So is it used to break up dirt clumps after discing? Or does it help put seed into ground after spreading?

I also found a long oil pipe with chain on both ends. Thinking that may be used as a drag. When is dragging necessary during the process of planting ?

TIA.