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Tractor
Used for plowing, tilling, and planting fields, as well as for hauling equipment and supplies.
Rotary Tiller
Used for soil cultivation; it mechanically turns the soil and chops residue into smaller pieces.
Power Tiller
Used for soil cultivation with rotating blades to prepare a smooth, loose seedbed.
Drip Irrigation System
Used to slowly deliver water directly to the plant roots, minimizing evaporation and water use.
Peat Machine
Used for the extraction of peat, an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter used in agriculture as a soil amendment.
Corn Planter
Used for planting corn kernels in the ground at a particular depth and spacing, ensuring an optimal growth environment.
Subsoiler
Used to break up and loosen the soil deeper than a traditional plow is capable of reaching.
Potato Digger
Used for harvesting potatoes from the soil by lifting them to the surface and separating them from the soil.
Baler
Used for compressing a cut and raked crop (such as hay, straw, or cotton) into compact bales for easy handling, transport, and storage.
Forage Harvester
Used for cutting and chopping of forage plants such as corn or hay to make silage for animal feed.
Sprayer
Used for applying liquid substances to crops, including water, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
Grain Cart
Used to transport grains from the combine to the truck or grain bin during harvest, increasing the efficiency and speed of the operation.
Post Hole Digger
Used for digging holes in the earth to install fence posts, tree planting, and other applications requiring precise vertical excavation.
Cultivator
Used for secondary tillage, stirring and pulverizing the soil either before planting or after the crops have begun growing.
Milking Machine
Used to automatically milk cows or goats, ensuring efficient and hygienic milking operations.
Stone Picker
Used to remove rocks and debris from soil to prevent damage to other farm machinery and improve the soil condition for planting.
Plough
Used for turning over the upper layer of the soil, bringing fresh nutrients to the surface while burying weeds and crop residues.
Irrigation System
Used for supplying water to the crops through systems like sprinklers, drips, and pivots to ensure proper growth and yield.
Fertilizer Spreader
Used to evenly distribute fertilizer over fields to promote uniform plant growth and higher yields.
Rice Transplanter
Used for planting rice seedlings into paddy fields, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing labor requirements.
Backhoe
Used for digging trenches, holes, and foundations, as well as for lifting and moving heavy loads.
Hedge Trimmer
Used for trimming hedges and shrubbery to maintain a clean shape and promote healthy growth.
Rotary Mower
Used for cutting grass and maintaining an even turf, particularly useful in pastures and for roadside maintenance.
Mower
Used for cutting grass and other plants that grow on the ground, typically to prepare hay or to clear the terrain.
Field Stacker
Used for stacking bales of hay or straw in the field, allowing them to be easily transported and stored.
Hay Rake
Used to collect cut hay or straw into rows for easy baling or for further drying before collection.
Chisel Plow
Used for deep tillage, breaking up soil without turning it over, which helps to reduce soil erosion and maintain organic matter.
Mulch Layer
Used to lay plastic or organic mulch in rows to suppress weeds, conserve water, and improve crop yields.
Seed Drill
Used for sowing seeds at the correct depth and distance apart, while also covering them with soil.
Cotton Picker
Used to harvest cotton by plucking the cotton bolls from the plant without damaging the plant.
Combine Harvester
Used for harvesting crops such as wheat, maize, soybeans, and rice by combining three steps: reaping, threshing, and winnowing.
Disc Harrow
Used for soil preparation that cuts into the soil with steel discs to break up clods and level the ground.
Skid Steer Loader
Used for a variety of tasks like loading, digging, and moving material on the farm due to its agility and compact size.
Manure Spreader
Used to distribute manure over a field to act as a fertilizer, enhancing the soil's nutrient levels.
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