Underground Crop Harvester
Posted by: 
brwhiz
N 37° 07.776 W 113° 30.930
12S E 276541 N 4112211
This piece of Old Agricultural Equipment is located with a display of similar equipment in front of the historic Washington Cotton Factory (Star Nursery Outlet) located at 385 W Telegraph Street in Washington, Utah.
Waymark Code: WMH134
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2013
Views: 2
This piece of equipment could be used to harves any crop that grew below-ground. The front portion would undermine the crop and lift it, dirt and all, onto the conveyor belt made of of metal rods. The dirt would be shaken off and fall back to the field's surface and the crop would be placed on top of the dirt to be picked up. The conveyor was powered via the gears attached to the large rear wheels.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Harvesting underground crops
Approximate age: 130 years
Still in Use?: No
Location:
Star Nursery Outlet at historic Washington Cotton Factory
Fee for Access: no
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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