Rose Clipper No. 10 Single-Bottom Plow with Moldboard
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 37° 55.376 W 090° 33.073
15S E 715237 N 4200092
This piece of Old Agricultural Equipment is one of several on display behind the mine entrance building of the Bonne Terre Mine Tour located at 39 N Allen Street in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMHEWZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
Views: 1

The moldboard (the large curved piece on the right side of the plow) increased the efficiency of the plow and allowed it to more thoroughly turn the earth and incorporate the organic matter on the surface.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Turning soil to incorporate organic material on surface

Approximate age: 115 years

Manufacturer and model: Vulcan Plow Company Rose Clipper #10

Still in Use?: No

Location:
Bonne Terre Mine


Fee for Access: no

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