Double-Bottom Plow
Posted by: 
brwhiz
N 37° 55.369 W 090° 33.073
15S E 715237 N 4200079
This piece of Old Agricultural Equipment is one of several on display at the end of the mine entrance building of the Bonne Terre Mine Tour located at 39 N Allen Street in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMHEXG
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2013
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This double-bottom plow is missing a few pieces and is resting on its side. While it required more power to pull, it could turn twice as much soil in a single pass. Generally too large for horses to pull, this type of plow did not come into common use until after the advent of the farm tractor.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Turning soil to incorporate organic material on surface
Approximate age: 90 years
Still in Use?: No
Location:
Bonne Terre Mine
Fee for Access: no
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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