12-Row Seed Drill - Old Agricultural Equipment on Waymarking.com

A local farmer, probably with the last name of Patton, has become a magnet for all of the old agricultural implements and tools that other farmers in the area want to clear off their land. So he has improvised this display for passing tourists to stop and view.

This machine could simultaneously plant 12 rows of a closely-spaced seed crop such as wheat, oats, or barley. Seeds were metered into the vertical seed tube which automatically opened up a furrow and deposited the seed below the surface. Often, a drag was pulled behind the drill to fully cover the seeds in their furrow and smooth out the surface.

Use or Purpose of Equipment: Planting seeds Approximate age: 110 years Still in Use?: No Location: Patton's Corner, an improvised farmyard museum display Fee for Access: no Manufacturer and model: Not listed

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