John Deere Two-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 piece of equipment automates the simultaneous planting of two rows of crops such as corn or other large seeds. A small bar or plow on the front of each side of the machine digs a furrow of the proper depth in the soil. Seeds are then metered out of the bottom of each supply can into the furrow at proper spacing. The concave rims of the big rear wheels then fold the sides of the furrow over the seeds and lightly tamp the soil in place.

Use or Purpose of Equipment: Planting seeds Approximate age: 90 years Manufacturer and model: John Deere Still in Use?: No Location: Patton's Corner, an improvised farmyard museum display Fee for Access: no

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