THE DOUBLE-FURROW ONEWAY PLOUGH.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2246, 29 May 1880, Page 2

THE DOUBLE-FURROW ONEWAY PLOUGH.

This plough to which wo made some) reference in our last evening’s issue was on view again to-day at Mr Smith’s paddock near Scarborough. The first trial took placo early in the forenoon, but the place has been constantly visited throughout the clay by gentlemen interested in agriculture. This is the first time, we believe,that this particular description of plough has been exhibited in New Zealand, and hence the curiosity it has excited. Like most notable inventions it is chiefly remarkable for its simplicity and the case with which it can be manipulated. For some purposes in should prove invaluable. It might also be called the furrowloss plough, for it leaves hardly any perceptible furrow in its track, and its work completed,the field is loft perfectly level ; the advantages of which in laying down land for grazing purposes, for instance, will be appreciated by every farmer, who knows (too often to his cost !) that (he large open furrows are a source of constant clanger to sheep. The plough, in short, is eminently adapted for light lands, and especially for billy country. As its name implies, it ploughs but one way. There is no turning and twisting when the end of the ridge is readied. The steerage lever is simply changed which carries the furrow wheel in the opposite direction, and the draught being entirely selfacting the guiding ropes arc pulled, the horses trot round, the draught chain passes under the land wheel, and away goes the plough once more. It is extremely light—hardly more than half as heavy as the ordinary plough—and does its work cleanly and well. Wo may add for the information of those who may ho desirous of seeing the plough at work for themselves that it will be on view daily for the next two or three weeks at Mr Smith’s paddock, and to all interested in ploughing and the latest imported description of plough, the inspection will repay a visit.