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spike-tooth harrow

agriculture
Also known as: drag
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A spike-tooth harrow is a type of farm implement used in agriculture. It features straight steel teeth set in horizontal bars. This tool is designed to pulverize soil, break up crop residues, uproot weeds, and cover seeds.12

Historically, harrows have evolved from simple tree branches in Neolithic times to more sophisticated designs used by ancient Egyptians and Romans, who utilized iron teeth. The spike-tooth harrow, also known as a drag, was developed in the early 19th century. It typically consists of sections about 1 to 1.5 meters wide, with long spike teeth mounted nearly vertically on horizontal bars. Its primary uses are for pulverizing soil and for early cultivation.2

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