Understanding the Disc Plough: Key Components and Adjustments

Questions and Answers from the Illustration Study

Questions

  1. Identify the implement illustrated above. (1 mark)
  2. Name the parts labeled E, F, G, and H. (2 marks)
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
  3. State three ways in which the depth of ploughing can be increased when using the implement above. (3 marks)

Answers

  1. Disc plough. (1 mark)
    • E – Beam
    • F – Depth/furrow wheel
    • G – Disk blade
    • H – Scraper (2 marks)
    • Adjusting by raising the depth wheel.
    • Adjusting the angle of the discs.
    • Lengthening the top link.
    • Adding weight to the plough beam. (3 marks)