HAND TOOL FOR SOIL TILLAGE

Author: ZVONKO KOLARIĆ

Country: Croatia

Tool for tillage is used for soil loosening and grass cutting. It consist of several parts: holder, butt end, iron jaw and knives. As opposed to classical hoe which hits the ground for tillage, the force which acts in this case is dragging on the ground.

There is different types of the tool and for different purposes:

  • half round: is mainly used for planting and digging canals for planting bulbs;
  • rectangular: is used for tillage and grass cutting while dragging the tool on the ground.

The innovation is intended for households, small and medium farms, gardeners and all others who are fieldworkers.