. Catalogue of agricultural and horticultural implements ... APPENDIX. Large Horse Fig. 125. The cut above represents a very useful farm and plantation tumbrel cart. It is more convenient than a four-wheeled wagon in many respects It car be worked either by one or more horses. One or two additional horses can be hitched to it side by side, to draw outside the thills, or they can draw in tandem, if preferred. It admits of easy backing or short turning, which is of great advantage in particular locations, and especially among thickly-planted rows upon the field. But its greatest advantage
. Catalogue of agricultural and horticultural implements ... APPENDIX. Large Horse Fig. 125. The cut above represents a very useful farm and plantation tumbrel cart. It is more convenient than a four-wheeled wagon in many respects It car be worked either by one or more horses. One or two additional horses can be hitched to it side by side, to draw outside the thills, or they can draw in tandem, if preferred. It admits of easy backing or short turning, which is of great advantage in particular locations, and especially among thickly-planted rows upon the field. But its greatest advantage is in the facility of dumping or upsetting the load, by removing the catch, or staple, which confines the upon the thills in front, when a little effort sends the box nearly perpendicular, whirling over upon its axis (the axlelree), by which the load is summarily disposed of. In discharging dirt, manure, sugar-cane, and many other crops, this is an item of great consideration. Prices, from $50 to $80, complete. Canal and Railroad Barrows. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Allen, A. B. & Co. [from old catalog]. New-York
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