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larger plows. Fig. 38 illustrates the typical sulky plow, 

 and reference is made to its various parts by number : 



i. The moldboard, share, frog or frame, and landside 

 is called the plow bottom. Most sulky plows are made 

 with interchangeable bottoms, so it is possible to use the 

 same carriage for various classes of work by using suit- 

 able bottoms. 



2 and 3 are the rear and the front furrow wheels, re- 

 spectively. These wheels are set at an angle with the 



FIG. 38 THE MODERN FOOT-LIFT BEAM-HITCH SULKY PLOW WITH STEEL 

 PLOW BOTTOM 



vertical in order that they may carry to better advantage 

 the side pressure of the plow due to turning the furrow 

 slice. 



4. The largest wheel traveling upon the unplowed land 

 is spoken of as the land wheel. 



5. The connections between the plow beam and the 

 frame are called the bails. 



