WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD 
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NEW JOHN DEERE SELF-DUMP SULKY RAKE 
Gives Extra Years of Service 
Wherever a sulky rake can be used, you can expect the 
best of service and satisfaction from the New John Deere. 
Not only is it built extra strong to withstand the hardest 
work in heavy hay and rough fields, but it is designed so 
that much of the wear that may develop after years of 
service can be taken up by simple, money-saving adjust¬ 
ments. 
Handy Levers—Easy, Quick Dumping 
The New John Deere is unusually easy to operate. 
Slight pressure with the right foot on the trip lever causes 
the dump rods to engage in wheel ratchets, resulting in 
quick, clean dumping. The horses do the actual work. 
When the rake dumps, the foot lever does not rise high 
enough to interfere with the driver’s leg. The foot lever 
construction is designed so that pressure of foot lever 
helps to force the teeth to their work quickly. For trans¬ 
porting, a simple hookup rod when set over lever connect¬ 
ing bar, or into lever base, locks up rake head. 
Proper Balance an Important Point 
The frame hinges and the axle supports are located so 
that the weight of the operator not only assists in dump¬ 
ing, but also forms a cushion action as the teeth return to 
working position, thus preventing excessive shock. The 
seat spring is placed so that the weight of the operator 
helps to properly balance the rake, relieving sudden shocks 
and doing away with neck weight on the horses. 
Sizes and Equipment 
Made in 8-, 9-, 10-, 11- and 12-foot sizes. Relief spring 
regulator on 11- and 12-foot. This spring is recommended 
for 10-foot rake equipped with heavy teeth, or when a 
great amount of heavy work is being done. The 8- and 
9-foot rakes are regularly equipped with combination 
singletree and pole extension; the 10-, 11- and 12-foot 
rakes with plain pole extension. The 11-foot corn stalk 
rake is regularly equipped with 27 one-half-inch single coil 
teeth with pencil point. 
Prices on John Deere Rakes 
8 foot—24 Teeth.$47.50 
9 foot—28 Teeth . . 51.00 
10 foot—32 Teeth 54.00 
STANDARD TEDDER 
There is no haying machine a farmer can have that will 
return him as much profit, if judiciously used, as the Hay 
Tedder. This is particularly true in heavy hay crops and 
when the hay is cut early. There isn’t any question but 
that hay, to be cured properly, must have light and air 
circulate through it. The leaves and blossoms cure much 
more quickly than the stems, and the hay that is on top 
cures quicker than that underneath. If the hay is left to 
dry in the swath the surface cures quicker. It has long 
been an established fact that hay curing on a cloudy day, 
with little dampness in the atmosphere, is of a much bet¬ 
ter quality than that cured when the sun is shining hot. 
The reason for this is that on a cloudy day the heat of 
the sun is eliminated to a large extent thus giving the hay 
a chance to cure more evenly. The Hay Tedder takes the 
place of the cloudy day. 
6-fork $75.00 
8-fork 80.00 
