Explain the functional differences between a disc plough and a mould board plough. (8 marks)
Disc plough |
Mouldboard plough |
Can be used in the field with obstacles |
Cannot be used in field with obstacles |
Ploughs at varying depth |
Ploughs at a uniform depth |
Leaves a rough field |
Leaves a clean field |
More secondary operations required |
Fewer secondary operations required |
Requires less power to pull |
Requires more power to pull |
Not easily broken by obstacles |
Easily broken by obstacles |
Works well in the sticky soils |
Does not work well in sticky soils |
Does not require constant replacement of parts |
Requires constant replacement of parts especially the share |
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