Production Machinery Tillage Equipment Practice Test

Securing part of the plow’s weight with the tractor via the three-point hitch and letting the rear ride on furrow and land wheels is characteristic of a semi-mounted moldboard plow. This setup uses the tractor to lift and control the front end while the rear wheels support the majority of the load and help maintain consistent depth as it follows the furrow. The other arrangements differ: a trailing plow is pulled from the drawbar with no front hitch connection and often relies more on the plow’s own structure for support; a fully mounted plow is carried entirely by the tractor without rear support wheels; and a walking-type tractor is a type of tractor, not a plow configuration.