1:12 scale model of a mole drainer

1:12 scale model of Ransomes mole drainer

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1:12 scale model of Ransomes mole drainer
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1:12 scale model of Ransomes mole drainer

Successful mole draining in a dry spell is helped by first ploughing a deep furrow. An enlarger 4" diameter may be trailed behind the 3" mole which can work to a depth of 20".

Details

Category:
Agricultural Engineering
Object Number:
1951-106
Materials:
metal (unknown) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 95 mm x 220 mm, 0.452 kg
type:
model
credit:
Ransomes plc; Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Limited