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Tractor Lug for Digging Tree Planting Holes

Mr. Jalosky makes the following comment in his work improvement suggestion: At the present time mattocks are being used on many disked areas on the Chippewa National Forest to make deep holes in which to plant nursery stock. As an alternative, this device was used on about 110 acres on the Cut Foot Sioux Ranger District during the planting season in Spring 1950 on a TD-9 tractor. With six lugs in use, the spacing of the holes on the ground was about 6' x 6'. The advantages of this device are listed as follows:


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Author(s): William R. Jalosky

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 14 (1953)