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Show Several Advantages of Tractor in the Orchard There is no question but what mechanical me-chanical power may be used economically econom-ically and effectively in fruit production produc-tion on a small or large scale. Some of the advantages claimed for the tractor in the orchard are us follows fol-lows : It will get closer to the trees without with-out injury. It will uot bite the ends of the liraos or knock o:T the fruit. It will turn in a short radius. It can be guided with exactness. It will pull heavier tools and cut deeper. It will readily pull a subsoiler to break the plowpan caused by shallow tillage or the harjpan laid down by nature. It will get over the ground faster, thus conserving time and labor. It can bo worked longer hours and In emergencies can be used day and night. |