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drag bar in the corresponding hole for the width you choose. There are many other parts of the cultivator that can be adjusted and worked on. Shovels and shank brackets and bolts should move freely so they can be swapped out easily. The connection point for the gangs can be adjusted to help level the gangs. The seat can be moved closer or farther away from the front depending on the size of the operator. The seat height can even be modified. The foot steering can be adjusted based on how long your legs are. The versatility of this cultivator is endless. While I have used new cultivators, I still keep going back to this age-old classic.

Tillers: Preserving skills and growing connections

Since 1981, our 220-acre farm and Folk School have offered hands-on training in heritage skills and sustainable agriculture. Join us in carrying these traditions forward.

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