A combine is a machine that "combines" the

tasks of harvesting, threshing, and cleaning grain

plants
A tractor is a vehicle intended for drawing,
towing, pushing or pulling something which cannot
propel itself and, often, powering it too. In addition,
tractor serves to deliver a high tractive effort (or
torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a
trailer or machinery used in agriculture or
construction.

A cotton harvester is a machine that automates

cotton harvesting. Mechanical cotton harvesters are of
two types: strippers and pickers.
A sprayer is a piece of agricultural equipment
used primarily to apply herbicides, pesticides and
fertilizers to agricultural crops

A field cultivator is a farm implement for stirring

and pulverizing the soil, either before planting or to
remove weeds and to aerate and loosen the soil after
the crop has begun to grow. The main function of the
field cultivator is to prepare a proper seedbed for the
crop to be planted into, to bury crop residue in the soil
(helping to warm the soil before planting), to control
weeds, and to mix and incorporate the soil to ensure
the growing crop has enough water and nutrients to
grow well during the growing season.

A wheel tractor-scraper is a piece of heavy

equipment used for earthmoving. These can made
available as per farmers crop pattern also. These are
suitable for weed removing operation in crop row of
width 1.5 and above. It remove weed from roots 1.5 to
2 deep, Scraper blade sharp edge cut removed weeds
in to small pieces and due to rotary motion, it get
buried in to soil. Thus improve soil condition by adding
green manure.

Planters and seeders are mechanical devices

that automatically plants seeds in the ground.
Cutters and shredders are farming implements
used to cut or shred unwanted weeds or other
vegetative growth.

A plow is a tool used in farming for initial

cultivation of soil in preparation for sowing seed or
planting.

The binder was a farm implement that improved

upon the reaper. In addition to cutting the small-grain
crop, it would also tie the stems into small bundles, or
sheaves.

A baler is a piece of farm machinery that is used

to compress a cut, raked, crop (such as hay or straw)
into bales and bind the bales with twine, and compact
bales that are easy to handle, transport and store.
A backhoe, also called arear actor, back
actor or JCB, is a piece of excavating equipment
consisting of a digging bucket on the end of an
articulated arm (also called a stick or dipper).

The A loader, also called a front loader, front

end loader, bucket loader, scoop loader or shovel, is a
type of tractor, usually wheeled, that uses a wide
square tilting bucket on the end of movable arms to lift
and move material.

A Skid loader or skid-steer loader is a rigid

frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to
attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or
attachments.

A subsoiler is a tractor mounted implement used

to loosen and break up soil at depths below the level
of a traditional disk harrow or rototiller.

A harrow is an implement for cultivating the

surface of the soil. A harrow (often called a set of
harrows in a plurale tantum sense) is an implement for
breaking up and smoothing out the surface of the soil.
In this way it is distinct in its effect from the plough,
which is used for deeper tillage.

Aerator
Designed to aerate soil. Lawn aeration increases the
uptake of oxygen, water and nutrients by grass roots
whilst encouraging the development of roots at greater
depths. The process improves soil drainage and
reduces the loss of fertilisers due to run off. Aerators
penetrate the earth with either solid spikes (spike
aerators) or hollow spikes (core aerators). Core
aerators are typically more effective in helping to
reduce compaction by removing small plugs of soil.
Aerators often come in the form of a rectangular frame
with 2-5 hollow tines which are driven into the ground
by foot. There are also spiked aerating shoes and drum
aerators which are rolled over the lawn.

Core Aerator

Cultivators
Hand Cultivator
Used to break up compacted soil, spread fertilisers and

remove shallow weed roots in tight areas without

disturbing the roots of surrounding plants. They also
loosen soil and spread compost when preparing to
plant flowers and shrubs. Hand cultivators can either
have a long or short handle for gardening whilst
standing or kneeling.

Hand Cultivator
Rotary tiller
Rotary tillers are either gas or electrically powered
cultivators with a similar function to hand cultivators
but on a larger scale. The machine has rotating
perpendicular blades which churn up grass and dirt
when pushed along the lawn. Used before planting,
they mix soil with fertilisers and till the area,
converting soil lumps to a tilth. Attachments are
available allowing the machine to plough soil or cut
vegetation.

Edgers
Manual Edger
Mostly used whilst standing, manual edgers feature a
hemispherical blade attached to a long handle. The

tool is driven into the edges of turf giving a smoothly

defined border. Some have flat surfaces at the top of
the blade which allows the user to step on the blade
and push it into the ground easier.

garden. They can be used to till large areas of soil and

break up compacted dirt clods. It can also rake out
weeds and stones in areas that do not contain
desirable plants. The tool is available in many forms
but commonly features four sturdy prongs attached to
a long handle with a D or T end.

Manual Edger
Powered Edger
The majority of powered edgers, also known as
strimmers, are electrically or gas/petrol powered and
feature a nylon string blade which spins at high speeds
- easily cutting through thick grass and weeds. The
design allows operators to cut near surrounding
objects such as roots, rocks and posts without
damaging the tool. Powered edgers can be used to
define lawn borders or to trim under decks and shrubs.
Goggles should always be worn to protect against
flying debris.

Forks
Spading Fork
Found in almost every garden's storage shed, the
spading fork performs a variety of tasks around the

Spading Fork

Pitchfork
Mainly used in agriculture but also a useful gardening
tool. It usually features two or three widely spread,
pointed prongs attached to a long handle and is used
to move loose material such as leaves, compost and
tree clippings.

Pitch Fork
Potato Fork
Ideal for lifting potatoes and other vegetables but also
used for general garden maintenance. Traditional
designs feature many thin prongs (around nine) whilst
more modern potato forks have four bayonet-shaped
prongs. Both types are designed to avoid damaging
potatoes and vegetables upon lifting.

Garden Hoe
Due to its versatility, this tool is one of the most
frequently used by gardeners. The design features a
long handle with a flat, perpendicular blade at the end.
Its many uses include removing weeds by agitating
and grooming the soil surface, hilling soil, drilling soil
(in preparation for planting) and many other tasks that
involve moving and digging soil.

Garden Hoe

Potato Fork

Hoes

Scuffle Hoe
The scuffle hoe is slightly more specialised than the
conventional garden hoe. Used for general weeding,
the scuffle hoes tool-head is a distinctive (often
square) loop of sharpened metal. The blade is pushed
slightly below the surface of the soil and is pushed and
pulled along the ground whilst walking backwards. This
motion cuts the roots of shallow weeds and creates a
fine soil tilth.

flower stems, pruning small branches and breaking up

soil before planting seeds. Most pruning knives have
roughly the same curve shaped blade but handle and
blade sizes vary.
Scuffle Hoe

Warren Hoe
A specialised hoe, effective in making seed drills and
earthing up potatoes, leeks and other vegetables. The
blade of the tool is heart shaped with ears designed
to bring soil back onto recently planted seeds. It can
also function as a replacement for the hand trowel as
the tool-head shape allows the operator to make single
planting holes whilst standing up.

Pruning Knife

Machete
Similar to a sword, the machete features a large,
strong blade usually around half a metre long. Shape,
thickness and width vary between manufacturers and
cultures. They are highly effective in cutting small
branches and heavy underbrush.

Warren Hoe

Machete

Knives
Pruning Knife
A simple tool used for delicate pruning such as cutting

Budding Knife

A small knife designed for delicate budding - grafting

with a single eye or bud.

Budding Knife

Pruning Saw
The pruning saw is used to cut small branches and
limbs. It has larger teeth than regular saws with a
blade roughly 20cm long at a slight angle to the
handle. Some models have a blade which folds back
into the handle for safer storage.

Pick Mattock
Pruning Saw
Designed for digging and breaking up highly
compacted clay and soil. The tool features a pointed
end (the pick) and a wide, chisel-like blade (the
mattock). The tool-head is curved and used as a lever
to break up hard ground. The mattock blade is
perpendicular to the handle so that it can be used as a
hoe.

Pick Mattock

Saws

Bow Saw
Designed to prune large bushes and cut thick branches
(up to around 10cm). The tool consists of a C-shaped
frame which connects to each end of a toothed blade.
The shape of the frame and blade lead to the name
bow saw. The tension of the blade can be adjusted
with a twisted cord that runs parallel to the blade.

Bow Saw
Powered Chainsaw
Powered chainsaws feature a toothed chain which
rotates around a bar at high speeds. Depending on the
size of the bar, this piece of equipment can be used to
cut everything from smaller branches and firewood, to

thick, fully grown forest trees. They are powered

electrically or by gas/petrol.

feature two sharp blades which act in a scissor motion

when the handles are opened and closed. A number of
sizes are available to buy with different power source
options.

Chainsaw

Hedge Shears

Shears
Pruning Shears
Also known as secateurs, most gardeners own a pair of
pruning shears and use them regularly. They are small,
hand-held, scissor-like clippers used to cut thin
branches from bushes and small trees. They are also
used more delicately for activities such as flower
arranging and arboriculture.

Loppers
This tool has features of both hedge and pruning
shears. The blades are similar to those of pruning
shears but with handles closer in shape and size to the
hedge shears. Some loppers are used to prune twigs
and small branches whilst others can cut thicker
branches (up to 2cm thick). Models often feature
telescopic handles which can be extended to two
metres in length. The longer the handles the easier it
is to cut thicker and higher branches.

Pruning Shears
Loppers
Hedge Shears
Hedge shears are used to trim and evenly shape
shrubs and hedges as opposed to pruning. They

Shovels

 Round Point Shovel

A highly versatile and widely used garden tool. The
round point shovel is used to dig large holes and
transport heavier materials such as wet soil and rocks.
The tool-head has sharp edges which are rounded to a
point in the middle. These sharp edges can cut into
roots and sod, and can break up compacted soil. The
head is bowl shaped to allow for scooping material.

ditches and can scoop moderately heavy materials

such as gravel or soil.

Square Point Shovel

Round Point Shovel

Scoop Shovel
Scoop shovels have a deep tool-head and are used to
transport large amounts of light materials. Because
these shovels have a high volume, they should not be
used for heavy materials and only for things like
sawdust and snow.

Garden Shovel
Similar to the round point shovel only smaller and
lighter. It is used for tasks that do not require high
impact and when dealing with lighter materials.
Scoop Shovel

Square Point Shovel

With a flat, square shaped head, this tool is often used
to level the earth in preparation for laying patios and
walkways. It can also square off the sides and bases of

Spades
Border Spade
Used when digging in confined areas between
desirable plants and vegetables. The tool features a
relatively flat and thin, rectangular blade, making it
useful for tasks that do not require a blade quite as big
as those found on regular shovels. They are frequently
used when moving perennial plants.

Border Spade
Transplant Spade
A similar design to the border spade but with a thinner
and elongated blade. Used when moving shrubs from
within highly compacted areas of plants.

Transplant Spade

Trowel
The trowel is a small, hand held tool used in multiple
tasks around the garden. They are typically used to dig
small planting holes and for transplanting plants and
vegetables with the roots still intact. These miniature
versions of spades/shovels are effective when working
in flower boxes, potting sheds and other confined
areas. The rockery trowel has an especially thin blade
for use in very tight spaces and rockery areas.

Trowel
Weeder

Also known as daisy grubbers, weeders are long,

screwdriver shaped tools (though some newer models
are more ergonomically shaped) which are used to
remove weeds from lawns without damaging the
grass. The narrow design and split blade make the tool
effective when weeding in small places such as
between paving stones. They are fairly specialised and
do not have many other gardening uses.

Weeder