The Farm Equipment Identification Quiz

A manure spreader is used to spread an even layer of manure on land. Manure is fecal matter that is used to fertilize soil.

A combine harvester is used for many types of crops, and is typically long in length. These types of machines are also considered to reduce economic costs associated with labor.

A backhoe can dig through a variety of soil, and is commonly referred to as a back actor. It's typically used for excavating purposes.

A sprayer holds a variety of liquids that are used for spraying crops. Such liquids can be used to kill weeds, pests or grow crops.

A wagon is an easy-to-maneuver vessel that can store and transport a variety of farm goods. Most wagons also have four wheels.

Crops can turn into bales with the help of a baler, which are very large pieces of farm equipment. A bale is when you "bundle" pieces of crops together.

A harrow is used to make soil more smooth for crop growth. It's often used after the surface has been "plowed."

A cultipacker is used to smooth out a seedbed, while getting rid of air pockets that may disrupt the growth process of crops. The back of a cultipacker has a set of wheels that gently "rolls" over the surface of soil.

As its name implies, a cotton picker is used to collect a wide variety of cotton. They are often very large in size and can collect several rows of cotton at a time.

Broadcast spreaders come in various sizes; some are small and can be pushed with a handle, while others are large enough to cover a wide range of space. These are also called broadcast "seeders."

A plow is used to "turn" the top layer of soil. Animals, like horses and mules, used to "plow" through soil, but now modern machines are used.

A mechanical tree shaker does what its name implies: It's used on trees to harvest the fruits. This is accomplished using a built-in hydraulic cylinder.

A flail mower is used to cut dense and/or thick types of grass. It's also utilized for tall grass, and contains many flails on the underside of the drum.

A tractor is a commonly used type of farm equipment that can be ridden by a person. It may also be attached to several other types of farm machinery.

A stone picker is used to remove rocks from the soil for efficient crop growth. This type of machine is also called a "rock picker."

A skid-steer loader has "arms" that are used to lift and move a variety of objects. Several attachments can be used on this type of loader, like a trencher attachment and a power-driven auger attachment.

A hay rake is used to create windrows of cut hay. Hay is also continuously "turned over" for a faster drying process.

A reaper-binder cuts and binds a variety of crops. This may also be mounted on a tractor, and are considered to be a variation of the reaper.

A cultivator is used cultivate soil, and may be attached to the back of a tractor. They can also distribute residue in the soil that can ward off weeds.

A mower comes in a variety of variations, such as drum, riding, sickle-bar and brush mowers. These may be used for pastures, lawns and hay.

A grain hopper trailer is primarily used to store and carry a large amount of grains. These can also be attached to a tractor.

A roller is used for breaking down soil for crop growth. They are typically mounted in front of a tractor and feature long lengths of "rollers."

A swather is used to create windrows in a field of crops. A windrow is an even layer of cut crops that form a row.

A diet feeder is used to feed a variety of livestock. This machine has paddles and blades inside that help "turn" various types of animal food.

Rakes can either be hand-held with a single rod, or be attached to a tractor. They come in many variations and are used mainly for hay in a field.

A tedder is used in the production of hay, especially before the windrowing process. Hay can also dry faster with the use of this machine.

A post pounder is used to push fences into a land/field. This is also called a "post knocker," and is typically made of steel.

A seed drill is used to place many seeds into the soil, which is usually measured out to a certain depth. The more evenly the seeds are, the more evenly the crops will grow.

A bale wrapper is used to cover bundles of hay in plastic (these bundles of hay are also known as "bales"). These plastic-covered bales are then used to create silage.

A sickle is a hook-shaped blade that is used for cutting through crops. The handle of a sickle may also be very short in length.

A subsoiler is used on soil that is deep in the ground for crop growth. The soil also becomes more "loose" from this machine.

A gravity wagon is used to store and carry a variety of crops. Because of its "slanted" shape, crops can be released easily due to gravity.

A hay conditioner is used to dry hay in an even and quick fashion. This is done primarily by crushing the hay into a flat layer.

A hoe is used for a variety of farm aspects, including weed removal and for collecting crops. This tool is also great for clearing and shaping soil.

A transplanter is used to disperse seedlings into the soil. Some transplanters are large in size, while some are small enough to be pushed with a handle.

Before potatoes can be harvested, their stems have to be removed, which is where a haulm topper comes in. They can also be both front and rear-mounted.

A scythe features a long, curved blade with a long handle. It's also used for cultivating a variety of hay and crops, especially before machines were invented.

A bale lifter is used to carry and transport a variety of heavy bales. A bale is a large bundle of hay that is tightly wrapped together.

A chaser bin has a screw conveyor built in that is used to carry and move grains. These types of machines may also be attached to a tractor.