| 摘要 |
An improved tree planting machine which includes a rotatable drum mounted over an upright carriage assembly. A plurality of soil penetrating implements or dibbles are positioned at equal intervals on the outer circumference of and adjacent slotted openings through the drum. A tongue assembly for connection to a tractor or similar vehicle is provided with a forked portion with arms extending back adjacent the sides of the rotating drum and attached to each side of the carriage assembly. A seat for the operator is mounted within the carriage. In carrying out the tree planting process, as the machine is pulled over the ground by the tractor, the operator, who is inside the carriage, places the rooted end of a small seedling or other plant through an opening in the carriage and on through a drum slot adjacent one of the dibbles. As the dibble is forced into the ground during rotation of the drum, the roots of the seedling are moved into the slit in the ground created by the dibble. Packing blocks mounted on each side of the drum slot force dirt in around the root collar of the seedling and the planting operation is complete. A spring actuated slot cleaner maintains the drum slots free of mud and debris.
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