Multi-purpose homemade plow of the '7-fingered' farmer

(Baonghean.vn) -Having been involved in the machinery repair profession for nearly 30 years, Mr. Sy has always cherished the dream of one day inventing a plow to serve farmers. After 8 years ofhe stopped tinkeringMr. Sy has completed a machine that can plow, harrow, mix concrete, shovel soil...

Clip of farmer Phan Cong Sy's homemade plow operating in the field:

Mr. Phan Cong Sy (Hamlet 7, Hung Thong Commune, Hung Nguyen District) has just completed a multi-purpose homemade plow after 8 years of planning. Photo: Thien Thien

Despite having only 7 fingers, Mr. Sy is still very quick when repairing machines. The tractor he made himself, except for the engine part, was purchased new, the remaining parts were all made by himself. Photo: Thien Thien

Mr. Sy used the steering wheel of the tractor from an old car. Photo: Thien Thien

The seat is also taken from an old car. This seat can also be raised or lowered depending on the height of the driver. Photo: Thien Thien

The diesel fuel tank was “designed” by Mr. Sy to be compact and beautiful. Mr. Sy said that the tractor runs on a 28 horsepower diesel engine and does not consume as much fuel as the exported tractors that are widely used in the market today.

The wheel cage is made from iron, through Mr. Sy's meticulous hands, suitable for plowing and harrowing. Photo: Thien Thien

“The sharp plow blades have been tested in the fields and “run” very well” - Mr. Sy shared about the plow’s plowing function. Photo: Thien Thien

All parts of the tractor are invented, fully installed, and convenient... Photo: Thien Thien

Mr. Sy's homemade plow has been praised by many people in and outside the region. Many people even want him to assemble more homemade plows like this to buy for agricultural purposes. Photo: Thien Thien

Mr. Sy added that he is currently continuing to add other functions to the tractor such as mixing concrete, shoveling soil...

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