Historical Seed Drill Illustration - Early Agricultural Planting Technology #85076 (License: Personal Use)

This technical illustration depicts a manually operated seed drill, featuring a rectangular wooden seed hopper (6), a furrow-opening coulter (7a), and a large spoked drive wheel (19) that powers the seed metering mechanism. The device includes adjustable handles (1), a seed regulator lever (4), and a soil-covering press wheel (18), reflecting pre-industrial precision farming tools. It was commonly used by small-scale farmers to improve seed placement and reduce waste compared to broadcast sowing.

Used on agricultural history, vintage farming equipment, or educational pages about the evolution of planting technology; targets users researching historical agronomy, antique tools, or STEM/heritage education content.