7
Technology and
Livelihood Education
Crop Production
Module 1
Select and Use Farm tools and Equipment
What I Need to Know
This module is designed to help you master the basic knowledge of Crop Production
(Agricultural Crops Production NC I, Agricultural Crops Production NC II and Horticulture).
The scope of this module can be used in many different learning and daily life situations. The
used language recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course.
This module consists of Selecting and Using Farm Tools and Equipment.
After going through this module, you should be able to:
1. identify farm tools and equipment according to use;
2. conduct pre-operation check-up in line with the manufacturer’s manual; and
3. use appropriate tools or equipment for the job requirement according to
manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
What I Know
Before you start answering this module. Let us see how far you know about the use of
farm tools and equipment.
Directions: Read carefully the tools and equipment listed below. In your activity notebook
copy the table and put a check mark (/) in column familiar if you know the tool or equipment.
If you don’t know the tool or equipment put a check mark in the not familiar column.
Name of Tool and Equipment
1. Spading Fork
2. Shovel
3. Rice Harvester
4. Wheel Barrow
5. Pruning Shear
6. Hand Tractor
7. Bolo
8. Harrow
9. Hand Fork
10. Meter Stick
11. Weighing Scale
12. Pick Mattock
13. Four Wheel Tractor
14. Knapsack Sprayer
15. Grass Cutter
Familiar
Not Familiar
What’s In
Activity 1: Arrange Me!
Directions: Look at the following jumbled letters, rearrange them to name the picture. Write
your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
1. skrilepnr
6. ilthg ohe
2. bloo
7. browacr
3.rkae
8. deaps
4. sohevl
9. eax
5. tcraotr
10. leehw
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In previous activity, you have given your idea on how to transform
Picture A to Picture B using common tools. Now let us deepen your
understanding about farm tools and equipment.
What is It
Farm tools, farm implements and farm equipment play very important role in crop
production. Their availability makes work much easier and faster. However, even if one may
have the most sophisticated tools, implements and equipment but does not know how to use
them, they are useless. In order to do farm operations successfully, one must have a good
working knowledge of the tools, implements and equipment before using them.
FARM TOOLS, FARM IMPLEMENTS AND FARM EQUIPMENT
Hand Tools
Hand tools are usually light and are used without the help of animals or machines.
They are being used in performing farm activities which involve small areas like school garden
and home garden.
Table 1: Classification of hand tools and their corresponding functions
Functions
Hand Tools
1. Digging Tools
 Pick mattock
Used for digging canals
Used for removing stumps and
stones
 Crowbar
Used for digging up big stones
and tree stumps
Used for digging big holes
 Prunning Shears
Used for pruning unnecessary
branches and cutting planting
materials
Illustration
Shovel
Used for digging loose soil,
removing trash, moving soil from
one place to another, and for
mixing soil media
Grab hoe
Used for breaking hard topsoil and
pulverizing soil
Spading fork
Used or loosening the soil,
digging out root crops, and
turning over the materials in a
compost heap
Light hoe
 Used for loosening and leveling soil
and digging out furrows for planting
Dull Bolo

 Used mainly for digging roots
and weeding gardens,
approximating the functions of
a garden hoe
 Smallest type of bolo
2. Cutting/Harvesting
Tools
Knife
Used for cutting planting
materials and for performing
other operations in horticulture
 Sickle
Used for harvesting of crops,
grass and cutting of other vegetable
matters
Pruning shears
Used for digging
canals and ditches
Used for removing
trash and mixing soil
media
SharpBolo
Used for cutting tall grasses
and weeds and chopping
branches of trees
Axe
Used for cutting
bigger posts
3. Measuring tools
Meter stick
Used for measuring the height
of plants.
Used to measure planting
distance
Ruler
Used for measuring the height
of plants
Used to measure planting
distance
Weighing scale
Used for weighing vegetable
produce
4. Cultivating tools
Hand trowel
Used for balling seedlings.
Used for cultivating soil around
the plants
Hand cultivator
Used for cultivating garden plot
by loosening the soil and
removing young weeds around
the plants
Hand fork
Used for inter-row cultivation
5. Other horticultural
tools
Rake
Used for cleaning the ground and
levelling the topsoil

Sprinkler
Used for watering seedlings and
young plants
Water pail
 Used for hauling water, manure
and fertilizers
Wheel barrow
Used for hauling trash, manures,
fertilizers, planting materials and
other equipment

Knapsack sprayer
Used for spraying pesticides
and liquid fertilizers in wide areas

Hand Sprayer
Used for spraying in small
areas

Water hose
Used for watering
Farm Implements
Farm Implements are accessories which are being pulled by working animals or
mounted to machineries (hand tractor, tractor) which are usually used in the preparation of
land. These are usually made of a special kind of metals.
Table 2: Farm Implements and their corresponding function
Implement

Disc Plow
Function

used for tilling large
areas, making furrows
and inter row
cultivation

Native Harrow

used for tilling and
pulverizing the soil

Rotavator

used for tilling and
pulverizing the soil
Illustration


Trailer
commonly used for
the transport of goods
and materials
Farm Equipment
Farm equipment are machineries used in crop production. They are used in land
preparation and in transporting farm inputs and products. These equipment need a highly
skilled operator to use.
Table 3: Farm Equipment and their corresponding function
Equipment

Hand Tractor
Function
Illustration
 used to pull a plow and
harrow in preparing a large
area of land

Four Wheel
Tractor
 used to pull disc plow and
disc
harrow
in
preparing
much bigger area of land

Water Pumps
 used to draw irrigation water
from a source

Grass Cutter
 used to keep the grass trim

Rice Harvester
 used for harvesting rice
grain, wheat grain and flour
Pre-operative Check-up of Tools, Implements and Equipment
Pre-operational inspection of tools, implements and equipment prior to every use will
reduce the chance of operating in an unsafe manner. This makes it easier to spot and deal
with maintenance issues early before they turn into a problem causing down time, damage or
expensive repairs. Unsafe tool, implement and equipment can also cause injury to the
operator or other workers and damage to facilities or product.
1. Checking of Farm Implements
Farm implements like ordinary plow and wooden harrow should be checked
thoroughly before use. Loosened bolts and nuts should be tightened firmly.
For implements mounted on machineries, take into consideration the following:



Fit attachments according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Never alter, modify or raise the height of the draw bar unless provided for by the
manufacturer.
Regularly check safety pins on towed lift-wing implements, to ensure they are not
worn.

Ensure all guards on towed implements are in place before operating.

Never hitch above the centerline of the rear axle, around the axle housing or to
the top link pin.

Never adjust or work on implements while they are in motion.

When parking, always lower the three-point linkage and towed implement.

Disc plow, and harrow, should also be lubricated on their moving parts like
bearings.
2. Pre-Operational Checks for Tractors
Whether you have been farming for 50 years or 50 days, you should start your
work day with a pre-operational check of your tractors before heading out to the field.
By checking your tractor before using it, you could prevent costly repairs, down time
and aggravation. Before even starting the tractor, go through the following checklist
items.
 Fuel level - Make sure you have sufficient fuel in the tank.
 Check your battery - Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded.
 Check your tires - Not only should you check the air pressure but also make sure
that the lug nuts are tight. Look at the condition (e.g., tread) of the tires. If you
notice that you have low tire pressure, look for air leakage from around the valve
stem.
 Loose or defective parts - Take time to really examine the tractor to look for
loose or defective parts such as a frayed or worn fan belt. Replace, tighten or
make necessary repairs before heading out to the field.
 SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) Emblem - If your SMV emblem is faded or distorted
in color or shape, it is time to replace it with a new SMV emblem to increase yo ur
visibility to others.
 Fluid leaks - Look for any fluid leaks on the ground beneath the tractor. Also
check fluid levels for coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil levels as well. You can
do some very serious damage to your tractor if you run out of these fluids.
 Operator's platform area - You may spend much of your day on the operator
platform so check the steps to make sure you can get safely on and off of the
tractor. Examine the area around the seat to make sure it is clear of debris or
tools that could cause you to trip. You should have a rollover protection structure
(ROPS) on your tractor so always make sure your seat belt is operable and that
you buckle it.
 Fire extinguisher - Check your fire extinguisher to make sure it is charged.
 Lighting/flashers - Check headlights and warning lights/flashers to make sure all
of the lights are working and replace bulbs if necessary.
 Visibility from operator's seat - Clean any dirty cab windows to provide the best
visibility for you from the operator's seat.
You may think this will take too much time, but it is better to take the time rather
than to have a break down in the middle of the road or to cause serious damage (e.g.,
engine seizes) to your equipment.
Manufacturer’s Manual
A manufacturer’s manual is also called an instruction manual or a user guide. It is an
instructional book or booklet that is supplied with almost all technologically advanced
consumer products. It is always advisable to follow manufacturer’s instructions to
understand the operations of a piece of tool, implement and equipment.
What’s More
Activity 2. Fill Me Up
Directions: Copy the table in your activity notebook and supply the missing information.
If the missing information is in Column 1, write the name of the tool, implement, or equipment.
If the missing information is in Column 2, write its function. Or, if the missing information is in
Column 3, draw the image of the tool, implement or equipment. Write your answer in a
separate sheet of paper.
Tools, Implement,
Equipment
Function
Illustration
Axe
Grab hoe
It is used for breaking hard
topsoil and pulverizing soil.

It is used for weighing
vegetable produce.
Wheel barrow
5. Native Harrow
It is used for tilling and
pulverizing the soil.
6. _________
It is commonly used for the
transport
materials.
of
goods
and
7. Rotavator
8. Four Wheel Tractor
It is used to pull disc plow and
disc harrow in preparing much
bigger area of land.
9. Water Pumps
10. _________
It is used to keep the grass
trim.
What I Have Learned
Activity 3
Let’s check how far have you learned in this module. Use the text box in telling your
learning, difficulties and experiences in this particular module. Write your answer in your
answer sheet.
1.
2.
3.
Which part of this module you enjoyed most?
Which part of the lesson you have hard time to understand?
What learning that you can apply to help you family or community?
Assessment
Directions: Carefully read and understand each question and select the best answer
by writing the letter of your choice in your activity notebook.
_____1. What tool does NOT belong to the group?
A. Ruler
B. Pruning shears
C. Weighing Scale
D. Meterstick
_____2. Your father requested you to get 2 sacks of animal manure from the storage area.
What tool should you use to transport the sacks of manure?
A. Spade B. Wheel Barrow
C. Shovel D. Pick mattock
_____3. Which tool resembles the appearance of a spoon and is used for transferring soil?
A. Grab hoe
B. Spade
C. Shovel
D. Spading fork
_____4. Why do we need to conduct pre-operative check-up of tools, implement and
equipment before starting to work?
A. It is to repair defective tools.
B. It is to check if tools are serviceable.
C. It is to determine functionality of tools, implement and equipment.
D. It is to check, repair and determine the functionality of tools, implement and
equipment.
_____5. What manual do we check before using the equipment?
A. subscriber’s manual
C. equipment’s manual
B. farmer’s manual
D. manufacturer’s manual
_____6. Why do farm tools, implements and equipment play an important role in crop
production?
A. It makes work easier.
C. It makes work faster
B. It saves time and effort.
D. All of the above
_____7. Which of the following is best used for applying insecticides?
A. Water pail
B. Sprayer
C. Sprinkler
D. Pruning shears
_____8. Mang Jose’s rice field is now ready for harvest. He needs an equipment to harvest
the rice grain to save time and labor cost. What equipment is appropriate to use?
A. Rice seeder
B. Rice harvester
C. Corn dehusker
D. Tractor
_____9. Which of the following are cutting tools?
A. Rake, wheel barrow, and knife
B. Pruning shear, sickle and bolo
C. Hand fork, grab hoe, shovel and axe
D. Wheel barrow, sickle, knife and bolo
_____10. Why is it important to check the tractor before using?
A. Prevent costly repair
C. Cause damage to the equipment
B. Delay work schedule
D. Add burden to the operator
_____11. What tool that is used for clearing the ground and clearing the topsoil?
A. Rake
C. Hand trowel
B. Light hoe
D. Hand cultivator
_____12. What equipment is used to trim grass?
A. Water pump
C. Tractor
B. Grass cutter
D. Mechanical grain drier
_____13.Which of the following is an example of an implement?
A. Rice seeder
C. Rotavator
B. Tractor
D. Combined harvester
_____14. Which of the following is pulled by working animals or mounted to machine?
A. Farm Implement
C. Hand tool
B. Equipment
D. Machine
_____15. What implement is used for tilling and pulverizing soil?
A. Plow
B. Hand tractor
C. Harrow
D. Four wheel tractor
Additional Activities
Activity 6: SCRAPBOOK
After learning about this module, you will be compiling pictures of farm tools, implement
and equipment following the procedures below.
Procedure:
1. Collect pictures of various farm tools, implement, equipment and instructional manual. You
may clip pictures from the internet, old books, magazines, newspaper, etc.
2. Cut the pictures and paste them to a short bond paper. Then, write their function/s.
3. Compile the sheets in one folder and submit them to your teacher
Rubric:
10
7
Creativity
The lay-out is
appealing. The
use of color and
texts add
interest and
appeal.
Content
The display has
properly
labelled 15 or
more different
items.
The lay-out is
good. There
seems to be a
little
consistency in
the use of
colors and
texts
The display
has properly
labelled more
than 10 but
less than
14different
items.
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5
The lay-out
needs
improvement
in selecting
colors and
text.
The display
has properly
labelled 10
and less
different items.
Earned
Points