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Early steam plow trials spark farmers’ hope and debate
The report details a Philadelphia exhibition where a steam plow engine tested under field conditions impressively plowed seven-year overgrown land. Demonstrations centered on traction, plow depth, and mobility with a 30 horsepower engine adapting to wood or coal fuel. Observers praised potential profits for farmers while concerns arose over cost, reliability, and practical deployment.
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