The Mechanical Reaper
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The Mechanical Reaper was invented in 1831 by a man named Cyrus McCormick. It was invented for farmers and plantation owners and cost around $155.
Description!
The Mechanical Reapers have prongs that with the help of a revolving reel pick the grain and sweep it on to a platform which was then bundled together by a man working along side it.
Category!
The mechanical reaper is a part of the Agriculture category.
How long was it used?
The mechanical reaper was invented in 1831 but wasn't patented until 1834. However the invention is still used today!
Cyrus McCormick Demonstrates His Mechanical Reaper
Cyrus McCormick
Cyrus McCormick was born in Rockbridge Country, Virginia. He was born in 1809 and later died in 1884.
Cyrus McCormick.
The improved Mechanical Reaper.
The modern Mechanical Reaper.