Exactly What is a Middle Buster Used For Anyway?

If you've spent any time looking at tractor implements, you've probably wondered exactly what is a middle buster used for and whether it's actually worth the space in your shed. At first glance, it looks like a pretty simple piece of metal—basically a pointed plow share on a single shank—but for anyone trying to manage a garden or a small farm, it's one of those tools that makes you wonder how you ever got by with just a shovel and a prayer. ...

February 21, 2026 · 6 min · Oswaldo Rosado