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Animals that can pull a wagon?
oxes,horses
Does the prairie schooner need more horses to pull than the conestoga wagon?
The Conestoga wagon was heavier and therefore required a larger number of draft animals to pull it than the Prairie Schooner wagon.
Are ox and horses the only animals that pull pioneer wagon trains?
No, oxen and horses were the most common animals used to pull pioneer wagon trains. However, mules were also commonly used due to their strength, endurance, and ability to handle rough terrain. Other animals such as donkeys or dogs were occasionally used in certain circumstances.
What is the main purpose of the Clydesdale horse?
From the region of the Clyde River in Scotland, these horses were bred to pull heavy loads. Most people only know them as the horses that pull the Budweiser Wagon but before machines these horses were what pulled the plows, stumps, and whatever else on the family farm.
Were horses used in the 1770's?
I am guessing Yes for the people to ride or pull cart or covered wagon
What is a conastoga wagon?
A Conestoga wagon is a large freight type wagon pull by horses or oxen. They were used to move families across the nation in the western expansion. They were constructed in Conestoga, PA.
How much weight can a covered wagon carry?
A properly made Conestoga Wagon could carry as much as 12,000 pounds of cargo. The main issue for the wagon was not its capability. It was the horses or oxen to pull it.
Which takes less horses to Cary the conestoga wagon or the prairie schooner?
The Prairie Schooner was lighter and smaller than the Conestoga wagon and so it required less horses to pull it. Both of these wagons had a bonnet that covered the box.
What is the oldest type of train?
The oldest train is thomas i think the very first train that was invented and the horses had to pull it. ps:King of all kings
How many horses does it take to pull a wagon?
If the Conestoga wagon was fully loaded with 12,000 pounds, adding the 3,000 lb wagon would make a total load of 15,000 pounds. You would need 10 horses on a flat road; 14 horses on a rough, slightly sloped road.
How many were needed to pull a wagon?
The number of animals needed to pull a wagon depends on several factors, including the wagon's weight, the terrain, and the speed desired. Typically, one to two horses or oxen can pull a standard wagon on flat ground. In more challenging conditions, such as steep inclines or rough terrain, additional animals may be required for optimal performance.
What did Pioneers used to pull their wagon?
To pull their wagons, trfthe Mormon Pioneers used horses, mules, oxen and sometimes even pulled them by hand!
