Kuliglig

A "kuliglig" is a vehicle composed of a two-wheeled trailer pulled by a two wheeled tractor similar to a rotary tiller. It is a multi-purpose diesel or gasoline engine, commonly used in the provinces of the Philippines. The "kuliglig" traces its etymology from the Filipino term "kuliglig", meaning "cricket" which was adopted by one manufacturer as a brand. [cite web|url=http://www3.pids.gov.ph/ris/dps/pidsdps0514.pdf|title=The Evolution of Rice Production Practices|last=Bautista|first=Eulito U. |coauthors=Evelyn F. Javier|date=July 2005|publisher=Philippine Institute for Development Studies|accessdate=2008-05-04]

Common uses

* A Carabao replacement. It is a more handy tool for farming.
* When connected to a trailer, it can be used for the transportation of people or farm goods.
* When connected to a water pump, it can be used for irrigating rice and vegetable fields; at times it is also used for fish pond operations.
* When connected to a grindstone, it can be used for sharpening blades, sanding and steel brushing.
* On some occasions or festivals, it is used as a float during parades. [cite web | last = | first = | title = Arya Abra's Cultural Significance | url=http://www.abra.gov.ph/abra-cultural.html | accessdate = 2007-07-12]
* It is sometimes used for races. [cite web | last =Villafania | first =Alexander | title = The Philippines as a rising star in Formula racing | url=http://ruby.inquirer.net/roadtrip/display.php?fld=newsflash/2004/may&art=0531news3.php | accessdate = 2007-07-12]

Vehicle registration

According to the Land Transportation Office, the "kuliglig" owner is not required to register his vehicle since it has no serial number and has purposes other than simple transportation. [cite web | last =Basilio, Jr. | first =Gene | title =Multipurpose ‘kuliglig’ helps family man | url=http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2006/may/12/yehey/prov/20060512pro5.html | accessdate = 2007-07-12]

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