Abstract: A wheel rut closing device for use in combination with an irrigation system having an irrigation line support or supports, each support having rotatably mounted thereon a wheel or wheels. The wheel rut closing device is mounted on each irrigation line support and generally comprises an implement support frame mounted on the irrigation line support and extending generally rearwardly of the wheel, a rearwardly trailing implement holder pivotally connected to the frame, and apparatus carried by the holder for closing a wheel rut created by the wheel. A device is also provided which is connected to the frame and the holder for raising and lowering the holder to the desired height.