A device for the depth adjustment of a plough skimmer (13, 13) on a plough (1, 1a), in which a shank (131, 131) extending up from the plough skimmer (13, 13) is adjustably attached to a guide arrangement (121, 121) in a mounting bracket (12) arranged on the plough (1, 1a), wherein an actuator (122) which is arranged on the mounting bracket (12) includes means (122) that are arranged to move the plough skimmer (13) substantially in a vertical direction, are attached to the mounting bracket (12) and are connected to an edge portion (1311, 1311) of the shank (131, 131) extending up from the plough skimmer (13, 13) into the guide arrangement (121, 121).
