PERFORMANCE OF A 4-W TRACTOR IN THAILAND FIELD CONDITIONS

  • Kanoksak, Eam-O-Pas (Department of Agricultural Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University)
  • Published : 2000.11.01

Abstract

Performance of a four- wheel tractor fabricated by Tongyang Moolsan Co., Ltd, Korea was tested in Thailand during May-June 2000. Wheel slip and field capacity were measured in three fields using different traction devices and implements. The tractor worked satisfactorily in the test conditions. Wheel slip of 26.05-33.63 % and the field capacity of 0.17 - 0.20 ha/hr were observed during plowing operation. Further tractive performance tests using a three-point linkage configuration are recommended in Thailand field conditions. Different designs of cage wheels are recommended to be tested to optimize the tractive performance.

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