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FARM TRACTOR

Tractor is a self-propelled power unit having


wheels or tracks for operating agricultural
implements and machines including trailers.
Tractor engine is used as a prime mover for
active tools and stationary farm machinery
through power take-off shaft (PTO) or belt
pulley.
CLASSIFICATION OF TRACTORS
Tractors can be classified into three classes on the
basis of structural-design:
Wheel tractor: Tractors, having three of four
pneumatic wheels are called wheel tractors. Four-
wheel tractors are most popular everywhere.
Crawler tractor: This is also called track type tractor
or chain type tractor. In such tractors, there is
endless chain or track in place of pneumatic
wheels.
Walking tractor (Power tiller): Power tiller is a
walking type tractor. This tractor is usually fitted
with two wheels only. The direction of travel and
its controls for field operation is performed by
the operator, walking behind the tractor.
On the basis of purpose, wheeled tractor is
classified into three groups:
General purpose tractor :
It is used for major farm operations; such as
ploughing, harrowing,sowing, harvesting and
transporting work. Such tractors have (i) low
ground clearance (ii) increased engine power
(iii) good adhesion and (iv) wide tyres.
Row crop tractor:
It is used for crop cultivation. Such tractor is
provided with replaceable driving wheels of
different tread widths. It has high ground
clearance to save damage of crops. Wide wheel
track can be adjusted to suit inter row distance.
Special purpose tractor:
It is used for definite jobs like cotton fields, marshy
land, hillsides, garden etc. Special designs are
there for special purpose tractor.
TRACTOR COMPONENTS
A tractor is made of following main components:

(1) I. C. engine, (8) Steering mechanism


(2) Clutch (9) Hydraulic control and
hitch system
(3) Transmission gears (10) Brakes
(4) Differential unit (11) Power take-off unit
(5) Final drive (12) Tractor pulley
(6) Rear wheels (13) Control panel.
(7) Front wheels

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