Farm Machinery Operation

Research and development in farm machinery. Implement types, field capacities, and costs. Mechanical power transmission and power-take-off drives. Hydraulic power transmission and implement controls. Soil tillage and dynamics. Moldboard plows. Disk implements. Hitch systems and hitching tillage implements. Chisel-type and multipowered tillage implements. Crop planting. Row-crop cultivation, flaming, and thinning. Applying fertilizers and granular pesticides. Spraying and dusting. Hay harvesting: cutting, conditioning, and windrowing. Packaging and handling hay. Forage chopping and handling. Grain and seed harvesting. Corn picking and shelling. Cotton harvesting. Root crop harvesting. Fruit and vegetable harvesting and handling. Draft, energy, and power requirements. Typical operating speeds for implements. Coefficients of rolling resistance for pneumatic tires. Graphic symbols for fluid power diagrams. SI units, customary units, and conversion factors.

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of tractors. They primarily deal with the operation, mechanics, repair, and maintenance of tractors, offering simple instructions and invaluable tips for those with a practical interest in the subject. “Farm Machinery – Tractors” will appeal fans of vintage tractors and those looking to find out more about the history of agricultural machinery. Contents include: “Agricultural Tools And Machinery”, “The Tractor As A Source Of Power”, “Overturning Of Tractors”, “Hints When Buying A Tractor”, “Tractor Engines (1): Spark-Ignition”, “Tractor Engines (2): Compression-Ignition (Diesel)”, “Tractor Overhaul And Maintenance”, “Tractors: Development And Principles Of Operation”, “Tractor Types: Constructional”, “Features”, “Tractors”, “Working Principles Of Tractor Engines”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on agricultural tools and machinery.

This book contains a classic guide to farm machinery, primarily dealing with the operation, mechanics, repair, and maintenance thereof. Offering simple instructions and invaluable tips for those with a practical interest in the subject, "Farm Machinery – Tractors” will owners of vintage agricultural machinery and those looking to find out more about the history and development of farming techniques. Contents include: “Farm Machinery And Its Relation”, “To Agriculture”, “Materials Of Construction”, “Mechanics”, “Transmission Of Power And Component Parts Of Machines”, “Lubricants And Lubrication”, “Hydraulic Power Lifts And Rubber Tires”, “Selection Of Farm Machinery”, “Tillage History And Requirements”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on agricultural tools and machinery.