In the field of agricultural machinery, various empirical field tests are performed to measure
the design load for optimal design of tractors and implement. However, field test …

This paper presents a numerical analysis on steering performance including tractive
parameters and lug effects. To explore the difference between the turning and straight …

This paper presents the establishment and validation of an improved model predicting
tractive parameters of a lugged wheel under multiple operating conditions. During the basic …

In order to optimize tractor design and optimize efficiency during tillage operation, it is
essential to verify the impact through field tests on factors affecting the tractor load. The …

This study was conducted to analyze the effects of tillage depth and gear selection on the
mechanical load and fuel efficiency of an agricultural tractor during plow tillage. In order to …

Preceding researches proved that improper driving lead of tractor front wheels results in
power circulation in transmission system, excessive wear of tires, premature rough ride …

An indoor traction measurement system was redesigned to improve the measurement of
tractive performance for off-road tires and to compare experimental tire traction results with …

Soil–wheel interaction under cornering and slip conditions (SWICS) has a significant impact
on the steering performance of off-road vehicles. In order to analyze the six-dimensional …

Tractor and towed implement system models have become increasingly important for model-
based guidance controller design, virtual prototyping, and operator-and-hardware-in-loop …

A number of experimental activities designed and undertaken for deriving the characteristics
of farm tractor tyres are presented. By means of a proprietary measuring hub the three forces …