ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR TRACTORS FROM SKD

The Assembly operation is carried out in a sequential order, commencing from

unloading and shifting of SKD packs to assembly up to road test. This is

accomplished on two lines namely: first line (group assembly) and second line (final

assembly)

First Line:

- Assembly of Main Transmission Housing (MHT) and Axle Housing (AH)

- Assembled gear box is mounted on trolley

- Already assembled (MTH) is joined with the gear box.

The following stage-wise assembly operations will be carried out:

(i) Joining of gear box and main transmission housing;

(ii) Assembly of 3-point linkage;

(iii) Joining of engine with gear box and joining of front axle and front pen

engine including preparation;

(iv) Brakes, steering control system, floors, hand control linkages and pedals

etc.

Second Line:

The following assembly operations will be carried out on this line:

(i) Bleeding, greasing, radiator, air cleaner, oil and water filling;

(ii) Fuel tank and dash board pre-assembly and assembly on line;

(iii) Mudguard pre-assembly and assembly on line;

(iv) Bonnet pre-assembly and assembly on line;

(v) Seat pre-assembly and assembly on line;

(vi) Head lights, other indicator lights and total electrical work;

(vii) Top exhaust, fuel pipe, wheel mounting, toeing mounting before

demounting on hydraulic table.

Testing of Tractors:

After assembly, the following tests are carried out:

(a) Hydraulic Lift Testing : All functions of hydraulic system of the tractor

will be tested by mounting a frame on to the three point linkage. A mass

of 800kgs of cast iron is loaded to the frame. The test will be used to

check any leakages in the hydraulic system.

(b) Road Testing : The tractors will run on test tracks, which will stimulate

the exact road conditions such as gradient, curves, slopes etc this test also

include driving the tractors will loaded tractors.

By supplying the Tractors in SKD condition and assembling locally the following

advantages are obtained:

(i) Reducing freight charges compared to fully assembled tractors;

(ii) Development of skills in assembly and testing of Tractors, which would

help in effective operation and maintenance;

(iii) Local value addition and employment generation;

(iv) Progressive indigenization.

It is expected that each tractor will be supplied with a set of implements made up of:

(1) Ploughs – 3 furrow with wheels, suitable for category 1 and 11

linkages, adjustable from 6 degrees to 24 degrees angle, suitable

for soil breaking, soil raising, soil turning and soil mixing, with

dust proof caps, pressure lubricated grease nipples US$850

(2) Offset Harrow – 16 discs with treated resistible bearings,

adjustable disc angle US$1000.

(3) Ridger – 3 discs two row, mounted type with 3 point linkage

US$400

(4) Tipping trailer – US$1200

We intend to make the 4 implements locally hence additional investment that would

be needed is US$101,158 to complement the existing ones.

MANPOWER:

The technical manpower requirement for a single line is estimated of 12 persons. The

broken down as follows:

S/N CATEGORY NO OF PERSONS

1. Plant – in – charge 1

2. Workers – Assembly 8

3. Engineering, inspection and maintenance 3

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