Practical Report on Tractor Handling in the Field

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SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURERC 30103: FARM MECHANIZATION

TITLE 1: REPORTS ON TRACTOR HANDLING IN THE FIELD

TITLE 2: REPORTS ON IMPLEMENT ATTACHMENT ON TRACTOR

NAME OF LECTURER: MR ALEXIUS KOROM

NAME MATRIC’S NUMBER

MUHAMAD FAIS BIN SUBOH BR08110048

Practical report on tractor handling in the field



Introduction:

On the 31st of July 2010, students enrolling in farm

mechanization course have been instructed by the course’s lecturer,

Mr. Alexius Korom on the farm tractor handling manual.

A tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high

tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a

trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction. Most

commonly, the term is used to describe the distinctive farm vehicle:

agricultural implements may be towed behind or mounted on the

tractor, and the tractor may also provide a source of power if the

implement is mechanized.

The word tractor was taken from Latin, being the agent noun of

“trahere” "to pull". The first recorded use of the word meaning "an

engine or vehicle for pulling wagons or ploughs" occurred in 1901,

displacing the earlier term traction engine.

Assisted by Mr. Eric, we have been given a brief explanation on

how to handle a tractor starting from safety checks until the moment

we step down from the tractor.

Thus, this report will explain in detail all the procedures required

while handling a tractor.

Objectives:

1. To learn about types of tractor that is used on the farm.

2. To learn the right way of operating tractor.

3. To learn all the safety procedures of handling a tractor.

Before starting a tractor, we must know the basic safety procedures. It

can be divided into Safety checks and Safe stop.



A tractor can only be safely operated from the driving seat. You

must know how to get in and get out safely, how to adjust seats and

mirrors and how to recognize controls so you are always in control of

your tractor. Some tractors have controls mounted externally to aid

hitching normally on the rear mudguard.

Below are the instructions on how to drive a tractor:

1. Do a safety check on the tractor to make sure it is in a good working

order. Pay special attention to the instruments and tire pressure.

Check fluid levels for the oil, fuel and radiator.

2. Make sure you're properly dressed to drive the tractor. You should

not be wearing any loose clothes, such as scarves, that might be

caught in the machinery.

3. Consult the owner's manual for any tractor-specific information.

Learn all the controls and meter readings.

4. Make sure all any machinery attached to the tractor is secure and in

proper working order.

5. Adjust the seat and other adjustable instrumentation to your

comfort and make sure that the area around the tractor is free and

clear of people or obstructions.

6. Release the parking brake and depress the clutch. Start the engine,

and when you're ready, engage power by slowly releasing the

clutch and pressing the gas pedal.

7. Avoid rollovers by driving cautiously and avoiding steep

embankments and slippery slopes. Drive slowly and carefully.



8. When you've finished using your tractor, slow it to a stop and let the

engine cool by idling for a few minutes. This will cool the engine

evenly.

9. When you're ready to turn off the engine, engage the parking brake,

make sure that the clutch is disengaged, and turn off the engine.

After the brief explanation, the student was allowed to operate the

tractor while being assisted by the supervisor. A standard driving

mechanism is performed by each student, like driving the tractor to

the front, reversing the tractor, driving it in the S and 8 movements,

and also parking the tractor.

Conclusion:

We are now able to operate the tractor in a safe and right

manner, lowering the risk of accidents happening while performing

activity on the farms. Apart from that, we are now able to know the

functions of a tractor, all the implements associated with a tractor, and

also all the right manual of handling a tractor.



Implementation attachment on tractors

Introduction:

In this practical, we were given brief explanation on types of

implements that are used in the farms and also the right way of

attaching it to the tractors. Tractors can only be used to de it’s

designated works, but with the addition of implements, many type of

works can be done. However, not all implements can be attached to a

tractor. For an implement to work, the size of the implements and also

the force that is needed to operate is must be compatible with the type

and size of the tractor it was attached to.

For this practical, a type of implements called the autoslasher

was used. The rotoslasher are able to slash weed with the area of 1m2

with the horsepower of 30 - 40 hp. There are two type of autoslasher,

which is horizontal and vertical.

The horizontal blade autoslasher can be used for weeding

management activity apart from leveling the ground by slashing the

soil as well. The vertical blade autoslasher can be used during mixing

of the soil and fertilizer.

Objectives:

1. To learn the right way of attaching implements on a tractor.

2. To know the compatibility between an implement and a tractor.

Methodology:

1. A brief explanation is given by supervisor on all the safety

precaution while using tractor and its implement. Apart from

that, explanations were also given about implements, the type of



implements that can be found on a farm, and also the right way

of attaching an implement on a tractor.

2. After that, students take turns in groups to do firsthand the right

way of attaching an implement to the tractor.

3. In order to use implements, minimum amount of two people

must be available to operate the machines. This is because, one

person will be responsible in handling the tractor, while another

person is responsible on attaching the implement on the tractor.

4. The autoslasher was attached to the tractor by fastening it to

three points between the autoslasher and the attachment point

at the back of the tractor. The tractor must be moved to the right

position before it can be attached with the implement.

Conclusion:

As a conclusion, we are now able to operate a tractor as well as

handling it in the right way. Apart from that, we have also learned

about the types of implements that can be found in the market and

also their compatibility with a tractor. Besides that, all the necessary

precaution while handling tractor and implements has also been

learned.

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