Nebraska Tractor Test-Programs and Philosophy 730763
Procedures used at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory in testing agricultural tractors are outlined. Tests conducted at other test laboratories are compared with Nebraska Tractor Test results. Tests are conducted to determine maximum horsepower at maximum power takeoff, maximum horsepower in operating gears, maximum pull available from the machine, and noise level at the operator station. These tests showed that a difference of roughly 6% resulted between the testing procedures, which could not be accounted for.
It is hoped that this paper can contribute to the coordination of testing procedures at different testing stations, in an effort to improve the tests and to improve the tractor performance.
Citation: Splinter, W., Steinbruegge, G., Lane, D., and Larsen, L., "Nebraska Tractor Test-Programs and Philosophy," SAE Technical Paper 730763, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730763. Download Citation
Author(s):
W. E. Splinter, G. W. Steinbruegge, D. E. Lane, L. F. Larsen
Affiliated:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska
Pages: 8
Event:
1973 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Test procedures
Agricultural vehicles and equipment
Gears
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