On completion of the module students should be able to :
Select an appropriate agricultural tractor for a specified range of applications
Develop the skills required to manage safe and efficient tractor operations
Aims
This module will provide an understanding of the selection criteria and engineering asssociated with the agricultural tractor and the knowledge required to manage tractor/implement operations safely and efficiently.
Content
This module consists of a series of lectures, demonsttations and hands-on workshop practicals. This combination is not only designed to introduce and develop an understanding of the topics, but also to develop a range of basic vocational practical skills
Reading Lists
Books
Butterworth B & Nix J (1983) Farm Mechanisation for Profit HSE (1995) Tractors in Action. A Safety Training Guide John Deere & Co. Fundamentals of Service Manuals (Power Trains, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Engines) Liljedhal, J B (1989) Tractors and their Power Units Williams M (1992) Tractors - How they Work and What they Do Young F N, Fattah E A & Skiadas N (1984) Vehicle Traction Mechanics Cooper E L (1987) Agricultural Mechanics Allcock P (1986) Tractor-Implement Systems ATB (1975) How to Make the Most of Your Tractor American Assciation for Vocational Instructional Materials (1981) Safe Tractor Operation and Daily Care Roth LD & Field HL (1991) Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Whitney B (1988) Choosing and Using Farm Machines Heisler, H (1999) Vehicle and engine technology Nunney, M J (1998) Light and heavy vehicle technology
Technical Reports
Scottish Institute of Agricultural Engineering (1981) Too steep for safety - some tractor accident situations Lantra (1998) A guide to the use of farm vehicles on the road