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The Effect of Ploughing Depth and Speed on the Fuel Consumption of some Commonly Used Farm Tractors in Selected States of South-Western Nigeria.

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

Citation:  2012 Dallas, Texas, July 29 - August 1, 2012  121395375.(doi:10.13031/2013.42138)
Authors:   Emmanuel Atoo Ajav, Adewale Olaniyi Adewoyin
Keywords:   Tractor performance, Soil types, Ploughing depth, Ploughing speed, Fuel consumption

Ploughing operation represents the most costly single item in the budget of an arable farmer. The rate of acquisition of farm tractors in South-Western Nigeria is fast growing despite its huge initial capital outlay. A substantial portion of these tractors are utilized essentially for ploughing operations among other uses. Tractor fuel consumption constitutes a significant parameter that affects the overall performance of tractors for ploughing operations. The effect of ploughing speed and depth on ploughing operation performance were therefore examined in a bid to minimize operating costs and maximize farm profit margins.

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