Module 5: Tractors and Transmission System Flashcards
mechanical device powered with an engine ranging from 3 to over 100 hp
tractor
two types of tractor
1) 2 wheel tractor
2) 4-wheel tractor
single-axle machine powered by an engine ranging from 3 hp to 15 hp
2-wheel tractor
double-axle machine powered by an engine ranging from 15 hp to over 100 hp
4-wheel tractor
also know as walking type tractors or hand tractors
2-wheel tractor
the first 2-wheel tractors were in introduced in the Philippines from America in the 1960s for wetland rice cultivation
true or false
false; they were from Japan
2-wheel tractors are used in operations such as:
- land preparation
- planting
- cultivating
- harvesting
- transport
in this type of tractor, implements are attached to this tractor and the operator walks behind to provide control
2-wheel tractor
classification of 2-wheel tractors according to function
- traction/pull type
- rotary type
- general-purpose type
classification of 2-wheel tractors according to function
provide pulling power through its drawbar
traction-pull type
in a traction/pull type 2-wheel tractor, what is fitted to tractor for dry land operation?
pneumatic tires
in a traction/pull type 2-wheel tractor, what is fitted to the tractor for wet land operation?
stage cage wheels
classification of 2-wheel tractors according to function
fitted with rotary blades to cut and pulverize the soil
rotary type
classification of 2-wheel tractors according to function
fitted with a drawbar for traction work and a power-take-off (PTO) for rotary work
general-purpose type
in a rotary type 2-wheel tractor, rotary blades may be attached to the wheel axle for wet land operation
true or false
false; for dry land operation
in a rotary type 2-wheel tractor, rotary blades are attached where? for wet land operation
they are attached to a front axle like a cage wheel
the wet land type of a rotary 2-wheel tractor comes with a floating device that is for?
deep mud conditions
general-purpose type tractors comes with a moldboard or disc plow attached to the _________; it also comes with a detachable ___________________ powered by the PTO
drawbar; rotavator assembly
this tractor is of Japanese design and comes normally with steering clutches and multiple speed transmission including reverse
general-purpose type
the first 4-wheel tractors were brought to PH during the ________ occupation for large-scale _______ production
American; sugar cane
_______ : drawbar
rotary : PTO
lifting : __________
power : drawbar
rotary : PTO
lifting : hydraulic system
in a 4-wheel tractor, implements are mounted on the tractor using the _________-________ ____-_____ hitch system
hydraulic-controlled three-point hitch system
it is a slow-moving vehicle (up to 30 kph) with high torque on the driving wheels
4-wheel tractor