ZERO/MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS OF A TRACTOR

Sumair Sunny, Sunny Pawar, Siddhesh Ozarkar

Abstract: In this paper we have taken a conventional tractor and endowed it with the ability to take turns with a much smaller turning radius. The paper comprehensively covers the methodology, calculations, analysis and concludes with a value proposition. The base-line tractor we have considered is the John Deere 5065 E model. We try to achieve our goal without over complicating the original design. At the same time the solution needs to be realistic and technically feasible whilst also cost effective. We also try to facilitate poke-yoke and fail-safe measures so as to help users adjust to the new design

Keywords: Zero Turning, Hydrostatic Transmission, Simulink, Tractor, Steering, Hydraulics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2014.0309008