Res. Agr. Eng., 2011, 57(1):1-7 | DOI: 10.17221/18/2010-RAE

Measurements of tractor power parameters using GPS

M. Pexa1, M. Cindr2, K. Kubín3, V. Jurča1
1 Department for Quality and Dependability of Machines, Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
2 Department of Vehicle and Ground Transport, Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Understanding of the power parameters of an agricultural energy device (tractor) is very important in relation to the final outcome. This understanding is necessary to achieve high performance in combination with low economic costs and favourable ecological conditions. Monitoring the progress of power parameters (torque and engine power) is possible mainly by dynamometer, which is not affordable for common undertaking. The option of using GPS receiver to determine the torque of the engine and its backup torque seems to be an appropriate option. The data thus collected will contribute to the timely detection of defects, and thus prevent the emergence of economic and ecological consequences that are related to the tractor engine.

Keywords: engine torque; acceleration of the tractor; torque backup; GPS

Published: March 31, 2011  Show citation

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Pexa M, Cindr M, Kubín K, Jurča V. Measurements of tractor power parameters using GPS. Res. Agr. Eng. 2011;57(1):1-7. doi: 10.17221/18/2010-RAE.
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