The Influence of Inflation Pressure in Tires and Forward Speed on Tractor Performance

Mohamedahmed Ali

doi:10.54172/pv1amn75

Authors

Mohamedahmed Ali College of Agriculture Nile Valley University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54172/pv1amn75

Keywords:

Tire pressure, fuel consumption, slippage, tillage, operational performance

Abstract

This study was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of The Nile Valley, during the 2018 and 2019 winter season to evaluate the effects of forward speed and tire inflation pressure on tractor performance. Tillage operations were carried out using an 83-hp tractor equipped with a three-bottom disc plow. Three levels of tire inflation pressure and three forward speeds were tested. The evaluated indicators included wheel slip, fuel consumption, and field capacity. The results showed that both forward speed and tire inflation pressure significantly affected all studied parameters. Wheel slip and fuel consumption increased with increasing forward speed and tire inflation pressure, whereas field capacity improved with higher forward speeds and appropriate tire pressure levels. A significant interaction between forward speed and tire inflation pressure was observed for wheel slip and fuel consumption, while no significant interaction was found in field capacity. These findings highlight the importance of proper adjustment of operating speed and tire inflation pressure to improve tractor performance and reduce traction losses and fuel consumption.

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