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A tractor is an essential machine for a farmer and is composed of many parts. Therefore, it is very important to understand the tractor parts and how they work. To have knowledge about the operation of tractor parts, it is necessary to first understand the types of tractors, as tractors have different functions according to their power.
What are the Types of Farm Tractors?
The types of farm tractors are as follows:
Commercial Tractors
These tractors are the most commonly preferred tractors among farmers. The general horsepower range of these tractors is from 40 to 100 HP, and they are also used to carry out agricultural activities such as plowing the soil and lifting heavy equipment.
Compact Tractors / Mini Tractors
These tractors are also known as garden tractors because they are used in small farms. The horsepower range of mini tractors is below 30 HP and they require less space to work.
Walking Tractors / Electric Tractors
Walking tractors are also called hand-operated tractors. They can perform various farming tasks such as cleaning wild grasses, plowing the soil, and spraying pesticides in one go.
Electric tractors are easily accessible to everyone and are machines with many applications in fields.
Basic Tractor Parts
The basic tractor parts are as follows:
Engine
The engine is the heart of an automobile and all power is produced from this component. There are many different types of engines, but tractors need internal combustion engines. As the name implies, internal combustion engines have combustion occurring within the engine cylinder. Also, the parts of a tractor engine include cylinders and pistons that work by combustion to provide the engine with 15 to 100 horsepower.
Drivetrain
The drivetrain is a group of components that work together to provide movement to the vehicle. The components include transmission, axles, drive shaft, differential, and wheels.
A significant component that transmits engine power to the transmission. Also, it separates the transmission from the engine when necessary.
It is necessary to change gears while driving to prevent the engine from choking. That's why using a tractor with multiple clutch options such as soft clutch, single, and double clutch is quite important.
Gearbox
The transmission in tractor parts defines available speed options and includes a certain number of gears that work at a specific ratio for optimal traction and power delivery.
Drive Shaft
The drive shaft is a mechanical piece that transmits torque and rotation. It operates by rotating and transmitting power, providing movement to the tractor.
Axle
The axle is a structural component of the tractor that supports the weight of the tractor.
Differential
A differential gear system for drive wheel axle speed variation while turning. It also converts the rotation axis to move the tractor smoothly.
Wheels
The wheel in tractor parts is a circular object with a rim. The main components rotate around the axle to facilitate movement on the ground. Tractors cannot move at all without wheels.
Braking System
When any vehicle is in motion, having a mechanism to stop it is extremely important for safety. That's where the braking system comes into play. The braking system has different options such as dry discs or oil-immersed brakes.
PTO
Without ideal takeoff power, a tractor is useless. That's why the PTO is extremely important for all types of farming activities. The engine produces takeoff power and sends it to equipment through the PTO shaft.
Tractor Accessories
A farm tractor, when used with many accessories, is extremely valuable to a farmer. These accessories are also listed under tractor parts. They include:
- Sunshade
- Trailer hitch
- Drawbar and others
Tractor accessories are optional and not essential to a tractor's operation.
