Moldboard Plow Design and Use for Higher Horsepower-Lower Weight Tractors

710681

02/01/1971

Event
Farm, Construction and Industrial Machinery Meeting
Authors Abstract
Content
A discussion is presented on the performance requirements of moldboard plows. Advantages and disadvantages of designing for higher speeds of operation versus increasing implement width are given. Effects of plow shape and speed of operation on soil manipulation and force requirements are discussed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/710681
Pages
8
Citation
Reaves, C., "Moldboard Plow Design and Use for Higher Horsepower-Lower Weight Tractors," SAE Technical Paper 710681, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710681.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1971
Product Code
710681
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English